BODIJA JOURNAL | A Philosophico-Theologal Journal

This essay explores the theological and ethical dimensions of sexuality within the Catholic tradition, with particular attention to celibacy, homosexuality, marriage, divorce, and remarriage. Catholic teaching on sexuality is deeply rooted in Scripture, tradition, and natural law, and it emphasizes the sacredness of human life, the relational nature of persons, and the integration of sexual ethics into the broader vision of human flourishing. The essay examines the sacramentality of marriage, the role of celibacy in consecrated life, the Church’s teaching on homosexuality, and the indissolubility of marriage alongside pastoral challenges such as divorce and remarriage. Ethical tensions between doctrinal fidelity and pastoral care are highlighted, especially in light of contemporary debates around clerical celibacy, same-sex unions, and family life. By situating these discussions within Catholic moral theology and recent magisterial documents, the essay provides a critical examination of how sexuality is portrayed as both a site of moral discipline and a locus of grace within the Catholic Church.

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