Countless lives have been saved through vital organ transplantation. The Catechism of the Catholic Church describes organ donation after death as a “noble and meritorious act” (2296). At the same time, it highlights the dead donor rule and the need for explicit consent. There are concerns about proper informed consent when a person signs up […]
Made in the image and likeness of God. A profound phase which invites us to see the depth and expansiveness of our Loving Creator in the totality of humanity including persons with disabilities and those living on the margins. It is an invitation to enhance society and elevate culture. Emboldened with this revelation one then […]
Join the talk, "Dying Well: The Catholic Art of Spiritual and Sacramental Care," to deepen your understanding of the Church’s timeless teachings on preparing for death. Explore sacred practices, including the commendation of the soul, remedies for temptations faced by the dying, and guidance for their caregivers, all grounded in the redemptive example of Christ’s […]
Do you sense that medicine is losing its way? Are corporate-based / insurance-based / population-based models of care replacing the historical model founded on the doctor/patient relationship? When care seems fragmented into body system specialists, is it difficult to find one doctor who oversees all of your medical problems? Have major medical organizations adopted positions […]
Our 21st-century lives are becoming increasingly digitized — from social media to Zoom meetings to fitness trackers to AI scribes in hospitals. As these trends accelerate, and as our lives […]