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or our brother clergy is struggling with pornography, may we not be afraid
to acknowledge this and to seek help immediately.
To All People of Good Will
The Church advocates for a culture in which purity, chastity, and authen-
tic love are esteemed and supported and pornography is resisted and
rejected. The Church is grateful to all who are working to acknowledge
the harmful and destructive nature of pornography and speaking up against
its proliferation. May we work together for laws and for a culture that
remove pornography from its prominent and privileged place and counter
its numerous injustices, building instead a culture that honors the true
dignity and meaning of human sexuality.
VII. CONCLUSION:
THE LORD IS RICH IN MERCY
“You will let me hear gladness and joy.”
(Ps 51:10)
A
s we close, we assure all who are struggling with the sin of
pornography and striving to cultivate chastity that you are not
alone in your struggle. Jesus is with you, and the Church offers
you love and support. Trust in and be led by the Holy Spirit.
The Lord’s mercy and forgiveness are abundant! “As far as the east is from
the west, / so far has he removed our sins from us” (Ps 103:12). God’s
grace and concrete help are always available. Healing is always possible.
We thank all men, women, and young people who are helping to build
a culture of authentic love and chastity and helping others live a life of
freedom and purity.
The Church also looks to the saints. Their example and intercession
are a great help for us. In a particular way, we invite renewed devotion to
the Holy Family and entrustment to the Immaculate Heart of Mary and
Sacred Heart of Jesus. Like many of us, Jesus, Mary, and Joseph experi-
enced the joys and struggles of everyday family life—and they did it with
great love and purity. At the center of their chaste love was Jesus Christ,