Spirit & Life

Weekly column from HLI President Fr. Shenan J. Boquet

The New Eugenics and the Disappearance of Down Syndrome

By Fr. Shenan J. Boquet | June 15, 2026 |

A few weeks ago, YouTube “influencers” Jesse Ridgway and his wife Ashley announced to their four million subscribers that they were expecting their first child, due in the fall. They filmed a gender reveal. They posted ultrasound photos. In an earlier video, Jesse had told his audience that he was ready for whatever came. “I…

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New Victories for Freedom of Conscience and Parental Rights

By Fr. Shenan J. Boquet | June 8, 2026 |

“The citizen is obliged in conscience not to follow the directives of civil authorities when they are contrary to the demands of the moral order, to the fundamental rights of persons or the teachings of the Gospel.” ― Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 2242 For the past several years, thanks to the Biden administration,…

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