Being Pro Life
We are back to monthly as of March of 2023. We cover varying topics that fall under the category of respecting human life. This includes topics related to abortion, assisted suicide, religious freedom, capital punishment, immigration and persons with disabilities. Each episode features an interview with someone personally involved in the issue and a call to action on how to get involved.
Being Pro Life
Being Pro Life: Mental Illness Part 1: Deacon Ed Shoener
Bob talks with Deacon Ed Shoener, founder of the Catholic Mental Health Institute, about mental illness. He share the prevalence of mental illness in the United States, and the lack of parity in acceptance of mental illness compared to physical illnesses. He shares a personal story of his own daughter's struggle with bipolar disorder, and how people of faith can treat people with illness as though their primary issue is moral depravity. Finally, he shares ways that parishes can start a mental health ministry at their parishes.