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Two Bishops Raise Concerns About Vatican Synod

By Fr. Shenan J. Boquet / December 4, 2023 /

…a way that seemed to emphasize the purely social aspects of the Church’s mission, aspects that the Church shares in common with many other social organizations. “Conspicuous by their absence…

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The Fundamental Role of Parents

By Fr. Shenan J. Boquet / March 3, 2025 /

…two ends of marriage, the begetting of a child is but one part of the picture. There is the second aspect of procreation: the education and upbringing of children, forming…

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What Easter Teaches Us About Human Dignity

By Fr. Shenan J. Boquet / April 21, 2025 /

…Holy Father reminds parents and other educators that they must not shy away from the difficult aspects of human life, above all of suffering and of death. “These are a…

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The Third Prophecy of Humanae Vitae: The Collapse of Respectful Relationships

By Fr. Shenan J. Boquet / June 25, 2018 /
wedding rings on a bible

…or abused. As many commentators have noted, one of the most striking aspects of these stories is the degree to which the men involved seemed to feel that they were…

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The Late-Term Abortion Horror

By Fr. Shenan J. Boquet / February 4, 2019 /

…or leg is ripped out of its socket. Once the baby has been dismembered, he will then crush the skull and “aspirate” (or vacuum) out the brain. During this process,…

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7 Basic Points: A Humanae Vitae Summary

By Jenna McGuire / April 26, 2019 /
happy couple outdoors piggyback

…loved and appreciated for their individuality, and never used as a means to an end. When the life-giving aspect of such love is preserved, its implications are too great to…

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Has Feminism Unseated Chivalry?

By Susan Ciancio / September 23, 2019 /
lady and knight

…goodness, the more a man has to aspire to be worthy of her. The history of civilization could actually be written in terms of the level of its women.” –…

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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

…in the communion of persons. Marriage is that first and original communion of persons. However, the conjugal meaning of the body has another aspect that is intrinsic to the conjugal…

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Using the Theology of the Body to Teach Chastity to Your Teenage Children

By Adolfo J. Castañeda / March 16, 2022 /
statue of pope saint john paul ii

…In this way, the student (a child, a teen, a young adult or an adult) does not grasp the meaning, the beauty, and the importance of the Commandments. Catholics begin…

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Dignitas Infinita Defends Intrinsic Human Dignity

By Fr. Shenan J. Boquet / April 15, 2024 /
Weekly public audience, Pope Francis, Saint Peter's Square

…dignity. Related: Living an Authentic Catholic Life Means Teaching the Truth about Transgenderism The CDF notes that as human beings, our purpose is to accept all aspects of our existence…

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