Pastoral Care

The Church invites all of us to become the living reasons why someone might desire to see themselves first and foremost through the lens of Christ. God’s love will shine brighter through us as the “living reasons” if we strive to exemplify the fullness of virtue ourselves.

Author: Andrew

October 8 2014

People often surmise that same-sex attraction is inborn, and that homosexuals are "naturally gay" or "born that way."

Author: Pacholczyk, Fr. Tad

July 15 2011

Important medical and psychological issues need to be considered before the educational, medical, political and judicial systems rush headlong into a process of affirming in youth and in their parents a fixed false belief that a person can be a sex that is not consistent with their biological and genetic identity and that such individuals have the right to transgender surgery.

Author: Fitzgibbons M.D., Rick

January 11 2015

The American College of Pediatricians acknowledges the difficulties faced by children and families confronted with GID, and promote developmentally appropriate, evidence-based practices to support these children into late adolescence or young adulthood when resolution or treatment can be ethically supported.

Author: Van Meter M.D., Quentin (Principal Author)

March 14 2011

Research that compares children in the care of homosexual couples with those with man-woman parents has begun to show substantial harm in psychological and developmental outcomes. This backgrounder briefly summarizes the major findings.

Author: Sullins, Ph.D., Fr. D. Paul

January 22 2015

Often, there are several reasons behind a motivation to act in a certain way, or behind the actual behavior. Keeping in mind that each person’s life experience is unique, Dr. Sutton comments briefly on what many persons who experience unwanted habits, including obsessive-compulsive behaviors may have experienced before their habit developed. He then addresses how to overcome self-defeating habits.

Author: Sutton, Dr. Phil

St. Paul's struggle with his "thorn in the flesh" reminds us that God often allows us to experience certain weaknesses and afflictions, so that we will rely more completely on His grace.

Author: Jones OP, Fr. Carlton

July 5 2009

At the 2014 Courage Conference in Philadelphia Bp. Daniel E. Thomas, Auxiliary to the Archbishop of Philadelphia, gives the third homily where he uses the Italian version of the word Courage, “Coraggio” with all its rich meanings and relates it to courage of the Blessed Virgin Mary and her Immaculate Heart so that we can take courage in these difficult times.

Author: Thomas, Bp. Daniel E.

July 19 2014

Dr. Consiglio offers practical strategies for those who want to reconcile their faith with their feelings.

Author: Consiglio, Dr. WIlliam

October 1 1991

With his extensive experience ministering to those with same-sex attraction, Fr. Harvey presents the Church’s teaching in an objective and pastorally-sensitive manner.

Author: Harvey OSFS, Fr. John

December 1 2007

The authors of this site take a position based on "an objective, orthodox and extremely comprehensive 20+-year review - undertaken with a high level of integrity - of more than 10,000 scientific papers and publications on homosexuality."

Author: Whitehead, Dr. Neil and Briar

August 1 2016

Many people think that because I experience same-sex attractions, I have only two choices in life: Get into a relationship with another guy and be “fulfilled” or be single and alone (and therefore, miserable). They forget that there is far more to life than either of those choices!

Author: Andrew

August 8 2014