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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.
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.