Sexuality and Chastity Archives - Catholic-Link https://catholic-link.org/morals-and-values/sexuality-and-chastity/ Catholic Resources for the New Evangelization Thu, 08 Feb 2024 14:36:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://catholic-link.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/cropped-Catholic-Link_Logo-no-text-32x32.png Sexuality and Chastity Archives - Catholic-Link https://catholic-link.org/morals-and-values/sexuality-and-chastity/ 32 32 It’s Time For Catholics To Get Real About Sex https://catholic-link.org/real-sex-catholic/ https://catholic-link.org/real-sex-catholic/#respond Thu, 15 Feb 2024 07:33:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=806386 Catholic Sexual Teaching – An Invitation to Reality Lust and Counterfeit Sexuality We live in a throw-away society. Fast food and plastic plates — our culture is full of the cheap and easy. Unfortunately, this mentality bleeds into our sexuality. America is obsessed with sexual counterfeits. From the college hook-up culture to pornography to strip […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/real-sex-catholic/feed/ 0 Help! Is A Healthy Dating Relationship Even Possible Anymore?! https://catholic-link.org/catholic-dating-advice/ https://catholic-link.org/catholic-dating-advice/#respond Thu, 29 Jun 2023 07:56:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=804506 Dating is easy today, right? Hardly. It’s never been easy; but especially in a social media world—and after the pandemic, nothing can be taken for granted.  This is literally uncharted territory. And yet, human nature remains fundamentally the same in so many ways.  So, can Christian principles of virtuous living still speak to our current […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/catholic-dating-advice/feed/ 0 What Catholics Can Do When They Are Tempted By Pornography https://catholic-link.org/pornography-catholic-temptation/ https://catholic-link.org/pornography-catholic-temptation/#respond Mon, 12 Jun 2023 05:28:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=804371 What are some practical spiritual methods Catholics can use to combat the temptation to consume pornography?  Go To War First, a key tool in the evil one’s toolbox is luring us into a false sense of isolation. Temptation to consume pornography only grows without taking action to rectify loneliness.  Combating this temptation and isolation has […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/pornography-catholic-temptation/feed/ 0 When Should Parents Start Teaching Theology Of The Body To Their Children? https://catholic-link.org/catholic-parents-teach-theology-of-the-body-children/ https://catholic-link.org/catholic-parents-teach-theology-of-the-body-children/#respond Sat, 01 Apr 2023 08:31:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=803648 Parents often wonder when they should begin teaching the Theology of the Body (TOB) to their children…the answer is: In the womb! Yes, that means talking to your unborn child who begins to hear and recognize voices—your body matters to the unborn child.  “The Body Matters” That phrase, “The Body Matters” ought to be on […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/catholic-parents-teach-theology-of-the-body-children/feed/ 0 Infertility And NFP: Still Called To The Joy Of Love https://catholic-link.org/infertility-catholic-natural-family-planning-nfp/ https://catholic-link.org/infertility-catholic-natural-family-planning-nfp/#respond Sun, 31 Jul 2022 01:42:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=800121 As you may know, many couples use fertility-awareness methods like Natural Family Planning (NFP) to try to become pregnant, but NFP can also help couples carrying the cross of infertility. Learning about the body’s signs and signals of fertility can often reveal problems and give couples and their doctors direction for treatment.  Whatever a couple’s […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/infertility-catholic-natural-family-planning-nfp/feed/ 0 The NFP Advice You’ve Never Heard Before That’s Inspired By St. Teresa of Avila https://catholic-link.org/npf-advice-catholic-saint-teresa-of-avila/ https://catholic-link.org/npf-advice-catholic-saint-teresa-of-avila/#respond Fri, 29 Jul 2022 08:57:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=800103 Natural Family Planning (NFP) is a beautiful and effective way for married couples to remain open to life while also following Church teaching against contraception. For many couples, NFP can be a way for them to grow closer to each other and as a couple grow closer to God. The sanctification and willingness to work […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/npf-advice-catholic-saint-teresa-of-avila/feed/ 0 A Guide To Virtual Natural Family Planning Instructors https://catholic-link.org/virtual-nfp-instructors-natural-family-planning/ https://catholic-link.org/virtual-nfp-instructors-natural-family-planning/#respond Mon, 27 Jun 2022 10:01:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=48276 Need some help learning or relearning Natural Family Planning (NFP), Fertility Awareness Method (FAM), the Marquette Method, Boston Cross Check™, or the Billings Ovulation Method®? Here is a list of providers that offer virtual courses so that you can learn these methods (and more!) from the comfort of your own home. Virtual Natural Family Planning […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/virtual-nfp-instructors-natural-family-planning/feed/ 0 4 Ways Men And Women Are Complementary To One Another https://catholic-link.org/4-ways-men-and-women-are-complementary-to-one-another/ https://catholic-link.org/4-ways-men-and-women-are-complementary-to-one-another/#respond Mon, 14 Mar 2022 10:51:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=48226 Looking at the two creation stories (Genesis 1:1–2:4 and Genesis 2:4–3:24) together reveals a number of distinct senses in which men and women may be said to be complementary. Both accounts of creation offer strong affirmations of the basic equality of the sexes in their fundamental humanity and in their creation in the image of […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/4-ways-men-and-women-are-complementary-to-one-another/feed/ 0 The Pains Of Porn And Love https://catholic-link.org/porn-love-relationships-catholic/ https://catholic-link.org/porn-love-relationships-catholic/#respond Mon, 07 Mar 2022 11:47:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=48186 He’s such a great guy, Ash – but I don’t know how to talk to him about, about. She paused searching carefully for her words. About, huff, you know!  Ah, I told my sister, searching everywhere in that airtight moment for some wise words, which of course weren’t mine to give as I was only […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/porn-love-relationships-catholic/feed/ 0 NFP And The Deconstruction Of Love https://catholic-link.org/nfp-quotes-st-teresa/ https://catholic-link.org/nfp-quotes-st-teresa/#respond Wed, 09 Feb 2022 12:43:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=47885 One of the best things about the Catholic Church (which of course, there are many, many things) is the communion of saints.  The wisdom and holiness of the men and women who have gone before us can guide us toward the light that is Christ.  There are few areas of our faith life that we […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/nfp-quotes-st-teresa/feed/ 0 The Sweet And Sour Of NFP (Natural Family Planning) https://catholic-link.org/the-sweet-and-sour-of-nfp-natural-family-planning/ https://catholic-link.org/the-sweet-and-sour-of-nfp-natural-family-planning/#respond Thu, 02 Sep 2021 02:41:35 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=44443 It doesn’t take long when first discovering the world of natural family planning to realize that most couples have a love/hate relationship with NFP.  The reasons to love it are obvious and the reasons to hate it are obvious.  It is a strange mix of sweet and sour that many couples struggle to find the […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/the-sweet-and-sour-of-nfp-natural-family-planning/feed/ 0 What Does Being Open To Life Really Mean? https://catholic-link.org/catholic-open-to-life-nfp/ https://catholic-link.org/catholic-open-to-life-nfp/#respond Wed, 04 Aug 2021 04:00:08 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=43898 Open to life.  We’ve all heard it, and for the most part, think we know what it means.  For those who are outside the Church, or perhaps those Catholics who have done little more than get their feet wet in this beautiful thing we call Catholicism, the idea of being “open to life” sounds suffocating – […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/catholic-open-to-life-nfp/feed/ 0 4 Reasons Not To Give Up On NFP When It Gets Hard https://catholic-link.org/4-reasons-not-to-give-up-on-nfp-when-it-gets-hard/ https://catholic-link.org/4-reasons-not-to-give-up-on-nfp-when-it-gets-hard/#respond Thu, 29 Jul 2021 15:19:25 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=43633 Let’s face it.  As wonderful as the idea of Natural Family Planning (NFP) can sound, the reality for many couples can be far from that beautiful ideal.  A common thread amongst frustrated couples trudging their way through the trenches of NFP is that the reality of following the Church teaching against contraception can be far […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/4-reasons-not-to-give-up-on-nfp-when-it-gets-hard/feed/ 0 3 Ways To Grow In Chastity Before Marriage https://catholic-link.org/chastity-catholic-single-marriage/ https://catholic-link.org/chastity-catholic-single-marriage/#respond Fri, 23 Jul 2021 03:28:06 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=43743 Chaste dating is no walk in the park, but it is possible. We’ve been in relationships in the past that were unchaste and ended very badly. When we started courting, we didn’t want to repeat the same habits from our past relationships, so we had to do things differently.  But even so, this was not […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/chastity-catholic-single-marriage/feed/ 0 5 Essential Tips For Young Adult Men To Live A Pure Life https://catholic-link.org/5-essential-tips-for-young-adult-men-to-live-a-pure-life/ https://catholic-link.org/5-essential-tips-for-young-adult-men-to-live-a-pure-life/#respond Tue, 05 Jan 2021 14:57:49 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=38946 Guest Author

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/5-essential-tips-for-young-adult-men-to-live-a-pure-life/feed/ 0 Say This, Not That: Catholic Conversations With LGBTQ Persons https://catholic-link.org/catholic-conversations-lgbtq/ https://catholic-link.org/catholic-conversations-lgbtq/#respond Fri, 13 Nov 2020 15:35:10 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=38275 We live in charged times for dialogue, particularly around sexuality. It can feel like “truth” and “charity” are in a tug of war for our attention and application. We know LGBTQ concerns are more than just “issues” that show up in our news feeds. Many of us have friends and family members who experience same […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/catholic-conversations-lgbtq/feed/ 0 50 Years Ago A Pope Predicted That Because Of Birth Control These Things Would Happen https://catholic-link.org/paul-vi-prophetic-warnings-birth-control-humanae-vitae/ https://catholic-link.org/paul-vi-prophetic-warnings-birth-control-humanae-vitae/#respond Thu, 02 Jul 2020 14:14:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=30665 In July of 1968, fifty years ago, Pope Paul VI issued his watershed encyclical condemning birth control, Humanae Vitae. Its central premise speaks, authoritatively, the beautiful truth that sexual act reaches its fullness when it fosters conjugal intimacy, is open to procreation, and is lived out in the context of responsible parenthood. The conscious choice […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/paul-vi-prophetic-warnings-birth-control-humanae-vitae/feed/ 0 How To Quit Pornography…From Someone Who Has Been There https://catholic-link.org/how-to-quit-pornography/ https://catholic-link.org/how-to-quit-pornography/#respond Mon, 01 Jun 2020 16:50:42 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=36463 Three years ago, today, I published a blog about my personal struggle with pornography. Before that day, I had never spoken openly about porn, it was very much a secret problem that had been eating me up for years. More than anything else I have ever written, I look back on that piece from 2017 […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/how-to-quit-pornography/feed/ 0 What Is Sex For? https://catholic-link.org/what-is-sex-for/ https://catholic-link.org/what-is-sex-for/#respond Tue, 10 Mar 2020 01:20:44 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=35883 What is the purpose of intimacy? This question is at the heart of the video “Theology of the Body (Catholic Sexuality). The Church’s teaching about sex is a topic that probably garners the most attention in today’s culture. Why? Because the idea of waiting until marriage to have sex is countercultural. The idea of limiting […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/what-is-sex-for/feed/ 0 A Conversation On Gender: Part 1 – Defining Our Terms https://catholic-link.org/a-conversation-on-gender-part-1-defining-our-terms/ https://catholic-link.org/a-conversation-on-gender-part-1-defining-our-terms/#respond Thu, 18 Jul 2019 19:24:27 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=34204 I think it is safe to say that we’ve all had conversations with people where both parties are clearly not on the same page. Sometimes, the differing stories involve differing definitions for terms. I had a philosophy professor who urged us to always define our terms before we proceed with a conversation. For example, what […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/a-conversation-on-gender-part-1-defining-our-terms/feed/ 0 Love Is Love…Right? Right. https://catholic-link.org/love-is-love-right-right/ https://catholic-link.org/love-is-love-right-right/#respond Mon, 01 Jul 2019 22:19:58 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=34104 Okay, before everyone starts to throw tomatoes at us over here, let me explain. Yes, love is love, and everyone is created for love. If that’s the case, then why do people think the Church is against love? Or why is this phrase so taboo in Catholic circles? Maybe it’s because people have a misunderstanding […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/love-is-love-right-right/feed/ 0 5 Tips For Talking To Your Friends About Gender Identity https://catholic-link.org/5-tips-on-how-to-talk-to-your-friends-about-gender-identity/ https://catholic-link.org/5-tips-on-how-to-talk-to-your-friends-about-gender-identity/#respond Wed, 12 Jun 2019 03:33:25 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=33993 Have you ever had a conversation about gender identity with friends or family? The Vatican offers an educational guide, “Male and Female He Created Them” to address the current educational crisis around human sexuality. Here are 5 tips to keep in mind when talking about gender identity with your friends (or anyone). 5 Tips For […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/5-tips-on-how-to-talk-to-your-friends-about-gender-identity/feed/ 0 10 Ways To Honor Your Catholic Wife On Mother’s Day (Or Any Day) https://catholic-link.org/10-ways-a-man-can-honor-his-catholic-wife-on-mothers-day-or-any-day/ https://catholic-link.org/10-ways-a-man-can-honor-his-catholic-wife-on-mothers-day-or-any-day/#respond Wed, 08 May 2019 13:39:06 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=33713 What I Notice About My Wife I am by no means a perfect husband. I have many faults and do not always show my wife how much I love her. Even when I do not mention the things I see, I do notice quite a bit. Here is what I notice. I notice when my […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/10-ways-a-man-can-honor-his-catholic-wife-on-mothers-day-or-any-day/feed/ 0 12 Essential Keys To Help Christians Understand Same-Sex Attraction https://catholic-link.org/12-keys-understanding-same-sex-attraction-christian-life/ https://catholic-link.org/12-keys-understanding-same-sex-attraction-christian-life/#respond Tue, 29 Jan 2019 17:28:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=29085 Let’s start out by saying that when we talk about same-sex attraction, what’s important is acceptance and tolerance. We aren’t talking about “tolerating” others as if there was a fundamental distinction between them and us. We are only talking about us. For those who have same-sex attractions, we don’t tolerate you, we don’t accept you. […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/12-keys-understanding-same-sex-attraction-christian-life/feed/ 0 Feast of Christ the King | Liturgy Live https://catholic-link.org/christ-the-king-liturgy-live/ https://catholic-link.org/christ-the-king-liturgy-live/#respond Thu, 22 Nov 2018 03:17:40 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=32811 This week we go over the prophecy of Daniel regarding the saying “one like a Son of Man”. We discuss the charism of celibacy and the witness of joy in the culture. We go over the Revelation reading and discuss how we relate to Christ as a King and how we see him as a […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/christ-the-king-liturgy-live/feed/ 0 Pro-Lifers: Contraception Isn’t The Answer You’re Looking For https://catholic-link.org/pro-lifers-contraception-isnt-the-answer-youre-looking-for/ https://catholic-link.org/pro-lifers-contraception-isnt-the-answer-youre-looking-for/#respond Wed, 05 Sep 2018 03:16:50 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=31814 Some pro-lifers believe contraceptives are a necessary tool for helping prevent abortions. To many, it seems logical. Contraceptives prevent unwanted pregnancies. No unwanted pregnancies mean no abortions. Therefore, many people believe contraception is the answer to our problem. However, this issue is more complicated than many people realize, and I would like to share my […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/pro-lifers-contraception-isnt-the-answer-youre-looking-for/feed/ 0 Is Waiting For “The One” Really Worth It? https://catholic-link.org/is-waiting-for-the-one-really-worth-it/ https://catholic-link.org/is-waiting-for-the-one-really-worth-it/#respond Wed, 01 Aug 2018 14:57:44 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=31737 Today’s society makes us doubt that finding a well-rounded, virtuous, faithful, Christ-like spouse is possible. As the popularity of one-night-stands increases, both women and men are left wondering if anyone exists who will see them and treat them as a child of the One True King. Elly and Brendan started to wonder the same thing […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/is-waiting-for-the-one-really-worth-it/feed/ 0 What It’s Really Like To Use NFP (From A Man’s Perspective) https://catholic-link.org/what-nfp-is-like-male-perspective/ https://catholic-link.org/what-nfp-is-like-male-perspective/#respond Mon, 28 May 2018 07:20:59 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=30995 Here in my home diocese, the Diocese of Phoenix, taking a multiple-month class on Natural Family Planning (NFP) is a mandatory part of marriage preparation. I honestly wish this was the case everywhere. NFP, when used properly, is just as effective or more effective than leading contraceptives in delaying pregnancy and it is an incredibly […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/what-nfp-is-like-male-perspective/feed/ 0 Chastity Within Marriage | Part 2: Living Conjugal Chastity https://catholic-link.org/chastity-within-marriage-part-2-living-conjugal-chastity/ https://catholic-link.org/chastity-within-marriage-part-2-living-conjugal-chastity/#respond Tue, 15 May 2018 16:55:34 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=30684 Authentic sexual expression is always rooted in two purposes: procreative and unitive. The procreative aspect of sex is the couple’s openness to life. The unitive is the fulfillment of the one-flesh union of man and woman within the context of marriage. If the procreative or unitive act is ever removed from the context of the […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/chastity-within-marriage-part-2-living-conjugal-chastity/feed/ 0 Chastity Within Marriage | Part 1: Laying The Groundwork https://catholic-link.org/chastity-within-marriage-part1-groundwork/ https://catholic-link.org/chastity-within-marriage-part1-groundwork/#respond Mon, 30 Apr 2018 23:54:39 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=30657 We hear a lot about what it means to be chaste before marriage, but what about when you are married? In this two-part series, we will take a look at the important points of purity within marriage. If you are married or preparing for marriage, we hope this series blesses you. Our Desires Never Go […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/chastity-within-marriage-part1-groundwork/feed/ 0 Green Sex: What is it? (And Why We All Should Care!) https://catholic-link.org/what-is-green-sex-why-should-you-care/ https://catholic-link.org/what-is-green-sex-why-should-you-care/#respond Wed, 25 Apr 2018 12:45:16 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=30552 Healthier and more holistic approaches to lifestyle and diet abound. Diet fads come and go, certainly, but a steadily increasing demand for ‘organic’ products is evidence that as a consumer base we’re looking for healthier and less processed food and lifestyle to go along with it. Added to this are an increase in a natural […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/what-is-green-sex-why-should-you-care/feed/ 0 Loved Just As We Are? A Short Film That Delves Into Theology of the Body https://catholic-link.org/cry-of-the-heart-film-theology-of-the-body/ https://catholic-link.org/cry-of-the-heart-film-theology-of-the-body/#respond Wed, 07 Mar 2018 20:15:20 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=29778 “The Cry of the Heart,” is a new film by evangelist Christopher West and the Cor Project addressing JPII’s Theology of the Body. Based on the General Audiences given by the pope during the course his pontificate, West explains the meaning of our corporeality, why we are created male and female, and how, through the […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/cry-of-the-heart-film-theology-of-the-body/feed/ 0 Five Feminine Virtues I Learned From the Joyful Mysteries https://catholic-link.org/5-feminine-virtues-joyful-mysteries-presentation/ https://catholic-link.org/5-feminine-virtues-joyful-mysteries-presentation/#respond Fri, 02 Feb 2018 18:33:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=28982 How many women ache in longing – in one way or another – for the men in their lives (fathers, husbands, boyfriends, sons) to man up? We see the problem, we get exasperated by it, we suffer for it… the struggles of so many men to be grown up, to behave chivalrously, to keep their […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/5-feminine-virtues-joyful-mysteries-presentation/feed/ 0 Want To Marry A Man Who Loves God? Do This 1 Thing Now! https://catholic-link.org/want-to-marry-a-man-who-loves-god-heres-the-most-important-thing-you-can/ https://catholic-link.org/want-to-marry-a-man-who-loves-god-heres-the-most-important-thing-you-can/#respond Thu, 14 Dec 2017 15:35:05 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=27896 The Culture Project has been producing some amazing videos that answer the questions so many of us have about relationships, chastity, and learning to accept yourself. The video featured today contains practical advice for those who are waiting on a man who loves God. The cultural attitudes of this generation of young adults can make it […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/want-to-marry-a-man-who-loves-god-heres-the-most-important-thing-you-can/feed/ 0 Five Feminine Virtues I Learned From The Joyful Mysteries | Part 3: The Nativity https://catholic-link.org/feminine-virtues-nativity/ https://catholic-link.org/feminine-virtues-nativity/#respond Tue, 12 Dec 2017 22:09:34 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=28097 Relations between the sexes: Have they ever been worse? It’s enough to tempt one to despair. Thankfully, the Church is a bulwark of sanity in every human realm, not least of all in matters of sex and sexuality, on the deepest, primordial realities of Male and Female. Those of us who see the chaos and […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/feminine-virtues-nativity/feed/ 0 Top 5 Myths About Catholic Virgins https://catholic-link.org/5-myths-about-catholic-virgins/ https://catholic-link.org/5-myths-about-catholic-virgins/#respond Mon, 13 Nov 2017 11:14:45 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=26819 Living a life of chastity is probably one of the most challenging calls of Catholic disciples today! There are so many myths regarding what it means to be a virgin – and what it means to simply be a person who embraces a life of chastity. Since chastity is quite counter-cultural in the world today, […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/5-myths-about-catholic-virgins/feed/ 0 How Far Is Too Far? Answers To Teens’ Toughest Questions On Dating And Sex https://catholic-link.org/evert-teen-sexuality-talks/ https://catholic-link.org/evert-teen-sexuality-talks/#respond Wed, 08 Nov 2017 18:32:02 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=27074 In this high school assembly, Jason Evert and Crystalina Padilla (not yet married at the time) offer straight answers to teens’ toughest questions on dating, relationships, and how to have romance without regret. Through their humor, honesty, and powerful testimonies, the duo provides compelling reasons to pursue a life of purity, regardless of one’s past. […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/evert-teen-sexuality-talks/feed/ 0 Restoring Sexual Order: Catholic Men’s Movements https://catholic-link.org/restoring-sexual-order-catholic-mens-movements/ https://catholic-link.org/restoring-sexual-order-catholic-mens-movements/#respond Thu, 12 Oct 2017 21:57:03 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=26211 Our regular readers have probably noticed… a few of us here at Catholic-Link take a particular interest in the restoration of sexual order and sanity in society. Catholic men’s movements are one important thread of a complex tapestry of healing and restoration taking place thanks to inspired and growing momentum against the secular tides of […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/restoring-sexual-order-catholic-mens-movements/feed/ 0 A Mother’s Letter to her Daughter who is “Accidentally” Pregnant https://catholic-link.org/letter-daughter-accidentally-pregnant/ https://catholic-link.org/letter-daughter-accidentally-pregnant/#respond Thu, 05 Oct 2017 12:15:46 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=26036 My dear girl: Yesterday after we talked I was devastated. Forgive me, but the pain and anger won me over. Where was I? Could it be I never listened to what you told me? So many reprimands, so much guilt for not taking better care of you, for not being more clear and honest with […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/letter-daughter-accidentally-pregnant/feed/ 0 3 Good Reasons Catholics Should be Feminists https://catholic-link.org/3-reasons-catholics-should-be-feminists/ https://catholic-link.org/3-reasons-catholics-should-be-feminists/#respond Wed, 04 Oct 2017 00:36:26 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=25928 If you’ve heard that being a feminist is anti-Catholic, think again. In today’s world, being a Catholic can be controversial. Especially when it comes to women’s rights. Feminism has a history of advocating for things that the Catholic Church contends with, whether it be outright support of abortion, or just the connotation that mothering isn’t […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/3-reasons-catholics-should-be-feminists/feed/ 0 Five Benefits of Dating Catholic https://catholic-link.org/five-benefits-dating-catholic/ https://catholic-link.org/five-benefits-dating-catholic/#respond Tue, 03 Oct 2017 14:25:55 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=25977 Relationships are so many things: wonderful, difficult, adventurous, etc. What about Godly? A relationship that glorifies Jesus Christ? Well, we are meant to glorify our King in all that we say and do, in every aspect of our lives. What about dating men and women who are also members of the beautiful holy, Catholic, and […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/five-benefits-dating-catholic/feed/ 0 Behold the Man! – Masculinity Series Part 5 https://catholic-link.org/behold-man-masculinity-series-part-5/ https://catholic-link.org/behold-man-masculinity-series-part-5/#respond Tue, 19 Sep 2017 17:32:43 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=25740 Men, Manhood & Masculinity Over the next five articles, we will embark on a brief exploration of the complex and often overlooked topic of being male. The articles will be reflective and open to discussion, so please share your thoughts and experiences in the comments section below. Be mindful of one another’s struggles – or […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/behold-man-masculinity-series-part-5/feed/ 0 Does True Womanhood Mean Being Exactly Like Men? https://catholic-link.org/what-womanhood-means/ https://catholic-link.org/what-womanhood-means/#respond Fri, 08 Sep 2017 10:29:15 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=22764 Womanhood is hard to define, even more so in a culture that suggests that there is no inherent difference between being male and female. What does womanhood mean? Is it less or more than manhood? Is there a distinct difference? Ascension Presents recently published a conversation with Emily Wilson, Catholic vlogger and public speaker. The […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/what-womanhood-means/feed/ 0 11 Rules For When You Are Absolutely Sick Of Today’s Dating Scene https://catholic-link.org/rules-when-sick-dating-scene/ https://catholic-link.org/rules-when-sick-dating-scene/#respond Thu, 07 Sep 2017 11:36:48 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=23478 Although I barely listen to any pop music, even I couldn’t fail to notice this single that has spent seven weeks in the UK charts and made it to number one two weeks in a row here in Britain this summer. Dua Lipa’s track “New Rules” is undoubtedly catchy, but it’s the lyrics that have […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/rules-when-sick-dating-scene/feed/ 0 Five Feminine Virtues I Learned From The Joyful Mysteries Of The Rosary: The Visitation https://catholic-link.org/5-feminine-virtues-visitation/ https://catholic-link.org/5-feminine-virtues-visitation/#respond Tue, 29 Aug 2017 15:47:46 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=22756 The 5-part series is the fruit of personal meditation, reading, and prayer. It is not an authoritative or comprehensive exposition, nor is it a theological treatment of the virtues as the Church names and categorizes them. Rather, it’s meant to be an informal conversation among friends – among sisters. These reflections are born of a […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/5-feminine-virtues-visitation/feed/ 0 10 Resources For Individuals And Families Dealing With Same-Sex Attraction https://catholic-link.org/resources-same-sex-attraction/ https://catholic-link.org/resources-same-sex-attraction/#respond Tue, 29 Aug 2017 00:07:17 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=23181 “Look at the face of the other.… Discover that he has a soul, a history, and a life, that he is a person, and that God loves this person.” – Benedict XVI One of the most important services we hope to render in our media ministry at Catholic-Link is to connect our readers with resources […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/resources-same-sex-attraction/feed/ 0 Playing With Pornography: 6 Practical Steps To Help You Stop https://catholic-link.org/6-steps-stop-pornography/ https://catholic-link.org/6-steps-stop-pornography/#respond Sun, 27 Aug 2017 22:42:12 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=23262 Saint Pope John Paul II once made this memorable comment on Pornography, “the problem with pornography is not that it shows too much of the person, but that it shows far too little.“ We live in society where sex sells. Models, showing too much sex appeal and wearing far too little clothes, are used to […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/6-steps-stop-pornography/feed/ 0 Beholden To Other Men: Masculinity Series Part 4 https://catholic-link.org/beholden-to-other-men-masculinity-series/ https://catholic-link.org/beholden-to-other-men-masculinity-series/#respond Thu, 24 Aug 2017 21:08:53 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=23183 Over the next five articles, we will embark on a brief exploration of the complex and often overlooked topic of being male. The articles will be reflective and open to discussion, so please share your thoughts and experiences in the comments section below. Be mindful of one another’s struggles – or their difficulties in speaking […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/beholden-to-other-men-masculinity-series/feed/ 0 5 Feminine Virtues I Learned From Mary In The Joyful Mysteries Of The Rosary (Part 1: The Annunciation) https://catholic-link.org/5-feminine-virtues-mary-annunciation/ https://catholic-link.org/5-feminine-virtues-mary-annunciation/#respond Thu, 17 Aug 2017 15:53:04 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=23020 These days, I find myself praying often for a restoration of the masculine and feminine virtues in society. There’s so much confusion swirling about, whether it’s  “gender ideology,” sexual orientation, body dysmorphia, or otherwise. We all feel the tensions mounting in the social, political, and cultural realms. Most of us are wounded by this in […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/5-feminine-virtues-mary-annunciation/feed/ 0 The Blog Posts You Need To Read For NFP Week https://catholic-link.org/best-blogs-nfp-week-2017/ https://catholic-link.org/best-blogs-nfp-week-2017/#respond Wed, 26 Jul 2017 17:51:55 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=22654 In the United States, it is officially #NFPWEEK. Understanding why the Church encourages the use of Natural Family Planning (NFP) can be a very difficult concept for many Catholics to embrace. Take the time to read some of the teachings of the Church that explain the importance of the”why” behind this belief. For those marriages […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/best-blogs-nfp-week-2017/feed/ 0 We’ve Found Your New Favorite Catholic Vlogger! 8 Videos from Emily Wilson on Happiness, Dating, and Chastity https://catholic-link.org/catholic-vlogger-happiness-dating-chastity/ https://catholic-link.org/catholic-vlogger-happiness-dating-chastity/#respond Mon, 17 Jul 2017 15:05:07 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=22206 We’re a big fan of Emily Wilson’s ministry here at Catholic-Link, and we’re excited to share some of our favourite videos with you. Emily Wilson is a Catholic musician and speaker, and also has a popular Youtube channel where she covers a range of topics in an insightful, fresh and relevant way. Her videos often […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/catholic-vlogger-happiness-dating-chastity/feed/ 0 “Wonder Woman” And The Feminine Hero https://catholic-link.org/wonder-woman-feminine-hero/ https://catholic-link.org/wonder-woman-feminine-hero/#respond Fri, 16 Jun 2017 19:26:54 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=21856 I recently watched the new movie, Wonder Woman, and to my surprise, it was an explosion of truth. I’m not sure what the comics say about her, what the intent of the author was, or what the intent of the director was, but the film spoke so many levels of truth, and the one I […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/wonder-woman-feminine-hero/feed/ 0 Catholic Guys: Here Are 5 Qualities Catholic Girls Love https://catholic-link.org/guys-5-qualities-ladies-will-love/ https://catholic-link.org/guys-5-qualities-ladies-will-love/#respond Sun, 11 Jun 2017 20:43:04 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=21751 Single Catholic guys, if you feel confused about how to stand out positively to the single Catholic ladies, don’t lose hope! Although surface qualities like preferred height, appealing eye color, and keen musical talent may be attractive (who does not like being serenaded?), most Catholic single ladies place a much stronger emphasis on just a […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/guys-5-qualities-ladies-will-love/feed/ 0 St. Charles Lwanga And Companions, Martyrs Of Uganda: Saints You Need To Meet https://catholic-link.org/charles-lwanga-companions-martyrs-uganda/ https://catholic-link.org/charles-lwanga-companions-martyrs-uganda/#respond Thu, 01 Jun 2017 19:41:08 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=21575 June 3rd is the feast of St. Charles Lwanga and Companions. These great saints have been officially designated as martyrs for the Catholic faith. Officially, St. Charles Lwanga is the patron of converts, torture victims, and the African Catholic Youth Action. Unofficially, it would seem he’s a perfect patron of those striving for purity and […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/charles-lwanga-companions-martyrs-uganda/feed/ 0 When A Catholic Falls In Love: 8 Crazy Situations We’ve All Experienced https://catholic-link.org/when-catholic-falls-in-love/ https://catholic-link.org/when-catholic-falls-in-love/#respond Wed, 24 May 2017 16:50:21 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=21379 Raise your hand, those of you who’ve never fallen in love! I’m certain we can’t hear a peep. We have all fallen in love. We know how beautiful it is and how nice it feels to experience love towards another person. Catholics and non-Catholics fall in love, do crazy things for love. Out of our […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/when-catholic-falls-in-love/feed/ 0 10 Things That Happen When You Commit To Chastity In Your Life https://catholic-link.org/10-things-commit-chastity/ https://catholic-link.org/10-things-commit-chastity/#respond Sun, 21 May 2017 21:44:50 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=21215 In the timeless Broadway classic “Les Miserables,” character Fantine wraps up Victor Hugo’s epic saga with one golden line: “To love another person is to see the face of God.” Hugo’s words greatly echo Saint Pope John Paul II’s extremely popular lecture series called the “Theology of the Body,” a title which literally translates to […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/10-things-commit-chastity/feed/ 0 Powerhouse for Purity: The Angelic Warfare Confraternity https://catholic-link.org/purity-angelic-warfare-confraternity/ https://catholic-link.org/purity-angelic-warfare-confraternity/#respond Fri, 05 May 2017 23:33:46 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=20636 Did you know there’s a 400 year-old, worldwide, supernatural fellowship (spanning heaven and earth!) for the cause of safeguarding, healing and spreading the virtue of purity? What’s more, did you know that it still exists? Did you know you can join it? The Angelic Warfare Confraternity is one of the three ancient Confraternities of the […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/purity-angelic-warfare-confraternity/feed/ 0 “Dating Detox: The 4 Toxic Beliefs Keeping You From Real Love” https://catholic-link.org/online-conference-dating-detox/ https://catholic-link.org/online-conference-dating-detox/#respond Fri, 03 Mar 2017 06:43:15 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=19696 “To one extent or another we’ve all been poisoned by the culture’s false idea of love, dating and sexuality. No one is unscathed, and we could all use a good detox.” ~ Jason and Crystalina Evert in the Foreword of Kevin and Lisa Cotter’s new book, Dating Detox.  One summer, Kevin and Lisa Cotter spent […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/online-conference-dating-detox/feed/ 0 A Catholic Teen’s Thoughts And Tips On Modesty https://catholic-link.org/catholic-teen-thoughts-tips-modesty/ https://catholic-link.org/catholic-teen-thoughts-tips-modesty/#respond Fri, 10 Feb 2017 19:09:33 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=19241 The teen years are a time when fashion is at the forefront of most girls’ minds. Everyone wants to fit in, look beautiful, and attract attention. It can be a difficult time to navigate for Catholic young women. Cailin of Catholic Teen Posts shares her thoughts on the subject of modesty in the hopes of […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/catholic-teen-thoughts-tips-modesty/feed/ 0 No, NFP Is NOT “Catholic Birth Control” https://catholic-link.org/nfp-not-catholic-birth-control/ https://catholic-link.org/nfp-not-catholic-birth-control/#respond Tue, 17 Jan 2017 03:55:08 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=18959 If the pope had his own grocery store, the aisle labelled “family planning” wouldn’t contain pills or condoms or other contraceptives like most do. It would contain thermometers and charts. Likewise, if the pope was a doctor, he wouldn’t prescribe contraceptives to prevent pregnancies or perform surgeries to sterilize patients. Instead, he would probably study […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/nfp-not-catholic-birth-control/feed/ 0 11 Tips For Living Purely When You’re In A Serious Relationship https://catholic-link.org/11-tips-for-living-chastity-in-relationships/ https://catholic-link.org/11-tips-for-living-chastity-in-relationships/#respond Fri, 13 Jan 2017 05:00:16 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=18777 Embracing chastity and starting to foster it is not always an easy task. If you come from a Catholic background and you have heard it since you were young then perhaps it’s more simple. It gets complicated when, like St. Augustine, conversion happens as an adult and it’s only then you begin to understand what […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/11-tips-for-living-chastity-in-relationships/feed/ 0 These 7 Saints Will Help You In Your Battle Against Porn https://catholic-link.org/7-saints-battle-pornography/ https://catholic-link.org/7-saints-battle-pornography/#respond Mon, 31 Oct 2016 02:34:55 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=17812 If you or someone you love is struggling with an addiction to pornography, know that you are not alone. The porn industry in the United States brings in more than 13 billion dollars each year. If you think Christians are immune to this epidemic, you’re wrong. According to Covenant Eyes, 64% of Christian men and 15% […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/7-saints-battle-pornography/feed/ 0 The Powerful Movie That Will Move You to Action: “Priceless” (2016) https://catholic-link.org/priceless-movie-review/ https://catholic-link.org/priceless-movie-review/#respond Thu, 13 Oct 2016 16:56:08 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=17525 This week I had the opportunity to attend a screening of the movie “Priceless” which is being released in the United States today. Priceless is a powerful drama that tells the heroic story of a man, James Stevens, who suddenly finds himself stuck in the middle of a human trafficking ring. This action-packed film and beautiful love […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/priceless-movie-review/feed/ 0 Looking for a Way to Explain Natural Family Planning? 5 (Short) Videos to Help! https://catholic-link.org/natural-family-planning-videos/ https://catholic-link.org/natural-family-planning-videos/#comments Sat, 23 Jul 2016 16:48:54 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=9415 July 25th is the anniversary of Humanae Vitae, the papal encyclical which explains the Catholic Church’s teaching on marriage, sex, and responsible parenthood. It is estimated that 87% of Catholic women use a method of contraception instead of practicing Natural Family Planning!  This statistic is shocking and heartbreaking, because the Catholic Church is adamantly opposed […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/natural-family-planning-videos/feed/ 1 Watch As The Evolution Of The Swimsuit Reveals How We Think About Beauty https://catholic-link.org/does-the-bikini-show-more-or-show-less-jessica-reys-alternative/ https://catholic-link.org/does-the-bikini-show-more-or-show-less-jessica-reys-alternative/#respond Sun, 29 May 2016 18:38:13 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=3158 As Catholics, we must reconquer the battleground known as “beauty.” I currently live in Italy, and I am continually impressed by the fascination for beauty that seeps forth from the walls of almost of every Church and in many Museums. Each time has its imperfections (the Medieval and Renaissance included), yet too many legends and […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/does-the-bikini-show-more-or-show-less-jessica-reys-alternative/feed/ 0 What Should Surprise You About The Adulterous Woman? | Catholic Bible Study https://catholic-link.org/the-adulterous-women-and-our-own-destiny-john-81-11/ https://catholic-link.org/the-adulterous-women-and-our-own-destiny-john-81-11/#respond Sun, 13 Mar 2016 10:30:47 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=13633 One of the best ways to enrich your experience at Sunday Mass is to pray the gospel reading personally. A great way of doing this is using the “Lectio Divina”; this is a powerful method which we explain here. The following is the Sunday gospel reading with a reflection that is especially aimed at youth. We hope that […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/the-adulterous-women-and-our-own-destiny-john-81-11/feed/ 0 Terry Crews Shares About Porn Addiction And The 90-day “Sex Fast” That Saved His Marriage https://catholic-link.org/awhy-did-this-nfl-star-and-actor-go-on-a-90-day-sex-fast/ https://catholic-link.org/awhy-did-this-nfl-star-and-actor-go-on-a-90-day-sex-fast/#respond Thu, 25 Feb 2016 13:50:17 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=13308 Terry Crews was born in Flint, Michigan, in 1968 and was drafted by the NFL’s Los Angeles Rams in 1991. After several years playing pro football, Crews retired and pursued an acting career, which took flight on the big screen in 2000’s The 6th Day. Many film roles followed. Also known for appearing in a series of […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/awhy-did-this-nfl-star-and-actor-go-on-a-90-day-sex-fast/feed/ 0 8 Things You Should Be Doing If You Want To Find “The One” https://catholic-link.org/find-your-soul-mate/ https://catholic-link.org/find-your-soul-mate/#respond Mon, 15 Feb 2016 15:20:19 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=13112 The time spent waiting to meet “the one” can be difficult, lonely, and slow moving.  Yet, it doesn’t have to be.  You have a choice.  You can choose to sit around and wait for love to come to you or you can actively seek it.  You can complain that there is no one out there […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/find-your-soul-mate/feed/ 0 You Can Destroy a Relationship With Just One Look…Here’s How https://catholic-link.org/how-can-impurity-destroy-your-relationship/ https://catholic-link.org/how-can-impurity-destroy-your-relationship/#respond Wed, 06 Jan 2016 03:32:38 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=1063 Have you ever simply sat and observed how others look? I am not referring to their outer appearance, rather to how to they look at what’s around them. Where and how a person looks can tell you a lot about who they are and where their heart is. Every glance is filled with intentionality, be it […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/how-can-impurity-destroy-your-relationship/feed/ 0 LGBT 5 Step Guide to Manipulating Pope Francis’ Message in the USA https://catholic-link.org/lgbts-5-step-guide-to-manipulating-pope-franciss-message-in-the-usa/ https://catholic-link.org/lgbts-5-step-guide-to-manipulating-pope-franciss-message-in-the-usa/#respond Sun, 20 Sep 2015 09:46:48 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=10352 LAAD – an LGBT advocacy organization – has released a media guide (“The Papal Visit: A journalist’s guide to reporting on Pope Francis and the LGBT community”) encouraging journalists to favor its narrative during Pope Francis’ visit to the United States beginning on the 23rd of September until the 27th. For more information on the organization […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/lgbts-5-step-guide-to-manipulating-pope-franciss-message-in-the-usa/feed/ 0 11 Steps To Quit Watching Pornography https://catholic-link.org/11-steps-to-quit-viewing-pornography/ https://catholic-link.org/11-steps-to-quit-viewing-pornography/#comments Tue, 16 Jun 2015 16:48:21 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=8899 I wish I could say that this post is only for that “small group” of people addicted to pornography. Would that it were a “small group,” but no, it is not small, it is a group that over the years has become so great that today there are very few men (and women) who have […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/11-steps-to-quit-viewing-pornography/feed/ 2 10 Powerhouse Quotes From JPII’s Theology Of The Body https://catholic-link.org/10-powerhouse-quotes-from-jpiis-theology-of-the-body/ https://catholic-link.org/10-powerhouse-quotes-from-jpiis-theology-of-the-body/#respond Mon, 15 Jun 2015 19:25:42 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=8875 It’s summer and that means many couples will be entering into the Sacrament of Marriage. If you want to give a great gift to your future spouse, then I would suggest studying a bit of Saint John Paul II’s Theology of the Body. You can find information and guides at the Theology of the Body […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/10-powerhouse-quotes-from-jpiis-theology-of-the-body/feed/ 0 Two Heroes Of Chastity That Show Us How To Live: St. Joseph & St. Maria Goretti https://catholic-link.org/two-heros-of-chastity-st-joseph-st-maria-goretti-catholic-video/ https://catholic-link.org/two-heros-of-chastity-st-joseph-st-maria-goretti-catholic-video/#respond Tue, 05 May 2015 21:27:11 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=8223 St. Joseph and St. Maria Goretti, two incredible Saints who chose to live holy and chaste lives no matter what the cost, are the focus of this video reflection. These two Saints led very different lives but each shows how chastity can be implemented in any circumstance. This short film was produced by Spirit Juice Studios. […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/two-heros-of-chastity-st-joseph-st-maria-goretti-catholic-video/feed/ 0 The History Of Porn & The New Anti-Porn Movement https://catholic-link.org/the-history-of-porn-the-new-anti-porn-movement-catholic-video/ https://catholic-link.org/the-history-of-porn-the-new-anti-porn-movement-catholic-video/#respond Thu, 30 Apr 2015 16:32:58 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=8167 The fact that society “accepts” something by no means signifies that that something is “acceptable”. A brief and even superficial glance at history reminds us of the ephemeral nature of public opinion. Simply put, the acceptance of pornography is not a neutral occurrence. Certain individuals made a decision, an evaluation, and diffused this evaluation on society. […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/the-history-of-porn-the-new-anti-porn-movement-catholic-video/feed/ 0 The 5 Levels Of Beauty: A Different Approach To Talking About Sex https://catholic-link.org/levels-of-beauty/ https://catholic-link.org/levels-of-beauty/#respond Tue, 21 Apr 2015 17:13:58 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=7999 Beauty is the glory of the body. Yet there are many ways of perceiving it and too often we fail to grasp the types of beauty that, like treasures, are buried deeper within. What’s more, many consider Catholic morality as suppression of beauty, rather than a celebration of it. This isn’t helped by the fact that […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/levels-of-beauty/feed/ 0 Which NFP Method Fits Your Marriage? | QUIZ https://catholic-link.org/method-nfp/ https://catholic-link.org/method-nfp/#respond Wed, 18 Mar 2015 16:26:10 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=7525 Though many see big families a blessing, there are those who are called to limit family size for just reasons. So, what is a good Catholic to do in order to practice responsible parenthood? Does NFP really work? The Church has taken a stand against artificial methods of birth control because they degrade the value […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/method-nfp/feed/ 0 Wait Until Marriage? Yes, It Is Full Of Joy! https://catholic-link.org/wait-until-marriage-yes-it-is-full-of-joy-catholic-video/ https://catholic-link.org/wait-until-marriage-yes-it-is-full-of-joy-catholic-video/#respond Fri, 13 Mar 2015 21:13:44 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=7481 Nowadays, waiting to have sex until marriage is an “out-of-date” idea, but as the video explains, there is a deeper meaning to sex.  God has created us to live together, specifically, through the vocation of marriage.  The Lord God said, “It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/wait-until-marriage-yes-it-is-full-of-joy-catholic-video/feed/ 0 The Side Effect Of Pornography That No One Talks About https://catholic-link.org/side-effect-of-pornography-that-you-have-never-heard-video/ https://catholic-link.org/side-effect-of-pornography-that-you-have-never-heard-video/#respond Wed, 11 Mar 2015 17:01:03 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=7444 Most people are aware that pornography brings with it –even from a purely secular point of view– some seriously negative results. Many are calling it “the new drug.” The number of ruptured families, relationships, and personal lives should give sufficient proof of its disastrous nature. That said, today I would like to share an interesting […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/side-effect-of-pornography-that-you-have-never-heard-video/feed/ 0 The Relation Between Porn and Human Trafficking: How Many Clicks Does It Take To Enslave Her? https://catholic-link.org/how-many-clicks-does-it-take-to-enslave-her-the-relation-between-porn-and-human-trafficking/ https://catholic-link.org/how-many-clicks-does-it-take-to-enslave-her-the-relation-between-porn-and-human-trafficking/#respond Tue, 10 Mar 2015 17:22:06 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=7429 Today’s video brings to light a horrifying and saddening subject, and it’s high time more of us speak out against it. Indeed, it’s hard to figure why, when every other cause and issue seems to take up residence in our collective awareness, our society is reluctant to look honestly at the problem of pornography and […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/how-many-clicks-does-it-take-to-enslave-her-the-relation-between-porn-and-human-trafficking/feed/ 0 10 Reasons 50 Shades Of Grey Teaches Wrong Lessons About Love And Relationships https://catholic-link.org/10-reasons-50-shades-of-grey-teaches-wrong-about-love/ https://catholic-link.org/10-reasons-50-shades-of-grey-teaches-wrong-about-love/#respond Mon, 09 Feb 2015 18:30:13 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=7102 50 Shades of Grey is a best-selling book that glorifies a most pitiable relationship. The entire book consists of Christian and Anastasia having sex, talking about sex, or trying to figuring out if Ana can live up to the sadomasochistic and abusive “contract” that Christian gives her.  There are countless problems with the way love […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/10-reasons-50-shades-of-grey-teaches-wrong-about-love/feed/ 0 50 Things to Know About “50 Shades of Grey” And 4 Lies…Video https://catholic-link.org/50-shades-of-grey/ https://catholic-link.org/50-shades-of-grey/#respond Sat, 31 Jan 2015 21:40:09 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=6953 After selling more than 100 million copies in over 52 languages, the author of 50 Shades of Grey, E. L. James, is now considered one of the 100 most influential people in the world. The anticipated sequel to the motion picture was released last week, and we cannot stress enough that this is not for Catholics. […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/50-shades-of-grey/feed/ 0 25 Things Couples Miss Out On When All They Think About Is Sex https://catholic-link.org/25-things-couples-miss-out-when-all-they-think-about-is-sex/ https://catholic-link.org/25-things-couples-miss-out-when-all-they-think-about-is-sex/#comments Wed, 28 Jan 2015 20:03:28 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=6925 In today’s world, it seems as though the only gesture of love between two people is through a sexual act. Aside from the beauty and virtue of love between a man and woman, we tend to forget Chastity as a path to true love, as a way of preparing ourselves for marriage, as well as […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/25-things-couples-miss-out-when-all-they-think-about-is-sex/feed/ 1 Restoring Sanity By Recovering Femininity And Masculinity https://catholic-link.org/restoring-sanity-recovering-femininity-masculinity/ https://catholic-link.org/restoring-sanity-recovering-femininity-masculinity/#respond Thu, 11 Dec 2014 19:27:05 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=6527 “Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world.”  (1 John 4:1) Outrage-fatigue. That’s how I feel about the cacophony of institutionalized Feminist resentment that just… won’t… go… away. But, thanks to this video, Feminism vs. Truth, […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/restoring-sanity-recovering-femininity-masculinity/feed/ 0 Is It Possible To Sustain A Relationship For More Than 4 Weeks Without Sex? https://catholic-link.org/relationship-4-weeks-without-sex-chastity/ https://catholic-link.org/relationship-4-weeks-without-sex-chastity/#respond Tue, 02 Dec 2014 19:14:58 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=6455 Let’s break this down. Elna Baker is a young Mormon woman who lives in New York. Her testimony of life in the city without drugs and sex is comical but proves to be difficult for her as she shares that she cannot sustain a relationship for more than four weeks without saying yes to sex. […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/relationship-4-weeks-without-sex-chastity/feed/ 0 Is Pope Francis Pushing a Gay Agenda In the Catholic Church? A Look at the Media’s (Mis)Interpretation of the Synod https://catholic-link.org/is-pope-francis-pushing-a-gay-agenda-in-the-catholic-church-a-look-at-the-medias-interpretation-of-the-synod/ https://catholic-link.org/is-pope-francis-pushing-a-gay-agenda-in-the-catholic-church-a-look-at-the-medias-interpretation-of-the-synod/#respond Thu, 23 Oct 2014 14:24:07 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=6067 any of the images below reflect ideologies driving the headlines that have been seen swirling around in various media outlets following a seemingly heavily controversial synod of bishops on the family. There seem to be back-and-forth arguments everywhere as to what the Church is actually saying on the topic of homosexuality following the publication of both […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/is-pope-francis-pushing-a-gay-agenda-in-the-catholic-church-a-look-at-the-medias-interpretation-of-the-synod/feed/ 0 Longing for God: Three Homosexuals Share their Testimony about Returning to the Church https://catholic-link.org/longing-for-god-three-homosexuals-share-their-testimony-about-returning-to-the-church/ https://catholic-link.org/longing-for-god-three-homosexuals-share-their-testimony-about-returning-to-the-church/#respond Thu, 09 Oct 2014 22:49:08 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=5883 What more can I say about this extraordinary video, this moving “sincerity hour.” Perhaps it is enough to say that Perhaps it is enough to say that these testimonies deserve to be watched and listened to, above all for their sincerity. Here, we aren’t talking about worn-out discourses launched from the pulpit, or abstract apologetics, […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/longing-for-god-three-homosexuals-share-their-testimony-about-returning-to-the-church/feed/ 0 The Look Of Lust VS The Look Of Love https://catholic-link.org/video-comparison-the-look-of-lust-vs-the-look-of-love/ https://catholic-link.org/video-comparison-the-look-of-lust-vs-the-look-of-love/#comments Mon, 01 Sep 2014 20:25:31 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=5392 Over 2,400 years ago, a young man, immersed in the upheavals of the last years of the Peloponnesian War that was destroying the old order of things, made a dazzlingly eloquent speech with one basic idea: people should give their favor to non-lovers rather than lovers, that is a standard desire and enjoyment without love. The speech, […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/video-comparison-the-look-of-lust-vs-the-look-of-love/feed/ 6 The Third Way: Sexuality, happiness and authentic love https://catholic-link.org/the-third-way-sexuality-happiness-and-authentic-love1/ https://catholic-link.org/the-third-way-sexuality-happiness-and-authentic-love1/#respond Wed, 27 Aug 2014 07:46:48 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=5220 he Third Way, made by Blackstone Films, is a clear and sensitive discussion of the Catholic Church’s teachings on homosexuality, including personal testimonies from Catholics with same sex attraction (sometimes also called ‘homosexual tendencies’). It does contain occasional strong language and frank discussions of adult themes such as sex, drugs and alcohol which should obviously […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/the-third-way-sexuality-happiness-and-authentic-love1/feed/ 0 A Message Of Love From A Woman To All Women: You Are Loveable https://catholic-link.org/could-i-be-lovable-message/ https://catholic-link.org/could-i-be-lovable-message/#respond Mon, 11 Aug 2014 20:04:45 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=5019 I love this music video by the musician Colby Caillat. She communicates a poignant message, made all the more powerful by the stark unmasking of the women of various ages and shapes as they remove their make-up and their aesthetic “enhancements.” So many of us notice the deception behind our image-driven popular culture. We can […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/could-i-be-lovable-message/feed/ 0 24 Reasons Not To Use Contraceptives https://catholic-link.org/24-reasons-contraceptives/ https://catholic-link.org/24-reasons-contraceptives/#respond Tue, 05 Aug 2014 20:04:47 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=4978 A group of young Catholics decided to respond to the 22 youth, all employees at BuzzFeed, that participated in this post which shares their reasons in favor using contraceptives. The response wasn’t an official BuzzFeed post, rather the type made by BuzzFeed users; it can be found here. I think the answers given are solid, convincing and serve as good material […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/24-reasons-contraceptives/feed/ 0 Does The Phrase “Like a Girl” Hurt Women? https://catholic-link.org/like-girl/ https://catholic-link.org/like-girl/#respond Thu, 10 Jul 2014 18:08:59 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=4827 This video brings up a topic that hits close to home for many women in today’s society, as can be seen by the fact that it got over 10 million views in just the first 4 days of being posted. The question it begs is this: what does it truly mean to be a girl, […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/like-girl/feed/ 0 The Economics Of Sex https://catholic-link.org/the-economics-of-sex/ https://catholic-link.org/the-economics-of-sex/#respond Mon, 23 Jun 2014 16:21:47 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=4810 Have you noticed that people spend a lot of time talking and thinking about sex? As a result, so does the Church! This video takes a pretty scientific look at the economics of sex, in which sex is considered in the same light as the distribution of goods and resources, with consideration of supply, demand, […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/the-economics-of-sex/feed/ 0 3 Apostolic Videos That You Need To See This Summer! https://catholic-link.org/videos-that-you-need-to-see-this-summer/ https://catholic-link.org/videos-that-you-need-to-see-this-summer/#respond Thu, 19 Jun 2014 17:16:22 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=4786 Summertime is usually a time for resting, having fun, and perhaps a bit of traveling. At the same time, it can also be one of routine, boredom, and mediocrity. Here are 4 things to keep in mind this summer! 3 Catholic Apostolic Vidoes To Watch This Summer 1. Watching TV all day? Haven’t anything else […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/videos-that-you-need-to-see-this-summer/feed/ 0 Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s Critique of Mass Media and Pornography in Our Culture https://catholic-link.org/joseph-gordon-levitts-critique-of-mass-media-and-pornography-in-our-culture/ https://catholic-link.org/joseph-gordon-levitts-critique-of-mass-media-and-pornography-in-our-culture/#respond Thu, 16 Jan 2014 20:35:03 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=4172 Joseph Gordon-Levitt, actor in the well-known sitcom 3rd Rock from the Sun and, more recently, Batman, has written and directed a feature film called Don John. Out Sept. 27 and starring Gordon-Levitt opposite Scarlett Johansson, turns a critical eye to the role of mass media and pornography in our culture. Gordon-Levitt’s words in a recent interview struck me as refreshingly […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/joseph-gordon-levitts-critique-of-mass-media-and-pornography-in-our-culture/feed/ 0 Going To The Root Of Sexual Exploitation: The Human Heart (Graphic Images) https://catholic-link.org/going-to-the-root-of-sexual-exploitation-the-human-heart-graphic-images/ https://catholic-link.org/going-to-the-root-of-sexual-exploitation-the-human-heart-graphic-images/#respond Wed, 15 Jan 2014 15:42:28 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=4162 Today’s video is a production by Unearthed Pictures. The idea is to raise awareness of the true problem behind the outbreak of sexual exploitation: namely, the human heart. The video is valuable in the sense that it reveals a very real and very tragic situation that exists and flourishes in our society. It also refutes […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/going-to-the-root-of-sexual-exploitation-the-human-heart-graphic-images/feed/ 0 What Your Daughter Needs To Be Taught About Beauty https://catholic-link.org/please-talk-to-your-daughter-about-beauty-before-the-beauty-industry-does/ https://catholic-link.org/please-talk-to-your-daughter-about-beauty-before-the-beauty-industry-does/#respond Thu, 09 Jan 2014 19:04:49 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=4154 Today’s video is a graphically intense warning to all parents: your child, whether you want it or not, will be placed under the influence of a level of graphic intoxication that will change their lives. Complete avoidance of exposure is practically impossible. How, then, to teach beauty? One route is repeating to them 9,000 times […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/please-talk-to-your-daughter-about-beauty-before-the-beauty-industry-does/feed/ 0 The Leering Look: A Harmless Glance? https://catholic-link.org/the-leering-look-a-harmless-glance/ https://catholic-link.org/the-leering-look-a-harmless-glance/#respond Wed, 08 Jan 2014 12:58:57 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=4127 Made by Whistling Woods International, the 90-second ad shows men leering at the sight of a beautiful woman.  The video’s description speaks of “Women Empowerment” and about the need to “eradicate gender inequality”. Evidently, one must be careful in using such terms as they come with ideologies included. I would rather speak of reverence and […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/the-leering-look-a-harmless-glance/feed/ 0 Feminist’s attack on Argentina Cathedral and the Response of Faith (Very Graphic) https://catholic-link.org/feminists-attack-argentina-cathedral-response/ https://catholic-link.org/feminists-attack-argentina-cathedral-response/#respond Thu, 05 Dec 2013 22:04:12 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=3959 The video speaks for itself.  The attack took place on Sunday, November 24th, during the National Women’s Encounter, which annually brings together Argentinean feminists who support “women’s rights.” During the attack some men were visibly weeping. None of them retaliated against the abuses heaped on them. (Read more at Lifesitenews.com) A few thoughts… 1) We must pray […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/feminists-attack-argentina-cathedral-response/feed/ 0 Does The Catholic View On Marriage Increase Tension Among Spouses? https://catholic-link.org/catholic-marriage/ https://catholic-link.org/catholic-marriage/#respond Wed, 10 Jul 2013 09:32:38 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=3248 The greatest challenge of any relationship is simultaneously the source of its beauty, value, and mystery. Here, I am talking about tension. I am not speaking of a psychological or muscular concept, rather a very deep and human one. I have in mind, for example, the tension that results from looking into the eyes of another. It […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/catholic-marriage/feed/ 0 What’s The Church’s True Position On Same Sex Attraction? https://catholic-link.org/whats-the-churchs-true-position-on-homosexuality/ https://catholic-link.org/whats-the-churchs-true-position-on-homosexuality/#respond Thu, 27 Jun 2013 01:17:40 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=3185 In light of pride month, we would like to share this video. Spirit Juice Studios and Fr. Claude Burns (aka Fr. Pontifex) offers us a compelling presentation of the Church’s view and attitude towards people who experience same-sex attraction. “The topic of homosexuality and the issues around same-sex marriage are very charged in our culture right […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/whats-the-churchs-true-position-on-homosexuality/feed/ 0 The Story Of Leah Darrow: A Testimony Pf Chastity And True Happiness https://catholic-link.org/the-story-of-leah-darrow-a-testimony-of-chastity-and-true-happiness/ https://catholic-link.org/the-story-of-leah-darrow-a-testimony-of-chastity-and-true-happiness/#respond Thu, 20 Jun 2013 20:54:22 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=3141 Today’s video is a personal interview done by One Billion Stories of Leah Darrow while she was in Manila, the Philippines. Videos such as these can be extremely useful in our apostolate for their personal and very authentic character. Former America’s Next Top Model Leah Darrow Reflects On Faith And Sexuality A person describing how […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/the-story-of-leah-darrow-a-testimony-of-chastity-and-true-happiness/feed/ 0 Why Wait Until Marriage To Have Sex? https://catholic-link.org/why-wait-until-marriage-to-have-sex/ https://catholic-link.org/why-wait-until-marriage-to-have-sex/#respond Mon, 04 Feb 2013 23:24:11 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=2340 In today’s video we witness a special–yet unfortunately rare– event: two individuals who have said yes to God’s plan for our sexuality. They have waited till marriage and are speaking to the camera on the day of their wedding. The man is ecstatic and overwhelmed with joy as he explains while choking back tears, “For […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/why-wait-until-marriage-to-have-sex/feed/ 0 To Be Born: A Letter From An Aborted Child https://catholic-link.org/to-be-born-a-letter-from-an-aborted-child-graphic-video/ https://catholic-link.org/to-be-born-a-letter-from-an-aborted-child-graphic-video/#respond Tue, 22 Jan 2013 21:20:53 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=2254 Please take the title’s warning seriously. This video has graphic scenes that portray both the physical procedure and the emotional stress of a young woman in an abortion. However, we see the depravity only when we compare it with the marvelous miracle of every human life and the gift of motherhood. The film is based […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/to-be-born-a-letter-from-an-aborted-child-graphic-video/feed/ 0 The Surprising Benefits of Using NFP https://catholic-link.org/contraception-cant-we-need-to-talk-nfp/ https://catholic-link.org/contraception-cant-we-need-to-talk-nfp/#respond Mon, 10 Dec 2012 19:46:30 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=1846 It has been extremely difficult to find videos which cover contraception and family planning from a Catholic perspective. However, it seems that we at Catholic-Link are not the only people to have noticed the lack of resources in this area, and this short video was the winner of the Goodness Reigns video mini-contest on Natural […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/contraception-cant-we-need-to-talk-nfp/feed/ 0 Does The Catholic Church Believe Sex Is A Sin? https://catholic-link.org/theology-body-sex-sin/ https://catholic-link.org/theology-body-sex-sin/#comments Sun, 09 Dec 2012 10:51:05 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=1831 How can you follow a Church that still believes that sex is a sin? This is the question one friend asks of another and thus begins a fantastic overview of John Paul II’s Theology of the Body. Theology of the Body (TOB) is much more than just a theology of sex in the modern world; […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/theology-body-sex-sin/feed/ 2 The “Dump Him List” Might Save You or Your Friend from Dating Abuse https://catholic-link.org/the-dump-list-more-than-a-dozen-signs-that-its-time-to-let-him-go/ https://catholic-link.org/the-dump-list-more-than-a-dozen-signs-that-its-time-to-let-him-go/#respond Sat, 17 Nov 2012 22:20:51 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=1588 Crystalina Evert, learning from past experiences and mistakes, offers her “dump him list,” a list of more than a dozen signs that it’s time to let go of the relationship. If you hope to find lasting love, then it’s time to stop ignoring the red flags. Who is Crystalina Evert? Crystalina Evert is the founder […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/the-dump-list-more-than-a-dozen-signs-that-its-time-to-let-him-go/feed/ 0 How does homosexual marriage benefit a society? https://catholic-link.org/how-does-homosexual-marriage-benefit-society/ https://catholic-link.org/how-does-homosexual-marriage-benefit-society/#comments Tue, 13 Nov 2012 13:51:04 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=1570 The video is produced by the National Organization for Marriage (USA) and takes on the subject of homosexuality from a social and political perspective. It seeks to explain the perniciousness of the pseudo institution, homosexual marriage, as it relates to a healthy functioning society. The point it makes is good, but I see a few […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/how-does-homosexual-marriage-benefit-society/feed/ 2 5 Videos that Will Help You Better Understand Pornography Addiction (Strong Content) https://catholic-link.org/pornography-strong-content-videos/ https://catholic-link.org/pornography-strong-content-videos/#respond Tue, 09 Oct 2012 13:12:47 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=1356   It’s evident that speaking and reflecting upon the reality and damage that pornography is causing in our homes and in our society today is not at all pleasurable. As with everything, there are times to talk and times to be silent. Nevertheless, if we are to help others and ourselves, we must aim our […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/pornography-strong-content-videos/feed/ 0 A new pandemic is spreading… why aren’t we talking about it? An impactful video on pornography (Strong images) https://catholic-link.org/the-new-pandemic-is-spreading-why-arent-we-talking-about-it-an-impactful-video-on-pornography-strong-images/ https://catholic-link.org/the-new-pandemic-is-spreading-why-arent-we-talking-about-it-an-impactful-video-on-pornography-strong-images/#comments Wed, 03 Oct 2012 09:58:30 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=1170 Catholic-link.com – There’s a flu that’s spreading upon the airs of a certain selective amnesia. It affects our friends, our family, our homes, and our own interior. Few speak of it, and countless try to ignore or “forget” about it. The patients are disoriented and many question if they really want to be cured. Many in […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/the-new-pandemic-is-spreading-why-arent-we-talking-about-it-an-impactful-video-on-pornography-strong-images/feed/ 3 What Can Falling In “Love at First Sight” Teach Us About The Mass? https://catholic-link.org/what-should-love-at-first-sight-look-like/ https://catholic-link.org/what-should-love-at-first-sight-look-like/#respond Sat, 29 Sep 2012 13:49:41 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=1019 A look, a fleeting glance, when motivated by a love that is pure and authentic, can generate a remarkably strong attraction. The two are intimately linked: purity and attraction. Lose the first, and the second is weakened and emptied immeasurably. This short film, directed by Arev Manoukian, can serve as an invitation to revise our […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/what-should-love-at-first-sight-look-like/feed/ 0 Is Cohabitation Good for Marriage? https://catholic-link.org/cohabitation-marriage/ https://catholic-link.org/cohabitation-marriage/#respond Sat, 15 Sep 2012 17:18:18 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=586 “I spent more time planning my wedding than I spent happily married,” she sobbed. Most disheartening to Jennifer was that she’d tried to do everything right. “My parents got married young so, of course, they got divorced. We lived together! How did this happen?” Cohabitation in the United States has increased by more than 1,500 […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/cohabitation-marriage/feed/ 0 Why live chastity? “Romance without Regret” https://catholic-link.org/why-live-chastity-love-without-regret/ https://catholic-link.org/why-live-chastity-love-without-regret/#respond Sat, 15 Sep 2012 11:16:05 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=578 This is a talk given by Jason and Crystalline Evert. Both are full-time apologists with Catholic Answers and here they are giving a chastity seminar called “Romance without regret.”  It is a fun, compelling, and to-the-point presentation. Highly recommendable for all, especially high-school age. For more, I found a few websites: http://www.chastity.com/ http://shop.catholic.com/home.php Garrett JohnsonBorn in Texas, I […]

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