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APOSTOLATE FOR THOSE WITH SAME-SEX ATTRACTION
Courage & EnCourage Courage
Courage:
The Austin Chapter of Courage serves as a spiritual support system to help men and women with same-sex attraction live chaste lives. In helping individuals gain a greater understanding and appreciation of the church’s teachings, especially in the area of chastity, Courage extends the church’s invitation to a life of peace and grace. In chaste living, one finds the peace and grace to grow in Christian maturity. Contact us at (512) 666-1043 or [email protected].
Encourage:
EnCourage is a ministry within Courage dedicated to the spiritual needs of parents, siblings, children, and other relatives and friends of persons who have same-sex attractions. Standing by the true teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, EnCourage members support one another and their loved ones through discussion, prayer and fellowship. Contact us at (512) 666-1043 or [email protected].
Catholic Church Teaching
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Prayer
Prayer is one of the vital elements that enables us to do what we do here at Courage. Please consider making a daily prayer commitment for our cause.
You may want to offer up a daily mass, Rosary, or some sacrifice. There are also novenas that you could say. You can also offer up any difficulties you may be experiencing to the Lord for us.
As you do this, please include the following prayer:
Heavenly Father, you sent us your son Jesus. He died for our sins and rose from the dead demonstrating Your immense love for us. You also gave us your mother Mary to be our mother. Thank you, Father, for your love.
Lord, convince us of Your deep love for us and help us to see the ways that we distance ourselves from You. Guide us towards making amends for these actions. Help us to love You more.
Father, we implore you to bless the Courage Apostolate. Grant them Your protection and guidance. Help them in their ministry to bring your love, fellowship and direction to those experiencing same-sex attractions.
Please increase the numbers of those willing to bring this important message to those in need and give them the courage and grace necessary to do so. Lord, so much work has yet to be done in this area. I commit to (express your commitment) for this intention.
Amen
Chaplet of the Precious Blood
Prayer for Sexual Purity