"Eternal Truth" and the "Anthropological Revolution"

Archbishop Timothy Broglio, head of the Military Archdiocese released an important statement following President Trump's ban on transgenders in the military. I've attended several Confirmations celebrated by Archbishop Broglio and am always edified by his witness. I feel the same way about this press release. It includes a major point about the nature of the human person. We would do well to take this seriously:

“The dignity of the human person is rooted in the fact that people are created in the image and likeness of God – God who in the fullness of his divinity assumed humanity to redeem the world. A recent conference, titled ‘Framing a Catholic Response to Gender Ideology’ held this past May at Saint John Vianney Theological Seminary in Denver, noted that gender ideology undermines basic Christian anthropology by defining the person as a disembodied mind and the body as a mere instrument. A Catholic response to gender ideology considers multiple insights including medical, psychological, philosophical, theological, pastoral, and legal perspectives. The Church honors human dignity by drawing near in order to accompany people."

Talk to your doctor about Vitamin D

There's no mystery to flu season happening in the winter. People spend less time in the sun and process less Vitamin D from natural sources. Vitamin D is essential to boost the immune system and fight disease. According to researchers, proper blood serum levels of Vitamin D can significantly reduce your chance of many cancers, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and other serious illnesses. Studies show a 50% less recurrence of breast cancer in women who take the proper level of Vitamin D after having the disease.

Do the research for yourself and ask your doctor next time you have a physical to test your level of Vitamin D. Check out the video here and visit this website for more information on living a healthy lifestyle and the value of Vitamin D in protecting you from many diseases. We wouldn't need to worry nearly as much about health care if we took seriously our obligation to treat our bodies as temples of the Holy Spirit.