Humanae vitae legacy is the call to selfless and free love. Humanae vitae encyclical letter of his holiness paul vi on the regulation of birth, 25 july 1968. Marking the 50th anniversary of humanae vitae of human life, the encyclical on the regulation of birth, a number of people are going to be celebrating the work of pope paul v. The papal encyclical, humanae vitae hv written by pope st. To the venerable patriarchs, archbishops and bishops and other. Humanae vitae does not identify the key problem of our day in the realm of sex or birth or the pill, but rather in the myth that we can be god. This basic truth is the starting point for humanae vitae and for the entire christian way of life. This translation of humanae vitae is noteworthy, since by providing a more accurate translation of the original latin text, it enables the reader to understand the full import of the teaching given by pope paul vi. Written by the priests and pastoral associates of priests for life this study guide is based on the vatican translation of humanae vitae table of. Pronunciation of humanae vitae with 1 audio pronunciation, 1 meaning, 15 translations and more for humanae vitae. Humanae vitae proclaiming gods gifts of love and life to husband and wife. Contextual translation of humanae vitae from latin into spanish.
On this page, you will find a number of resources that will help you deepen your. Pope paul vi 1968 to the venerable patriarchs, archbishops, bishops and other local ordinaries in peace and communion with the apostolic see, to priests, the faithful and all men of good will. Of human life is an encyclical written by pope paul vi and dated 25. Now in time for the 50th anniversary of humanae vitae, moral theologian janet smith has brought together her writings on birth control and sexual ethics in an exhaustive volume, selfgift. To his venerable brothers the patriarchs, archbishops, bishops and. Encyclical letter of pope paul vi on the regulation of birth july 25, 1968. This is true in a number of areas in the encyclical if you compare it closely with other older english translations. Janet e smiths works unite, educate, support, and guide academics, students, seminarians, clergy and lay in the works and applications of catholic theology as applied to persons in todays world.
Of human life is an encyclical written by pope paul vi and dated 25 july 1968. A study guide to humanae vitae catholic news agency. National director, priests for life forty years is not a long time in church history. Humanae vitae july 25, 1968 english french german hungarian italian latin portuguese spanish sacerdotalis caelibatus june 24, 1967. Paul vi in 1968, provides beautiful and clear teaching about gods plan for married love and the transmission of life. A lmost since the day it was issued, humanae vitae hv has been.
The reasons for this rapid decline will be debated for years to come but consensus is gathering around a view that in ireland, as elsewhere, its beginning can be traced to the 1968 humanae vitae encyclical. Humanae vitae on the regulation of human births papal. Humanae vitae does not identify the key problem of our day. Subtitled on the regulation of birth, it reaffirmed the teaching of the catholic church regarding married love, responsible parenthood, and the rejection of artificial contraception.