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Abortifacient Brief: Implants

By Susan Ciancio / November 5, 2020 /
birth control implant

Since the Supreme Court ruled on the legalization of birth control, millions of women—often oblivious to its dangers—have used one of its many forms. Manufacturers make billions off a woman’s desire to have sex with little to no consequences. While the pill is the most popular type, other methods continually entice women. Birth control implants…

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Human Dignity and the Conjugal Meaning of the Body

By Adolfo J. Castañeda / November 11, 2020 /
Happy wedding photography of bride and groom at wedding ceremony. Wedding tradition sprinkled with rice and grain

Previous article in this series: What Is the Theology of the Body? Next articles in this series: The Beginning: The Original Unity of Man and Woman 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 article we…

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11 Theology of the Body Quotes You Should Know

By Susan Ciancio / November 27, 2020 /

Since the beginning of time, the relationship between man and woman has rightfully held a significant importance. Nowhere is that truer than within the Catholic Church, which has continually sought not only to understand but to teach the beauty and the special oneness that comes from the unity of man and woman, especially in regard…

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Left for Dead: How Many Survive Abortion?

By William Lawyer and Matthew Margetts / 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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