Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen used to say often, “As goes the family, so goes society.” We do not need much explanation to see the truth of his words today. Because the Sacrament of Marriage is under so great an attack and Married Couples are greatly struggling, the moral fabric of society seems to be melting away before our very eyes. The fruit of this is seen in the great evils that are happening to the human person every day. We must return and hold fast to the Truth that Christ Jesus has revealed and that is safeguarded by His Church! This includes the Truth about the family, marriage, and human sexuality.
Natural Family Planning Awareness Week begins on Sunday, July 19 and goes to Saturday, July 25. This national educational campaign is sponsored by the United States Bishops. Everyone should know about Natural Family Planning methods and the teachings of the Church, which support their use in marriage. The dates of Natural Family Planning Awareness Week highlight the anniversary of Pope Paul VI’s encyclical Humanae Vitae (July 25) which articulates the Catholic Church’s teaching about human sexuality, conjugal love and responsible parenthood. The dates also mark the feast of Saints Joachim and Anne (July 26), the parents of the Blessed Mother. For further information, you can go to: www.usccb.org/prolife/issues/nfp/nfpweek/index.shtml. This is one testimony among many: “We don’t just like natural family planning, we love it. It isn’t just achieving or avoiding pregnancy. It is really the way we live our life.” Let us open our minds and hearts to the gift of LIFE!
