Online Resources for the Study of
A CATHOLIC PERSPECTIVE ON HUMAN
SEXUALITY
MAGISTERIAL
CHURCH TEACHING
Catechism
of the Catholic Church (online
version) Especially sections on Matrimony
par. 1601-1666; The Family par.
2201-2233; The Sixth Commandment, par. 2231-2400; The Ninth Commandment, par.
2514-2533
Pope
John Paul II. Evangelium Vitae (On the Value and Inviolability of Human Life)
Paul
VI. Humanae Vitae
Pope
Pius XI. Casti Connubii: On Christian Marriage
Sacred
Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. Declaration on Certain Questions Concerning Sexual
Ethics
ARTICLES/TALKS
ON THE PURPOSE OF HUMAN SEXUALITY
J.
Budziszewski. "Designed for Sex: What We Lose When We
Forget What Sex is For." Touchstone.
July/Aug. 2005.
Peter
Kreeft. "Anthropology vs. The Sexual
Revolution" Address to the Catholic Medical Association's 79th
Annual Conference. October 27-30, 2010. (Listen online: Part 1 and Part 2)
Anthony Esolen. "Chastity: The Seventh Lively
Virtue" A poetic reflection on the complementarity of man and woman,
and the beauty of sexual relations within the context of marriage between and
man and a woman who embrace the creative potential of their acts.
Fr. Mike Schmitz. From
Love, For Love, By Love: A Deeper Understanding of Contraception, Same Sex
Attractions, and Authentic Love Incorporates
the broader meaning of the person, the body, friendship, love, and of sexuality
into a discussion of contraception and same-sex attraction. (CD from Lighthouse Media)
Patrick
Lee and Robert George. What Sex
Can Be: Self-Alienation, Illusion, or One-Flesh Unity. American Journal of Jurisprudence 42 (1997).
BLESSED
JOHN PAUL II and THE THEOLOGY OF THE BODY
Blessed
John Paul II
Pope
John Paul II. Man and Woman, He Created Them: The Theology of the
Body (online version)
Karol,
Wojtyla. Love and Responsibility (BOOK)
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Love
and Responsibility Foundation. John Paul II on Love and Responsibility.
Online 32 page booklet that goes into considerable depth expounding on John
Paul II's book.
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Series of Articles by Dr. Edward Sri offer a summary and explanation of
this book.
Christopher
West (on the Theology of the
Body)
ARTICLE
- "The Pope's Theology of the Body"
Introduces and summarizes the Theology of the Body.
AUDIO
DOWNLOADS - FREE ONLINE
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"Your Call to Greatness" A vision-of-life talk for those who
are new to the Theology of the Body.
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"Theology of the Body: A Bold, Biblical Response to the Sexual Revolution" Evangelical audience. The Theology of the Body is not
for Catholics only.
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Naked Without Shame Full length series of 8 talks
on The Theology of the Body.
DVD
series
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Your Call to Greatness (one hour DVD)
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An Introduction to the Theology of the Body: Discovering the Master Plan for Your
Life (8 part DVD series with study guide) (OFW)
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Into the Heart (16 part DVD series with study
guide)
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Freedom to Love (5 part DVD series with study guide
for young adults)
BOOKS
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Theology of the Body for Beginners: Revised Edition (BOOK)
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At
the Heart of the Gospel: Reclaiming the Body for the New Evangelization (BOOK)
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The Good News About Sex and Marriage (BOOK) Easy-to-read question and answer format.
Fr.
Richard Hogan. John Paul II's New Vision of Human Sexuality, Marriage,
and Family Life.
Fr.
John Riccardo's talks. – Free download
"Theology of the Body" (an 11 part series) (Session 1 notes; session not recorded)
See
handouts in "Handouts" on "Fr. Riccardo's Articles and Bibliographies" page at OLGC web site
"Theology
of the Body" (a four part series from 2004 & 2005) Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4 (February 2008)
Dr.
Edward Sri.
Men, Women, and the Mystery of Love (BOOK)
Video of interview with author on EWTN Bookmark.
Series of Articles by Dr. Edward Sri based on the book. See outline with links at the bottom of
the page.
DVD series of the same title.
WEBSITES
WITH PLENTIFUL RESOURCES FOR ADDITION STUDY
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Catholic
Education Resource Center Excellent selection of the best of Catholic writers. Search
relevant categories, especially "Sexuality"
and "Marriage
and Family Life".
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Catholic pornography help and other resources for men
desiring to maintain purity
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Chastity.com with Jason and Crystalina Evert.
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Courage Apostolate for those with same-sex attractions
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Couple to Couple
League Natural family planning.
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One More Soul:
Fostering God's Plan for Love, Marriage and Children.
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Sexual
Common Sense
with Dr. Janet Smith
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Theology of
the Body Institute
á
Online
Resources for the Study of a Catholic Perspective on the Regulation of Birth
á
Online
Resources for a Catholic Perspective on Same-Sex Attractions
á
Raising
Pure Children: Catholic Chastity Resource List for Parents
á
Online
Resources for the Study of a Catholic Perspective on the Meaning of Marriage
(same-sex unions)
A supplement to the syllabus, Fullest Access:
Catholicism
Compiled by Mary Wagner. Corrections and suggestions welcome via
e-mail.
Last updated 9/7/2012