In this episode I reflect on several applications of the Fifth Commandment (“Thou shall not kill”) in our lives. Listen in to get a glimpse into the richness of the Catholic teaching on promoting and protecting the well-being of our neighbor, their lives and their souls!

• You can find these topics in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, numbers 1897 to 1904 AND 2258 to 2287.

• Here is the Church Document “Donum Vitae” of the Congregation of the Doctrine of the Faith: https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cfaith/documents/rc_con_cfaith_doc_19870222_respect-for-human-life_en.html

• Here is a good article on why IVF, cloning and the manipulation of human embryos is immoral: https://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/human-life-and-dignity/reproductive-technology/begotten-not-made-a-catholic-view-of-reproductive-technology

• Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.

• Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org

• This Podcast’s Website: www.forcollegecatholics.org

• To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/

• Recorded at Miles Christi “Family Center” in South Lyon, Michigan.

• Planning, recording, editing, and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.

• Gear: SHURE MV7 USB dynamic microphone.

• Intro music from pond5.com