In this episode I speak about how to WIN THE BATTLE for PURITY, what means we can use to oppose impurity, and I also touch on the sins against the Ninth Commandment.

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- You can find these topics in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, numbers 2513 to 2533

- This is a great book to read to learn about the Catholic Faith: “The Faith Explained” by Leo Trese.

- Here is the LINK to the amazing Conferences for Study and Prayer.

- Here is a great book on Penance: “Spirit of Penance, Path to God,” by Hubert Van Zeller. Here is a link on the book online.

- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a Catholic priest ministering in Detroit, MI.

- This Podcast’s Website: www.forcollegecatholics.org

- Recorded at the “Family Center” studio in South Lyon, Michigan.

- Planning, recording, editing, and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright.

- Gear: SHURE MV7 USB microphone.

- Intro music from pond5.com

In this episode I speak about the main sins against the Sixth and Ninth Commandments (“You shall not commit adultery” and “You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife”) particularly, CONTRACEPTION and IN VITRO FERTILIZATION. I also explain briefly the reaction of some theologians against the teachings of Pope St. Paul VI in his encyclical “Humanae Vitae.”

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- You can find these topics in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, numbers 2351 to 2400 and 2514 to 2527.

- Here is a link to the encyclical Humanae Vitae, from July, 1968. Obligatory reading for all adult Catholics.

- Here is a link to the document Donum Vitae, (on “in vitro fertilization” and related topics) from the Congregation of the Doctrine of the Faith, from 1987. Obligatory reading for all adult Catholics.

- YouTube video on the “Milk Grotto” in Bethlehem: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iyp0rmqcU7c

- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a Catholic priest ministering in Detroit, MI.

- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org

- This Podcast’s Website: www.forcollegecatholics.org

- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by our Priests, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/

- Recorded at Miles Christi “Family Center” in South Lyon, Michigan.

- Planning, recording, editing, and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.

- Gear: SHURE MV7 USB microphone.

- Intro music from pond5.com

In this episode I speak about the main sins against the Sixth and Ninth Commandments (“You shall not commit adultery” and “You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife”) indicating in what ways and to what extent they go against the dignity of the human person, against marriage and society.

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- You can find these topics in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, numbers 2351 to 2400 and 2514 to 2527.

- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.

- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org

- This Podcast’s Website: www.forcollegecatholics.org

- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by our Priests, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/

- Recorded at Miles Christi “Family Center” in South Lyon, Michigan.

- Planning, recording, editing, and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.

- Gear: SHURE MV7 USB microphone.

- Intro music from pond5.com

In this episode I speak about the foundations for the call that all baptized have to live a life of Chastity according to each one’s state in life. I present an introduction and a foundation for the Sixth and Ninth Commandments: “You shall not commit adultery” and “You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife.”

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- You can find these topics in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, numbers 2331 to 2350.

- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.

- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org

- This Podcast’s Website: www.forcollegecatholics.org

- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/

- Recorded at Miles Christi “Family Center” in South Lyon, Michigan.

- Planning, recording, editing, and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.

- Gear: SHURE MV7 USB microphone.

- Intro music from pond5.com

In this episode I welcome Fr. Michael Ward, from Oxford, England, to speak about the Just War Theory in C. S. Lewis. Don’t miss this lively and enjoyable episode!

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- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a Catholic priest of Miles Christi residing in Detroit.

- Fr. Michael Ward is an Englishman, a Catholic Priest, and a literary critic and theologian, with a special expertise in the writings of C.S. Lewis.

- Books mentioned in the Podcast: “Popcorn with the Pope” by Fr. Ward, “Why I’m not a pacifist” in a larger book “The Weight of Glory” by Lewis; “Surprised by Joy” an autobiography by C.S. Lewis.

- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/

- Recorded “on the road” at The Grotto at Hillsdale College, Hillsdale, MI.

- Planning, recording, editing, and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.

- Gear: SE Electronics V7 microphones, with a ZOOM H6 recorder.

- Intro music from pond5.com

In this episode I welcome two Miles Christi Seminarians, Andrew and Owen. We talk about their story, some great New Year’s resolutions, and how to apply the Fifth Commandment to life in College. Don’t miss this lively and enjoyable episode!

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- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.

- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org

- This Podcast’s Website: www.forcollegecatholics.org

- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/

- Recorded at Miles Christi “Family Center” in South Lyon, Michigan.

- Planning, recording, editing, and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.

- Gear: SHURE MV7 and SE Electronics V7 microphones, with a ZOOM H6 recorder.

- Intro music from pond5.com

In this episode I address some of the issues concerning the Fifth Commandment as it applies to “end of life issues” and situations. I address euthanasia, assisted suicide, and the question of the “ordinary and extraordinary” therapeutic means that should or may be used for prolonging the life of a terminally ill patient.

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- Here you will find some ideas given by the NCBC on how to set up a "Health Care Proxy" and an "Advance Medical Directive" (scroll to the END of the document): link

- You can find these topics in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, numbers 2276 to 2283 AND 2295 to 2301.

- Article by the USCCB on “End of Life” issues (see chapter FIVE), https://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/human-life-and-dignity/health-care/upload/Ethical-Religious-Directives-Catholic-Health-Care-Services-fifth-edition-2009.pdf

- NCBC document with a summary of “End of Life” moral principles: https://stjohns-excelsior.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/A-Catholic-Guide-to-End-of-Life-Decisions.pdf

- Vatican Document on End of Life issues, with words of Pope Pius XII: https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cfaith/documents/rc_con_cfaith_doc_20070801_nota-commento_en.html

- Article on the “Principle of Double Effect”: https://www.catholic.com/magazine/print-edition/abortion-and-double-effect

- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.

- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org

- This Podcast’s Website: www.forcollegecatholics.org

- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/

- Recorded at Miles Christi “Family Center” in South Lyon, Michigan.

- Planning, recording, editing, and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.

- Gear: SHURE MV7 USB microphone.

- Intro music from pond5.com

In this episode I welcome Dr. Janet Smith. Janet Smith recently retired from Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit, MI, where for nearly 20 years she held the Father McGivney Chair of Life Ethics.  She has published and spoken on the Church’s teaching on sexuality and on other moral issues.  She has served on one Vatican Council and two Vatican commissions.  She writes regularly for various Catholic publications and does interviews for both Catholic and secular media outlets. More than two million copies of her talk, “Contraception: Why Not” have been distributed. We talk about ectopic pregnancies, the “principle of double effect” and more! Don’t miss this amazing and enlightening episode!

- Dr. Janet Smith’s website: www.janetsmith.org , where you can get a free copy of her talk “Contraception: Why Not”.

- During the interview, we spoke about the St. Paul VI Institute, founded in 1985 by Thomas W. Hilgers, MD, as an EXCELLENT alternative to “in Vitro Fertilization” (IVF).

- You can find these topics in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, numbers 1897 to 1904 AND 2270 to 2275.

- Article on the “Principle of Double Effect”: https://www.catholic.com/magazine/print-edition/abortion-and-double-effect

- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.

- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org

- This Podcast’s Website: www.forcollegecatholics.org

- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/

- Recorded at Miles Christi “Family Center” in South Lyon, Michigan.

- Planning, recording, editing, and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.

- Gear: SHURE MV7 USB microphone via Squadcast.

- Intro music from pond5.com

In this episode I welcome Fr. John of God, a priest of Miles Christi, as we reflect on several applications of the Fifth Commandment (“Thou shall not kill”) in our lives. We talk about the illicit manipulation of embryos; the permanent and unchangeable teaching of the Church about the evil of abortion; in what cases the “principle of double effect” can be applied to preserve the life of a mother, and many other interesting topics! Listen in to get a glimpse into the richness of the Catholic teaching on promoting and protecting the well-being of unborn children!

- You can find these topics in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, numbers 1897 to 1904 AND 2270 to 2275.

- Article on the “Principle of Double Effect”: https://www.catholic.com/magazine/print-edition/abortion-and-double-effect

- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.

- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org

- This Podcast’s Website: www.forcollegecatholics.org

- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/

- Recorded at Miles Christi “Family Center” in South Lyon, Michigan.

- Planning, recording, editing, and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.

- Gear: SHURE MV7 XLR dynamic microphones and Zoom H6 portable recorder.

- Intro music from pond5.com

In this episode I reflect on several applications of the Fifth Commandment (“Thou shall not kill”) in our lives. Listen in to get a glimpse into the richness of the Catholic teaching on promoting and protecting the well-being of our neighbor, their lives and their souls!

- You can find these topics in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, numbers 1897 to 1904 AND 2258 to 2287.

- Here is the Church Document “Donum Vitae” of the Congregation of the Doctrine of the Faith: https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cfaith/documents/rc_con_cfaith_doc_19870222_respect-for-human-life_en.html

- Here is a good article on why IVF, cloning and the manipulation of human embryos is immoral: https://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/human-life-and-dignity/reproductive-technology/begotten-not-made-a-catholic-view-of-reproductive-technology

- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.

- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org

- This Podcast’s Website: www.forcollegecatholics.org

- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/

- Recorded at Miles Christi “Family Center” in South Lyon, Michigan.

- Planning, recording, editing, and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.

- Gear: SHURE MV7 USB dynamic microphone.

- Intro music from pond5.com