Courage Apostolate Melbourne
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| Location | Melbourne, VIC, Australia |
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| Introduction | Courage is an apostolate of the Roman Catholic Church, which ministers to those with same-sex attractions and their loved ones. We have been endorsed by the Pontifical Council for the Family and our beloved John Paul II said of this ministry, "COURAGE is doing the work of God!" We also have an outreach called "Encourage" which ministers to relatives and friends of persons with same-sex attractions. |
| Interests | 1. Live chaste lives in accordance with the Roman Catholic Church's teaching on homosexuality. (Chastity) 2. Dedicate ones life to Christ through service to others, spiritual reading, prayer, meditation, individual spiritual direction, frequent attendance at Mass, and the frequent reception of the sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Eucharist. (Prayer and Dedication) 3. Foster a spirit of fellowship in which all may share thoughts and experiences, and so ensure that no one will have to face the problems of homosexuality alone. (Fellowship) 4. Be mindful of the truth that chaste friendships are not only possible but necessary in a chaste Christian life and in doing so provide encouragement to one another in forming and sustaining them. (Support) 5. Live lives that may serve as good examples to others. (Good Example/Role Model) |
| Favorite books | Homosexuality and the Catholic Church: Clear Answers to Difficult Questions, Same-Sex Attractions: A Parents' Guide, The Truth About Homosexuality: The Cry of the Faithful, The Homosexual Person: New Thinking in Pastoral Care, The Courage to be Chaste, A Spiritual Plan to Redirect One’s Life, Pastoral Care and the Homosexual, Beyond Gay, Catechism of the Catholic Church, Celebrating The Single Life - A Spirituality For Single Person's In Today's World |