[nickcarraway]

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[Suzy Quzy]

I see nothing wrong with reminding people of this.....I wish they would also remind them of the great sacrifice of their sons becoming priests and nurturing that instead of "I want grandbabies" first and foremost.

[Salvation]

Marriage vows:

Promise to give of oneself freely.

Promise to give of oneself totally.

Promise to give of oneself faithfully.

Promise to give of oneself fruitfully.

These are all questions asked by the priest during a marriage ceremony. I hope we all remember hearing them!

[Between the Lines]

. . . will now ask the believers to embrace the Christian concept of sexuality that blends love and procreation. In other words, to have more children.

This will put the Church at odds with the national population policy and Family Planning program mandated by the government of India and could lead to persecution by the government itself.

[Aquinasfan]

Also, to consider sex not only as an "instrument of pleasure" but also as "a tool to procreate".

How far we've fallen!

It's like going into a bulemics convention and asking people to consider eating, not only as an instrument of pleasure, but also as a means of nutrition.

[NYer]

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[Dajjal]

Pro-family bumpus ad summum

[M Kehoe]

Make babies, not just love

I suggest doing both. With chocolate, strawberries, and champaign.

Ok, ok...

5.56mm

[Salvation]

I think all of you will enjoy this little tidbit from today:

Sunday, August 6, 2006
The Transfiguration of the Lord (Feast)

First Reading: Psalm: Second Reading: Gospel:

Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14 Psalm 97:1-2, 5-6, 9 2 Peter 1:16-19 Mark 9:2-10 When we hear heretical voices about us..., when we see that the sanctity of marriage and the priesthood are attacked without fear of rebuke, have confidence, for the Holy Church is incorruptible. -- St Augustine