Spirit & Life

Weekly column from HLI President Fr. Shenan J. Boquet

Transgender Ideology and the Fight for Religious Liberty

By Fr. Shenan J. Boquet | September 22, 2025 |

Imagine, for a moment, that one day you are going about your business, and you receive a message, on Instagram, from a journalist. The journalist has a question for you: How do you feel about the fact that you have just been charged with a crime that could land you in prison, for 10-25 years?…

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Assault on Religious Freedom: The Truth About Freedom

By Fr. Shenan J. Boquet | April 6, 2026 |

“Religious freedom is not merely a legal right or a privilege granted to us by governments; it is a foundational condition that makes authentic reconciliation possible…It is therefore a cornerstone of any just society, for it safeguards the moral space in which conscience may be formed and exercised.” ― Pope Leo XIV  On Thursday, March 26,…

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