Spirit & Life

Weekly column from HLI President Fr. Shenan J. Boquet

Human Dignity in a Technological World

By Fr. Shenan J. Boquet | August 25, 2025 |

It’s hardly controversial to say that our culture has long since abandoned its Judeo-Christian roots. On key social issues such as contraception, abortion, and divorce, our civilization could scarcely be more out of step with the principles that guided the Christian West for countless centuries. And yet, it seems that we have not yet reached…

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The Rise of Assisted Suicide in Canada

By Fr. Shenan J. Boquet | August 18, 2025 |

For decades, pro-life activists have warned lawmakers that if they legalize euthanasia and assisted suicide, they would be opening Pandora’s box. In no time at all, killing would become the preferred method of solving complex healthcare problems. Healing people is costly. And comforting those who are sick, destitute, or lonely in a way that respects…

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