Posted on 07/23/2010 3:27:03 PM PDT by tcg
The teaching of the Catholic Church regarding homosexual sexual activity as morally disordered, constituting grave sin and against the Natural Law which binds all human beings is unequivocal. Among the clearest summaries was one set forth by then Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger in the "Letter to the Bishops of the Catholic Church on the Pastoral Care of Homosexual Persons" promulgated in 1986 by the Congregation for the Doctrine of the faith. Here are a few of the insights:
"The Church, obedient to the Lord who founded her and gave to her the sacramental life, celebrates the divine plan of the loving and live-giving union of men and women in the sacrament of marriage. It is only in the marital relationship that the use of the sexual faculty can be morally good. A person engaging in homosexual behavior therefore acts immorally."
"To choose someone of the same sex for one's sexual activity is to annul the rich symbolism and meaning, not to mention the goals, of the Creator's sexual design. Homosexual activity is not a complementary union, able to transmit life; and so it thwarts the call to a life of that form of self-giving which the Gospel says is the essence of Christian living. This does not mean that homosexual persons are not often generous and giving of themselves; but when they engage in homosexual activity they confirm within themselves a disordered sexual inclination which is essentially self-indulgent".
"As in every moral disorder, homosexual activity prevents one's own fulfillment and happiness by acting contrary to the creative wisdom of God. The Church, in rejecting erroneous opinions regarding homosexuality, does not limit but rather defends personal freedom and dignity realistically and authentically understood." ...
(Excerpt) Read more at catholic.org ...
Good article outlining the Church’s teaching on homosexual activity.
Simple....time to clean house of this stench!
What does this story in "Panorama" of Italy have to teach Catholics concerned with the challenges facing the Church?Satan has entered the Catholic Church; it is quite obvious. The article teaches that Catholics need to pray for their priests, their faith, and their Church. Those that attend on Sundays, that's good, that's all that is required. But if they want to truly help remove the stench of sin that's moved into the CC, they'll go to Mass more frequently, hopefully even every day. The Rosary needs to be implemented on a daily basis as well. Fasting, suffering, and so on needs to be offered up for the Christ and His Church. And frequent Reconciliation is of utmost importance. And people who do not like the Church should pray for Her as well, for without the Church, they too will die. Padre Pio has a good quote on that ...
What does this story in “Panorama” of Italy have to teach Catholics concerned with the challenges facing the Church
The story reminds everyone that Catholics, priests, and all clergy are still human beings. Some are good, some bad, all sinners!!
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