Resources for the Pure Life

1. Links

As the internet is a huge source of the pornography problem, so it can be an aid to those who wish to seek help.  There are numerous and excellent sites available.  Below is a selection that we hope you will find helpful.   

1. For Anyone

                                                               i.            American Family Association: Click Here

                                                             ii.            Dad's.og. Resources for Catholic Fathers: Click Here

                                                            iii.            Family Dynamics: Resources for addiction to pornography. Click Here

                                                           iv.            Fires of Darkness: “Reaching out to pornography addicts and the people who love them”  Click Here

                                                             v.            National Coalition for the Protection of Children and Families: “To move the people of God to embrace, live out, preserve and advance the biblical truth of sexuality.” Click Here

                                                          vi.            Porn No More: Emphasizes the spiritual battle aspect. Click Here.

                                                          vii.          Pure Intimacy: Recovering the heart of sexuality from the cultural confusion. Click Here.

                                                        viii.           Pure Warrior: “Help for men struggling with secret sexual sin” Click Here.

                                                           ix.            True Knights: Resources for Christian Husbands, Fathers, and Sons.  Click Here.

                              x.       Catholic Culture  What you Need to Know about Pornography.  Click Here.

                               xi.       Cybersex Temptation.  Interview with Dr. Mark Laaser.  Click Here.

2. For Teens

                                                               i.            Pure Love Club: “Within the pages of pureloveclub.com, you are going to find blunt, honest, and uplifting reasons for why you're worth waiting for. No fear tactics. No guilt trips. Just the demands of authentic human love.”

                                                             ii.            Truth For Youth: “Truth for Youth is an organization that seeks to provide an alternative to pop culture’s view on teenage relationships and sexual intimacy”  

             c.   For Parents

                                i.      Safeguarding Your Children:  A practical checklist of way to protect your children from the dangers of the internet's 300,000 porn sites.

                                ii.         Finding a Filter that Fits  A practical guide to finding an   internet filter for your family.  

2. Education

Education is an important component in the struggle for purity.  Since the flesh, the devil, and the world try to convince us of various lies, so we must be fed with the truths of our faith. 

1. Church Teachings

                                                               i.            Pope John Paul II (Click Here)

1.      Familiaris Consortio “The Role of the Christian Family”  Click Here

2.      Mulieris Dignitatem “The Dignity and Vocation of Women”  Click Here

3.      Humane Vitae On the Regulation of Birth (1968) Click Here

4.      Television and the Family: Guidelines for Good Viewing  Click Here

5.      Apostolic Letter "The Rapid Development" His Holiness John Paul II to those responsible for Social Communications ( January 24, 2005 )

6.      Letter to Families JOHN PAUL II

                                          7.     Letter to Women JOHN PAUL II

                                          8.    Letter to Children JOHN PAUL II

                                                             ii.            Pontifical Offices

1.    The Church and the Internet

2.    Ethics in Internet (February 28, 2002)

3.    Ethics in Communications (June 2, 2000)

4.    Messages of the Holy Father for the "World   Communications Day"  John Paul II;  Paul VI

5.      Pornography and violence in the communications media: a pastoral response (May 7, 1989)  Click Here

6.      Preparation for the Sacrament of Marriage (1996) Click Here

7.      The Truth and Meaning of Human Sexuality (1995)  Click Here

8.    The Dignity and Vocation of Women by Pope John Paul II   Click Here

2. United States Catholic Conference of Bishops  (Click Here)

                                                               i.            Movies and Reviews USCCB

                                                             ii.            Renewing the Mind of the Media USCCB

                                                            iii.            Your Family and Cyberspace USCCB

This concise document from the bishops addressed to parents provides a brief summary of the popular areas of the Internet and outlines concerns and opportunities regarding its use.

                                                           iv.            Family Guide for Using Media USCCB (Click Here)

The bishops consider the increased accessibility of the Internet, computer networks, and related media, and their impact on people. Parents and others are encouraged to affirm Christian values when evaluating and making use of the tools in this expanding arena.  

3. Books

                                                               i.            Captivating: Staci and John Eldredge

                                                             ii.            Good News about Sex and Marriage By Christopher West.

                                                            iii.            If You Really Loved Me: 100 Questions on Dating, Relationships, and Sexual Purity
By Jason Evert

                                                           iv.            Wild at Heart: John Eldregde  

3. Accountability Software (click on the web addresses below)