August 15. (The Assumption is transferred to the Sunday.)   Money.  With this month’s theme of Sexuality as a Family Gift, it is certainly not always a true gift. Everyone discussed the issue of money and its many implications for conflict and distress  in the area of sexuality.  Giving money instead of love is only too common in families where parents cannot make time for their children. Money may be paid to ensure silence where there is abuse.  Sugar-daddies or “blessers” give money for luxuries to teenage girls, also known as “sugar babies,” in exchange for sexual favours. “I find that really offensive” Jane said “This is just a form of prostitution.”  Where there is extreme poverty women and girls may resort to selling their bodies. Even parents sometimes sell their own children and women become surrogate mothers for financial reward. Trafficking of girls is an increasing problem as they may be abducted or unwittingly lured into the situation. Reflect, share, scripture:       The Kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who wished to settle accounts.  One was brought to him who could not pay.  The servant fell on his knees imploring him, “Lord have patience with me.” Matt 18:21-19:- Pope Francis. Migration, extreme poverty and other situations of family breakdown sometimes lead families to sell their children for prostitution or organ trafficking.  AL 46. ACTION AND PRAYER.  What are some answers to these type of issues in our own homes?