Spring 2016 - Episode 3: Scripture and Same Sex Attraction
  
"Christian matrimony is a lifelong covenant of love between one man and one woman. … It entails real sacrifices in order to turn away from illusory notions of sexual freedom and in order to foster conjugal fidelity."

--Pope Francis (April 25, 2014 address to Catholic bishops of South Africa)
 
Dr. Mary Healy is a well known scripture scholar based at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit. She takes on this tough topic which is not politically correct.  Despite the pressure from the culture and also many within Christian churches who try to claim the Bible supports homosexuality, Dr. Healy explains how Scripture of course supports the Church teachings on marriage and sexuality.
 
Guest:
 

Mary Healy, PhD., Associate Professor of Scripture Sacred Heart Major Seminary

 
Janet's Homework Assignment:
 

1) Visit the Courage website couragerc.org

2) Offer a special prayer for those of homosexual orientation who are striving to live the Church's teachings.

3) Read Living the Truth In Love, by Janet E. Smith and Fr. Paul Check available from Ignatius Press

4) Pray the Prayer of Healing to St Raphael

5) Read booklet Homosexuality & Hope, Questions and Answers from The Catholic Medical Association, cathmed.org

6) Watch the DVD “Invited To Courageous Love” available from the EWTN Religious Catalogue.

 
 


Extreme Makeover
God's Bucket List: Heaven's Surefire Way to Happiness in this Life and Beyond

by Teresa Tomeo

Examines what God wants for each of us: mercy, fruitfulness, fellowship, and peace, just to name a few, and explains what the Christian faith teaches about these gifts and how we can begin to achieve and cross out, one by one, the items on that heavenly list. God's Bucket List is published by Random House/Image Books.



Recall Abortion: Ending the Abortion Industry's Exploitation of Women

by Janet Morana

Janet Morana exposes the myriad ways abortion exploits women, and calls for a National recall of this deadly procedure.  Published by Saint Benedict Press.

Sign the petition to recall abortion.

Now available in paperback.
       
The Kitchen Madonna The Kitchen Madonna:
Patroness of The Catholic View for Women

Mary was not only Jesus' Mother, but also a housewife. Her utensils are earthly and heavenly symbols. The key represents the safety in the house and also the way into heaven. The kettle symbolizes nourishment for body and soul. The broom represents cleanliness in the home and in thoughts and deeds. 
Available from EWTN Religious Catalogue

Available in Resin and Bronze



Magnificat
The Magnificat

Magnificat is a lavishly printed, easy-to-read pocket-sized worship aid, of more than 400 pages.

Magnificat can be used to follow the daily Mass and can also be read at home for personal or family prayer.
Available at Magnificat
 
Consider praying the Divine Office on a daily basis. 
The Divine Office provides psalms and prayers to be prayed at different times of the day. 
See www.divineoffice.org.

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