Sounds really nice...however, he doesn't have to worry about supporting 8 or 9 children! The way I see it, the "rhythm method" (if it actually worked...) IS birth control! Someone here says that it still leads to a child if God wants it, but then, the same can be said about using a condom! They do fail sometimes, you know...
@shreve99 actually the "rhythm method" is not NFP (Natural Family Planning) which does not obstruct the marital act as does contraception. I would suggest you actually read Humane Vitae by Pope Paul VI. A study was done about the Missionaries of Charity (founded by Mother Teresa of Calcutta) training people in India how to use NFP - the study showed the people they trained were able to use NFP with 98% accuracy in achieving or avoiding a pregnancy.
What's the moral difference between having sex at a certain time of the month so you won't have a kid, and using a condom so you won't have a kid? Neither one is very open to life, but the church allows the former.
@Jugglable The difference is very big.When you use NFP you make God's will.Because if He realy wants to give you a child there is no obstacle.You put your trust In God not in contraception.
My understanding is that historically Natural Family Planning would also have been forbidden under nearly any circumstance. Though I like the idea of it I think in my conscience that my ascetical strict interpretations would tend to leave little legitimate option to use it. A lesser of two evils it may be, but an evil nonetheless I am afraid...
The only legitimate criticism i hear of the current "official" Catholic position from both traditionalists and Eastern and Western Orthodox Catholics is that "Natural Family Planning" can be abused to function with a similar result as the artificial birth controls.
thanks for posting, i'm a new convert to catholicism from the evangelical protestant church. I love how catholic teaching is so clear and concrete as opposed to evangelical warm and fuzzys, thanks again for posting
This information should be required for 8th grade and above CCD classes. At this age, if the parents don't agree, it is still the Church's responsibility to teach them the truth.
Excellent sermon but I rate it PG13. Parents should be warned to remove young children. Remember that all ages are at Mass. This is not the proper way to bring up this subject in front of children. Parents should get to decide at what age children should learn about sex. If I had a young child at Mass this sermon would bring up questions that should wait until a later age. If you just spring this sermon parents are not given the opportunity to decide what information is right for the childs age.
Why? This is 100% orthodox teaching. How could it affect a young childs moral spirit. Surly wouldn't it strengthen her when she comes to realise it herself?
HUMANAE VITAE was writen by Paul VI in 1969 its very Prophetic. He went on to say if we adopt a Contraceptive mentality, abortions would increase as would divorce rates, he was sadly right
Sounds really nice...however, he doesn't have to worry about supporting 8 or 9 children! The way I see it, the "rhythm method" (if it actually worked...) IS birth control! Someone here says that it still leads to a child if God wants it, but then, the same can be said about using a condom! They do fail sometimes, you know...
shreve99 1 week ago in playlist Contraception: What's wrong with it?
@shreve99 actually the "rhythm method" is not NFP (Natural Family Planning) which does not obstruct the marital act as does contraception. I would suggest you actually read Humane Vitae by Pope Paul VI. A study was done about the Missionaries of Charity (founded by Mother Teresa of Calcutta) training people in India how to use NFP - the study showed the people they trained were able to use NFP with 98% accuracy in achieving or avoiding a pregnancy.
DHSPriory 2 days ago
What's the moral difference between having sex at a certain time of the month so you won't have a kid, and using a condom so you won't have a kid? Neither one is very open to life, but the church allows the former.
Jugglable 1 year ago
@Jugglable I found the book "Theology of the Body for Beginners" by Christopher West to be very helpful for answering questions like that. God bless!
TeresaofJesus 1 year ago
@Jugglable The difference is very big.When you use NFP you make God's will.Because if He realy wants to give you a child there is no obstacle.You put your trust In God not in contraception.
zweratms 1 year ago 2
My understanding is that historically Natural Family Planning would also have been forbidden under nearly any circumstance. Though I like the idea of it I think in my conscience that my ascetical strict interpretations would tend to leave little legitimate option to use it. A lesser of two evils it may be, but an evil nonetheless I am afraid...
LiturgicalChants 2 years ago
The only legitimate criticism i hear of the current "official" Catholic position from both traditionalists and Eastern and Western Orthodox Catholics is that "Natural Family Planning" can be abused to function with a similar result as the artificial birth controls.
LiturgicalChants 2 years ago
Amazing, I've seen this video 5 times now I believe. I think he is a wise man and admire him. Pax Christi
lufeca1276 2 years ago
He seems quite a charismatic friar.
Raffzeee 2 years ago
The Father does a great job here!! Such a blessing! Pax.
BigDink57 3 years ago 2
Great presentation!
catholicgreg 3 years ago 3
The West is in demographic meltdown on account of abortion and contraception. What more proof is needed for the evil of these two?
The Catholic Church's teaching is totally practical as well as spiritual!!
amaqula 3 years ago 12
thanks for posting, i'm a new convert to catholicism from the evangelical protestant church. I love how catholic teaching is so clear and concrete as opposed to evangelical warm and fuzzys, thanks again for posting
boganlewis 3 years ago
What an excellent work! Thank you so much for posting it. The Church will be safe so long as she continues to foster priests such as this gentleman.
ilducedevenezia 3 years ago 8
Great job!
Catholicdrummer 3 years ago 3
This information should be required for 8th grade and above CCD classes. At this age, if the parents don't agree, it is still the Church's responsibility to teach them the truth.
tigereesa 3 years ago 7
Excellent sermon but I rate it PG13. Parents should be warned to remove young children. Remember that all ages are at Mass. This is not the proper way to bring up this subject in front of children. Parents should get to decide at what age children should learn about sex. If I had a young child at Mass this sermon would bring up questions that should wait until a later age. If you just spring this sermon parents are not given the opportunity to decide what information is right for the childs age.
tigereesa 3 years ago
Why? This is 100% orthodox teaching. How could it affect a young childs moral spirit. Surly wouldn't it strengthen her when she comes to realise it herself?
Raffzeee 2 years ago
Children should be taught about the origins of life as soon as they are able to walk.
This is the idea.
ammazzamoro 2 years ago
HUMANAE VITAE was writen by Paul VI in 1969 its very Prophetic. He went on to say if we adopt a Contraceptive mentality, abortions would increase as would divorce rates, he was sadly right
teton99 3 years ago 3
Actually, 1968, but indeed, he was right.
Ruahartsgroup 3 years ago
A hard teaching. I love it.
Jitpring 4 years ago 5