Why are sex and the church making headlines

I thought you’d talk about Penelope Cruz crowned the sexiest woman alive by Esquire…

Hey, this is serious stuff, man.

Ok, if you insist.

Yeah, the church’s attitude towards sexual mores seems to be undergoing a radical change of sorts.

Methinks it is high time. What’s happening?

There was a Vatican meeting last week where church officials began examining the causes of the global "break-up and breakdown of families”.

I like this new pope.

Yeah, Pope Francis. But they seriously need to change their lingo if they want the message to travel.

Why do you say that?

Ok, what does 'living in sin,' 'intrinsically disordered' or 'contraceptive mentality' mean?

Beats me.

Thought so. These are terms used to refer to cohabitation, homosexuality and birth control.

Ha Ha. Bet there are more examples.

Simple cohabitation is used to describe premarital sex. Secure existence means a steady job and income.

Oh lord!

Thankfully, at least the church is clear about the message that it is okay to be gay. Well, sort of…

Really?

The first draft of a working document says: “Homosexuals have gifts and qualities to offer to the Christian community: are we capable of welcoming these people…?"

Methinks they should first clamp down on the abuse of children by priests we hear of.

One step at a time, brother. As Jesus said, “…Let the day’s own trouble be sufficient for the day.”

Between, did you know that Penelope wanted to be a nun?

Father, forgive this guy, for he doesn’t know what he is doing.