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Homosexuality and the Catholic Church: Clear Answers to Difficult Questions
by Fr. John Harvey, OSFS

Ascension Press, 2007  Order: 800-376-0520 www.AscensionPress.com

► Catholic Books on Homosexuality

Same-Sex Attractions: A Parents' Guide - edited by Fr. John Harvey, OSFS & Gerard V. Bradley, St. Augustine's Press, South Bend, IN, 2003; Order: 1-800-621-2736

The Truth About Homosexuality: The Cry of the Faithful,(Catholic) Rev. John F. Harvey, OSFS, Ignatius Press, 1997; Order: Ignatius Press at 1-800-651-1531

The Homosexual Person: New Thinking in Pastoral Care, Rev. John F. Harvey, OSFS, Ignatius Press, 1987; Order: Ignatius Press at 1-800-651-1531

The Courage to be Chaste, Benedict Groeschel, CFR, Paulist Press, 1985; Order: 1-800-218-1903

A Spiritual Plan to Redirect One’s Life, Rev. John F. Harvey, OSFS, Pamphlet; Order: Contact Pauline Books & Media @ 1-800-876-4463

Same Sex Attraction: Catholic Teaching and Pastoral Practice, Rev. John F. Harvey, OSFS, Pamphlet; Order: Contact Catholic Information Service, Knights of Columbus, 203-752-4267 or Email: cis@kofc.org
Web Site: www.kofc.org/cis

Sexual Authenticity: An Intimate Reflection on Homosexuality, Melinda Selmys, Our Sunday Visitor 2009. Order: OSV Catalog

Beyond Gay, David Morrison, Our Sunday Visitor Publishing Division, Our Sunday Visitor, Inc., 1999. Order online through Amazon.com.

Born to Love, Rev. John R. Waiss, Outskirts Press Inc., 2009
http://www.outskirtspress.com

► Books Dealing With The Psychological Aspects of Homosexuality

The Heart of Female Same-Sex Attraction: A Comprehensive Counseling Resource, Janelle Hallman, www.JanelleHallman.me

Healing Homosexuality: Case Stories of Reparative Therapy, Dr. Joseph Nicolosi, Jason Aronson Inc., 1977; Order www.exodusbooks.org or www.narth.com

Reparative Therapy of Male Homosexuality, Dr. Joseph Nicolosi, Jason Aronson Inc., 1991; www.exodusbooks.org or www.narth.com

The Battle for Normality: A Guide for Self-Therapy for Homosexuality, Dr. Gerard J.M. Van Den Aardweg, Ignatius Press, 1997; Order Ignatius Press, 1-800-651-1531

Emotional Dependency: A Threat to Close Friendships, Thorkelson-Rentzel, Inter Varsity Press, 1990; Order www.exodusbooks.org

The Heart of Female Same-Sex Attraction, Janelle Hallman, Inter Varsity Press, 2008; www.restoringtheglory.com or www.janellehallman.com

The Addictive Personality, Understanding the Addictive Process and Compulsive Behavior, Craig Nakken, Hazelden Publishing, 1988/1996; Order 1-800-257-7810

► Books Dealing With Gay Agenda Influence on Politics

In Homosexuality and American Public Life, Richard Fitzgibbons M.D.,C. Wolfe (ed.) Spence Publishing, 1999.


► Other Supportive Literature

The Courage to be Chaste, (Catholic), Benedict Groeschel, CFR; Paulist Press, 1985: Order 1-800-218-1903.

Catechism of the Catholic Church, Libreria Editrice Vaticana; To Order see Pauline Books & Media, www.pauline.org

Celebrating The Single Life - A Spirituality For Single Person's In Today's World, by Susan Annette Muto, Cross Road Publishing Co.1990, To Order see Pauline Books & Media, www.pauline.org

I Will Give Them a New Heart: Reflections on the Priesthood and the Renewal of the Church, Conrad Baars, Publisher: Alba House - To Order Call: 1-800-343-ALBA (2522) http://www.albahouse.org/new-heart.htm

Psychology As Religion - The Cult of Self Worship, Paul C. Vitz, Williams Eerdmans's Publishing, 1998.

Every Day We Praise You, Prayers and Readings for Each Day, Catholic Book Publishing Co.; Call Ignatius Press 1-800-651-1531

► Other Christian Books On Homosexuality

Someone I Love is Gay, How Family and Friends Can Respond, Anita Worthen and Bob Davies, Regeneration Books Order online from Amazon.com.

Love Won Out, How God's Love Helped Two People Leave Homosexuality and Find Each Other, John and Anne Paulk, Regeneration Books - Order online from Amazon.com.

Sexual Wisdom, Dr. Richard Wetzel: To order visit his website.

Homosexuality: A New Christian Ethic, Elizabeth R. Moberly: Regeneration Books - Order online from Amazon.com.

The Broken Image, Leanne Payne: Regeneration Books - Order online from Amazon.com.

Crisis in Masculinity, Leanne Payne: Regeneration Books -  Order online from Amazon.com.

Setting Love In Order, Mario Bergner, Hamewith Books, 1996 Order online from Amazon.com.

Coming Out of Homosexuality, Bob Davies and Lori Rentzel: Regeneration Books - Order online at Amazon.com.

Emotional Dependency: A Threat to Close Friendships, Lori Thorkelson-Rentzel: Regeneration Books - Order online from Amazon.com.

Homosexual No More, Dr. William Consiglio: Regeneration Books - Order online from Amazon.com

Desires in Conflict, Joe Dallas: Regeneration Books - Order online from Amazon.com.

► Summary of Retailers

Click on items below to visit their retail websites.

► Ignatius Press
► Pauline Books & Media
► Regeneration Books
► Catholic Information Service, Knights of Columbus
► Paulist Press
► Narth Books and Publications

You can also obtain many of these books from your local bookstore.

As the founder and director of the Courage and Encourage support groups, Fr. John Harvey is aware of the sensitive nature of homosexuality. With his extensive experience ministering to those with same-sex attraction, Fr. Harvey presents the Church’s teaching in an objective and pastorally-sensitive manner. Priests, religious, and laity alike will benefit from the many questions considered here including:

• What is the basis of the Church’s teaching regarding homosexuality
• What do many consider to be the cause of same-sex attraction?
• Can a person overcome same-sex attraction?
• Why is it important for civil law to limit marriage to one man and one woman?
• How can a person live the virtue of chastity joyfully?

Bridge the gap between what you know about homosexuality and same sex attraction now and what you could know after reading some quality resources.

Homosexuality and Following Jesus
by Paul Flaman

JESUS’ PRAYER WAS “THAT ALL MAY BE ONE”
In this clear, concise, and compelling book, Paul Flaman addresses ways in which we can contribute to fulfilling this foundational prayer of the Christian life when it comes to the issue of homosexuality — an issue that has caused much division in countries, churches, and families around the world.

“… uniquely explores how our approach to individuals with same-sex attraction must reflect the teachings and the love of Christ.”
 
—REV. PAUL CHECK, Executive Director, Courage International

Washed and Waiting
Reflections on Christian Faithfulness and Homosexuality
by Wesley Hill

In Washed and Waiting, Wesley Hill writes for Christians struggling with same-sex attractions and those who love them. Part-memoir, part theological reflection, Hill shares the struggles that Christians face as they seek to live faithful to God’s “no” to homosexuality.

Wesley Hill graduated from Wheaton College and has an MA in Theology and Religion from Durham University in the UK. He is currently working toward a PhD in New Testament at Durham and has written for Books & Culture and Ransom Fellowship’s magazine Critique.

The Lion's Heart
by Dena Hunt

The Lion's Heart is a heart-rending story about love and sacrifice.  The emotional struggle of Paul's same-sex attraction, the guilt he feels, and his ambivalence toward his Catholic faith all come together in this look inside the heart of a tortured man.

The author is donating 100% of the proceeds from sales of this book to Courage!

Kindle Edition: $4.95