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Author: Sutton, Dr. Philip M.
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A Priest’s Experience in Pastoring Those with SSA
Fr. Paul Check, former executive director of Courage International, delivers an address during the Aug. 10-12, 2015 Truth & Love conference.
Author: Check, Fr. Paul
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Beauty and Brokenness
Andrew Comiskey, founder of the Desert Stream/Living Waters ministry, delivers an address during the 2015 Truth & Love conference.
Author: Comiskey, Andrew
August 11 2015
ListenFighting for Freedom: A Prayerful Response to ‘Gay’ Loved Ones
Suggestions for those who are concerned about a friend or family member who has declared his or her homosexuality.
Author: Comiskey, Andrew
December 2014
Read MoreFrom Pain to Peace
Robert and Susan Cavera speak about their experiences in EnCourage and the peace that comes from embracing the will of God. Download to hear entire talk.
Author: Cavera, Robert and Susan, and Mattson, Daniel
August 11 2015
ListenHow Parents Should Respond to a Child “Coming Out”
The most challenging questions I’m asked when speaking about the Church’s teaching on homosexuality come from parents who are committed to the teachings of the Church and have a child who has “come out” and identified as gay or lesbian. This is what I tell them.
Author: Mattson, Daniel
August 6 2014
Read MoreInvite, Elevate, Disarm (Medical Professional Track- Audio Only)
Testimony and practical tips for communication.
Author: Andrew
July 30 2015
Watch VideoLiving the Truth in Love Pastoral Approaches to Same-Sex Attraction
People who want to be instruments of Christ's love to those who experience same-sex attraction (SSA) seek guidance on how best to do so. They need to listen to the stories of those who experience SSA and the stories of those who have accompanied them on their journeys. They also need to ground their responses in a genuine Christian understanding of the human person and of human sexuality.
Author: Smith, Janet E. and Check, Fr. Paul
August 31 2015
Read MoreLoving a Child With Same-Sex Attraction
Father Check of the Courage apostolate asks parents to be guided by the clarity and authentic compassion of the Gospel message.
Author: Desmond, Joan
March 21 2013
Read MoreRealizing Our True Identity
The hardest thing for us to believe may be this: that God is good, even when things are not as they should be — for example, when someone we love is in difficulty, confused about the truth and perhaps acting on this confusion. But this parable reassures us that nothing falls outside of God’s providence or the reach of his grace.
Author: Check, Fr. Paul
November 7 2014
Read MoreSame-Sex Attractions as a Symptom of a Broken Heart
Drawing on secular empirical research and the insights of mental health clinicians who adopt a Catholic anthropology, Dr. Lock looks at how the psychological sciences support the Catholic understanding of the human person and same-sex attraction. He examines how this research can be used to support various aspects of pastoral care.
Author: Lock, Dr. Timothy
August 11 2015
ListenSame-Sex Attractions: A Parents’ Guide
Renowned scholars in scripture, dogmatic and moral theology, philosophy, canon and civil law, pastoral theology, and psychology and psychiatry address the many aspects of the subject with care, sensitivity, and clarity.
Author: Harvey OSFS, Fr. John and Bradley, Gerard V. (Editors)
June 15 2003
Search for this BookSomeone I Love is Gay: How Family and Friends Can Respond
This book was created out of Bob Davies' personal and professional experience and out of Anita Worthen's struggle with her son over these issues. Also drawing on experiences of others, the authors will help you handle your feelings while responding appropriately to your loved one.
Author: Worthen, Anita and Davies, Bob
June 23 1996
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