Totally Yours.Reviewed by Fr. Leonard Kennedy, C.S.B. Fr. Joseph Hattie, O.M.I., Totally Yours, Published by WOOMB WOOMB World Organization Ovulation Method Billings (North Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia) Canada, fourth and revised printing, 1999, 91 pages, $6 plus S&H This book is a very inexpensive and easy-to-understand commentary on the papal encyclical encyclical, originally, a pastoral letter sent out by a bishop, now a solemn papal letter, meant to inform the whole church on some particular matter of importance. Benedict XIV circulated the first known encyclical in 1740. Humanae vitae, written by Pope Paul VI Pope Paul VI (Latin: Paulus PP. VI; Italian: Paolo VI), born Giovanni Battista Enrico Antonio Maria Montini (September 26, 1897 – August 6, 1978), reigned as Pope of the Catholic Church and Sovereign of Vatican City from 1963 to 1978. in 1968, which deals with marriage and children. It, or its equivalent, is absolutely necessary reading for Catholics before marriage, especially in engaged or marriage preparation courses. It or its equivalent should be read also in Secondary School Family Life courses. The importance of its subject matter is so important that every adult Catholic should be familiar with it. Many persons come to conclusions in regard to contraception and natural family planning natural family planning Biological birth control Any FP that does not rely on artificial agents–eg, OCs, 'morning-after' pill, spermicidal foam, RU-486 or devices–eg, condoms, diaphragms, IUDs to prevent conception Methods Rhythm–calendar method, only by hearsay hearsay: see evidence. , much of which is false. This short guide gives an opportunity to know the truth about these matters. Available from Sheila Howard, 1282 Hillcrest Ave., London, ON, N5Y 4N4. Bulk discount available. |
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