Sexual intercourse is not only eminently personal, between a man and a woman, but also has a public and even universal dimension. Human reproduction orients sexual activity to the future of the world. The public consequences of sexual intercourse are illustrated by the miracle of birth, and also through the devastation wrought by sexually transmitted diseases. Remember, sexual intercourse radically unites a man and a woman and is the only human act which can worthily bring another person into the world. The Catholic Church does not want couples to have sex for pleasure's sake.
Unconditional love is what marriage is all about.
This information is available in brochure form. To request a brochure, or more information on Natural Family Planning, contact Jeff and Alice Heinzen , NFP Coordinators for the Diocese of La Crosse.