Father John Harvey, OSFS presents, on the Courage Apostolate website, an essay entitled, “The Pastoral Problem of Masturbation”. From this article, you will come to understand the root causes of and issues surrounding the masturbation habit.
Below is the brief list of the contents:
Introduction
Psychological Considerations Concerning the Habit of Masturbation
Factors Contributing to the Habit of Masturbation
Morality of Masturbatory Activity
Considerations Concerning The Personal Responsibility of the Masturbator
Masturbation as a Form of Sexual Addiction
Distinction Between Past Behavior and the Present
Autobiography in Five Short Chapters
Pastoral Approaches to Masturbation
Some Spiritual Directives
Masturbation Among the Married
Masturbation Among Seminarians
Masturbation Among Priests and Brothers
Masturbation Among Sisters
Homosexuality and Masturbation
Guilt and Shame in All Forms of Masturbation
The Difference Between Shame and Guilt
Some Further Suggestions For Overcoming the Practice of Masturbation
Pastoral Counseling of Adolescents
Spiritual Insights for Adults Beset With The Problem of Masturbation
Conclusion
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