In this episode we look into the “sources” of the morality of our human actions, specifically, what is the “moral object” what are the “intentions” and what are the “circumstances” of a human act. We address why “the end doesn’t justify the means” and why some actions are always morally illicit, like the case of abortion, blasphemy and perjury.
- You can find the topics discussed in this episode in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, numbers 1749-1761.
- Some Documents of the Magisterium of the Church in this regard:
1) Encyclical “Evangelium Vitae” (John Paul II), on the respect of human life: https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_jp-ii_enc_25031995_evangelium-vitae.html
2) Document “Donum Vitae” by the Congregation of the Doctrine of the Faith (on the respect of human life and why abortion is evil): https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cfaith/documents/rc_con_cfaith_doc_19870222_respect-for-human-life_en.html
3) Further explanation of the Congregation of the Doctrine of the Faith on abortion: https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cfaith/documents/rc_con_cfaith_doc_20090711_aborto-procurato_en.html
4) Summary on the topic by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops: https://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/human-life-and-dignity/abortion/respect-for-unborn-human-life
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest ministering in Michigan.
- This Podcast’s Website: www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by our Priests, visit: https://corjesuapostolate.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at “Family Center” in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing, and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright.
- Gear: Two Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone.
- Intro music from pond5.com
