Catholic Connection – Jan 2, 2023 – Hour 1

Author: Andrew Kruczek Published on: January 2, 2023 Published in: Audio Archive

Best of “Catholic Connection” with Dr. John Bruchalski, Nicole Joyce, George Weigel and Gail Buckley Barringer.

Segment 1 – Two Patients: My Conversion from Abortion to Life-Affirming Medicine
“Two Patients is the story of how a physician who practiced abortion came to question the medical status quo and to pioneer an approach to reproductive medicine that respects female fertility, honors the dignity of unborn children, and offers care to patients regardless of their financial situation. Such health care, writes Dr. John Bruchalski, is merciful medicine, and his memoir gives a glimpse of just how merciful the relationship between a doctor and his two patients—mother and child—can be.” (Originally aired October 10, 2022)

John Bruchalski, M.D., earned his medical degree from the University of South Alabama College of Medicine in 1987. He completed his OB/GYN residency at Eastern Virginia Medical Center and the Jones Institute for Reproductive Medicine in Norfolk, Virginia, in 1991. He received board certification in 1993. He is the Founder and President of Divine Mercy Care and the Founder of Tepeyac OB/GYN in Fairfax, Virginia.

The book: Two Patients: My Conversion from Abortion to Life-Affirming Medicine

Segment 2 – 52 Sundays: New free family faith resource coming in 2023
“Launched by the Archdiocese of Detroit in 2020, 52 Sundays was so successful they’re opening it to anyone with an internet connection.” Nicole Joyce from the AOD joins us to make sure our national EWTN audience knows all about the resource! (Originally aired December 29, 2022)

Nicole Joyce is the Associate Director of Family Ministry at the Archdiocese of Detroit.

And here: 52 Sundays

Segment 3 – To Sanctify the World: The Vital Legacy of Vatican II
“In To Sanctify the World, George Weigel explains the necessity of Vatican II and explores the continuing relevance of its teaching in a world seeking a deeper experience of freedom than personal willfulness. The Council’s texts are also a critical resource for the Catholic Church as it lives out its original, Christ-centered evangelical purpose.” (Originally aired November 29, 2022)

George Weigel is a New York Times bestselling author of many books, including “The Next Pope: The Office of Peter and a Church in Mission” as well as “Witness to Hope” and “The Irony of Modern Catholic History.” He’s a distinguished senior fellow of Washington’s Ethics and Public Policy Center.

The book: To Sanctify the World: The Vital Legacy of Vatican II

Segment 4 – Bible Verse of the Week
Teresa and Gail discuss Matthew 3:1 — “In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judea, ‘Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.’” (Originally aired November 28, 2022)