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The Marital Act as a Human Act
For Couples, For Husbands, For Wives James Walther, MA, ABS For Couples, For Husbands, For Wives James Walther, MA, ABS

The Marital Act as a Human Act

This lesson introduces moral theology in the context of marital intimacy, exploring St. Thomas Aquinas' distinction between human acts and acts of man. It covers the eight stages of a human act, the three moral elements (object, intention, and circumstances), and how ignorance and fear affect moral responsibility. Learners will gain a theological framework for ensuring intimacy aligns with God’s plan, fostering virtue, love, and unity in marriage.

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The Harmful Relational Effects of Withholding Sex in Marriage
For Couples, For Wives James Walther, MA, ABS For Couples, For Wives James Walther, MA, ABS

The Harmful Relational Effects of Withholding Sex in Marriage

In coaching, it’s not uncommon to hear a spouse (often the wife) say, “I won’t be intimate until we emotionally connect,” or “I don’t feel close enough for sex.” While emotional connection is crucial in marriage, using sex as leverage can be profoundly damaging. This article explores the positive role of marital intimacy, the risks of withholding it, and how couples can break harmful patterns to restore their relationship within Catholic values.

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The Marital Debt & Marital Rape
For Couples James Walther, MA, ABS For Couples James Walther, MA, ABS

The Marital Debt & Marital Rape

Responses to Katie and SadTrad

“Does Pope Saint John Paul II have anything to say on the topic of martial debt?” - Katie

“Lots of people today deny the existence of the marital debt, thinking that they’re protecting women, but this is only putting them in greater danger…The older I get the more convinced I become that besides Jesus, all men are sociopaths.” - SadTrad

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