Pope John Paul II

Organ transplantation has been around for a very long time, interest within organ transplantation dates back to somewhere around the nineteenth century. But it wasn 't until a French surgeon named Alexis Carrel that developed a method of joining blood vessels together, that was when the transplantation of organs became a more realistic prospect around the world. The basic definition for organ transplantation would be the surgical removal of an organ from one person and its transfer to another…

As Catholics, we are called to follow the Corporal Works of Mercy. Visit the Sick, Feed the Hungry, Give Drink to the Thirsty, Clothe the Naked, Bury the Dead, and Visit the Imprisoned. What better way can we do this by going to, or donating to the peripheries. Is it not said that “Blessed are the Meek, for They Shall Inherit the Earth”, or what about,”Blessed are the Merciful, for They Shall Obtain Mercy.” As you may have guessed from the title, I’m going to tell you about Blessed Pier Frassati…

reported that Kolbe survived without food or water for two weeks in the underground prison cell. He was the last of the ten to die, eventually executed by lethal injection. Saint Maximillian Kolbe?was beatified and then canonized as a saint by Pope John Paul II in 1982. Kolbe?s quote is one that this writer recalls when times seem tough: ?Let us not forget that Jesus not only suffered, but also rose in glory; so, too, we go to the glory of the Resurrection by way of suffering and the Cross.?…

religions are the historical opponents of the revolution theory. Many great scientists were or are at the same time theologians, or at least believing Christians. And yet, clashes between church and science have a centuries-long tradition. Recently, Pope Francisco has declared that the Evolution and Big Bang Theory are real and God is not a magician. (…

Statius Quadratus, AD 155-156. These earlier dates fit the tradition of his association with Ignatius and which Eusebius also connects him with the Apostle John. The writings of Apostolic Fathers or Polycarp as individual are important because they give credence to the orthodox belief, that the Apostle was the authentic author of the Gospel of John. His sole surviving work is his Epistle to the Philippians, which contains extensive references to the New Testament. The Epistle and The Martyrdom…

Clearly, one of the most significant claims to justify the pro-choice supporters campaigns to approve legislation to legalize physician-assisted death in Connecticut is to acknowledge the terminally ill’s choices and show respect for their past contributions in life. Throughout life, the individual had the right to vote, freedom of religion, choice of whom they want to be in society. The government should not be intervening during a personal period of life by denying the final act of freedom of…

this ethical issue. Furthermore, I will chose the best solution considering the moral principles and values raised by this case. The main ethical factor raised in this case is that birth control goes against natural law. Many people, including the Pope, think that birth control is not natural. It is morally wrong to interfere with the natural order of the universe. The fundamental moral principle raised in this case is the fact that every woman should be allowed…

of the Irish Free State, right up until the late eighties, the church would remain the most significant factor in Irish social life, particularly in education. When Pope John Paul II visited Ireland in 1979 the celebrations were reminiscent of the Congress of 1932. Large crowds attended Phoenix Park for the papal mass where John Paul II commended the Irish people for their strong and distinct catholic faith. However he could not have known that from that point on the church’s influence would be…

violation of a positive command … but … attempts … to abolish fatherhood, destroying its rays which permeate the created world, placing in doubt the truth about God who is Love and leaving man with only a sense of the master-slave relationship.‘‘-pope John Paul II. Original sin may destroys us, unless we admit…

Catholic church says "human life must be respected and protected absolutely from the moment of conception,” which is when the sperm and the egg meet to creating life. We do not have the capacity to choose life or death for a defenseless fetus. Pope John Paul II teaches that “life is always good”, and God in creating man “in the image and likeness of God.” A human being a limited but true mirror of God’s glory, has a sublime dignity and his life is held to be inviolable. When the Commandments…