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Christian Virginity and Celibacy for the Kingdom of God

By Adolfo J. Castañeda / March 26, 2021 /
The Glorification of St. Felix and St. Adauctus - painting by Carlo Innocenzo Carlone of saints in Heaven

Previous articles in this series: What Is the Theology of the Body? Human Dignity and the Conjugal Meaning of the Body The Beginning: The Original Unity of Man and Woman Purity of Heart Resurrection of the Body Next articles in this series: The Sacrament of Marriage Love and Fertility   In our previous article, we…

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What Could You Say to Someone Considering Abortion?

By Susan Ciancio / March 25, 2021 /
woman in a pink shirt stretching out her arms and holding a positive pregnancy test

For most women, seeing two lines or the word “pregnant” on a tiny stick elicits unimaginable joy. But this is not the case for everyone. A surprise pregnancy sets the mind spinning, the heart racing, and the nerves unraveling. Questions fill the new mom’s mind: What will I do? How will I afford this? Will…

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Margaret Sanger’s Little-Known Connection to the Ku Klux Klan

By Sofia Infante / March 24, 2021 /

Margaret Sanger and the KKK The adage “A picture is worth a thousand words” is especially relevant in the case of a photo taken of Margaret Sanger giving a speech to the Ku Klux Klan in Silver Lake, New Jersey in 1926. The authenticity of the photo is debated, but what is beyond question is…

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Left for Dead: How Many Survive Abortion?

By William Lawyer / March 12, 2021 /
abortion hospital

In recent years, the topic of abortion has involved much debate over those children who survive abortions. With more and more abortion survivors coming forward to share their stories, and with the increasing discord between pro-life and pro-choice politicians over legislation such as the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, the issue has taken the national…

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5 Infertility Support Groups for Catholics

By Susan Ciancio / March 10, 2021 /
women meeting talking in support group - infertility support groups

Infertility affects about 6.7 million people each year. That’s one out of every eight couples. The crushing effects of being unable to conceive a baby can lead to loneliness, depression, anger, and heartache. If you’re carrying the cross of infertility, know that you do not carry it alone. God is always with you. And He…

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Surgical Abortion

By Brian Clowes, PhD / March 5, 2021 /
Gynecological tools on doctor's table in clinic

Abortion comes with a long list of physical dangers, but often the emotional effects are the most devastating to the mother. Read on to learn about seven types of surgical abortion and to hear stories from real women who know the pain and heartbreak firsthand.   Surgical Abortion Stories There are hundreds of stories on…

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Do Our Tax Dollars Pay for Abortions at Planned Parenthood?

By Susan Ciancio / February 5, 2021 /

Representative Ronny Jackson (Texas) tweeted this statement on January 27. He wrote it in response to the recent executive orders put into effect by President Biden, which reverse the pro-life efforts of former president Donald Trump. In office less than two weeks, Biden has already rescinded the Mexico City Policy. This prevents US tax dollars from…

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Purity of Heart

By Adolfo J. Castañeda / February 3, 2021 /
white rose

Previous articles in this series: What Is the Theology of the Body? Human Dignity and the Conjugal Meaning of the Body The Beginning: The Original Unity of Man and Woman Next articles in this series: Resurrection of the Body Christian Virginity and Celibacy for the Kingdom of God The Sacrament of Marriage Love and Fertility…

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The Beginning: The Original Unity of Man and Woman

By Adolfo J. Castañeda / January 14, 2021 /
Adam and Eve. Religion. Orthodox church in Kirowograd Ukraine

Previous articles in this series: What Is the Theology of the Body? Human Dignity and the Conjugal Meaning of the Body Next articles in this series: Purity of Heart Resurrection of the Body Christian Virginity and Celibacy for the Kingdom of God The Sacrament of Marriage Love and Fertility   In our previous two articles, we…

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Eugenic Sterilization Laws in the U.S.

By Susan Ciancio / December 3, 2020 /
The US Supreme Court in Washington DC with dark storm clouds

Fear and a lack of understanding often cause people to do unthinkable things. The advent of eugenic sterilization in twentieth-century America is one example. Let’s take a step back to the 1880s and briefly meet Sir Francis Galton. Galton was an anthropologist, a sociologist, and a psychologist. He was also a eugenicist. Eugenics is the…

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