Spirit & Life

Weekly column from HLI President Fr. Shenan J. Boquet

Culture of Death Advances in UK

By Fr. Shenan J. Boquet | July 14, 2025 |

“God’s mercy calls us to protect every life, especially those society overlooks — the child yet to be born and the elderly nearing their journey’s end — because each bears Christ’s face… No one is exempted from striving to ensure respect for the dignity of every person.”  ― Pope Leo XIV A little over two…

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AI-Assisted Suicide for Couples: The Disturbing Rise of the Sarco Pod

By Fr. Shenan J. Boquet | January 26, 2026 |

“The truth that life is a precious gift from God has profound implications for the question of stewardship over human life. We are not the owners of our lives and, hence, do not have absolute power over life. … Suicide and euthanasia are never morally acceptable options.” ― USCCB, Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic…

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