In a culture that equates freedom with immediate satisfaction and happiness with pleasure without limits, the word chastity sounds uncomfortable, outdated, or even suspicious. For many, it is synonymous with repression, frustration, or a denial of what is human. But that view is not only unfair — it is profoundly …
Read More »Chastity, Celibacy and Continence: What Every Christian Needs to Know to Live with Purity in an Impure World
We live in a time when purity seems like an outdated value—almost ridiculous in the eyes of the world. The body is treated as an object, pleasure as an idol, and the heart as an emotional toy. Yet the Church, faithful to the Truth revealed by Christ, continues to propose …
Read More »Chastity: Repression or Liberation of the Heart?
In a world where sexuality is often reduced to a mere act of pleasure or an expression of limitless freedom, chastity is frequently misunderstood. For many, it is synonymous with repression, denial of natural desires, or even a sad and loveless life. However, from the perspective of traditional Catholic theology, …
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