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Catholic Answer
Several things represent chastity in the Church: the shining example for all time is Our Blessed Lady who consecrated her virginity to God, and died an intact virgin. The sacrament of marriage is an example of virginity, as well, as the consecration of religious people. Our Blessed Lord, and St. Joseph are examples of chastity for men.
Chastity is covered under the sixth commandment (You shall not commit adultery.). The Vocation to Chastity is something that every single human being is called to in one way or another, this is covered under paragraphs 2337 - 2359 in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. The Catechism covers the Vocation to Chastity [2337], the integrity of the person [2338-2345], the integrality (Essential or necessary for completeness; constituent, entirety: the state of being total and complete) of the gift of self [2346-2347], The various forms of chastity [2348-2350], Offenses against chastity [2351-2356], and Chastity and homosexuality [2357-2359].
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As mentioned above, all the baptized are called to chastity, it is an important part of the Christian life: “Charity is the form of all the virtues. Under its influence, chastity appears as a school of the gift of the person. Self-mastery is ordered to the gift of self. Chastity leads him who practices it to become a witness to his neighbor of God’s fidelity and loving kindness.
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Thus chastity is important to everyone, and Catholic chastity can be practiced in the single life, in virginity or consecrated celibacy, and in marriage. It is particularly important for those engaged to be married to live chastity in continence. They should reserve for marriage the expressions of affection that belong to married love.
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Offenses against chastity include lust, masturbation, fornication, pornography, prostitution, rape, and, of course, active homosexuality.
from Modern Catholic Dictionary by John A. Hardon, S.J. Doubleday & Co., Inc. Garden City, NY 1980
The virtue that moderates the desire for sexual pleasure according to the principles of faith and right reason. In married people, chastity moderates the desire in conformity with their state of life; in unmarried people who wish to marry, the desire is moderated by abstention until (or unless they get married; in those who resolve not to marry, the desire is sacrificed entirely.
Chastity and purity, modesty and decency are comparable in that they have the basic meaning of freedom from whatever is lewd or salacious. Yet they also differ. Chastity implies an opposition to the immoral in the sense of lustful or licentious. It suggests refraining from all acts of thoughts that are not in accordance with the church’s teaching about the use of one’s reproductive powers. It particularly stresses restrain and an avoidance of anything that might defile or make unclean the soul because the body has not been controlled in the exercise of its most imperious passion. (Etym. Latin castus, morally pure, unstained.)
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What does Saint Lucy symbolize?
Lucy represents chastity and purity.
Who wrote the treatise On Chastity?
The treatise "On Chastity" was written by Tertullian, an influential Christian theologian and writer in the early Church. The work addresses the importance of moral purity and self-control in matters of sexuality and ethics.
What are two vows taken by the regular clergy of the roman Catholic church?
They take vows of Chastity, Poverty and obedience.
The episcopal church represents what type of communion in the United States?
Episcopal Church represents resolutions as the policy of the church. The Episcopal Church is located at the province of the Anglican Communion in the United States.
Do catholic reverends takes the chastity or celibacy vow?
Catholic priests in the Latin Rite of the Church take promises of celibacy.
Mormons still virgins?
I guess I don't really know what your asking, but the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (commonly called the "Mormon" Church) teaches chastity and virtue to the unmarried; sexual activities are to be kept within marriage. So if a Mormon has never married, yes, they are probably a virgin. For more information about what the Church teaches about chastity, see the related link below.
Do nuns date?
If you refer to catholic nuns who take vows of poverty chastity and obedience, the answer is no. This is because their vow of chastity prevents them from dating or attaching themselves to any man, because their commitment is exclusively to the Church and Jesus Christ as their groom.
What are the Catholic Church's view on chastity?
Catholic AnswerChastity is covered under the sixth commandment (You shall not commit adultery.). The Vocation to Chastity is something that every single human being is called to in one way or another, this is covered under paragraphs 2337 - 2359 in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. The Catechism covers the Vocation to Chastity [2337], the integrity of the person [2338-2345], the integrality (Essential or necessary for completeness; constituent, entirety: the state of being total and complete) of the gift of self [2346-2347], The various forms of chastity [2348-2350], Offenses against chastity [2351-2356], and Chastity and homosexuality [2357-2359]. .As mentioned above, all the baptized are called to chastity, it is an important part of the Christian life: "Charity is the form of all the virtues. Under its influence, chastity appears as a school of the gift of the person. Self-mastery is ordered to the gift of self. Chastity leads him who practices it to become a witness to his neighbor of God's fidelity and loving kindness..Thus chastity is important to everyone, and Catholic chastity can be practiced in the single life, in virginity or consecrated celibacy, and in marriage. It is particularly important for those engaged to be married to live chastity in continence. They should reserve for marriage the expressions of affection that belong to married love..Offenses against chastity include lust, masturbation, fornication, pornography, prostitution, rape, and, of course, active homosexuality..extracted from The Catechism of the Catholic Church, second edition, English translation 19942359 Homosexual persons are called to chastity. By the virtues of self-mastery that teach them inner freedom, at times by the support of disinterested friendship, by prayer and sacramental grace, they can and should gradually and resolutely approach Christian perfection.
When was For Chastity created?
For Chastity was created in 1960.
What is chastity in Tagalog?
Chastity in Tagalog is "Kalinisan; Kawagasan; Birhen"
What is the significance of a white flower?
According to "floriography," the language of flowers, a white rose represents virtue and chastity, while a white carnation represents innocence, love, and faithfulness. A white clover means "I love you;" a white heather represents protection; a white lilac represents youthful innocence and memories; a while lily represents purity; and a white poppy represents consolation, dreams, and peace.
What actors and actresses appeared in Chastity - 1969?
The cast of Chastity - 1969 includes: Cher as Chastity Dolly Hunt as Lady In Church Joe Light as Master of Ceremonies Barbara London as Diana Midnight Tom Nolan as Tommy Burke Rhind as Salesman Elmer Valentine as First Truck Driver Stephen Whittaker as Eddie Danny Zapien as Pimp
