Human Development and Sexuality
"If you love Me, you will keep my Commandments."
The Serenellians are an informal group of Catholics, both lay people and religious, who have chosen to dedicate and devote some personal level of effort through prayer, work or exhortation to:
1) Combat and counter the evils of pornography addiction by asking God through prayer to bestow on our society an ever increasing abundance of the graces of Purity, Humility and Love of God – the three virtues dearest to our Blessed Mother, in order to bring about a renewal of these virtues in the world and, thus, hasten the triumph of the Immaculate Heart of Mary and the kingdom of her Son.
2) Reach out to suffering souls, both individuals and their families who are caught up in the addictive effects and consequences of pornography, in order to bring them hope, encouragement, strength and increased confidence in God’s infinite love, compassion and mercy, for their healing, consolation and, most importantly, for their salvation.
The level of effort, participation, support and involvement is up to the individual. We have no dues or fees – only needs. We exist only to spiritually serve the suffering souls found wallowing in the mire of impurity, infidelity and the rotten fruits of concupiscence.
This website deals with all aspects of human sexuality as an addiction or problem that is interfering with ones daily activities, relationships, employment and others. It addresses issues such as pornography addiction, masturbation, homosexuality, and a host of other issues from a Catholic perspective.
We have indeed lost our sense of sin over the past forty or so years. What was considered sinful prior to the 1960s became, through systematic desensitization, acceptable behavior especially regarding sexuality and sexual 'freedom.' The advent of open pornography, once relegated to what were 'adult bookstores' and 'backrooms', has now become a multi-billion dollar business with home delivery of porn via the mail and computer.
Looking at the issue of masturbation by males alone, one will generally find that it is considered acceptable and non-sinful by current standards. Men see this as a natural relief vehicle which is not sinful and yet, the Catholic Church (on God's authority) has declared it sinful and a matter for Confession. God makes a clear statement concerning this practice in the Old Testament when Onan was struck dead on the spot for masturbating. Sounds serious for sure.
There is good news for those who struggle with sexuality issues - God's Name is Mercy. Yes, He stands ready through the Sacrament of Reconciliation to forgive all of our sins no matter how bad we think they are. Look at a Crucifix (if you don't have one, get one and carry it on you or wear it). On this wooden image is the Body of Jesus Who with outstretched arms says, "I love you this much." He paid the price for our sins from the beginning of man being on the Earth until He comes again in glory to judge the living and the dead on the last day. There is simply no sin greater than God's mercy. It is ours for the asking.
We need to understand that majority does not mean morality...that is, just because a behavior is acceptable by society or even professionals in a field, if God says it is a sin, it is a sin regardless of how that 'sin' is disguised, blended, massaged, incorporated and presented. Sin is sin and there's no getting around it. God has not amended the Ten Commandments since He issued them to Moses.
Excellent Christian website answering questions boys have about their bodies and sexuality. Non-pornographic and God-centered teaching and knowledge from experts in the field, this site allows boys to find answers to questions they may have about themselves or others - questions which they may be too embarrased to ask of an adult face-to-face. This site also serves as an excellent tool for counselors, clergy and other professionals dealing with boys' issues. It is also very helpful for parents to understand their boys better especially when behaviors may seem a little confusing to them.
