How far is too far? This is a topic which is relevant and very important to discuss amongst young Catholics. Often this is a somewhat grey area, and the way in which this is perceived adds to this. The current state of society makes this a more complex task to perceive purity in a clear,..
Chastity is very misunderstood in today’s society, many people think of it as something that’s negative and outdated, and there are many misconceptions about it. For instance, it’s very often confused with Celibacy. Whereas Chastity is about saving sex for marriage, Celibacy is about totally abstaining from sex for life. Another common misconception is that..
Sexting is a modern trend that has exploded in recent years, especially with the introduction of smart phones. It has become so common in society but is still rarely talked about. So, what is sexting? Sexting involves people sending naked or provocative pictures or videos of themselves over their phones to their boyfriend/girlfriend, or even..
I don’t know about you guys, but in a relationship, I want a love which is true, self-sacrificing, and unconditional, that agape love. Relationships can be tricky and even relationships we thought were going great can quickly turn sour. Often we can meet someone and fall head over heels very quickly only to be disappointed..
Modesty. It’s a term that sounds outdated in our modern world, but it’s another great value that is underrated because its misunderstood. Most assume it means dressing like a granny and it only applies to women. Another misconception is that if you’re practising modesty, it’s because you lack confidence and have a negative attitude towards..
Q: What are some of the negative effects of watching pornography? Firstly, there are clear neurological effects that happen to the brain when watching pornography. During sex and sexual arousal men’s brains release chemicals called oxytocin and vasopressin. This creates a strong visual bond with what they are seeing. If we follow the Church’s teaching on..
Scientists have now discovered that our bodies release hormones during sex that bond us together. These hormones create strong emotional bonds that are designed to keep husband and wife together in a faithful relationship for life. You can think of them as emotional superglue. One of the main hormones that are released is Oxytocin. Oxytocin..
What is Love? Some people say it’s a feeling, others would say its an emotion, and to some it’s just a chemical reaction in the brain. While we can all describe love differently, deep down everyone has a desire to love and to be loved, in fact we were made for love. But its hard..
Pure In Heart had a brilliant weekend at the Youth 2000 Munster retreat in Killarney. Our presentation went down a storm with the young people there and we got great feedback. Roll on Youth 2000 Leinster in Wexford in 2 weeks time!
Chastity has a bad name in today’s culture, its seen as abnormal and repressive, and its often ridiculed and depicted as being outdated. St John Paul wrote that chastity is actually resented by the world. Many people believe that to save sex for marriage is to live a kind of repressed lifestyle, and in modern..
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