Sr. Deirdre Byrne, a surgeon, Army veteran, and religious sister, tells the story of her friend Sister Philip Marie, whose shocking nursing-home care involved heavy sedation and the withholding of food and water. In this episode she joins Conor to discuss why Catholics need to wake up to this issue and how families can spot warning signs & advocate for vulnerable loved ones. Sister Deirdre also describes her work in abortion pill reversal and why she sees both issues as part of a broader fight over the dignity of human life. This is an episode you don’t want to miss.
CHAPTERS
0:00 – Trailer
1:25 – Introduction
5:05 – The Story of How Sister Philip Marie Was Euthanized
27:34 – Euthanasia Vs. Physician-Assisted Suicide
38:21 – Abortion Pill Reversal
47:01 – Spiritual Warfare and Life Issues
55:19 – Sister Deirdre’s Military Service
1:13:09 – The Experience of Being Ground Zero on 9/11
1:24:55 – Suing the Washington DC Health Department
1:33:51 – Religious Life and Reflections on Providence
1:43:50 – Rapid Fire Questions
🌐 Watch Sister Deirdre’s Documentary, “No Mercy: The Catholic Culture of Death” here:
https://vimeo.com/1056140345
