The module last week of the Sumedha Sadhana
programme was “Sexuality, Celibacy & Intimacy” facilitated by Dr. Joe
Mannath SDB and Dr. Jose Parappully.
Dr. Mannath took sessions from Sunday to
Wednesday. He dealt with the following topics: Stages of psychosexual
development; Psychosexual maturity; Healthy integration of sexuality and celibacy; Current issues in
relation to sexuality and celibacy; Meaning of celibate chastity; Sexual
attraction ministry; Helps for a happy celibate life; and Formation for
celibacy.
The participants found the module very
helpful. They found it very informative. What they appreciated most was the simple way he was able to present
these topics which helped to clarify many of their doubts and confusions. The meaningful liturgies which integrated the themes of the day very meaningfully was also much appreciated.
Dr. Parappully followed up on Thursday and
Friday by giving very detailed presentations on two important issues: celibate
friendship and sexual abuse. He showed how friendships can contribute
significantly to healthy psychosexual and celibate integration and explained
the dynamics involved.
Dr. Parappully presented relevant research, as well as anecdotal evidence, to show that there is a high prevalence rate of sexual abuse in India
2 comments:
Good for you Jose!I am sure your very creative presentation on the dynamics that these topics play would have made your classes more interesting and brought to greater awareness of their call to celibate life. Each time I notice there is some new inserting of topics that makes the integrative part of it very rich and meaningful.
@ Maria G. Yes, we try to enrich our modules by adding creative new elements.
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