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Detransitioner Explores Issues that Doctors Misread as Transgenderism

By Living a Culture of Life Podcast / October 3, 2024 /

Camille Kiefel struggled with ADHD and depression for years. Eventually, she transitioned to non-binary and underwent top surgery, in hopes that this would help her mental health struggles. Today, Camille knows the root cause of her mental health struggles wasn’t gender dysphoria. Instead of “gender affirming care,” she needed to address her physical health. Camille…

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The Importance of Strong, Catholic Fathers

By Susan Ciancio / October 2, 2024 /
Reclaiming Fatherhood

On my mantle sits a beautiful statue of the Holy Family. Joseph is seated on a chair and holding Baby Jesus. Mary is reclined on the floor, with her head on Joseph’s lap, fast asleep and safe in his presence. Joseph cradles the baby in one arm, while the other protectively surrounds Mary. The love…

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Children Are Not Products

By Fr. Shenan J. Boquet / September 30, 2024 /

An article in The Atlantic a few days ago had quite the eye-catching headline: “The Anti-Abortion Activists Who Want to Stop People from Having Kids.”  Now, as someone who has worked in the pro-life movement for decades, I can’t say that I’ve ever come across activists who are especially interested in preventing couples from having…

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Secular Reasons Contraception is Wrong

By Living a Culture of Life Podcast / September 27, 2024 /

Contraception isn’t just a Catholic issue. Because it violates Natural Law, anyone can understand why contracepting is wrong. On this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet gives some secular reasons why using birth control is immoral. If you want to help people understand the problems with contraception, this is a great place to start! Listen now to…

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The Origin of Halloween is Catholic!

By Marisa Cantu / September 25, 2024 /

Our modern world often forgets it, but did you know that Halloween actually has Catholic roots? Many today associate Halloween with pagan traditions. But the feast itself does not come from pagan traditions – a misconception that comes from a Protestant reimagining of history, which came about to discredit the Catholic traditions of the holiday.…

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Polish Government’s Illegal Actions on Abortion

By HLI Staff / September 23, 2024 /

In a recent press conference, the Polish government announced new guidelines concerning the legal framework for abortion, particularly focusing on cases up to the 12th week of pregnancy. Although no legal changes have been made, the guidelines presented by Prime Minister Donald Tusk, Minister of Health Izabela Leszczyna, and Justice Minister Adam Bodnar (who also…

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We Can Be Beacons of Light

By Fr. Shenan J. Boquet / September 23, 2024 /

“Therefore, we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us…” Hebrews 12:1 It is no use denying the reality that the challenges to living…

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How Science Supports Scripture on Sexual Wellness

By Living a Culture of Life Podcast / September 19, 2024 /
Thumbnail from podcast episode, why hookups are bad for your health

Did you know chastity is healthy? If you want to be in the best sexual health, living chastely is key. Dr. Joe Malone is a sexual integrity scientist. He’s studied women’s health for years. And he’s seen how unhealthy hookup culture is. Casual sex hurts relationships, harms health, and has many negative side-effects. On the…

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Easter Traditions Around the World

By Marisa Cantu / September 18, 2024 /

Easter is the most important feast day in the Catholic Church, as St. Paul noted in 1 Corinthians 15:17: “And if Christ be not risen again, your faith is vain, for you are yet in your sins.” Here are some unique ways that this wonderful feast is celebrated throughout the world in Christian, Orthodox, and…

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Christmas Traditions Around the World

By Marisa Cantu / September 17, 2024 /
Nativity scene

As Christmas approaches, the familiar fir trees, ornaments, Santa decorations, and gingerbread cookies will appear in stores and homes. One of the most beautiful things to see in the season of joy is the devotion that people around the world have for Christ and the Holy Family, and their unwavering dedication to commemorate the feast…

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