Spirit & Life

Weekly column from HLI President Fr. Shenan J. Boquet

The Blessed Virgin Mary and the Incomparable Value of Human Life

By Fr. Shenan J. Boquet | December 8, 2025 |

“Hear and let it penetrate your hearts, my dear little ones. Let nothing discourage you, nothing depress you; let nothing alter your heart or your countenance. Do not fear vexation, anxiety or pain. Am I not here, your Mother? Are you not in the folds of my mantle, in the crossing of my arms? Is…

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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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