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A Reflection on Natural Family Planning Awareness Week by Fr. Thomas Loya, M.A., S.T.B.
The following reflection was written by Fr. Thomas Loya, a Byzantine Catholic priest who is the pastor of Annunciation Byzantine Catholic Parish in Homer Glen, Illinois, and the Director of Pro Life and Marriage and Family Ministry for the Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Parma. He is also the pastor of the parish attended by Theo McManigal, our social media manager. The following reflection was shared in the parish bulletin and the weekly eparchial newsletter and is reprinted here with Fr. Loya’s permission.
Must Couples Intend to Conceive Each Time They Have Intercourse?
Must Catholic married couples intend to conceive every time they have sex? This article examines recent magisterial teaching on procreation, conjugal love, and why openness to life does not require an explicit intention to achieve pregnancy in every marital act.
A Husband’s Crash Course in Natural Family Planning (NFP)
Natural Family Planning can feel overwhelming for many husbands, especially if it only briefly came up during marriage prep. This crash course breaks down the basics, helping you understand your wife’s cycle, the main NFP methods, and what it actually means for your marriage. It also addresses the real challenges couples face, especially when timing and desire do not align. Most importantly, it invites you to step in, communicate, and lead well in this area of your relationship. If you want to go deeper, there are resources and support available to help you both navigate NFP with confidence.
Ask Your Catholic Sexual Ethics Questions!
If you have a moral question about Catholic sexual morality, whether it’s about what can and can’t be done in the bedroom, NFP, premarital do’s and don’ts, or anything of this nature, ask it in the comments!
When Is It Sinful to Use Natural Family Planning (NFP)?
Many couples view Natural Family Planning simply as “the Catholic option,” but few understand the moral conditions governing its use. The Church permits NFP for serious reasons, yet warns against selfish or indefinite avoidance of children. This article clarifies when NFP may be sinful and if so, whether venially or mortally drawing from traditional Catholic moral theology. Understanding these distinctions helps couples practice NFP with both prudence and peace of conscience.