Catholic View on Virginity and Celibacy
The encyclical emphasizes virginity and celibacy as superior to marriage when pursued for the Kingdom of Heaven. It cites Trent, Church Fathers, and Doctors to support the virtue, noting lay people may vow celibacy to serve God and neighbor more freely. It also cautions against non-Catholic faith healers and suggests autosuggestion for self healing.
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Rome
Catholic Mind
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America Press
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New York
N.Y
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Kingdom of Heaven
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Holy Council of Trent
Holy Father
U.S
October intentions and practices for Lourdes Jubilee year
Father Francis Larkin outlines the October Lourdes Jubilee intention from the Holy Father. The October practice includes prayer after Rosary for peace and Jesus Christ’s return, with indulgences, plus renewing the Enthronement of the Sacred Heart on Christ the King feast day October 26.
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Francis Larkin
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Lourdes
Holy Father
Jesus Christ
Missions
The
Sacred Heart
Virginity and Marriage in Religious Debate on Chastity
A doctrinal discussion argues that marriage is not inherently superior to single life until one vows to follow Christ. It explores voluntary virginity as fruitful, reasons for celibacy due to life conditions, and virginity as a high good even under extreme threats to chastity. It also notes duties in self defense and response to assault.
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Christ
Catholics Question Oral Roberts Healing Miracles
Local readers question the claims of Oral Roberts as he broadcasts weekly healing events. The letter asks what Catholics should believe about his power and whether his miracles are truly from God.
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Oral Roberts
Canada
Gluttony in Food and Drink as a Sin
Gluttony refers to inordinate indulgence in food or drink that harms health or impairs reason. It is generally venial unless it breaches fasting or abstinence or leads to drunkenness and loss of reason.
Catholic Digest Offer Urges Dollar Subscription Drive
A promotional insert touts Catholic Digest as unique in the field with broad international content and images. Readers are urged to subscribe for six months at 1.00 with a 52 percent reduction, offering a quick mail-in response to Father Gales at St. Paul Minnesota.
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Catholic Digest
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Father Gales
St. Paul 13
Minn
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