Instruction “Dignitas personæ“

on some bioethical questions

Introduction

1. The dignity of a person must be recognized in every human being from conception to natural death. This fundamental principle expresses a great “yes” to human life and must be at the center of ethical reflection on biomedical research, which has an ever greater importance in today’s world. The Church’s Magisterium has frequently intervened to clarify and resolve moral questions in this area. The Instruction Donum vitae was particularly significant. And now, twenty years after its publication, it is appropriate to bring it up to date.

The teaching of Donum vitae remains completely valid, both with regard to the principles on which it is based and the moral evaluations which it expresses. However, new biomedical technologies which have been introduced in the critical area of human life and the family have given rise to further questions, in particular in the field of research on human embryos, the use of stem cells for therapeutic purposes, as well as in other areas of experimental medicine. These new questions require answers.

http://www.usccb.org/comm/Dignitaspersonae/Dignitas_Personae.pdf

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Homily #100512 ( 08min) Play – Fr. Bonaventure preaches on Today’s gospel where Our Lord says “I have much more to tell you, but you cannot bear it now.” But Christ will send the Holy Spirit and He will strengthen them and further instruct them.
Ave Maria! Mass readings
1: Acts 17:15,22-18:1
R: Ps 148:1-2,11-14
G: Jn 16:12-15

Audio (MP3)

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Fr Terrance gives the homily at Bloomington, IN on Dec 09, 2020, on how the best way to relieve our burdens is to go to Christ and paradoxically except his yoke which is, indeed, an added burden but because we are yoked to Him all our burden will become much easier. We will find this much less burdensome than the usual advice to “try harder”.

Ave Maria!

Mass: St. Juan Diego – Opt Mem
Readings: Wednesday in the 2nd Week in Advent – http://usccb.org/bible/readings/120920.cfm
1st: isa 40:25-31
Resp: psa 103:1-2, 3-4, 8, 10
Gsp: mat 11:28-30

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The Life of St. Angela Merici, Virgin, Third Order (1474-1540) for the Franciscan Saint of the Day for Jan 27. St. Angela Merici was born in Italy near Lake Garda, she gave up her wealth and started the Ursuline order in Brescia to help the poor with instruction, food and medicine.

Reflection is on the conversion of sinners which is very pleasing to God
Duty of Christians
Rewards for leading sinners to God

For more on St. Angela Merici
– https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angela_Merici
– https://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/st-angela-merici.html

Also on YouTube: https://youtu.be/f6nfjDLliMw

Read by Fr. Ignatius Manfredonia, FI from Marion Habig’s ‘The Franciscan Book of Saints’ Revised Edition, Franciscan Herald Press, ISBN: 978-0819907516

Playlist of Franciscan Saints: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TxcAETrU_k&list=PLejh_e0-LN4wErRczZGry4TXytCZFiLCm

Ave Maria!

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Fr Terrance gives the homily at Bloomington, IN, on Oct 07, 2022, on instructing the ignorant as one of the spiritual works of mercy as he continues his series on the works of mercy.

Those who instruct the people will shine like the stars forever Dan 12: 3 – https://bible.usccb.org/bible/daniel/12?3

Mission entrusted to the church and apostles: teach, sanctify, and govern

Baptize and teach to observe the commandment

Those who were sent to carry this out: Pope, bishops, and priests

Need to avoid those who teach without authority

This is the first test, do they have authority? Only then ask if they are in conformity with tradition.

If they fail the first, then disregard them, especially if they reject the legitimate authority.

But all faithful must be involved in

be transformed by the renewal of your mind

1 Cor 2: 16 –  Form our thinking to align with Gods – https://bible.usccb.org/bible/1corinthians/2?16

Prayer and formation – Read the Catechism daily

Liturgy of the Hours wisdom simply do learn about wisdom through reading Wisdom 7: 13,14 – https://bible.usccb.org/bible/wisdom/7?16

Avoid LifeSiteNews or Taylor Marshall

Parents are the first educators

Need to know the Tradition before we can hand it on. If we don’t, ask the Lord.

Need to hand on what is true and how to pray, and the meaning of life to be happy with God, what is sin and virtue

All of this is instructing the ignorant and is a work of mercy

If you do not know an answer, just say so and that you will get back to them

Need to instruct even when unpopular

Mat 7 6 don’t cast your pearls before swine, do not instruct those who are not open to it – https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/7?6

Ask the Holy Spirit to speak the truth and how to do it

Our Lady – Pierre-Jean De Smet, SJ missionary in Oregon, Christmas 1844, Instructee Paul, orphan, waited for him but late, and Our Lady appeared and instructed him on catechism that he was having so much trouble memorizing, giving him great clarity of mind.

Playlist, Works of Mercy, by Fr. Terrance on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1AVkZz-w8g&list=PLejh_e0-LN4wQxZdmm4kZudGz2tzbteGs

Works of Mercy: Introduction – https://youtu.be/X1AVkZz-w8g

The seven corporal works of mercy:

1. Feed the hungry. – https://youtu.be/CQfzx2pl-kI
2. Give drink to the thirsty. – https://youtu.be/UfoKeqR3g8A
3. Clothe the naked. – https://youtu.be/cXCmLugKTWs
4. Shelter the homeless. – https://youtu.be/Rwmc-b4OjXQ
5. Visit the sick. – https://youtu.be/cGMfftWArqA
6. Visit the imprisoned. – https://youtu.be/CdtMMor4puU
7. Bury the dead. – https://youtu.be/PCHeIqoo3cE

The seven spiritual works of mercy:

1. Counsel the doubtful – Pt 1 https://youtu.be/-C6khBhyU38 and Pt 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdLtbBNi5t0
2. Instruct the ignorant – https://youtu.be/JIZQPk2zeb0
3. Admonish sinners.
4. Comfort the afflicted.
5. Forgive offenses.
6. Bear wrongs patiently.
7. Pray for the living and the dead.

Ave Maria!

Mass: Our Lady of the Rosary – Mem
Readings:  – http://usccb.org/bible/readings/100722.cfm
1st: act 1:12-14
Resp: luk 1:46-55
Gsp: luk 1:26-38

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