Posts Tagged ‘Humanae Vitae’
Marketing to millennials
One highly praised breakout session at our Humanae Vitae convention was titled “Marketing to Millennials.” The presentation was given by Forest Hempen, CCL’s marketing and communications associate, and created with input from her colleagues Maggie Tamborski and Clara Vincent. “Connection is much more important than marketing,” said Forest, who is a 20-something. “We’re seeking a relationship.” “The…
Read MoreFrom Humanae Vitae to the Theology of the Body
Humanae Vitae Giving Day 2018 We are very glad to share this excerpt from Christopher West’s newest book which he debuted at our conference earlier this month, Eclipse of the Body: How We Lost Sight of the Meaning of Sex, Gender, Marriage, and Family and How to Regain It. * * * by Christopher West Soon after…
Read More50 reasons to read Humanae Vitae
It’s the 50th anniversary of one of the most ground-shaking, pot-stirring, life-giving documents the Church has released in recent history. In 31 short paragraphs, soon-to-be-Saint Pope Paul VI defended the Church’s unchangeable teaching on contraception and laid the groundwork that would inspire a certain Cardinal Wojtyla to pen the Theology of the Body. So what’s…
Read MoreThis couple went a year without sex (and lived to tell the tale)
Humanae Vitae Giving Day 2018 * * * We are pleased to share this piece from the fabulous blog of Jenny Uebbing, Mama Needs Coffee, hosted on the Catholic News Agency site. This was the first of a series of articles she shared in advance of today’s anniversary. Be sure to check out and follow…
Read MoreFour ways NFP is different from contraception
Humanae Vitae Giving Day 2018 * * * by Professor Janet E. Smith On the 50th year anniversary of Humanae Vitae, let’s take a moment to consider the differences between NFP and contraception. Some people think they are essentially the same because both are used by couples who want to have sexual intercourse but who…
Read MoreCCL convention features dynamic priest Fr. Nathan Cromly
To top off our list of unbelievable speakers at CCL’s upcoming convention, Fr. Nathan Cromly of Eagle Eye Ministries will deliver a keynote speech and two unforgettable workshops. Fr. Nathan is a humble but passionate priest of the Brothers of Saint John, known for his excellent spiritual direction, inspiring retreats and subtle humor. After discerning…
Read MoreEverything you need to know about CCL’s Family Fun Day
In honor of Humanae Vitae’s 5oth anniversary, we’re hosting a somewhat…unconventional convention. Sure, it’s got all the elements of conventions you love — inspirational talks, engaging workshops, even a swag bag of freebies — but perhaps what makes our conference stand out from the rest is the part where we kick you out. …well, we…
Read MoreSpend a weekend with Christopher West
One highly anticipated speaker at the “Families, become what you are!” conference this summer is Christopher West, best known for producing one of the first layman’s “translations” of Pope St. John Paul II’s Theology of the Body (TOB) and hosting countless classes and seminars on the subject since then. West will be present the entire…
Read MoreCelebrate Independence Day in Cincinnati
Beat any holiday traveling stress by coming to Cincinnati before the Fourth of July and you’ll already be here for the July 5-7 conference! You’re going to be in the area anyway, so why not make a long weekend of it? This is a great family-friendly city to explore. In fact, Cincinnati is quickly rising…
Read MoreAquila’s “The Splendor of Love” worth the read
Early last month on the Feast of the Presentation, Denver Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila released an incredible pastoral letter that, although written for his Colorado flock, speaks to Catholics everywhere. The 50-paragraph document entitled, “The Splendor of Love” is essentially a theological pep talk on the mind-blowing beauty of human sexuality, as expressed in Blessed…
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