When the hour came, he took his place at table with the apostles. He said to them, I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer, for, I tell you, I shall not eat it (again) until there is fulfillment in the kingdom of God. Then he took a cup, gave thanks, and said, Take this and share it among yourselves; for I tell you (that) from this time on I shall not drink of the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes. Then he took the bread, said the blessing, broke it, and gave it to them, saying, This is my body, which will be given for you; do this in memory of me. And likewise the cup after they had eaten, saying, This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which will be shed for you. -The 5th Luminous Mystery

EWTN.com - Embryonic Stem Cell Research

EWTN.com - Embryonic Stem Cell Research: "Embryonic Stem Cell Research
Question from Anonymous on 10/9/2008:

I understand the Church's stance on embryonic stem cell research. I can't understand the opposition if unwanted embryos that are routinely discarded by fertility clinics are used for this much-needed research.
Answer by Judie Brown on 10/10/2008:

Dear Anonymous

In order to understand Catholic teaching you have to first know that the Church is totally opposed to in vitro fertilization, which is considered an unethical practice. Therefore, the difficulty you mention with 'unwanted embryos' simply affirms the Church's wisdom in teaching that IVF should not be done in the first place.

Judie Brown"

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