Into the Snare
Psalm 66 "...You led us, God, into the snare..." What? Why would God lead us into a snare? That sounds cruel! Not like the behavior of a supposedly loving, concerned Father. I'm not sure I can love…
The Chaste Man Loves Differently
He does not see humans as objects…but as children of God. Others sense his pure motivations. Old and young, men and women; all feel secure in his presence. He does not seek his own gain. He loves…
Little Miracle
I am 24 years old now. I was born with congenital heart disease, which led to my three open heart surgeries - at 13 days old, 2 years old, and 13 years old. The trauma resulted in childhood seizures…
Cultivation
My tastes, habits, and desires are almost all cultivated. Whatever I tend in the field of my life is what will grow strongest and remain hardy even in times of drought. I regularly cultivate two…
Musings on Same-Sex Attraction from Across the North Atlantic Swells - Part 2
This is the conclusion of a two-part entry written by “Patrick Fitz”, an anonymous member of Courage International. Read Part 1 here. I found myself living with my aging and increasingly more fragile…
Musings on Same-Sex Attraction from Across the North Atlantic Swells - Part 1
This is the first of a two-part entry written by “Patrick Fitz”, an anonymous member of Courage International. I once heard Mother Angelica say that if you didn't experience a certain degree of…
What Have I Received from Encourage?
A place to tell our story – When a family member first comes to our Encourage group, he or she is given as much time as needed to tell their story. In my case, I probably spent an hour or more on the…
7 Characteristics of Authentic Male Friendship - Part Four
The following piece is written by “Elliot N”, an anonymous member of Courage International. This is the fourth and final part of a series on the topic of authentic male friendship. Read Part 1, Part…
7 Characteristics of Authentic Male Friendship - Part Three
The following piece is written by "Elliot N", an anonymous member of Courage International. This is the third of a four-part series on the topic of authentic male friendship. Read Part 1 and Part 2.…
7 Characteristics of Authentic Male Friendship - Part Two
The following piece is written by "Elliot N", an anonymous member of Courage International. This is the second of a four-part series on the topic of authentic male friendship. Read Part 1. Part 2 Now…