Episode 38: Is Marriage a near occasion of sin?

Craig discusses episode 113 of Charting Toward Intimacy, and specifically the topic of abstinence and whether it can be a "gift" or just a "cross" to Christian/Catholic marriage. Craig discusses how, unlike a lot of thing that are "hard" in life and in marriage, such as raising children, going to work, working out, etc., marital abstinence and chastity during abstinence presents a unique hardship that has potential eternal consequences. For people, especially men, who struggle with sexual sin and temptations, these struggles are often the most difficult during abstinence periods. Understanding the spiritual battles that take place can help couples understand the cross that one or both spouses have to carry when trying to live out faithful Catholic lives and strive for sanctification.

#catholic #marriage #intimacy #naturalfamilyplanning #nfp #humanaevitae #thologyofthebody #chastity #abstinence #sin #confession #masturbate #masturbation #pmas Episode 113 of Charting Toward Intimacy: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/holiness-is-hard-ep-113/id1523878491?i=1000609248747 Episode 23: Missionary to the Masturbators: https://youtu.be/XzbK0BSVKII Episode 13: Sexual Sins of Catholics: https://youtu.be/M8fbtr-81HA Episode 6: PMAS (Post Marital Act Syndrome): https://youtu.be/2rKpYhho2p0