The Courage to Be Chaste

by Benedict J. Groeschel

Book Overview

A contemporary treatment of the traditional theme of chastity that shows that a mature chastity can be loving, peaceful and fulfilled. +

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0809127059
• ISBN13: 9780809127054
• Release Date: January 1985
• Publisher: Paulist Press
• Length: 132 Pages
• Weight: 0.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.4" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

helpful & psychologically honest on a difficult subject

I was not the intended audience for this book. This book is targeted to those who are to live a lifetime of celibacy. Meanwhile, I am a woman in my twenties who hopes to marry one day. Nevertheless Fr. Groeschel provides valuable advice on helping oneself stay chaste. He discusses the psychological and physical aspects of sexuality that we have in a mature fashion. He discusses how to come to terms with one's sexuality, not only in the sense of wanting sex, but the other aspects of sexuality (how we interact with others, how we dress), talks about dealing with struggles of tempations, and thankfully addresses that repression is a dysfunctional method of suppressing sexuality! I found this book very helpful and recommend it to anyone, including singles who hope to marry one day and simply want to be continent until then.

What a wonderful way to look at this topic and do something about it!

This book has help me tremendously in giving me the courage to get started into this great challange with God's help and those around me who support me as the group Courage.

A good guide to chaste celibacy

"The Courage to be Chaste," a book originally written for homosexual men desiring to live as chaste celibates, has come to be one of the premiere reads for people who either wish to live as chaste celibates in today's world, or simply wish to know more about the Catholic perspective on chaste celibacy. Written from his perspective as a Catholic psychiatrist, Fr. Groeschel thoroughly examines the topic in just over 100 pages. He examines ways a chaste celibate can be an active member of the community, how chaste celibacy does not run contrary to human sexuality, and other topics that are often confused by people who wish to discount chaste celibacy as "psychologically unhealthy." Laced with anecdotes and personal experience, Fr. Groeschel's book is a steal for the price and can be easily knocked out in an afternoon.

Helpful advice for single people

I am a single man over 30 and I found this book to be quite helpful, for living a lifestyle which is chaste and pleasing to God. I like, for example, the author's focus on the importance of friendships, and the practical suggestions he offers in this and in other areas. I also like the fact that he addresses psychological conflicts people may have experienced. I definitely recommend this book for singles (especially those who can't or who are unlikely to marry for whatever reason).

FANTASTIC!

I must disagree withe the first reviewer they say it is just for people who are considering religious life.It is to show EVERYONE should be chaste if you are considering getting a call to be religious or married life that you shoukld try to control,through prayer,yourself.Sex is a gift from for marrige.