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The key to reviving society is healing the family. After all, Catholic social doctrine has its origins in family life. So, what does that look like? Why is healing the family the solution to social issues? And how can we accomplish this? On this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet explains why the family is the fundamental…
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There’s a marriage crisis in today’s world. Far fewer young people are getting married and settling down to raise a family. Most people blame this crisis on hookup culture. Others say that young people are putting their careers ahead of marriage. But these aren’t the only problems. More and more young people are struggling to…
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When someone is baptized, the Church requires that he or she has a Godparent (or a sponsor, if an adult is being baptized and confirmed). Often, Godparents are close friends or family members of the parents. Many people view the role of a Godparent as simply an honorary title. However, Godparents have a much deeper…
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Two years ago, pro-life activists found 115 aborted babies inside a box of medical waste in Washington, DC. Five of these babies showed signs of illegal partial birth abortions or infanticide. Today, their five bodies are still on ice, waiting for justice. On this episode, AJ Hurley shares the story of these babies. He got…
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On July 25, 1968, Pope St. Paul VI released the encyclical Humanae Vitae, or “of Human Life.” This encyclical reaffirmed the Catholic Church’s perennial teaching that contraception is always immoral. This encyclical sparked tremendous backlash, as many people expected the Catholic Church to allow the use of contraception. However, today, it’s clear that Humanae Vitae…
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The Catholic Church has always held that contraception is wrong. And up until the 1930s, all Protestant denominations agreed. But what does the Bible actually say about birth control? While birth control may not be explicitly mentioned in Scripture, the Bible lays out God’s plan for marriage very clearly. By understanding this plan, we can…
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Last week, the Biden Administration’s rewrite of Title IX went into effect. The newest changes redefine “sex” to mean “gender identity.” Most conversations surrounding the changes to Title IX focus on women’s bathrooms, locker rooms, and sports teams. This is a huge issue. However, the Title IX rewrite also puts Catholic hospitals at risk. It…
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Should abortion be a state or federal issue? That’s the big question in America right now. One political platform wants to enshrine abortion in federal law. The other says it’s a state issue. So, what’s the truth? Should pro-lifers fight to ban abortion at a federal level? Or should this be handled state by state?…
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Since 2010, cases of gender dysphoria have skyrocketed 5000% percent. Many of these individuals are teens, particularly teen girls. Dr. Miriam Grossman, child and adolescent psychiatrist and author of “Lost in Trans Nation,” joins HLI’s Living a Culture of Life podcast to expose what’s really happening behind the transgender movement—especially when it comes to transgender…
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Trauma and Healing After Unwanted Abortion
When women experience negative emotional, psychological, or spiritual effects after abortion, they’re often told to “get over it.” After all, society says that abortion isn’t a big deal. It’s just a choice in the woman’s past. However, this isn’t true at all. Abortion IS a big deal. It kills an innocent child. It’s understandable that…
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