What does the Catholic Church teach about the meaning of love and life? What does it mean to be Faithful to God’s Design? What can we learn by revisiting the teachings articulated in Humanae Vitae, arguably the most controversial encyclical in the history of the Catholic Church, with the hindsight a…
California Association of Natural Family Planning
Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone: God is Full of Surprises: Humanae Vitae as the Key to the New Evangelization The teaching of Humanae Vitae plunges us into the depths of who we are as human persons created in the image and likeness of God. Recognizing this truth and living it out leads...
Fr. Luke Dysinger, OSB, MD: The Role and Importance of the Clergy in a New Era of Natural Family Planning The majority of priests today are uncomfortable discussing Natural Family Planning either with couples or fellow-clergy, or in their preaching/catechesis. In this presentation we will review some of the reasons...
Couples Panel: My HV Story Couples witness to the impact of the teachings of Humanae Vitae, personally and professionally.
CANFP: At Your Service Executive Director Sheila St. John talks about the California Association of Natural Family Planning.
Fr. Paul Check: Is Chastity Part of the Good News? Why is chastity integral to a happy life? Is the Church’s teaching a harmonious tapestry or only a series of “don’ts” and “no’s”? What are some practical suggestions to grow in this virtue?
Janet Smith: The Importance of Preaching the Difficult Truths If not you, who? If not now, when? If people do not hear this from their priest, they will not hear it. Exploring tackling the tough subjects, in truth and love.
Q and A / Discussion Panel Lynn Keenan, MD, Moderator Featuring Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone, Janet Smith, PhD, Fr. Paul Check, Fr. Luke Dysinger, OSB, MD