> FROM: Robin A. Robey, INTERNET:rrobey@mail03.mitre.org
> TO: Father Mateo, 76776,306
> DATE: 1/15/96 10:24 AM
> Subject: birth control
>
> Father,
>
> I am a recent convert and I agree with the Church teaching on
> birth control and I understand the reasoning behind it. However,
> a Catholic friend of mine uses birth control and I have a hard
> time explaining the reasons behind the Churches teaching. My
> Priest has done several homilies on this subject, but it would be
> very helpful if I had something in black and white to insure I
> don't miss some points and to ensure I don't get caught up in the
> emotion of the conversation.
>
> Thank you for you help.
> Robin
>
> rrobey@mitre.org
Dear Robin,
For "something in black and white" on Catholic teaching about
artificial contraception, write to CCL for their free catalog:
Couple to Couple League
P.O. Box 111184
Cincinnati, OH 45211-1184 tel. (513) 471-2000.
In the catalog, please notice especially:
1) Pope Paul VI - HUMANAE VITAE (encyclical)
2) Janet Smith - "Why HUMANAE VITAE was right"
3) Janet Smith - "HUMANAE VITAE: a Generation Later"
4) John Paul II - FAMILIARIS CONSORTIO (encyclical)
5) Lawler, Boyle, May - "Catholic Sexual Ethics"
6) John F. Kippley - "Sex and the Marriage Covenant"
Notice also the League's excellent pamphlets (15 or 20 cents
apiece). As you read and then talk to your friend, pray very
much that the Holy Spirit may do a powerful work of conversion.
Sincerely in Christ,
Father Mateo
- Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit -
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