Breaking Free from Pornography

“Where is the foolish person who would think it in his power to commit a sin more than God could forgive” – St. John Vianney

"The problem with pornography is not that it shows too much of the person, but that it shows far too little." -Pope St. John Paul II

As destructive as it is alluring, pornography is a great wound in the heart of our culture. All too often, the bonds of love that hold marriages and families together erode and crumble due to the de-personalizing nature of pornography. A person is seen as merely an object or a commodity to be used and discarded. Those caught in the grip of pornography often feel imprisoned in behaviors they hate. This page offers information, help, and encouragement to break free from pornography use.

Catholic Websites

Please note that none of the following organizations or websites are affiliated with the Family Life or Respect Life Offices of the Diocese of Fargo. We provide this information solely for your information. We are not responsible for their policies, the views they express, the products and services they offer, or the content of their websites or materials.

United States Conference of Catholic Bishops hosts a clearinghouse for valuable anti-pornography resources.

RECLAiM Sexual Health: an anonymous, online recovery program that helps struggling individuals break free from pornography addiction and other unwanted sexual behaviors.

Integrity Restored: help for Catholic men to break free of pornography addiction.

Theology of the Body: online resource for John Paul II's Theology of the Body.

Internet Filters, Accountability Software, and Media Safety

“What we do online impacts our lives offline.”

Please note that none of the following organizations or services are affiliated with the Family Life or Respect Life Offices of the Diocese of Fargo. We provide this information solely for your information. We are not responsible for their policies, the views they express, the products and services they offer, or the content of their websites or materials.

i-Safe: a website for internet safety education.

Covenant Eyes: Covenant Eyes provides internet accountability and filtering services. Covenant Eyes internet accountability is unique in that monitors all the sites you visit and sends a report to the person you choose. Each site receives a score for “mature” content. Available for Windows, Apple’s iOS devices (iPhone, iPad, etc.), and Android devices.