For many years, centuries perhaps, the Catholic Church has gotten a bad rap regarding her teachings on sex. Considered prudish by some and demanding by others, her insistence on purity and chastity has been misunderstood, misinterpreted, and ignored by many. In recent years the … Continue readingYOU: Life, Love, and the Theology of the Body
Today I have the pleasure of sharing with you my interview with Jason Evert who will be a speaker at the Theology of the Body Congress being held in Ontario, California next week. He will speak on homosexuality and the Theology of the Body. Jason … Continue readingUnderstanding the Gift of Human Sexuality: An Interview with Jason Evert
There is no denying that our world is broken. We only have to turn on the television or read the news online or in print to know that our world is hurting. As a result of this brokenness, we see our society seeking to … Continue readingTheology of the Body Congress: Hope for a Broken World
A week ago, I shared with my 14-year-old daughter that I live with same-sex attraction (SSA). Why? Because despite receiving thorough catechesis on sex and marriage (we’ve studied John Paul II’s “theology of the body” for years), she was still struggling to accept that people attracted … Continue readingBeing Vulnerable for the Sake of Her Soul
This is the first in a 2-part series. The second part will be published next Thursday, May 10. Fleshing out the teachings of the Catholic Church is like turning around an aircraft carrier: it’s done slowly and methodically, taking considerable time and care. And she … Continue readingI’m Catholic. I’m Gay. Now What? (Part 1)