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EPISODE · Jul 24, 2026 · 32 MIN

What does it mean to be human?

from Ave Maria in the Afternoon Segments · host Dr. Marcus Peter and Claire & John Grabowski

As humans, we are much more than cogs in a machine or raw material for technology, and when we die, we will be much more than food for worms. From the first breath of Genesis to the final hope of heaven, what does it really mean to be human? Dr. John Grabowski joins us.Further ReadingA Catholic Guide to Being HumanJohn’s website Guest InfoDr. John S. Grabowski is the author most recently of A Catholic Guide to Being Human. He has taught moral theology at The Catholic University of America in Washington, DC for many years. His teaching and writing has focused on the human person, moral theology, marriage, sexual ethics, and ethical issues at the beginning of life. He was appointed by Pope Francis to the 2015 Synod on Family as an expert. He and his wife Claire were appointed by Pope Benedict XVI to the Pontifical Council for the Family in 2009 as a member couple. They have done marriage ministry (before and after the wedding) for many years and written a number of books together. They are regular guests on Dr. Greg and Lisa Popcak’s More2Life show on Ave Maria radio. 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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