Category Archives: Humanae Vitae

Humanae Vitae is online at the Vatican site, and the text highlighted below is © Copyright – Libreria Editrice Vaticana. With this post, we wrap up this momentous document. Whether in adherence or dissent, few would deny it was a … Continue reading →

Humanae Vitae is online at the Vatican site, and the text highlighted below is © Copyright – Libreria Editrice Vaticana. As our examination of Humanae Vitae draws to a close, we review Pope Paul’s request of bishops: 30. And now … Continue reading →

Humanae Vitae is online at the Vatican site, and the text highlighted below is © Copyright – Libreria Editrice Vaticana. The message to priests continues here, with a big emphasis on mercy: 29. Now it is an outstanding manifestation of … Continue reading →

Humanae Vitae is online at the Vatican site, and the text highlighted below is © Copyright – Libreria Editrice Vaticana. 28. And now, beloved sons, you who are priests, you who in virtue of your sacred office act as counselors … Continue reading →

Humanae Vitae is online at the Vatican site, and the text highlighted below is © Copyright – Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Pope Paul addresses medical personnel: 27. Likewise we hold in the highest esteem those doctors and members of the nursing … Continue reading →

Humanae Vitae is online at the Vatican site, and the text highlighted below is © Copyright – Libreria Editrice Vaticana. 26. Among the fruits that ripen if the law of God be resolutely obeyed, the most precious is certainly this, … Continue reading →

Humanae Vitae is online at the Vatican site, and the text highlighted below is © Copyright – Libreria Editrice Vaticana. The other sacraments provide grace; we should expect it: For this reason husbands and wives should take up the burden … Continue reading →

Humanae Vitae is online at the Vatican site, and the text highlighted below is © Copyright – Libreria Editrice Vaticana. This section, which we’ll cover in two posts, is addressed directly to Catholic couples: 25. And now We turn in … Continue reading →

Humanae Vitae is online at the Vatican site, and the text highlighted below is © Copyright – Libreria Editrice Vaticana. 24. Our next appeal is to (women and) men of science. These can “considerably advance the welfare of marriage and … Continue reading →

Humanae Vitae is online at the Vatican site, and the text highlighted below is © Copyright – Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Pope Paul acknowledged that leaders in government do have difficulties in addressing the common good. I suspect that approach is … Continue reading →

Humanae Vitae is online at the Vatican site, and the text highlighted below is © Copyright – Libreria Editrice Vaticana. A word to national leaders: 23. And now We wish to speak to rulers of nations. To you most of … Continue reading →

Humanae Vitae is online at the Vatican site, and the text highlighted below is © Copyright – Libreria Editrice Vaticana. At first glance, this section addresses teachers. But it likely is better applied to parents in addition to those who … Continue reading →

Humanae Vitae is online at the Vatican site, and the text highlighted below is © Copyright – Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Tell, what do you make of this appeal to self-discipline? HV 21 strikes me as a difficult passage for two … Continue reading →

Humanae Vitae is online at the Vatican site, and the text highlighted below is © Copyright – Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Adhering to Church teaching, while difficult, will not be without good fruit: 20. The teaching of the Church regarding the proper … Continue reading →

Humanae Vitae is online at the Vatican site, and the text highlighted below is © Copyright – Libreria Editrice Vaticana. With today’s post, we leave behind the theology, and turn to “pastoral directives.” In these final thirteen sections, Pope Paul … Continue reading →