Courage Videos

     For the first time, the members of Courage step from the shadows of anonymity to face the camera. In this Portraits of Courage video set, Part I - Into The Light and Part II - Cry of the Faithful, they reveal their struggles with homosexuality and the amazing grace of chastity within Courage. Regardless of your own sexual orientation, whether you are an adolescent, a parent, a religious, a single man or woman, this remarkable glimpse into these inspiring lives will forever change the way you regard your faith and value your own chastity. Understand the Catholic Church's controversial teaching on homosexuality from the first person singular. With unsparing honesty, the men and women of Courage bring together the truth and compassion of the Church's timeless wisdom.

Portraits of Courage Part I - Into The Light

"Wonderful!"
                William May

                                                   "...deeply touched my heart!"
                                                           Dan Schmierer

"No one can watch this without rejoicing!"
                            Karl Keating

"Whatever you think you know about homosexuality, it isn't enough until you've heard from these beautiful, amazing, courageous men and women."          Mary Beth Bonacci

     Witness seven inspiring stories including Peter, whose therapist labeled him "gay" and encouraged him into the homosexual lifestyle; Vera, a self-professed "child of the 60's;" and Angelo, whose seemingly idyllic "West Hollywood" lifestyle lead him to an emotional breakdown and a spiritual epiphany. Each journey to Courage is different, yet each shares the unmistakable voice of Christ..."It[chastity] was a complete joy...something I never thought a human could experience" (Angelo). Hear Fr. John Harvey, OSFS, share how he became the founding director of Courage. Take a rare look at what goes on inside a Courage meeting. See the members give a candid message to the Church, with a special word to the youth. Finally they reveal what the Five Goals of Courage mean to them. "Chastity, instead of being repression for me, ended up helping me to open up to the possibilities."
                                   Peter - Portraits of Courage, Into the Light

Portraits of Courage Part II - Cry of the Faithful

"Powerful!"
                Fr. Richard John Neuhaus

                                    "A great message of hope and Truth!"
                                                    Alan Medinger

"Courage is doing the work of God!"
                Pope John Paul II

     In this powerful concluding episode, David, a former "gay" activist takes a spiritual journey that inspires him to become an activist for chastity. Richard, saves his marriage by dealing with issues beneath his homosexual feelings. Joe finds transformation in Christ. Encourage parents deal with their son's revelation that he is "gay." Also, Psychiatrist Dr. Richard Fitzgibbons explores the genetic and environmental factors involved in same-sex attraction. The members discuss what they want the Christian world to understand about them. Finally the members express the transforming and unexpected joy they have found in chastity. "Chastity is happiness"
                        Will - Portraits of Courage, The Cry of the Faithful

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