Professor Bernardo Columbo - Rest In Peace

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In regards to average days of abstinence- Professor Benardo Columbo (professor of biostatistics/sociology at the University of Padua) wrote a paper on thistopic. Please note that Professor Columbo passed away yesterday – see note from Professor Bruno Scarpa. Dr. Columbo was the brother of Archbishop Carlo Columbo was a pap theologian to VI. Bernardo was on the Papal Birth Control commission in the 1960sand was part of the Minority – i.e., Dear friends,this morning prof. Bernardo Colombo passed away. He was in the hospital since last Easter.The son told us that when he left, he was smiling as he was welcoming a friend. His wife address isPaola ni ColomboVia Cremona 235142 Padova (PD)Italia Comments from other NFP leaders: A great man, a kind man with compassion and insight, a friend; condolences to all our Italian Colleagues and to his family. Bob KambicRetired Scientists Hopkins University Thank you, Bruno, for sharing this sad news. We mourn his passing and are reflecting on his life well-lived. His work has benefitted many, his kindness has brought an irreplacable spirit. Jennings – town UniversityDear Bruno, dear freinds,I am so sad to read this news.But Bernardo was a strong believer.He would be glad, if we can be happy for him to go and see his Saviour.It is the opportunity for me to say to all of your my friendship. You probably know that we will have a World NFP summit in Milano, June 2.http://familylifepromotion.net/We could decide to put this even under Bernardo's memory. Sincerely yours. René Professeur René EcochardService de Biostatistique162 Avenue Lacassagne 69424Lyon Cedex 03 FRANCELaboratoire Biostatistique Santé Université Claude Bernard Lyon Dear BrunoThis is very sad newsProfessor Colombo's knowledge andresearchcommitmentto improving our understanding of fertilitywasan inspiration to us all, he will be well remembered by all whosupport NFPPlease send our thoughts and prayers to his family.With best wishesCeciliaDr Cecilia PyperLondon, EnglandTel: 01865 327270 From: nfpprofessionals [mailto:nfpprofessionals ]On Behalf Of BOMA - USASent: Thursday, April 26, 2012 1:05 PMTo: nfpprofessionals Subject: RE: NFP from pulpit..help with wording? Why would a couple have to abstain for 15 days? If they identify a Basic Infertile Pattern then they can use alternate evenings until there isa change and then after Peak, apply the Peak Rule starting on the 4th day. But, again, this is only from a Billings Method perspective.Sue EkBOMA-USATo:nfpprofessionals From: rbamer2@...Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2012 22:25:05 +0000Subject: Re: NFP from pulpit..help with wording? Yes great point and I am not saying we should add or combine METHODS together, I am pointing out that perhaps combining multiple fertility indicators could more preciselydetermine the 6 day fertile window -- a goal we should ALL strive for, right? I mean if your particular method is 99 percent efficacious in avoiding pregnancy, yet the couple has to abstain for 15 days, then that's not good either -- your discontinuation rateis going to be high. In His Peace, rebeccaSent via BlackBerry by AT & TSender:nfpprofessionals Date:Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:06:49 -0700To:<nfpprofessionals >ReplyTo:nfpprofessionals Subject:RE: NFP from pulpit..help with wording? And an important distinction, between a methodology, whose effectiveness has been studied, which utilizes a cross check system of multiple signs, andcombining methods. I think people need to be cautioned about combining what they might see as the " best " different methods have to offer, and in effect creating their own method, so that they understand they are not necessarily achieving higher effectiveness,and in fact no one could tell them the effectiveness of their unstudied, self devised method. Sheila St. Executive DirectorCalifornia Association of Natural Family Planningwww.canfp.org1-877-33-CANFP From: nfpprofessionals [mailto:nfpprofessionals ]On Behalf Of rbamer2@...Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:20 PMTo: nfpprofessionals Subject: Re: NFP from pulpit..help with wording? Efficacious, sorry. The european multicenter study of NFP compared a double check method to a single check and found the double check more effective. Needs to be studied more. But interesting and exciting and will lead to more collaboration...Sent via BlackBerry by AT & TSender:nfpprofessionals Date:Wed, 25 Apr 2012 13:20:18 -0700To:<nfpprofessionals >ReplyTo:nfpprofessionals Subject:RE: NFP from pulpit..help with wording? You state that combining these methods increases accuracy? Did you really mean that? Sheila St. Executive DirectorCalifornia Association of Natural Family Planningwww.canfp.org1-877-33-CANFP From:nfpprofessionals [mailto:nfpprofessionals ]On Behalf Of BameSent: Wednesday, April 25, 2012 1:16 PMTo: nfpprofessionals Subject: Re: NFP from pulpit..help with wording? I think the first 4 chapters of Dr. Fehring's Marquette University HEAL Online Course for Medical Professionals provide a great historyof NFP and explanation of the different methods available. Perhaps he would let you look at these. Basically there are 5 basic methods: (1) Calendar rhythm, (2) Basal Body Temperature, (3) the Ovulation Method, (4)Symptothermal methods, (5) Hormonal monitoringmethods. Then you can use different combinations of the above to get " double checks " for the beginning and end of the fertile window, to increase accuracy. Blessings, Dr. Peck, MD, CCD, AAFP, Marquette NFP InstructorPecks Family Practice, PLC1688 W Granada Blvd, Ste 2AOrmond Beach, FL 32174 fax: cell: To: " nfpprofessionals " <nfpprofessionals >Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2012 3:32 PMSubject: Re: NFP from pulpit..help with wording? Is there a good book/article that explains all the current methods to some extent? To: nfpprofessionals Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2012 1:25 PMSubject: Re: NFP from pulpit..help with wording? I totally agree. Couples can make the decision if they are presented with all the options. Do you think most NFP instructors (doctorsincluded) share all the methods? No, probably not. But as time goes by and the couples aren't either doing well with a method or express interest in discontinuing, it would at least be worth a try to give them a list of other methods with brief descriptionsso that instead of flying off to sterilization-land they might at least try another NFP method. My husband and I didn't care for the BBT but we love the monitor. To each his own! Vive la difference!Sent via BlackBerry by AT & TSender:nfpprofessionals Date:Wed, 25 Apr 2012 13:12:13 -0400To:<nfpprofessionals >ReplyTo:nfpprofessionals Subject:Re: NFP from pulpit..help with wording? , I think we are very close but perhaps differ as to who should make the decision. Granted, doctors are trained to make decisions aboutmedical problems. But when it comes to the decision about whether to use something as cheap and simple as well tested as a basal thermometer, I think that ordinary couples are capable of making that decision if they are given adequate information. I thinkit is theologically amiss for the Church to align itself too closely with any particular method, and therefore it should be insisting that couples be given sufficient information so that the have the freedom of choice that is appropriate to ordinary folks. The will cannot choose what the intellect has not considered. Kippley NFP from pulpit..helpwith wording? Good afternoon!I was asked by my pastor to draft an after Mass announcement I would make in person soon. What do you think of this? I think I have 2 minutes. Good morning. As a nurse and women and couples' health advocate I ask for you to consider this: Religious freedom vs. contraceptivesWe have until this August 2012, before Catholic churches and Catholic agencies will be forced in their insurance plans to cover contraceptivesfree of charge to the insurance member. Do we have to take sides? Women or religion? Of course we know: religious freedom AND true women's health care for sure!Truthfully many are caught in the middle and we think we have to choose because we've taken the Pill for planning purposes and teen or women's health. Consider this perspective: We can support our Church's religious freedom and it's teachings againstcontraceptive use for family planning . We can support our Bishops and priests ANDembrace the Church's teachings by understanding it's practical help through Natural Methods of Fertility Awareness or NFP offered by local practitioners. What would you say if you were told there was another effective, safe method which took care of both: family planning and women'shealth without use of contraceptives at all? Over 50 couples in the past 2 years right in our very own locale, have turned with success to natural methods in conjunction with medical care for healing. This offers up to 80% success in a totally moralmanner where IVF fails. There is no need for fear of religious freedom without the Pill. Pills have high doses of hormones, elevate the risk of blood clots,strokes, heart attacks, weight gain, and has not ever been researched for its use for women's health. Fertility is a healthy state, no need to be reduced to a disease. The miracle of creating new life is stripped of its entire dual meanings : babies andbonding in every marital embrace and turns it into a private " contact " sport. This is what drug free/ device free fertility awareness or natural family planning looks like:99% effective 100% natural, underlying causes of women's physical and mental health revealed and healed without use of the Pill, private, and personalized couple centered learning....You might not have thought much about religious freedom because you haven't lived under oppression.You also might not have thought much about natural family planning or fertility awareness methods for teens, singles and married women for women's health because you thought it was ineffective or too much work or wasn't ever mentioned by your doctor as a viableoption. As a wife, mother and currently a Registered Nurse, I've talked to over 150 couples who've taken a full Natural Family planning course and communicate with their doctor to manage all women's reproductive health issues, including depression and irregularitiesof all kinds and family planning based on their private and personal daily fertility journal. Local, organic and sustainable to women's health and the power to create human life with God.. Natural family planning can help sustain your openness to life and love in your life. These are the 2 ends of our physical expression in our relationships whether married or not.In harmony with nature and God's ways, you have the freedom to trust NFP for healing, for family planning & women's health. This is the freedom the Church invites us too. Your body knows, you can too!I will be available in the Green Room at back of parish hall to offer materials, information for your own research and discuss your comments on this. I welcome them and you! I would very much expect opposing viewpoints. I will listen and want to hear yourstory. There is still hope and healing.-- Therese , RN, FCP**FertilityCare Practitionerwww.potomacfertility.org " your cycles, your fertility, in your hands " At this point, any woman can get the Pill for free if she has financial issues. Right hereat our local Planned Parenthood in Montgomery Village. -- Therese , RN, FCP**FertilityCare Practitionerwww.potomacfertility.org " your cycles, your fertility, in your hands " -- Therese , RN, FCP**FertilityCare Practitionerwww.potomacfertility.org " your cycles, your fertility, in your hands "

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,Thank you for telling us of the death of Prof. Columbo. May he rest in peace. I will remember his soul tomorrow at Mass. I am sure his knowledge and courage were a support to Pope VI when promulgating Humane Vitae.

Fr.

 

In regards to average days of abstinence- Professor Benardo Columbo (professor of biostatistics/sociology at the University of Padua) wrote a paper on this

topic.  Please note that Professor Columbo passed away yesterday – see note from Professor Bruno Scarpa.  Dr. Columbo was the brother of Archbishop Carlo Columbo was a pap theologian to VI.  Bernardo was on the Papal Birth Control commission in the 1960s

and was part of the Minority – i.e.,  

 

Dear friends,

this morning prof. Bernardo Colombo passed away. He was in the hospital since last Easter.

The son told us that when he left, he was smiling as he was welcoming a friend.

 

His wife address is

Paola ni Colombo

Via Cremona 2

35142 Padova (PD)

Italia

 

Comments from other NFP leaders:

 

A great man, a kind man with compassion and insight, a friend; condolences to all our Italian Colleagues and to his family.

 

Bob Kambic

Retired Scientist

s Hopkins University

 

 

Thank you, Bruno, for sharing this sad news.  We mourn his passing and are reflecting on his life well-lived.  His work has benefitted many, his kindness has brought an irreplacable spirit.

Jennings – town University

Dear Bruno, dear freinds,

I am so sad to read this news.

But Bernardo was a strong believer.

He would be glad, if we can be happy for him to go and see his Saviour.

It is the opportunity for me to say to all of your my friendship.

 

You probably know that we will have a World NFP summit in Milano, June 2.

http://familylifepromotion.net/

We could decide to put this even under Bernardo's memory.

 

Sincerely yours.

 

René

 

Professeur René Ecochard

Service de Biostatistique162 Avenue Lacassagne 69424Lyon Cedex 03 FRANCE

Laboratoire Biostatistique Santé Université Claude Bernard Lyon

 

Dear Bruno

This is very sad news

Professor Colombo's knowledge and

research

commitment

to improving our understanding of fertility

was

an inspiration to us all, he will be well remembered by all who

support NFP

Please send our thoughts and prayers to his family.

With best wishes

Cecilia

Dr Cecilia Pyper

London, England

Tel: 01865 327270

 

 

 

 

 

 

From: nfpprofessionals [mailto:nfpprofessionals ]

On Behalf Of BOMA - USA

Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2012 1:05 PM

To: nfpprofessionals

Subject: RE: NFP from pulpit..help with wording?

 

Why would a couple have to abstain for 15 days? If they identify a Basic Infertile Pattern then they can use alternate evenings until there is

a change and then after Peak, apply the Peak Rule starting on the 4th day.  But, again, this is only from a Billings Method perspective.

Sue Ek

BOMA-USA

To:

nfpprofessionals

From: rbamer2@...

Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2012 22:25:05 +0000

Subject: Re: NFP from pulpit..help with wording?

 

Yes great point and I am not saying we should add or combine METHODS together, I am pointing out that perhaps combining multiple fertility indicators could more precisely

determine the 6 day fertile window -- a goal we should ALL strive for, right? I mean if your particular method is 99 percent efficacious in avoiding pregnancy, yet the couple has to abstain for 15 days, then that's not good either -- your discontinuation rate

is going to be high. In His Peace, rebecca

Sent via BlackBerry by AT & T

From:

" Sheila St. "

Sender:

nfpprofessionals

Date:

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:06:49 -0700

To:

<nfpprofessionals >

ReplyTo:

nfpprofessionals

Subject:

RE: NFP from pulpit..help with wording?

 

 

And an important distinction, between a methodology, whose effectiveness has been studied, which utilizes a cross check system of multiple signs, and

combining methods. I think people need to be cautioned about combining what they might see as the " best " different methods have to offer, and in effect creating their own method, so that they understand they are not necessarily achieving higher effectiveness,

and in fact no one could tell them the effectiveness of their unstudied, self devised method.

 

Sheila St.

Executive Director

California Association of Natural Family Planning

www.canfp.org

1-877-33-CANFP

 

From: nfpprofessionals [mailto:nfpprofessionals ]

On Behalf Of rbamer2@...

Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:20 PM

To: nfpprofessionals

Subject: Re: NFP from pulpit..help with wording?

 

Efficacious, sorry. The european multicenter study of NFP compared a double check method to a single check and found the double check more effective. Needs to be studied more. But interesting and exciting and will lead to more collaboration...

Sent via BlackBerry by AT & T

From:

" Sheila St. "

Sender:

nfpprofessionals

Date:

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 13:20:18 -0700

To:

<nfpprofessionals >

ReplyTo:

nfpprofessionals

Subject:

RE: NFP from pulpit..help with wording?

 

 

You state that combining these methods increases accuracy? Did you really mean that? 

 

Sheila St.

Executive Director

California Association of Natural Family Planning

www.canfp.org

1-877-33-CANFP

 

From:

nfpprofessionals [mailto:nfpprofessionals ]

On Behalf Of Bame

Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2012 1:16 PM

To: nfpprofessionals

Subject: Re: NFP from pulpit..help with wording?

 

I think the first 4 chapters of Dr. Fehring's Marquette University HEAL Online Course for Medical Professionals provide a great history

of NFP and explanation of the different methods available. Perhaps he would let you look at these.  Basically there are 5 basic methods: (1) Calendar rhythm, (2) Basal Body Temperature, (3) the Ovulation Method, (4)Symptothermal methods, (5) Hormonal monitoring

methods.  Then you can use different combinations of the above to get " double checks " for the beginning and end of the fertile window, to increase accuracy.

 

Blessings,

 

Dr. Peck, MD, CCD, AAFP, Marquette NFP Instructor

Pecks Family Practice, PLC

1688 W Granada Blvd, Ste 2A

Ormond Beach, FL  32174

  fax: cell:

 

To: " nfpprofessionals " <nfpprofessionals >

Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2012 3:32 PM

Subject: Re: NFP from pulpit..help with wording?

 

 

Is there a good book/article that explains all the current methods to some extent?

 

 

From: " rbamer2@... "

To: nfpprofessionals

Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2012 1:25 PM

Subject: Re: NFP from pulpit..help with wording?

 

 

I totally agree. Couples can make the decision if they are presented with all the options. Do you think most NFP instructors (doctors

included) share all the methods? No, probably not. But as time goes by and the couples aren't either doing well with a method or express interest in discontinuing, it would at least be worth a try to give them a list of other methods with brief descriptions

so that instead of flying off to sterilization-land they might at least try another NFP method. My husband and I didn't care for the BBT but we love the monitor. To each his own! Vive la difference!

Sent via BlackBerry by AT & T

From:

" Kippley "

Sender:

nfpprofessionals

Date:

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 13:12:13 -0400

To:

<nfpprofessionals >

ReplyTo:

nfpprofessionals

Subject:

Re: NFP from pulpit..help with wording?

 

 



,

    I think we are very close but perhaps differ as to who should make the decision.  Granted, doctors are trained to make decisions about

medical problems.  But when it comes to the decision about whether to use something as cheap and simple as well tested as a basal thermometer, I think that ordinary couples are capable of making that decision if they are given adequate information.  I think

it is theologically amiss for the Church to align itself too closely with any particular method, and therefore it should be insisting that couples be given sufficient information so that the have the freedom of choice that is appropriate to ordinary folks. 

The will cannot choose what the intellect has not considered. 

 

Kippley

 

 

 

NFP from pulpit..help

with wording?

 

 

 

Good afternoon!

I was asked by my pastor to draft an after Mass announcement I would make in person soon.  What do you think of this?  I think I have 2 minutes. 

Good morning.  As a nurse and women and couples' health advocate I ask for you to consider this:   Religious freedom vs. contraceptives

We have until this August 2012, before Catholic churches and Catholic agencies will be forced in their insurance plans  to cover contraceptives

free of charge to the insurance member.   Do we have to take sides?   Women or religion?      Of course we know:  religious freedom  AND  true women's health care  for sure!

Truthfully many are caught in the middle and we think we have to choose because we've taken the Pill for planning purposes and teen or women's health.     Consider this perspective:  We can support  our Church's religious freedom and it's teachings against

contraceptive use for family planning .   We can support our Bishops and priests AND

embrace the Church's teachings by understanding it's practical help through Natural Methods of Fertility Awareness or NFP offered by local practitioners. 

 What would you say if you were told there was another effective, safe method which took care of both:  family planning and women's

health without use of contraceptives at all?       Over 50 couples in the past 2 years right in our very own locale, have turned with success to natural methods in conjunction with medical care for healing.   This offers up to 80% success in a totally moral

manner where IVF fails. 

 There is no need for fear of religious freedom without the Pill.  Pills have high doses of hormones, elevate the risk of blood clots,

strokes, heart attacks, weight gain, and has not ever been researched for its use for women's health.  Fertility is a healthy state, no need to be reduced to a disease.   The miracle of creating new life is stripped of its entire dual meanings :  babies and

bonding in every marital embrace and turns it into a  private " contact " sport.  This is what drug free/ device free fertility awareness or natural family planning looks like:

99% effective 100% natural,  underlying causes of  women's physical and mental health revealed and healed without use of the Pill,  private, and personalized couple centered learning....

You might not have thought much about religious freedom because you haven't lived under oppression.

You also might not have thought much about natural family planning or fertility awareness methods for teens, singles and married women for women's health because you thought it was ineffective or too much work or wasn't ever mentioned by your doctor as a viable

option.   As a wife, mother and currently a Registered Nurse, I've talked to over 150 couples who've taken a full Natural Family planning course and communicate with their doctor to manage all women's reproductive health issues, including depression and irregularities

of all kinds and family planning based on their private and personal daily fertility journal.  Local, organic and sustainable to women's health and the power to create human life with God.

.. Natural family planning can help sustain your openness to life and love in your life.  These are the 2 ends of our physical expression in our relationships whether married or not.

In harmony with nature and God's ways,  you have the freedom to trust NFP for healing,  for family planning & women's health.    This is the freedom the Church invites us too.   Your body knows, you can too!

I will be available in the Green Room at back of parish hall to offer materials, information for your own research and discuss your comments on this.  I welcome them and you!  I would very much expect opposing viewpoints.  I will listen and want to hear your

story.   There is still hope and healing.

--

Therese , RN, FCP*

*FertilityCare Practitioner

www.potomacfertility.org

" your cycles, your fertility, in your hands "

  At this point, any woman can get the Pill for free if she has financial issues.  Right here

at our local Planned Parenthood in Montgomery Village.

--

Therese , RN, FCP*

*FertilityCare Practitioner

www.potomacfertility.org

" your cycles, your fertility, in your hands "

 

--

Therese , RN, FCP*

*FertilityCare Practitioner

www.potomacfertility.org

" your cycles, your fertility, in your hands "

 

 

 

 

-- Fr. R. Vélez765 14th Ave, Apt 1San Francisco, CA 94118Website: www.newmanbiography.com