Sandy is a fifteen-year-old high school sophomore who recently missed three days of school.  She told her friends she had the flu because she was too embarrassed and ashamed to tell them the truth.  Sandy had actually been to the doctor for treatment for Chlamydia, a sexually transmitted disease.  She got it by participating in group sex with he...

A gaping hole has emerged in Catholic life with the disappearance of the Friday penance.  The Catechism (§1438) and the Code of Canon Law teach us that every Friday is a day of penance in honor of Our Lord’s Passion (unless a solemnity falls on that day). The US Bishops in 1966 did not abolishthe Friday penance, but merely stated that the oblig...

About six months ago, I was approached by a European publisher who wanted to publish my book, Integrity Restored: Helping Catholic Families Win the Battle Against Pornography, in Italian.  Naturally I was flattered and agreed to have the translated book published.  However, before moving forward with this project, I needed to update my book.  Ev...