William May

Catholic Sexual Ethics

William May

The authoritative work on the Church's teaching on sexual morality has been thoroughly updated to address dimensions of this complex topic that have emerged in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.</p><p>Since publication of the 2nd edition of <b>Catholic Sexual Ethics</b>, the philosophical landscape of human sexuality has dramatically changed. The rise of such concerns as moral relativism, the drive for same-sex unions, and a drastic redefinition of «marriage» and «family» have underscored the need for an unambiguous, up-to-date understanding of Catholic sexual teaching.</p><ul><li><b>Features:</b><li>Summary of Catholic teaching on sexuality from biblical times to our own.<li>Presentation of principal elements of the teaching of Pope Benedict XVI on marriage in the early years of his pontificate.<li>Discussion of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith's 2003 <i>Considerations Regarding Proposals to Give Legal Recognition to Unions Between Homosexual Persons</i>.<li>Integration of more recent materials that clarify issues into the existing framework of the book.</ul></p><p>Whether you are involved in ministry, education, or catechesis, you will benefit from having this essential resource near at hand.

An Introduction To Moral Theology, 2nd Edition

William May

Faith & Morals Here – carefully documented, footnoted, and indexed – is not only what the Church teaches but also why it is obligated to do so. And, why its members are obligated to examine and to apply that teaching. This updated and expanded edition of a text long trusted and widely used in colleges, universities, and seminaries (as well as in high schools and parish religious-education programs), offers the latest Catholic teaching on moral theology, including: Moral theology: its nature, purpose, and biblical foundationHuman dignity, free human action, virtue, and conscienceNatural law, moral absolutes, and sinChristian faith and our moral life Read why – and how – living what the Church teaches can transform hearts, minds, and souls.