The bibliography presents the Catholic Church's proclamation of the truth of God regarding sexuality from scripture and tradition. Accompanying supporting materials from the caring psychological community who are concerned with persons with same sex attraction are also included.
LIST OF RECOMMENDED READING REGARDING HOMOSEXUALITY
Authoritative Church Teaching
The Holy Bible, with particular texts concerning sexuality and homosexuality: Genesis 1, 2; Gen. 19:1-8; Judges 19: 16-30; Lev 18:22; Lev 20:13; Lev 17-26; Rom 1:18-32; 2 Peter 2:6-7; Jude7; 1Cor 6:9-10; 1Tim 1:10.
Catechism of the Catholic Church, Libreria Editrice Vaticana 1992, to order, contact Pauline Books & Media,; #2331—#2400, specific mention of homosexuality #2357-2359; separately, Modifications from the Etitio Typica, 1998, #2358.
Declaration on Certain Questions Concerning Sexual Ethics, Sacred Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Vatican City, 1975, Pauline Boooks & Media — http://www.knight.org/advent/docs/df75se.htm
Letter to the Bishops of the Catholic Church on the Pastoral Care of the Homosexual Person, Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, 1986, Pauline Books & Media. —http://www.knight.org/advent/docs/df86ho.htm
Non-Discrimination Against Homosexual Persons, Some Considerations Concerning the Response to Legislative Proposals, Sacred Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, 1992, Pauline Books and Media. —http://listserv.american.edu/catholic/church/vatican/bi shops.gay
Christian Anthropology and Homosexuality, L’Osservatore Romano. The reprint can be requested from L'Osservatore Romano by fax: 0039/6/69883675 - 0039/6/69883252; postal address: 00120 Vatican City; or e-mail: ornet@ossrom.va at the price of $ 15.00 plus cost of mailing.
Always Our Children, Committee on Marriage and Family Life, NCCB USA, July 1998 edition. Some Non Authoritative Materials Respectful of Catholic Teaching
Unless otherwise indicated, the following books can be ordered through Regeneration Books, P.O. Box 9830, Baltimore, MD 21284-9830. Phone (410) 661-4337 for their complete catalog.
The Homosexual Person: New Thinking in Pastoral Care, Rev. John F. Harvey, OSFS, Ignatius Press, 1987: To place a credit card order, call Ignatius Press at 1-800-651-1531.
The Truth About Homosexuality: The Cry of the Faithful, Rev. John F. Harvey OSFS, Ignatius Press, 1997: To place a credit card order, call Ignatius Press at 1-800-651-1531.
A Spiritual Plan to Redirect One’s Life - pamphlet: to order, contact Paulines Books & Media.
Pastoral Care and the Homosexual - pamphlet: to order, contact Catholic Information Service, Knights of Columbus, P.O. Box 1971, New Haven, CT 06521.
The Courage to be Chaste, Benedict Groeschel, CFR: Paulist Press, 1985, to order call:1-800-218-1903.
Healing Homosexuality: Case Stories of Reparative Therapy Dr. Joseph Nicolosi.
Reparative Therapy of Male Homosexuality Dr. Joseph Nicolosi.
The Battle for Normality: A Guide for Self-Therapy for Homosexuality, Dr. Gerard J.M. Van Den Aardweg, Ignatius Press, 1997: to place a credit card order, call Ignatius Press at 1-800-651-1531
Homosexuality: A New Christian Ethic, Elizabeth R. Moberly:
The Broken Image, Leanne Payne.
Crisis in Masculity, Leanne Payne:.
Coming Out of Homosexuality, Bob Davies and Lori Rentzel.
Emotional Dependency: A Threat to Close Friendships, Lori Thorkelson-Rentzel.
Homosexual No More, Dr. William Consiglio ALL-THINGS-ROM-828@prodigy.net Dr. Bill Consiglio • Hope Ministry • 876 Shepard • Hampton, CT 06514 •203-248-5274.
Desires in Conflict, Joe Dallas.
Homosexuality & Hope, Van Den Aardweg, Gerard, Servant Books, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 1985.
Straight & Narrow?, Schmidt, Thomas E., Intervarsity Press, Downers Grove, IL, 1995.
Observations on the Revised Always Our Children, Harvey, Fr. John, director of Courage —http://world.std.com/~courage/AOC2.htm
Courage Web Site: http://world.std.com/~courage
NARTH Web Site: http://www.narth.com