The Motion Picture Association of America Movies developed a rating system for movies, ranging from G (General Audience) to NC-17 (Adults Only.) The thought is that this should help parents discern which movie is appropriate for their family. Unfortunately, Hollywood has become so pornified that hypersexualized content can end up in movies of all ratings, […]
By Anastasia Northrop “Hi, my name is Anastasia. And I’m single.” No, I haven’t started attending a “Singles Anonymous” group, but sometimes I wonder if we ought to start one in the Church. As the eldest of nine children, I grew up thinking I would automatically meet Prince Charming and be married by my mid-20’s, with […]
By Anonymous Pornography saved me. And my marriage. And eventually even my husband. For real. Maybe I’m crazy. There were a lot of days in the past three years that I was sure I was crazy. There were a lot of days I could hardly get myself out of bed, much less be an adult […]
By Fr. Sean Kilcawley, STL I have always loved technology. When I was a cadet at West Point, we all had to pick an engineering track, and I chose computer science. So I was one of the first of my peers to get a smartphone and among the first to learn to jailbreak it. I […]
In my previous post I wrote about distinctions in addiction patterns, specifically addressing biological, psychological, and trauma-based addiction. One reason you or someone you are helping might be “stuck in the confessional” is that there is a psychological wound or trauma that needs to be addressed by a trained therapist. Another reason people get “stuck […]
I fell in love with my now ex-husband during my favorite season: the time between Halloween and Thanksgiving. We shared our friends and family at holiday gatherings, taking turns introducing each other with pride. It was a deeply bonding experience to watch the other represent our partnership to new people. At night, we twinkled over […]
*This article first appeared on meganmurphyministries.com I got the freak-out phone call. A mom crying and yelling about her son. She had found porn on his device, and was heartbroken and enraged. A few years earlier, her husband’s addiction to porn had destroyed and ended their marriage. This mom is a devout and faithful Catholic woman […]
Dear Parents, May the Grace, Peace, and Love of our Lord Jesus Christ who came to dwell among us as a little child be with you all as we prepare to celebrate our Lord’s birth yet again this Christmas season. We are writing to assure you of our prayers for you and your family and […]
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