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Masculinity Isn’t the Problem, It’s the Solution w/ Dr. Matthew McKenna | Ep. 98
More from Purposely CatholicAbout this episode
What does it mean for a man to give himself to the people in his care? Dr. Matthew McKenna joins Purposely Catholic to talk about masculinity, spiritual fatherhood, and self-sacrificing love in marriage and family life. We also consider the male priesthood and the meaning McKenna sees in it.
The discussion then turns to in vitro fertilization, or IVF. McKenna considers Catholic objections to it, the dignity of human life, and the relationship between good intentions and moral choices.
In this episode
- Masculinity and spiritual fatherhood
- Self-sacrificing love in marriage and family life
- McKenna’s account of the male priesthood
- IVF and the dignity of human life
- Good intentions and moral choices
With Purposely Catholic and guest Dr. Matthew McKenna.
About the guest
Dr. Matthew McKenna writes about Catholic theology, including masculinity and the priesthood. His work focuses on St. Thomas Aquinas, G.K. Chesterton, J.R.R. Tolkien, and the theology of masculinity. His work includes Understanding the Mass and the Male-Only Priesthood with St. Bonaventure, an article linked in this episode’s description. He currently teaches theology for Ave Maria University at its Ireland campus at Mount Melleray.
