Special Guest Host Fr. Matthew Spencer highlights a troubling rise in euthanasia in Canada, now at 5% of all deaths. This trend reflects a change in how society handles life and suffering. Fr. Matthew examines the reasons behind this shift, such as pain management issues and the fear of being a burden. As Catholics, recognizing the inherent value of every human life remains crucial.

 

• Fr. Matthew gave up coffee (01:39)
• Euthanasia Is Now The Cause Of 1 In 20 Deaths In Canada (06:40)
• Nora - I think euthanizing pets encourages euthanizing human beings. (20:42)
• Steve - What can we do while still in this life so that we don’t have to go to Purgatory? (28:05)
• Gerald - My dad's funeral is coming up. My daughters are baptized but not practicing Catholics. I don't want them to do the readings, but can they participate in the Offertory. (35:21)
• Pope calls for financial ‘solidarity’ and end to death penalty in Peace Day message (44:33)