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Suggested Aids for Emotional Healing and Spiritual Growth

Author: Sutton, Dr. Philip M.

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Comments on “Ministry to Persons with a Homosexual Inclination: Guidelines for Pastoral Care”

Author: Harvey OSFS, Fr. John

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What’s a Spouse, Parent, Family Member, Friend or Pastor to Do?

Author: Sutton, Dr. Philip M.

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Overcoming the Masturbation Habit

A comprehensive treatment of the topic, replete with psychological insights, moral considerations, and pastoral advice.

Author: Harvey OSFS, Fr. John

June 13 1993

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Realizing 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

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Recommended Reading by Fr. Paul Check

Includes titles on anthropology, spirituality, homosexuality, chastity & sexual wounds.

Author: Check, Fr. Paul

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Romance Porn: More Women Are Addicted Than You Think

It is a case in point: our culture considers romance novels to be a harmless hobby, almost like scrapbooking. No wonder that many female readers of these books do not even recognize that they are addicted to pornography, or that these books are twisting their brains in the same way that visual pornography is debilitating their husbands.

Author: Singh, Lea Z.

July 21 2016

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Same-sex attraction: Read this before you risk your credibility

Before addressing same-sex attraction again, read this extraordinarily apt, fascinating and incomparably convenient book.

Author: Mirus, Dr. Jeff

October 14 2015

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Same-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

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Same-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

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Someone 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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Speaking to High School Students on Homosexuality

Daniel Mattson, Fr. Steve Mattson and guest, Peter Herbeck, present on best practices regarding speaking to high school students and administrators on the issues surrounding homosexuality/same-sex attraction.

Author: Mattson, Daniel and Mattson, Fr. Steve

May 18 2016

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Spiritual Accompaniment for Persons with Same-Sex attraction

Some persons with same-sex attraction (SSA) will seek spiritual direction for various reasons, whether to help them to understand their same-sex feelings or to seek guidance in other aspects of life.

Author: Fr. James McTavish

2015

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Suggested Aids for Emotional Healing and Spiritual Growth

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

Author: Sutton, Dr. Philip M.

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Taking Down Goliath

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

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