Spirit & Life

Weekly column from HLI President Fr. Shenan J. Boquet

Assisted Suicide Laws Fueling a Culture of Death

By Fr. Shenan J. Boquet | December 1, 2025 |

Attempts to legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia are underway in several countries around the world. This includes France, the United Kingdom, Italy, and Ireland. Unfortunately, the pro-death movement seems to be gaining a certain amount of momentum.  Just a few days ago, however, citizens of one country where lawmakers had already legalized assisted suicide pushed…

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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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