The week of July 19th – 25th celebrates the the Natural Family Planning (NFP) Awareness Week in the United States. Unlike the Rhythm or calendar) method, NFP methods are solidly based on scientific research and provide an effective, reliable and natural way to achieve or avoid pregnancy morally within God’s plans for Christian marriage and sexuality. NFP reflects the diginity of the human person within the context of Christian marriage and can deeply enrich the bond between spouses.
To learn more about Natural Family Planning, please click on the following links: http://www.diocese-sacramento.org/nfp, and Institute for Reproductive Health.
We also recommend that parishioners make voluntary acts of mercy, sacrifices, some fasting and abstinence, special prayers for the intentions of respect for life at all levels, love for children, end to abortion, etc.
