Pastoral Care

Practical steps to take to improve one's emotional and spiritual well-being

Author: Sutton, Dr. Philip M.

Where did they get the idea that our sexual identity ("gender" was the term they preferred) as men or women was in the category of things that could be changed?

Author: Paul McHugh

November 2014

Dan, Paul and Rilene speak with Fr. Paul Check, former Executive Director of Courage International, about their experiences which are showcased in the film Desire of the Everlasting Hills.

Author: Dan, Rilene, and Paul

April 2015

In his powerful audio presentation, Taking Down Goliath, popular speaker, Matt Fradd, uses his infectious and engaging speaking style to help you with five strategies to get porn out of your life.

Author: Fradd, Matt

Since its publication in 1988, The Addictive Personality has helped people understand the process of addiction. Now, through this second edition, author Craig Nakken brings new depth and dimension to our understanding of how an individual becomes an addict. Going beyond the definition that limits dependency to the realm of alcohol and other drugs, Nakken uncovers the common denominator of all addiction and describes how the process is progressive.

Author: Craig Nakken

This book is primarily meant for those homosexuality afflicted persons who seek practical advice in order to change, or, at least, to constructively and responsibly deal with it. It is written with their needs, anxieties, and weaknesses in mind, as Dr. Van den Aardweg has learned them during more than 30 years of therapy with homosexual persons.

Author: Gerard J.M. Van Den Aardweg

Although Enright is a devout Christian, this model is essentially psychological - and philosophical - rather than religious or spiritual. The Enright model recognizes the religious mandate that to flourish spiritually, persons need to give - or request and receive - forgiveness when appropriate. In the service of this need, the model encourages those trying to forgive or be forgiven to use whatever spiritual and religious inspiration and resources are personally meaningful. But the model offers guidance for how anyone- whether their primary motivation is religious, moral or psychological - may cooperate with the fundamental, universally human, psychological process of forgiveness.

Author: Philip M. Sutton, Ph.D

The book takes a look at the capital sins, their opposing virtues and opposite extremes, all in the context of recovery. (Title is listed about halfway down the page)

Author: Fr. Emmerich Vogt, O.P.

Fr. Check's homily delivered at the 2013 White Mass in the Diocese of Phoenix.

Author: Fr. Paul N. Check

2013

Encouraging people to engage in risky sexual behavior undermines good health and can result in a shortened life span.

Author: Diggs M.D., John R., Jr.

January 1 2002

Fr. John F. Harvey, O.S.F.S. Harvey discusses the teachings of the Church on homosexuality, outlines theories about the origins of homosexuality, and evaluates the views of dissenting theologians.

Author: Harvey OSFS, Fr. John

October 1 1987

Examining research from the biological, psychological, and social sciences, this report shows that some of the most frequently heard claims about sexuality and gender are not supported by scientific evidence. The report has a special focus on the higher rates of mental health problems among LGBT populations, and it questions the scientific basis of trends in the treatment of children who do not identify with their biological sex. More effort is called for to provide these people with the understanding, care, and support they need to lead healthy, flourishing lives.

Author: Drs. Paul McHugh & Lawrence Mayer

Fall 2016