“Fastiggi begins his work with a recounting of St. Augustine’s struggle with sexual sin. . . . Given the fact that most Catholics now have sex before marriage and engage in many other sexual sins such as the use of pornography and contraception, Fastiggi is wise to begin with the story of a reformed sinner who became one of the greatest saints of the Church. . . . Readers of this book may well find themselves undergoing a similar conversion process—to the truth itself, to the necessity of asking for grace, and to the joy of being a member of the Catholic Church.”
Janet E. Smith, Ph.D., Father Michael J. McGivney Chair of Life Ethics, Sacred Heart Major Seminary, Detroit, Michigan
“The ‘chaotic and tragic force’ of sex outside of marriage is especially evident in the anxieties, questions, and concerns it generates for young persons. The secular response often comes in the form of an informational pamphlet from a ‘rights based approach,’ while Dr. Robert Fastiggi offers the comprehensive response of the church in the fullness of its truth, beauty, and goodness in accord with reason, human nature, and the will of God. This book is a gem.”
Dr. Jane Adolphe, Associate Professor of Law, Ave Maria School of Law, Naples, Florida
