Humanae Vitae turns 50
Why I’m grateful for the much-maligned papal encyclical on sexuality and marriage
- Published in Marriage & Parenting
Why the drafting of ‘Humanae Vitae’ matters, 50 years later
VATICAN CITY – As its 50th anniversary approaches, the story of how Blessed Pope Paul VI arrived at the final text of “Humanae Vitae” will be a main focus of discussion.
- Published in International
Why does the church say birth control is wrong?
Shouldn’t a couple have the right to determine how many children they have?
By Father Cal Christiansen
Q: I attended a mission recently where the missionary priest said that anyone who practices artificial birth control is committing a mortal sin. I don’t agree with the church on this issue and I think that contraception should be allowable, especially under certain circumstances. It seems to me that most young Catholic couples use birth control; are they all in a state of mortal sin like this priest said? Please help me understand this difficult teaching of our church.
- Published in Ask Father/Bishop
NFP? Are you serious?
The word is getting out — natural family planning is not your parents’ rhythm method
- Published in NW Stories