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Defer to One Another In Marriage
The following article was originally published in the April 2025 edition of Horizons magazine, which is the official magazine of the Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Parma, where Fr. Loya is the Director of Marriage and Family Life. It shares with us a word that he calls the “magic pill” for a happy marriage. That word is “defer”. Please read this article to learn more about what Fr. Loya calls, “deferential love”.
Can Catholic Spouses Use “Dirty Talk” in the Bedroom?
Can Catholic spouses use “dirty talk” during sex without sin? This article explores the moral theology behind vulgar language in the bedroom, drawing on Scripture, St. Thomas Aquinas, and traditional Catholic teaching. It offers guidance to married couples seeking clarity on what’s permissible in private intimacy while avoiding scrupulosity.