Sanctity of Life - The Inner Life - January 22, 2025

Fr. Joseph Illo joins Patrick to discuss Sanctity of Life (8:45) how do the readings tie into today’s prayer for legal protection for the unborn? (12:10) Larry - Why does the Catholic Church take more of a mission covering abortion, but what about homicide...the taking of life of another. Is it okay for the state to take the life of another human being in retribution? Where in the bible does it talk about the importance of life? (20:46) Break 1 (24:13) Walt - Fr Paul Marx...founder of human life international...any country that accepts contraception is sure to have abortion. He traveled the world over trying to stop abortion from being legalized. A lot of clergy and Catholics afraid to talk about it. We need to talk about it. Casey - Every night we pray the rosary for the end to abortion. What are you praying for?  A politician to change his mind or the holy trinity to straighten the world out to get people on the right track?  I pray the blessed Virgin shows up to straighten the world out. Matthew - Founder of Oakland Co., California Walk for Life...If we can't get out of the womb, how can we solve the problems outside the womb. I believe this has a lot of wisdom to hit...not just for African Americans, but for all people. This is why we see a lot of violence and other issues.  All linked to abortion. (38:05) Break 2 What does it mean that human life has dignity? (43:16)  Cindy - about 50 years ago, i was expecting a baby through criminal sexual assault.  I heard a voice say this baby is good...this daughter is sacred and will do good.  She's at the march for life right now!  Everyone is sacred and destined to do good. Can we lose our dignity if we sin? What can we do to help fight for life in our world today? Resource: Humane Vitae https://www.vatican.va/content/paul-vi/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_p-vi_enc_25071968_humanae-vitae.html