June 25, 2006 - Issue #117
Contents

Daily Bread
Daily Inspiration
Daily Saint
Daily Cheer
Daily Reflection
Daily Missal Readings

Columns
Aneel Aranha
Fr. Erasto Fernandez
Fr. Fio Mascarenhas
Fr. Francis Jamieson
Fr. Jack McArdle
Fr. John McCloskey
Fr. Jude Botelho
Fr. Peter deSousa
Fr. Rufus Pereira
Fr. William Saunders
Mark Shea
Tom Frankenfield

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God, Sex & Babies: What the Church Really Teaches about Responsible Parenthood
by Christopher West
In my experience sharing Catholic teaching on marital love and sexuality around the world, one thing is certain: confusion reigns regarding Church teaching on responsible parenthood. Perhaps the main problem is failure to grasp the profound distinction between contraception and periodic abstinence or "natural family planning". While contraception is never compatible with an authentic vision of responsible parenthood, the Church teaches that NFP – given the proper disposition of the spouses – can be. Read more


Sheavings #46
Why the Church has Creeds by Mark Shea


Led By The Spirit #43
Mary - Disciple and Evangelist by Fr. Rufus Pereira


For Better or For Worse #53
Reordering Our Priorities by Fr. Peter deSousa

HSI Discipleship Program (South India Tour): The HSI Discipleship Program, currently underway in South India, continues with programs this week (June 28 to July 3) in Mangalore. Please click here for more details.

Lessons from the Old Testament #08
The Unfaithfulness of Christians by Aneel Aranha


Give Life A Chance #24
The Bite of "Choice" by Fr. Frank Pavone


Straight Answers #89
The Fable of Pope Joan by Fr. William Saunders


Bible Geek #42: Reading the Gospels
Think About It #38: Perseverance
Love and Life #18: Waiting for Children
Music Guide: Todd Agnew