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CST Ep. 3: Dignity and Value of Human Life
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DIGNITY AND VALUE OF HUMAN LIFE
For all this theme’s resources in one place, visit its webpage.
In this theme of CST, Christ calls us to view and treat all human life as inherently and completely valuable in all forms and at all stages.
Part 1: Fr. Mark Francis, CSV unpacks the consistent ethic of life.
To hear the full interview, listen to Episode 39 in the podcast feed (Apple Podcasts | Spotify).
Part 2: Fr. Tom von Behren, CSV, Br. Carlos Flórez, CSV, and Associate Deborah Perez reflect on Cristo Rey educational ministry.
To hear these full interviews by our host Jim Mitchell, listen to Episode 5 for Fr. Tom and Br. Carlos (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) or Episode 21 for Deborah (Apple Podcasts | Spotify).
Part 3: Associate Mary Finks discusses end-of-life accompaniment.
To hear the full interview, listen to Episode 44 in the podcast feed (Apple Podcasts | Spotify).
To dig deeper into this theme, visit Catholic Relief Services’ CST 101 and/or watch their CST 101 video on this theme.
For more information or to invite vocational accompaniment, contact us at vocations@viatorians.com or follow and DM us on social media @ViatorianUSA.
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