Understanding Evangelium Vitae: JPII’s Message to the Modern World
What does Evangelium Vitae – St. John Paul II’s landmark 1995 encyclical on the Gospel of Life – teach us about freedom, truth, and the dignity of every human person?
In this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet discusses why Evangelium Vitae remains a “comprehensive manifesto for the pro-life movement.” He explains its historical context, the false notions of freedom and autonomy it addresses, and how its call to build a Culture of Life is more urgent than ever.
Topics include:
– Why John Paul II wrote Evangelium Vitae and who it was intended for
– The connection between abortion, contraception and misguided freedom
– How Catholics can live the Gospel of Life today
– What the foundations are for authentic freedom
Read Fr. Boquet’s Spirit & Life article on Evangelium Vitae: Respect Life Month 2025: The Message of Evangelium Vitae | Human Life International
Evangelium Vitae text: Evangelium Vitae (25 March 1995)
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