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EPISODE · Jun 17, 2026 · 21 MIN

The “Synodal Church” Cannot Abandon Natural Law

from Ave Maria in the Afternoon Segments · host Dr. Marcus Peter

The Final Report from Study Group 9 of the Synod on Synodality states, in rambling language, that many of the Church’s teachings on morality are “rigid” and “sterile.” “The Synodal Church” is making a move to end Natural Law as the basis of the Moral Law...but that’s impossible. Monica Miller has more.Further ReadingParadigm Shifts and the End of Catholic Moral DoctrineGuest InfoMonica Miller, Ph.D., is the Director of Citizens for a Pro-life Society. She holds a degree in Theatre Arts from Southern Illinois University and graduate degrees in Theology from Loyola University and Marquette University. She is the author of several books including The Theology of the Passion of the Christ (Alba House) and, most recently, The Authority of Women in the Catholic Church (Emmaus Road) and Abandoned: The Untold Story of the Abortion Wars This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariapm.substack.com

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