Preaching the Gospel in Season and Out
Please be more clear on just what we mean when we say, “contraception, fatal to the faith?”
What do we mean by the title and what is the thesis of this presentation? We mean that professed Catholics who practice contraception either give up the practice of contraception or they give up their Catholic faith.
[click to continue...]We all must agree that this has become a dogmatic belief of pop culture. Each child a couple adds after their initial two or three becomes a drain on their happiness—and even a strain on society.
[click to continue...]Both the traditional marriage camp and the ‘progressive’ view of marriage can actually agree on one thing: marriage is a contract. You may be surprised to read that. But let me flesh it out, with the help of the quotes below from Frank Sheed, Catholic evangelist extraordinaire.
[click to continue...]I realize each Catholic definition of marriage will vary, depending on what source you cite. That is why I wanted to present the one from Fr. John A. Harden, SJ.
You know whatever he teaches or emphasis is worth listening to. By reviewing this traditional Catholic definition of marriage, you will have heard a solid definition at least once.
Also, pay attention to what it isn’t. You will see no reference to feelings, which come and go. No, rather, love is a matter of the will.
[click to continue...]Sex trafficking, as well, remains a horrific crime that must be eradicated. No doubt, those who can kidnap women, rape them, sell them as property, and so forth have black hearts. Hearts that were turned cold by porn, unquestionably.
[click to continue...]If he wanted to get married, then he needed to woo a woman. This meant he had to clean himself up to look presentable. He had to impress the lady’s parents. He needed a way to provide for her well-being, should they marry. This meant he had to work hard and to save.
In other words, men used to be required to practice virtue.
Not anymore, thanks to the Sexual Revolution.
[click to continue...]Thus, a true marriage requires a commitment to lifelong fidelity from both the bride and groom. Cohabitation, by definition, cannot satisfy that requirement.
The man and woman living together may share a bed, living space, food, and a bank account. But those superfluous things do not constitute a marriage. The couple lacks a shared vow.
[click to continue...]1. THOU SHALL MAKE THYSELF GOD
Original: “Thou shall have no other gods before me” (Ex 20:3).
You idolize sexual pleasure and sensual stimulation, as the Culture of Death instructs you. This causes you to seek out excitement and depend upon it for your happiness.
If you’re not happy, then clearly everyone else is to blame. This world is all about you, after all.
[click to continue...]6. Skip Your Favorite Condiment. Go without ketchup on your fries or mayo on your burger. Tell God you would rather He accept that as reparation for the sins of pornography.
[click to continue...]Why does the Church meddle in the sexual affairs of others? Shouldn’t the Church just worry about feeding the homeless and caring for sick people? Besides, if two people consent to sex, then who is the Church to decide what happens behind closed doors in the bedroom? Perhaps you have heard these objections, or ones […]
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