![]() ![]() ![]() And the church neither commonly nor clearly communicates what should be a cornerstone of any Christian sex talk: Because few and far between are the folks who, like Pope John Paul II, remind the world that love is “the authentic commitment of the free will of one person, resulting from the truth about another person.” We are hard pressed to hear sermons or read books that say marriage is designed to result, in part, in the destruction of self absorption. I know this because of how rare it is for people in the church to talk about love like it’s any deeper than sentiment, attraction or infatuation. In the realms of love, marriage and sex, the church has dropped the ball. It is perpetuating a problem that underlies it: And when the body of Christ consumes erotic media and praises it for what it does for sex and sexuality in Christian marriages, it really isn’t alleviating the problem. A woman has never been sexually frustrated because what she really needs is to be part of a culture in which women and men are objectified the same amount. The reason a marriage is sexless or women are sexually frustrated is complex, but a marriage has never been sexless because it hasn’t had enough exposure to erotic media. But since when does what a person uses to meet a need necessarily equate to what a person actually needs? I understand why, when erotic media is a catalyst for important sex conversations, Christians defend it. So I understand why, when erotic media inspires sex in a marriage, Christians use it. In its wake, I am left with a realization: That there are followers of Christ among the women who latch on to erotic media is, indeed, indicative of the existence of a need. This week, the fanfare that sparked the fight for erotic media has faded. That as such, erotic media can be a powerful weapon in the war against sexual oppression. That it acknowledges the existence of desire where the church often has denied it. ![]() That erotic media designed for women validates female sexuality in a world that rarely does. One said if erotic media objectifies people, it’s only a problem when women and men are unequally objectified. What erotic media does for sexless marriages and sexually frustrated women is important, some said. It is good, one woman wrote in a blog comment, because “giggling over guys in thongs gets women to talk about what they like and don’t” in sex. Peter and Paul by name or by zip code 78130.Popular erotic media is good, proponents said, if it can sexually excite a couple whose sexual relationship otherwise would be lacking. When creating an account, please make sure to select "I belong to a parish or organization" and search for Ss. There are many Bible studies, books, talks, movies, and more available. ![]() Questions, contact Jenny Emmons 83 Peter and Paul has purchased a parish subscription to Formed. The wild goose is wha tht ecelts called the Holy Spirit. The group resumes on September 7 with the study, The Wild Goose with Fr. Questions? Contact Bill Smith 83 or via email Or register here.Īdult Bible Study led by Jenny Emmons meets in the Family Room at 9:00am every Thursday. This fall the group will be using Remaining with Jesus: Discipleship in the Gospel of John by Fr. All are welcome! Questions, contact Dennis Clarkson Bible Study with Bill Smith on Wednesday evenings from 7:00pm-8:30pm resumes September 20. Ann’s Hall located between the School Office and Thrift Store. The study will be on First and Second Corinithians. Cost is $30 (Scholarships are available.) Contact Lynn Edwards 83 cellĪdult Bible Study lead by Deacon Bob Gorman and Dennis Clarkson resumes September 6. This approach to sharing the Catholic Faith using the Old Testament Tabernacle as a blueprint for God's plan. All women are welcome to come study and be part of us! Group resumes September 13 with a study in apologetics entitled, Fulfilled: Uncovering the Biblical Foundations of Catholicism. Women’s Bible Study meets every Wednesday at 9:30am in the Family Room. For additional information, please contact Pat Cronin at or via telephone 83. Fall session resumes on September 13 with a study in the Letter to the Hebrews. Come share in coffee, fellowship and the Holy Scripture. Men’s Bible Study meets every Wednesday from 6:15am-7:15am in the Family Room. For more information or to register, please contact Kenneth Boothe at All are welcome. Mike Schmitz with the Catechism in the Year podcast. Discerning Truth, a study in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. ![]()
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