Same-sex Attraction

Father Philip G. Bochanski, executive director of Courage International, shares his hopeful message of God’s love for all people as we discuss ministry to those with same-sex-attractions.

Questions Covered:

• 20:00 - How do I deal with my family members who support one of my nephews who is in a same-sex relationship? They have threatened to cut me off from the family because of my Catholic convictions.
• 27:55 - What is the percentage of priests that have same-sex attraction?
• 35:14 - Can you tell me more about Courage? How can I help a friend of mine and introduce him to this program?
• 41:35 - Is same-sex attraction natural or acquired?
• 44:00 - There is a problem in our diocese with a homosexual priest and the problem goes right to the top of the diocese. Is there something that Courage could do to help with this situation?
• 46:42 - I have a friend who said he is gay and is struggling with the fact that he is walking away from his marriage to his wife. How can I help him be true to his marriage vows?
• 50:25 - Do you feel that all the controversy regarding the pedophilia within the Church and outside in general is overshadowing the truth and the message we should be receiving?

Resources Mentioned:

Couragerc.org