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It was truly a blessing to share this conversation with Lynn Fanucci about the book she co-authored with her husband Franco entitled "Grieving Together:  A Couple's Journey through Miscarriage." This is an important work and the best I have ever seen on the subject.  Filled with tender, relatable situations and practical advice, "Grieving Together" is not only for couples who have experienced the loss of miscarriage, but also for those who love and minister to them. The post IP#351 Laura Fanucci – Grieving Together on Inside the Pages with Kris McGregor Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

What a joy to speak with Terry Polakovic about "Life and Love:  Opening Your Heart To God's Design."   Personally, it was an honor and a blessing to talk with the co-founder of "Endow" (Educating on the Nature and Dignity of Women) which is an organization I have greatly admired for many years.  This is her first book and she approaches her subject with joy, fascination, and love, especially for the teachings of inspiring pontiffs of the Church like Pope Leo XIII, Bl. Pope Paul VI, and St. John Paul II.  This is a must-have book for anyone who wishes to be touched by wisdom and encouraged in "life and love." The post IP#332 Terry Polakovic – Life and Love on Inside the Pages with Kris McGregor appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Archbishop Lucas offers insights on the US Catholic Catechism for Adults Chapter 30: The Catechism states that sexuality involves the whole person. “Sexuality affects all aspects of the human person in the unity of his body and soul. It especially concerns affectivity, the capacity to love and to procreate, and in a more general way the aptitude for forming bonds of communion with others” (CCC, no. 2332). The Sixth Commandment summons spouses to practice permanent and exclusive fidelity to one another. Emotional and sexual fidelity are essential to the commitment made in the marriage covenant. God established marriage as a reflection of his fidelity to us. The vows made by the spouses at their wedding to be faithful to one another forever should witness the very covenant God has made with us. The post USCCA38 – The 6th Commandment: Marital Fidelity Part 1 – U. S. Catholic Catechism for Adults w/ Arch. George Lucas appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Archbishop Lucas offers insights on the US Catholic Catechism for Adults Chapter 30: THREATS TO MARRIAGE The Catechism lists the following behaviors as acts that undermine the purpose and dignity of marriage. Adultery is gravely sinful because it violates God’s call to a loving covenant of fidelity between a married man and woman. The act of adultery is an injustice to the wounded spouse. It weakens the institution of marriage and the stability of the family. Divorce is contrary to the natural law for it breaks the promise “to which the spouses freely consented to live with each other till death” (CCC, no. 2384). Jesus clearly taught that God’s original plan for marriage excluded divorce (cf. Mt 5:31-32, 9:3-9; Mk 10:9; Lk 16:18; 1 Cor 7:10-11). Marriage is an indissoluble union. Jesus removed the accommodations for divorce that had been tolerated under the Old Law. The couple may be allowed a separation in certain cases, such as when adultery is occurring or some type of abuse is present. A separation can be, at times, a prudent action to take. “If civil divorce remains the only possible way of ensuring certain legal rights, the care of the children, or the protection of inheritance, it can be tolerated and does not constitute a moral offense” (CCC, no. 2383). In such cases, a Catholic can still receive the Sacraments. Cohabitation (an unmarried couple living together) involves the serious sin of fornication. It does not conform to God’s plan for marriage and is always wrong and objectively sinful. Cohabitation does not guarantee successful married life, as has been revealed in the painful experience of many, and is detrimental to future commitment. Polygamy (having more than one spouse at a time) violates the understanding of the equal dignity that a man and woman bring to marriage and contradicts the unitive purpose of marriage. Attempts to justify same-sex unions or relationships or to give them matrimonial status also contradict God’s plan—as revealed from the beginning both in nature and in Revelation—for marriage to be a lifelong union of a man and a woman. The post USCCA39 – The 6th Commandment: Marital Fidelity Part 2 – U. S. Catholic Catechism for Adults w/ Arch. George Lucas appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

What a delight to talk with Simcha Fisher! She is one of the most intriguing, engaging, and truly authentic Catholic writers out there today. Her blogging for the National Catholic Register is a stand out for their online features, and her Patheos blog "I Have to Sit Down" is one of my all-time favorites (I highly encourage bookmarking it). It's a joy to be able to heartily recommend "The Sinner's Guide to Natural Family Planning"! Far from being just a critical examination of the topic, this book reads more like a conversation with a good friend at a coffee house. All issues on are the table and thoughtfully discussed. Wherever you find yourself on the subject, respect and encouragement is the order of the day. Challenges are acknowledged and addressed by Simcha, who delivers time tested wisdom that is only garnered from a lived faith and years of experience. Everyone should be reading this book, not just young married couples, but also priest, deacons, religious, and couples engaged in the conversations that shape our culture today. The post IP#249 Simcha Fisher – The Sinner’s Guide to Natural Family Planning on Inside the Pages with Kris McGregor appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.