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On January 22, Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of the Diocese of Arlington, Virginia, issued a pastoral letter called “The Christian Family, In Vitro Fertilization and Heroic Witness to True Love.” In his letter, Bishop Burbidge seeks to guide people of good will and the faithful to better understand the respect that is owed to the…
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Is your lifestyle hurting your fertility? Today, many women suffer from painful periods, heavy acne, and other issues relating to a hormonal imbalance. Often, doctors will prescribe birth control as a Band-Aid fix. But women deserve better. Hormonal contraception doesn’t fix the underlying reproductive issue. And it often causes many other health problems too. So,…
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Joe Jarrell is on a mission: help Catholic men get fit and live authentically. He’s worked with men from all backgrounds–single, married, and priests–helping them become confident leaders. If men aren’t stepping up in their personal lives, they’re going to struggle to lead. And in today’s crisis of masculinity and family life, it’s important Catholic…
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Last week, I wrote about the admirable work that President Trump’s administration is doing to promote the pro-life cause. The sheer amount of pro-life activity undertaken by the Trump administration in the first weeks via executive orders and administrative directives has been truly remarkable. It is extremely encouraging to see this administration push back against…
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“Life is the first good received from God and is fundamental to all others; to guarantee the right to life for all and in an equal manner for all is the duty upon which the future of humanity depends.” ― Pope Benedict XVI, Pontifical Academy for Life, 2007 For decades, the Catholic Church has issued…
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In just over a week, President Trump has signed over 40 executive orders. Some of these orders will have a huge impact on the life and family movement. On this Living a Culture of Life episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet unpacks President Trump’s pro-life and family actions. We discuss the Mexico City policy, the Hyde Amendment,…
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Over the last few weeks in this column, I have been discussing the importance of transforming modern society and culture from an anti-life mindset to a moral framework that values and safeguards human dignity. Promoting and encouraging the noble gift of adoption is one way to realize this vision, by giving children an opportunity to…
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It’s possible to be set free from pornography. Steve Pokorny was! Today, he mentors men and women who want to heal from porn. Steve Pokorny’s ministry, Freedom Coaching, helps transform desires by transforming mind, heart, and vision. On this Living a Culture of Life episode, Steve joins us to discuss pornography addiction and how authentic…
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We’re heading into a demographic winter. At the heart of the population crisis is a spiritual issue. Years of contraception and abortion have created a widespread anti-child mindset. Because the anti-child mentality is a spiritual issue, religious figures have an important role in healing our culture. Government incentives, on their own, aren’t working. If we…
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Why We Must Actively Defend the Sacredness of Human Life
Last week in Spirit & Life, I wrote about the importance of giving witness in the public square to the intrinsic and incomparable value of human life in the womb. On Friday, January 24th, tens of thousands of pro-lifers from across the United States will gather at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. for the…
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