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“The practice of surrogacy is characterized by exploitation and violence against women and children, including girls. It reinforces patriarchal norms by commodifying and objectifying women’s bodies and exposing surrogate mothers and children to serious human rights violations.” ― Report by the UN Special Rapporteur on Violence Against Women and Girls A little over a year…
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In this episode, Dr. Joe Zalot, Ethicist at the National Catholic Bioethics Center (NCBC), joins us to explore one of the most pressing moral questions in modern healthcare: Can Catholics ethically participate in organ donation? Dr. Zalot unpacks what the Catholic Church teaches about organ donation, focusing on three key principles: 1. The donor must…
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“Two cities, then, have been created by two loves: that is, the earthly by a love that extends itself even to contempt of God, and the heavenly by love of God extending to contempt of self.” ― St. Augustine, The City of God What role should the faith that Catholics hold play in their lives,…
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In this episode, we sit down with Leigh Ann Woznica to hear her powerful story of having three abortions, choosing life for her daughter, and ultimately finding healing, forgiveness, and faith in Jesus Christ. Leigh Ann opens up about: – Growing up with little understanding of abortion – The trauma and aftermath of multiple abortions…
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It’s hardly controversial to say that our culture has long since abandoned its Judeo-Christian roots. On key social issues such as contraception, abortion, and divorce, our civilization could scarcely be more out of step with the principles that guided the Christian West for countless centuries. And yet, it seems that we have not yet reached…
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Discover the beauty of the domestic church! In this inspiring conversation, Fr. Shenan Boquet offers reflections on why growing together spiritually is so important within family. Fr. Boquet explains why the Catholic Church calls the family the “domestic church” and how strong families are essential for healing today’s cultural problems. Families are the cells of…
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For decades, pro-life activists have warned lawmakers that if they legalize euthanasia and assisted suicide, they would be opening Pandora’s box. In no time at all, killing would become the preferred method of solving complex healthcare problems. Healing people is costly. And comforting those who are sick, destitute, or lonely in a way that respects…
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How is the culture of death impacting the United Kingdom? On this episode, Fr. Boquet breaks down the worrying spread of assisted dying and euthanasia in the UK and Ireland. Earlier this year, the UK House of Commons passed the “Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill”, moving the country one step closer to legalizing assisted…
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“If you want to change the world, go home and love your family.” ― St. Teresa of Calcutta “I would remind married couples that marriage is not an ideal but the measure of true love between a man and a woman: a love that is total, faithful, and fruitful. This love makes you one…
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Tragedy, Persecution, and the Catholic Call to Holiness
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the darkness in today’s world? In this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet discusses how Catholics can respond to the tragedies and violence in our world with faith, courage, and hope. From reflecting on 9/11 and recent acts of violence to exploring St. Augustine’s teaching on the City of God vs.…
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