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Not Just a Harmless Activity
By Ellen Gable Hrkach - July 4, 2010

Many years ago, pornography was delivered to a house in a brown package. Now, it often makes its way into our homes through the internet and television. Many children younger than six or seven are being exposed to hardcore pornography. Some Catholic and Christians are becoming addicted to internet porn. Read more...

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Abstinence: A Blessing or a Curse?
By Ellen Gable Hrkach - June 7, 2010

Since NFP often involves abstaining from marital relations for a certain period of time, abstinence is sometimes considered a disadvantage of NFP. After all, shouldn’t a married couple be free to engage in marital relations as often as possible? Read more...

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Desperately Seeking Pregnancy
By Ellen Gable Hrkach - May 2, 2010

Coping with infertility is challenging, especially in this day and age where new reproductive procedures are making it easier to give birth to a biological child. However, it is important that a couple ensures that whatever assistance they receive be in accord with Catholic Church teaching. Read more...

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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About NFP But Were Afraid to Ask
By Ellen Gable Hrkach - April 1, 2010

Natural Family Planning is a method of birth regulation whereby a couple charts the woman’s fertility cycle, determines when the woman is fertile, then abstains during that period of time if avoiding pregnancy. If the couple is planning a pregnancy... Read more...

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NFP: The Long List
By Ellen Gable Hrkach - March 1, 2010

Natural Family Planning provides many benefits which not only promote healthy living, this remarkable method of birth regulation is also environmentally friendly and fosters authentic marital love. Here is a list of NFP’s many benefits: Read more...

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NFP: The Antidote
By Ellen Gable Hrkach - February 4, 2010

The contraceptive mentality is a prevailing attitude in our current society which says “I want control over my body and my fertility,” and “Sex is for fun, not babies.” Read more...

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Sex Lines and Videotape
By Ellen Gable Hrkach - January 12, 2010

Speaking with your children about sex may not always be a comfortable subject, but it is an essential topic, especially during the preteen and teen years when physical and emotional changes are taking place. Read more...

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Common "Mis-Conceptions"
By Ellen Gable Hrkach - October 13, 2009

In today's secular culture, there are some common misconceptions (pun intended) regarding the Church's teachings on sex and marriage. Read more...

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