Cultural Trends Signal Renewed Interest in NFP

By Stuart Hamilton In 1968, St. Pope Paul VI issued the landmark encyclical Humanae Vitae re-affirming the Church’s teaching that contraception technology was morally illicit for Christian use. At that time, the document drew heavy controversy. In the throws of the sexual revolution, secular culture had embraced contraception (and later abortion) as a means of … Continue reading Cultural Trends Signal Renewed Interest in NFP

The Promise of Humanae Vitae

by Ed Harpring The Promise of Humanae Vitae Realized at the Pope Paul VI Institute: Better Health, Better Marriages, Better Families and a Better Society This year, the Church celebrates the 50th anniversary of the of the encyclical Humanae Vitae. Humane Vitae reaffirmed the Church’s teaching regarding married love, responsible parenthood, and the moral concerns of … Continue reading The Promise of Humanae Vitae

“In Praise of Natural Family Planning” by Deacon Stephen Bowling

One of the greatest joys of being the Director of Family Ministries for the Archdiocese is the ability to connect with so many couples on the road to marriage. It is an awesome responsibility that I take very seriously as we try and help those who are about to make the biggest decision of their … Continue reading “In Praise of Natural Family Planning” by Deacon Stephen Bowling