So much of the Church’s teaching on the beauty of sexuality is transformational. The teachings on why sex is reserved for marriage, how contraception can harm our bodies and our marriages, what the Theology of the Body is or how to practice Natural Family Planning all have the potential to unlock the possibilities of increased grace, goodness, and joy in our lives. But are these teachings accessible to all the faithful? What cultural, economic, educational, and familial aspects of her faithful is the Church failing to consider, and could these teachings reach a great many more if a more inclusive approach was employed?
So much of the Church’s teaching on the beauty of sexuality is transformational. The teachings on why sex is reserved for marriage, how contraception can harm our bodies and our marriages, what the Theology of the Body is or how to practice Natural Family Planning all have the potential to unlock the possibilities of increased grace, goodness, and joy in our lives. But are these teachings accessible to all the faithful? What cultural, economic, educational, and familial aspects of her faithful is the Church failing to consider, and could these teachings reach a great many more if a more inclusive approach was employed?
Alissa loves being a wife and mom. Her family of seven lives just outside of Austin, Texas where in-between packing lunches and finding matching socks, she thinks a lot about how to become a saint by loving well. Alissa is passionate about Catholic social teaching, public education, and building community. She loves to connect with folks and does a lot of that as a co-host on the ecumenical podcast, Upside Down, host of her own 12 week podcast series, Universal Voices and through her FROM HERE online sessions where she offers Catholic content designed to help us all keep going from here.
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