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Fortunate Families:

Catholic Families With Lesbian Daughters and Gay Sons
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Trafford Publishing, 1 oct. 2003 - 163 pages
Explores the lived experience of Catholic parents who love their gay children and their Church. Includes illuminating stories, survey results, and a discussion of church documents.
  

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Review: Fortunate Families: Catholic Families With Lesbian Daughters And Gay Sons

Avis d'utilisateur  - Jskrier - Goodreads

My parents read this right after I came out to them. I am not very religious/Catholic anymore, or ever, but it was interesting to read. Consulter l'avis complet

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Page 69 - If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.
Page 68 - If a man also lie with mankind, as he lieth with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination: they shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them.
Page 69 - Love is patient and kind; love is not jealous or boastful; it is not arrogant or rude. Love does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrong, but rejoices in the right. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
Page 56 - When such a claim is made and when sexual activity is consequently condoned, or when civil legislation is introduced to protect behavior to which no one has any conceivable right, neither the Church nor society at large should be surprised when other distorted notions and practices gain ground, and irrational and violent reactions increase...
Page 69 - If I speak in the tongues of mortals and of angels, but do not have love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal.
Page 62 - In accord with the knowledge, competence and preeminence which they possess, they have the right and even at times a duty to manifest to the sacred pastors their opinion on matters which pertain to the good of the Church, and they have a right to make their opinion known to the other Christian faithful, with due regard for the integrity of faith and morals and reverence toward their pastors, and with consideration for the common good and the dignity of persons.
Page 55 - Although the particular inclination of the homosexual person is not a sin, it is a more or less strong tendency ordered toward an intrinsic moral evil; and thus the inclination itself must be seen as an objective disorder.
Page 63 - Bid slaves to be submissive to their masters and to give satisfaction in every respect; they are not to be refractory, " nor to pilfer, but to show entire and true fidelity, so that in everything they may adorn the doctrine of God our Savior.
Page 63 - Were you a slave when called? Do not be concerned about it. Even if you can gain your freedom, make use of your present condition now more than ever.
Page 87 - Deep within his conscience man discovers a law which he has not laid upon himself but which he must obey.

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À propos de l'auteur (2003)

Mary Ellen Lopata and her husband, Casey, have worked in ministry with gay and lesbian Catholics and their families since 1992 - their primary focus being support for parents and education of the whole faith community. They are co-directors of Catholic Gay & Lesbian Family Ministry in Rochester, NY. They are also charter members of the National Association of Catholic Diocesan Lesbian and Gay Ministries, (Ms. Lopata served on the Board of directors for eight years and as President) and of the Catholic Parents Network, an association of Catholic parents with gay and lesbian children, which offers support and resources. Ms. Lopata has a master's degree in Liberal Studies with a focus on homosexuality and the family, Mr. Lopata earned his Master of Divinity in 1995. Together, they facilitate yearly days of reflection for parents with gay/lesbian children, present workshops, and speak at conferences in the U.S. and Canada.

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