Originally published at National Catholic Register
Pep Borrell, born in Barcelona, Spain, in 1963, is a dentist by profession, but his passion is to know and spread profound countercultural truths about dating and marriage according to the teachings of the Catholic Church.
A married father of five children with five grandchildren, he has just published the Spanish-language book Novios 100%: Cómo tira la caña con acierto (“All-in Couples: How To Do It Right”).
In this volume dedicated to courtship, Borrell addresses the main questions about this important stage of life with the goal of laying the foundation for a solid, happy marriage.
Using language that is familiar to young people, Borrell analyzes the phases of love, offers keys to choosing well, and takes a look at current issues such as meeting on the internet, fear of commitment, cohabitation, long-distance courtships, and the relationship with in-laws.
Speaking with ACI Prensa, CNA’s Spanish-language news partner, Borrell said sentimentality threatens Catholic dating relationships and the fundamental thing about this stage is “getting to know each other thoroughly” and that “attraction and falling in love come effortlessly to you, but you have to work on loving.”
He also emphasized the “supernatural meaning” of sexual relations in marriage and gave reasons
