RE: Copy of: homosexuality
To: cinaskf@catinfo.cts.com
> From: jackie <jackie@klse.com.my>
>
> If you're a good catholic, atend mass, dutifully says your
> prayers. trust and have faith in the lord, but you're gay. Is it
> wrong then ? I need an opinion desperately, and I wish somebody
> can answer my question
Dear Jackie,
It is necessary to distinguish clearly between disordered
inclination (homosexual orientation) and sinful will and behavior
(acting out homosexually). The former is not sinful; the latter is
sinful. Mere orientation is not sin. For example, if one is
inclined to steal (kleptomania) and yet does not steal, he does
not sin. By prayer and God's grace he overcomes his weakness,
grows in virtue, and follows Christ more closely than before.
Homosexual acts (not mere orientation) are gravely sinful. Any use
of sexuality outside of heterosexual, monogamous marriage is
contrary to God's will, biblical teaching, and sacred tradition.
But homosexual orientation resisted is an act of self-denial
pleasing to God, which opens the faithful disciple to saving
grace.
For your further instruction, I recommend for your reading:
1) "Declaration on Certain Questions Concerning Sexual Ethics"
published by the Sacred Congregation for he Doctrine of the
Faith available from
St. Paul Book and Media Center
50 St. Paul's Avenue
Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA 02130
tel: 617-522-8911
2) "Catholic Sexual Ethics" by Lawlor
- available for $7.95 plus $2.00 postage from:
Catholic Answers
P.O. Box 17181
San Diego, CA 92177
Sincerely in Christ
Father Mateo
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