Struggling with pornography

When we choose in our hearts to treat another person as merely an object for our own gratification – we seriously violate that person’s dignity and our own.

Each of us is meant to be loved for our sake. In his book Theology of the Body for Beginners, Christopher West says that for John Paul II, the opposite of love is not hatred; rather the opposite of love is to use someone as a means to our own selfish ends. A realignment of our sexuality with that which God intended offers a true understanding of love as well as true fulfillment. Our priests and deacons can provide support to you on this journey back to sexual wholeness and purity.

In addition, there are many resources out there that can help you, including:

• The Porn Effect by Matt Fradd:  https://www.catholic.com/profile/matt-fradd
• Strive 21
• The Journey Course
• Integrity Restored
• Fight the New Drug
• Reclaim Sexual Health
• My House Initiative

If you need to talk to someone, please contact one of our priests at (636)227-5247 or visit our Clergy and Staff page.