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“The secret of happiness is to live moment by moment and to thank God for all that He, in His goodness, sends to us day after day.” – St. Gianna Molla It is hard to believe that this Thanksgiving Day will be my fourteenth with Human Life International. Prior to joining HLI, I thought I…
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We often hear that abortion is “safe and effective” and that it is a simple surgical procedure. Some proponents of abortion even claim that it is safer than childbirth. But is this true? As medical abortion becomes more and more common, lies surrounding the so-called “safety” of abortions circulate freely. Meanwhile, the potential serious complications…
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Is it true that the anti-abortion side is “pro-life until you’re born?” After the Supreme Court overturned Roe vs. Wade in 2022, the pro-choice rhetoric seemed to escalate. Pro-lifers are accused of many things, such as not caring about women, denying “essential” healthcare through abortion access bans, or violating “reproductive rights.” One of the misperceptions…
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“There is a close link between the hope of a people and the harmony among generations. The joy of children causes the parents’ hearts to beat and reopens the future. Children are the joy of the family and of society. They are not a question of reproductive biology, nor one of the many ways to…
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Conversion therapy has long been a controversial subject, often regarded as being wholly unethical by critics. Over the last several decades there has been a powerful push to ban it, with publicity painting it as being abusive and harmful. But though like any practice there can be unethical conversion therapy, the facts of it are…
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Last week, President Donald Trump was elected to a second term as president. Some pro-lifers have expressed concerns about his pro-abortion and pro-IVF stances. So, what can pro-lifers expect from a second Trump term? Was the election of 2024 a win for life and family? Find out by listening to today’s episode! Fr. Boquet’s Spirit…
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Last Tuesday, President Donald J. Trump won his bid to become the 47th President of the United States, and the GOP is set to control the two Houses of Congress. This election cycle brought both some victories and tragic losses for life and family. Thankfully, people in Florida, Nebraska, and South Dakota rejected ballot initiatives…
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In this historical moment, as President Trump wins as second term and the GOP is set to control the two Houses of Congress, we urgently need our politicians to be powerful spokespeople that steadfastly oppose the anti-life and anti-family agenda that are destroying individuals, families, and communities. May these leaders seek and employ effective means…
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It’s hard to find practical advice for chaste dating. Often, couples are simply told not to go “too far.” Then, they’re left wondering what “too far” actually means. When Rachel Hoover Canto wrote her book on dating for faithful Catholics, she knew she needed to tackle this topic. After much research and fruitful conversations with…
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How to Accompany Your Grieving Loved Ones
It can be challenging to comfort grieving friends and family. What should you say? What should you avoid saying? How can you help ease their pain? After suddenly losing close family members, Mary Panico realized that many people struggle with grief etiquette. While trying to be helpful, many people said incredibly hurtful things. On this…
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