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Be True to Who You Are
February 12, 2024 2:54 amBy Gina G. La Prova, M.D. One of my favorite quotes is by the devout Catholic Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, who answered the following to a question regarding his friendship with Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg, “I attack ideas. I don’t attack people. Some very good people have some very bad ideas. And if you can’t separate the two, you gotta get another day job.” I believe that the late Justice Scalia demonstrated the Principles of Catholic Social Teaching, namely: Human Dignity –– Every person is precious. People are more important than things. Solidarity –– We are... View Article
MAGI MEDICINE
February 9, 2024 3:43 pmBy Tim Millea, M.D. Much has been written about the Magi, the three wise men we meet in the second chapter of Matthew’s Gospel (verses 1-12), yet accurate knowledge of them is lacking. Despite that, one of the first feast days in each new year commemorates their journey “from the East” to Jerusalem to find “the newborn king of the Jews.” Their story captures the imagination, and reflections on their journey may yield lessons that can help in our vocations as Catholic clinicians. It is likely correct that the Magi were indeed wise, learned men of prominence. They were... View Article
Laying the Foundation for 2024
February 9, 2024 12:41 amDear Colleagues and Friends, We started the year with our annual Winter Board Meeting held January 4-7, 2024. The Board met at Marytown Retreat and Conference Center in Mundelein, Illinois for a very productive retreat. We have many important actions to do as a Board but before we perform these actions, we must take time to contemplate God. Before we act on our mission and vision, we must first behold God in silence, making space for Him. It is important for us to recall frequently this principle –– the interior life of our souls directly correlates with the success of... View Article
Embers February Newsletter
February 6, 2024 3:39 amThe FIRE committee suggests the theme Courage to Recognize the Image of God for this month. As physicians and health care professionals, we may bring our preconceived notions and biases about patients to the bedside, often as a diagnosis such as “gunshot wound to the abdomen” or “single mother” or “cocaine addict” or “illegal immigrant”. However, we are called to see Jesus in every patient we encounter and recognize that God has put that person in our care for a reason. St. Valentine’s Day corresponds with Ash Wednesday (Feb. 14) this year, so as Catholics we should celebrate on Shrove... View Article
Remembering Father Jason Kulczynski: A Great Friend to the Catholic Medical Association
January 30, 2024 5:05 amBy Mario Dickerson, MTS As a child, I remember visiting the Shrine of St. John Neumann, where they had a simple marble step that you could kneel on to pray and ask the saint’s intercession. It was on that marble step where St. John Neumann collapsed and died on his walk home from administering the sacraments. It always intrigued and inspired me, how a person could be so filled with faith and purpose to give their last breath for something (and Someone) they believed in so deeply. Fr. Jason Kulczynski graciously hosts a small version of CMA’s White Mass at... View Article
CMA Stands “With Every Woman, For Every Child” at March for Life
January 25, 2024 6:41 pmBy Nadia Smith Dr. Michelle Stanford and Catholic Medical Association members from Virginia, Washington D.C., Colorado, Maryland, Kansas, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Georgia braved the snow and cold at the 51st annual March for Life, Friday, Jan. 19, where thousands gathered to stand in solidarity ‘with every woman, for every child,’ the theme of this year’s March. Some of the CMA members gather for a picture at the 51st annual March for Life, where they braved the cold and snow to stand “with every woman, for every child. “ “It was great to build new relationships and strengthen already existing relationships... View Article
What Are You Looking For?
January 12, 2024 5:20 pmBy Fr. Christopher Kubat, M.D. In the first chapter of John’s gospel, we read about the encounter of Jesus and Andrew and a fellow companion who were followers of John the Baptist. After pointing out Jesus, John said to them, “Behold, the Lamb of God.” Andrew and the other disciple started following Jesus who turned around and asked them, “What are you looking for?” They answered, “Rabbi, where are you staying?” Don’t you find this answer a little odd? When asked, ‘What are you looking for?’ or ‘What do you want?’ many would answer differently. For example, at a recent... View Article
New President to Lead CMA at the March for Life
January 12, 2024 5:20 pmPhiladelphia, PA – January 11, 2024 – The Catholic Medical Association’s new president, Dr. Michelle Stanford, will be leading the organization at the 51st Annual March for Life that will take place January 19, 2024 in Washington, D.C. The annual march gathers hundreds of thousands of advocates for the unborn and mothers hurt by abortion to continue to pray for an end to abortion and bring awareness to life-giving alternatives. Since Roe v Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court on June 24, 2022, concurrent pro-life marches take place at state capitols around the country. “The Catholic Medical Association is,... View Article
CMA Presence at SEEK24 Garners More Members
January 11, 2024 8:02 pmBy Dr. Emily Krach CMA Representatives at SEEK24 (L to R): Conaire Bradfield, Dr. Paul Hruz, Episcopal Advisor Bishop James Conley, Dr. Emily Krach, Monica Mullally and Dr. Dave Stansfield. What a joy it was to spend the new year recruiting young members to the Catholic Medical Association at SEEK24! Of the 400 booth visitors we encountered, 43 joined CMA during the conference, and many more showed interest in becoming members. SEEK is a five-day annual conference sponsored by the Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS) that draws college students from all over the country –– and abroad ––... View Article
Preserving Human Dignity in the Science and Art of Medicine — Imago Dei
January 9, 2024 11:34 pmBy Charlie Peters, M.D. Surgeon Dr. Ambroise Paré caring for a patient by French painter James Bertrand Throughout human history, physicians have played an essential role in preserving human dignity and promoting the common good. Many Christian physicians understand their vocations as healers modeled after that of the Divine Healer, Our Lord Jesus Christ. From the time of the Middle Ages, society’s language has reflected this critical work of physicians by referring to them as “healers.” The sacred and covenantal nature of the relationship between the healer and the sick person is both recognized and revered. The ancient Hippocratic Oath... View Article