TATTOOS
by Giuseppe Monno “You shall not make gashes in your flesh for the dead, nor shall you tattoo yourselves” (Leviticus 19:28) Sacred Scripture, already in the Old Testament, calls the people of Israel to distinguish themselves from the practices of pagan nations: “You shall not follow the customs of the nations” (cf. Leviticus 20:23). The […]
The Magisterium of the Popes and nuclear weapons
Our Editorial Director recalls the teachings of the Popes on nuclear weapons since the atomic bombings of Japan in August 1945. By Andrea Tornielli Since the tragedy caused by the atomic bombings of Japan in August 1945, the Church has reflected on the risk of humanity destroying itself. In his Christmas Radio Message of 1955, Pius […]
What the Bible Says about the Idea of Transgenderism
Dr. Michael A. Milton President, Faith for Living Humankind’s potential for self-destruction through the lusts of the flesh appears to be limitless. While there is nothing new in the sensual sins and wanton debauchery that we witness in our culture, technology has undoubtedly advanced its influence. And one such sin is being promoted in an […]
DOCTRINAL NOTE ON THE MORAL LIMITS TO TECHNOLOGICAL MANIPULATION OF THE HUMAN BODY
Committee on Doctrine United States Conference of Catholic Bishops 1. Modern technology offers an ever-increasing range of means—chemical, surgical, genetic— for intervening in the functioning of the human body, as well as for modifying its appearance. These technological developments have provided the ability to cure many human maladies and promise to cure many more. This […]
Our Lady’s Words to Jacinta on Modesty in Dress
Those of us who profess to be followers and promoters of the message of Our Lady of Fatima must ourselves live that message in its every aspect before we can expect others to accept our efforts to promote it among them. If we are to be faithful apostles of Our Lady of the Rosary of […]
Sacra Virginitas – Encyclical of Pope Pius XII on Consecrated Virginity
March 25th, 1954 58. The educators of the young clergy would render a more valuable and useful service, if they would inculcate in youthful minds the precepts of Christian modesty, which is so important for the preservation of perfect chastity and which is truly called the prudence of chastity. For modesty foresees threatening danger, forbids […]
MODESTY IN DRESS
The Church speaks about Modesty Pope Benedict XV has taught very clearly about modesty in an encyclical letter (Sacra Propediem, 1921), commemorating the 7th centenary of the founding of the Franciscan Third Order. “One can not sufficiently deplore the blindness of so many women of every age and station. Made foolish by a desire to […]
Conscience
Fr. William Most Is conscience a small still voice, the voice of God? Not exactly. If it were the voice of God, there could never be an error – but errors are far from rare. Rather, conscience is a judgment of reason on the morality of acts to be done here and now, or acts […]
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Could it Be? 90% of US Catholics Support Artificial Contraception. So What?
Sonja Corbitt With so many Catholics using and supporting contraception, should the Church sympathize with their plight? A 2005 poll by Harris Interactive claims that 90% of Catholics supported the use of birth control and contraceptives. Newer polls reveal similar numbers and trends. Publicly dissenting Catholics claim they are also “good Catholics,” that the Church has forced […]