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This Week's Program

		Living Faith Producer Judy Zarick talks with Lisa Hendey about how busy mothers can control the technology their kids interact with. Lisa is a busy Catholic mom who still finds time to put God first in her household. Lisa Hendey's website

		Ask a Franciscan Franciscan Father Don Miller answers this moral question: Is it suicidal if an ill elderly person refuses food and medicine and expresses a desire to "go to God"?

		On Faith and Media Direct from Hollywood, ACR presents Sister Rose Pacatte from the Daughters of St. Paul. Her mission is to help people of faith understand what we’re seeing and hearing all around us. She’s an educator, author, movie reviewer for the Catholic press, and she’s won numerous awards for her passion to illuminate what’s good in today’s popular culture.This week Sr. Rose will look at the depiction of faith in cinema. Sr. Rose Pacatte, FSP

		Minute Meditation Barbara Beckwith reads from Saint Paul: Called to Conversion, by Sulpician Father Ronald D. Witherup, published by Franciscan Media. "Saint Paul: Called to Conversion: A Seven-Day Retreat," by Ronald D. Witherup, S.S.

		Exploring Our Faith John Feister's guest is Dr. Helen Alvare, associate professor of law at the George Mason University School of Law in Arlington, Virginia. She earned her law degree from Cornell University, and a Master’s in Systematic Theology from The Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C. Her scholarly work is in the areas of abortion’s impact on women; marriage; parenting; and new reproductive technologies. She has been an advisor to the U.S. Bishops and to the Vatican’s Council for the Laity. Ms. Alvare served as spokeswoman for the USCCB pro-life secretariat from 1990-2000. In 2012, she received the Evangelium Vitae medal from Notre Dame University--given annually to an individual who steadfastly affirms and defends the sanctity of human life. This coming August, Catholic Update will feature her article on religious liberty, which is her topic today. Helen M. Alvare, J.D., law professor and pro-life advocate

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