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From the perspective of psychology, the author examines human sexuality and celibate chastity over the course of a lifetime. He also discusses identity, intimacy and its obstacles, relationships between men and women, some fundamental concepts of human sexuality including sexual orientation, as well as the spiritual foundation of celibate chastity. And he does so in order to help men and women who have embraced a life of celibate chastity to understand better this way of being a sexual person. It, therefore, has a wider audience than priests and men and women religious. Many Catholic and Protestant lay people, living the single life, feel called to just such a lifestyle. The ideas presented in this book will enrich their reflection on this fundamental dimension of their life and will add a significant new perspective to today's ongoing conversation about this topic.
Essays that take various approaches to the tensions that have arisen since Vatican II concerning the original mission and charisms of a religious order and today's actual situations of living within a parish.
A series of essays reflecting on fidelity in Christian marriage, the priesthood, and religious life.
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Breaks through the myths, anger and confusion that surround child sexual abuse. Experts in the fields of mental health, law, pastoral theology, communications and medicine here answer these questions: What is child sexual abuse? Who are the victims of this behaviour? Who are the perpetrators? What help exists for each group? What is the Church's responsibility in the process of healing? Counters the discrimination often shown against both victim and perpetrator. Illustrates how the Church community can provide leadership responding to the message of Jesus by taking decisive action, demonstrating compassion, promoting healing, and enabling reformation.