Follow-Up: Cohabitation Conversation
I received some great feedback on “A Cohabitation Conversation” published last fall, showing just how pertinent this topic is for couples. I was struck by…
sex before marriage
What’s Sex Got To Do With It?
Question: So, why is the Catholic Church so hung up on (or down on) sex? If two people love each other and are in a…
A Little Bit Married Sparks Discussion
Two weeks ago I wrote a column based on the book A Little Bit Married, a guide for couples in long-term relationships. In it, I…
How can I continue to be faithful to god and his commandments while still be tempted by sexual activity?
Question: I am a young man who recently came back to the Catholic church and I am happy to have found God back into my…
Mating by Numbers
It’s the perennial question: What do men and women want in a spouse? Men are increasingly interested in an educated woman who is a good…
Twilight Zone
“He grinned his crooked smile at me, stopping my breath and my heart. I couldn’t imagine how an angel could be any more glorious.” Bella…
Sex, Dating and Catholicism
This past Sunday I gave a lecture on sex, dating and relationships at the Newman Center at the University of Iowa. As a professor here,…
Pure Sex, Pure Love
In the last column, I shared a letter I’d received from Laura, a 20-year-old reader struggling with her decision to have sex before marriage. She…
Pure Sex, Pure Love
When Laura was 13 she took a vow to remain chaste until marriage. She’s a pretty good Catholic: She attends Mass regularly and is thoughtful…
