Tag: Pope Paul VI

Pope Paul VI’s Playlist

Pope Paul VI’s Playlist

[ 8 ] August 10, 2012 AD |

In an attempt to stay plugged in to American culture while I live overseas for 16 months, I have regularly acquainted myself with the Billboard Top 40. Not surprisingly, in reflecting on the love proposed by Humanae Vitae, the concept of faithfulness is glaringly absent from mainstream media and culture.  Not that freedom, totality, and [...]

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Me and Humanae Vitae

Me and Humanae Vitae

[ 1 ] February 7, 2012 AD |

There is no doubt in my mind as to why many Catholics call Humanae Vitae one of the most prophetic documents of the 20th Century. Issued in July 1968, in my opinion, has become the most sourced document when revering to Catholic pro-life teachings.  But why is one small (30 page) document so controversial? Historically, this is what’s been happening [...]

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