Womb transplants are in the news again and I have seen a few posts in the Catholic blogosphere questioning what such a transplant might mean, ethically. First, some background: A womb transplant is exactly what it sounds like. Women who were either born without a uterus or have had their uterus removed after suffering cervical cancer have a presumably healthy, … Read More
The Gift of Life
I’ve posted this before, but it was in the Magnificat again today, appropriate for the Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children: Our life is not an invention. It is a gift from God. He had the courage to trust in us so much that he placed the gift of life, the gift of existence, into our … Read More
My Nephew is On His Way!!
Prayers please! Just got word that my baby sister is headed to the hospital in labor with my nephew. A Prayer to St. Gerard for Safe Delivery O great Saint Gerard, beloved servant of Jesus Christ, perfect imitator of your meek and humble Savior, and devoted child of Mother of God, enkindle within my heart one spark of that heavenly … Read More
Russia Chooses Life
Steven Mosher has some good news out of Russia where the average woman can be expected to have as many as seven abortions in her lifetime: Last week, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law banning abortion advertising. Some members of the Duma (the Russian state assembly), are talking about going even further and banning the procedure itself. The Russian … Read More
Our Bridegroom is Here!
Merry Christmas from sunny South Florida! Like the shepherds and Wise Men before us: ‘May you seek Christ. May you find Christ. May you love Christ.’ (-St. Josemaria) Peace and love to you all!!
Pope Francis, IVF, Wrongful Births and Star Trek: Tune In!
Today I will be on the air again in Lexington, KY, this time with my good friend Jason Hall,to talk about our culture’s love/hate relationship with babies, what Pope Francis means by an ecumenism of blood, and whether our beloved Captain Kirk is captive to the culture of death. Click the image above to tune in to the Mike Allen … Read More
Star Trek’s Pro-Life Planet
What’s that you say? This blog isn’t geeky enough for you? It needs more Star Trek?? Well, if you insist… This is an interesting exchange from an episode of the original series called The Mark of Gideon. I found it while I was browsing through Msgr. Charles Pope’s YouTube channel the other day. Captain Kirk is talking to Hodin, the … Read More
Newsflash: Pope is (Still) Pro-Life
…and Catholic. In case you were wondering: “Among the vulnerable for whom the Church wishes to care with particular love and concern are unborn children, the most defenceless and innocent among us. Nowadays efforts are made to deny them their human dignity and to do with them whatever one pleases, taking their lives and passing laws preventing anyone from standing … Read More
Support Real Life Radio
Dear readers, this year I am grateful to have become a monthly guest on a wonderful local Catholic radio show. The Mike Allen Show airs Mon-Fri, 5-6pm EST on Real life Radio 1380AM & 94.9FM in Lexington, KY (and world-wide at realliferadio.com) Below, please check out my past appearances on Mike’s show and be sure to listen live today at … Read More
Tune In Live — 5 pm EST!
Today I will be on the air in Lexington, KY to discuss the bio-ethical issues surrounding pre-natal genetic testing, including both the benefits and dangers. Click the image above to tune in to the Mike Allen Show live at 5pm EST. Click here to listen to some of my past appearances on the show.