Let’s face it. Purity is not always the easiest virtue to cultivate. And our culture isn’t giving young men any breaks! But the battle against lust is one that every Catholic man must fight. While that fight looks different for...
How To Quit Pornography…From Someone Who Has Been There
Three years ago, today, I published a blog about my personal struggle with pornography. Before that day, I had never spoken openly about porn, it was very much a secret problem that had been eating me up for years. More than anything else I have ever written, I look...
Is Jimmy Kimmel’s Reaction to Kanye’s Porn Habit How Most Catholics Would Respond?
I'm completely shocked and saddened by this viral interview that took place on Jimmy Kimmel Live! a few nights ago and resulted in Pornhub giving Kanye West a lifetime membership to the site. What shook me the most is not so much Kanye freely admitting that...
Chastity Within Marriage | Part 2: Living Conjugal Chastity
Authentic sexual expression is always rooted in two purposes: procreative and unitive. The procreative aspect of sex is the couple’s openness to life. The unitive is the fulfillment of the one-flesh union of man and woman within the context of marriage. If the...
Playing With Pornography: 6 Practical Steps To Help You Stop
Saint Pope John Paul II once made this memorable comment on Pornography, "the problem with pornography is not that it shows too much of the person, but that it shows far too little." We live in society where sex sells. Models, showing too much sex appeal and wearing...
What Ashton Kutcher Said to Congress About the Horrors of Human Trafficking
Would you be shocked to learn that there are more souls ensnared in slavery today than in any previous moment in history? Let that sink in for a second. We at Catholic-Link have been lamenting and warning readers about the recently released film sequel to 50 Shades of...
These 7 Saints Will Help You In Your Battle Against Porn
If you or someone you love is struggling with an addiction to pornography, know that you are not alone. The porn industry in the United States brings in more than 13 billion dollars each year. If you think Christians are immune to this epidemic, you're wrong....
The Day I Told Jesus I Was A Porn Addict It Led To Freedom
I remember the day that I told Jesus I was a porn addict. I remember the fear. I remember my body shaking, and my words trembling. For myself, it was an honest realization and a total admission. I remember kneeling before Jesus Christ in Eucharistic Adoration, and...
Terry Crews Shares About Porn Addiction And The 90-day “Sex Fast” That Saved His Marriage
Terry Crews was born in Flint, Michigan, in 1968 and was drafted by the NFL's Los Angeles Rams in 1991. After several years playing pro football, Crews retired and pursued an acting career, which took flight on the big screen in 2000's The 6th Day. Many film...
11 Steps To Quit Watching Pornography
I wish I could say that this post is only for that “small group” of people addicted to pornography. Would that it were a “small group,” but no, it is not small, it is a group that over the years has become so great that today there are very few men (and women) who...
The History Of Porn & The New Anti-Porn Movement
The fact that society “accepts” something by no means signifies that that something is “acceptable”. A brief and even superficial glance at history reminds us of the ephemeral nature of public opinion. Simply put, the acceptance of pornography is not a neutral...
The Side Effect Of Pornography That No One Talks About
Most people are aware that pornography brings with it –even from a purely secular point of view– some seriously negative results. Many are calling it “the new drug.” The number of ruptured families, relationships, and personal lives should give sufficient proof of its...
The Relation Between Porn and Human Trafficking: How Many Clicks Does It Take To Enslave Her?
Today’s video brings to light a horrifying and saddening subject, and it's high time more of us speak out against it. Indeed, it's hard to figure why, when every other cause and issue seems to take up residence in our collective awareness, our society is reluctant to...
Seven Ways To Fight Pornography Addiction
Another great video from a FighttheNewDrug.com, Russell Brand, an actor/comedian with his own history of difficulties with pornography, lays out the many and unfortunate consequences of living in a world swamped by “icebergs of filth floating through every house on...
50 Things to Know About “50 Shades of Grey” And 4 Lies…Video
After selling more than 100 million copies in over 52 languages, the author of 50 Shades of Grey, E. L. James, is now considered one of the 100 most influential people in the world. The anticipated sequel to the motion picture was released last week, and we cannot...
A Daughter’s Letter to Her Porn-Addicted Father
erhaps one of the greatest lies of our times is that what goes on in your head, in your interior, in your private space, is your business, period. It shows, believe me it shows. If you want to truly know a person, watch his or her eyes. The letter...
Is It Possible To Sustain A Relationship For More Than 4 Weeks Without Sex?
Let’s break this down. Elna Baker is a young Mormon woman who lives in New York. Her testimony of life in the city without drugs and sex is comical but proves to be difficult for her as she shares that she cannot sustain a relationship for more than four weeks without...
Outstanding Initiatives: 2nd Edition
he Church constantly invites its members to take an active role in the apostolic dynamic. The Holy Father, with his constant exhortations to reach out to the boundaries of society’s so as to bring the light of Christ, couldn’t be more clear. We are...
Abortion, Euthanasia, Pornography, Violence… They All Start With a Gaze (Symbolic Video)
It's easy to criticize the crimes and tragedies of the world. They are there for all to see. But where do they begin? Each one started with an interior decision, a moment in which the person decided to look at reality differently. Things seem innocent, harmless enough...
3 Apostolic Videos That You Need To See This Summer!
Summertime is usually a time for resting, having fun, and perhaps a bit of traveling. At the same time, it can also be one of routine, boredom, and mediocrity. Here are 4 things to keep in mind this summer! 3 Catholic Apostolic Vidoes To Watch This Summer 1. Watching...
Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s Critique of Mass Media and Pornography in Our Culture
Joseph Gordon-Levitt, actor in the well-known sitcom 3rd Rock from the Sun and, more recently, Batman, has written and directed a feature film called Don John. Out Sept. 27 and starring Gordon-Levitt opposite Scarlett Johansson, turns a critical eye to the role of...
Going To The Root Of Sexual Exploitation: The Human Heart (Graphic Images)
Today's video is a production by Unearthed Pictures. The idea is to raise awareness of the true problem behind the outbreak of sexual exploitation: namely, the human heart. The video is valuable in the sense that it reveals a very real and very tragic situation that...
5 Videos that Will Help You Better Understand Pornography Addiction (Strong Content)
It’s evident that speaking and reflecting upon the reality and damage that pornography is causing in our homes and in our society today is not at all pleasurable. As with everything, there are times to talk and times to be silent. Nevertheless, if we are to...
A new pandemic is spreading… why aren’t we talking about it? An impactful video on pornography (Strong images)
Catholic-link.com – There’s a flu that’s spreading upon the airs of a certain selective amnesia. It affects our friends, our family, our homes, and our own interior. Few speak of it, and countless try to ignore or “forget” about it. The patients are disoriented and...
