1.5 million embryos killed through IVF since 1991 in Britain | LifeSiteNews.com

1.5 million embryos killed through IVF since 1991 in Britain | LifeSiteNews.com

Bishops oppose mandatory contraception and sterilization coverage :: Catholic News Agency (CNA)

Bishops oppose mandatory contraception and sterilization coverage :: Catholic News Agency (CNA)

Changes to blog.

At the suggestion of several people, I have made some housekeeping changes. I considered moving the blog to another site....but that would take a number of different steps. I spent some time looking at the options here, and was pleasantly surprised.

Here are some changes.

To the left <----, there are multiple options to subscribe. One can join through google, or by email or RSS.

Each entry can now be posted to any one of several sites. The links are below.

Finally,the blog can also be accessed through www.chicagoinfertility.com

Thanks for all your thoughtful concerns!

God Bless you

St Gianna Pray for us!

Homosexual Adoption: and more

As i continue researching the history of the pill....I am following the continual saga of the approval of Same sex marriage. I find, at least initially, interesting parallels. The pill was seen as an anathema less than 100 years ago. Indeed, it is only in the mid 1960's that there is any acceptance of hormonal contraception. The position taken be Cardinal Cushing on June 22, 1965 rings so loudly today

"My position in this matter is that birth control in accordance with artificial means is immoral, and not permissible. But this is Catholic teaching. I am also convinced that I should not impose my position—moral beliefs or religious beliefs—upon those of other faiths."

Warming to the subject, the cardinal told his radio audience that day that "I could not in conscience approve the legislation" that had been proposed. However, he quickly added, "I will make no effort to impose my opinion upon others."

With that in mind, is it any wonder that Bishop Dolan only made his commentary after Governor Cuomo signed the legislation? At least Cardinal George made a little noise as "Catholic" Governor Quinn signed a Civil Union law recently.

And today, Michael Voris posts a Vortex talking about the homosexual adoption issue: It is posted below.

While the adoption issue is enormous, especially here in Illinois, it pales a little bit when compared to the increase I suspect in "married" same sex couples seeking advanced reproductive services for children. Using partially their own gametes, and, in some cases, a surrogate uterus, where will these children find a place. Adopted children had a mother and a father at some point. But who will speak for these children!

St Gianna, Pray for us!

This program is from RealCatholicTV.com

I am currently working on a comprehensive review of the risks and "benefits" of the oral contraceptive. In a recent Linacre quarterly article, an author postulated that there was no licit use of the pill. While I might ultimately agree, the basis must be found in the literature. As an expansion of my idea of the Three Pillars, I will be dedicating the next few posts on the contraceptive issue

One cannot begin a discussion without understanding the history. Through the magic of the internet, we can get some of the principles in their own voice.

While Gregory Pincus, Margaret Sanger and Katherine McCormick all died within a few years after the introduction of the pill, Dr John Rock, a Catholic OB/GYN, championed its early introduction. One of the primary investigators during the initial trials of the progesterone only pill and then Enovid, he worked until his dying breath to defend the pill. His theories have been refuted and possibly proven wrong. But here is an interesting example of  his argument. He was interviewed by the CBC in 1964. The first interview which was very short, created a stir. In it, though, he makes the statement that is central to the question that I am researching......

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They had him back one week later for a longer discussion.

I post it here for your thoughts and prayers

St Gianna Pray for us!

Dr Rock, 1964

USSCB looking for Family Life Exec Director

Anybody interested......I would be, but I have degrees in Medicine and Public Health, not Theology

USSCB looking for Family Life Exec Director

Lesbian blogger writes about life as a single mom

I just found this profile while doing research for a paper I am trying to write.

While I have never considered myself homophobic, I am struck by the way the writer describes the day to day activities of the woman.

Take a look for yourself.

Lesbian blogger writes about life as a single mom

St Maria Goretti, pray for us

Possible Breakthrough in Ovulation monitoring

Some very encouraging news in the WSJ today. A new ovulation system has been tested and is in use in Europe. Fascinating that they justify the cost (about $1000) with a 100% money back guarantee if no pregnancy in a year. I am trying to contact the team about studies being done in order  to bring the technology to the United States. It deserves to be tested against the Marquette model and the Ov-Watch  to see just how good it might be

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