You, the individual person and couple, are at the heart of the effort to rebuild a culture of life and hope. God is calling you to accept the twin challenges of chastity and generosity in having children. You can learn how to practice chaste NFP from the online manual at this website—and available in print—or you can learn from local NFP providers. Then with thoughtful prayer, you can discern whether God is calling you to seek or to avoid pregnancy.
Do the right thing for the best reasons
Even if you intend to let the babies come as they may, learn NFP because it’s part of God’s plan for families. Practice ecological breastfeeding because it’s part of God’s plan for baby-care and baby-spacing. Pray for a generous heart. “Seek first the kingdom of God, and the rest will be given unto you” (see Mt 6:33). Seek first to do things in your own life in accord with God’s plan. Do your best to share God’s plan with others. Then let God take care of the rest of the culture.
That’s the vision.
Please help make it a reality.
Want to apply the theology of the body to breastfeeding? Read Breastfeeding and Catholic Motherhood.
John F. Kippley
Sex and the Marriage Covenant: A Basis for Morality (Ignatius) Now on sale until April 4, 2010 at $3.95. Contact www.ignatius.com.