Ascending the Ladder of Love

Adrianna, Giuli and Sofi discuss the concept of “virginity” as a way of loving others according to their destiny: Christ. How does this account of virginity differ from others in the Church and the world? Where in our lives have we experienced the joy of virginal purity and integrity in our relationships? What helps us live the sacrifices demanded by this kind of love? // Our media recommendation is the song Beyond the Blue by Josh Garrels (music: www.tinyurl.com/k4m2jf2k lyrics: www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/joshgarrels/beyondtheblue.html). And our monthly challenge is to identify a relationship in which you are being invited to greater purity of love, and to join this sacrifice to that of the Lord at the Mass. // We’d love to hear from you! Write to us at [email protected] or find us on Instagram at @pilgrimsoulpodcast. Our website is www.pilgrimsoulpodcast.com. // Other resources we mention: - Fr. Paolo Prosperi FSCB’s article on virginity in Communio “Do Not Hold Me: Ascending the Ladder of Love”: www.tinyurl.com/4nvsms9r - Bishop Erik Varden’s interview in The Pillar about his new book on chastity: www.pillarcatholic.com/p/to-be-chaste-is-to-be-whole-bishop - Fr. Luigi Giussani’s trilogy of books “Is It Possible to Live This Way?” - Pope Francis’ Apostolic Letter on St. Joseph: www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_letters/documents/papa-francesco-lettera-ap_20201208_patris-corde.html - Titian’s painting “Noli me tangere” www.nationalgallery.org.uk/paintings/titian-noli-me-tangere // Our theme music is Nich Lampson’s “Dolphin Kicks.”