Title: Physician, Heal Thyself. The Culture War in Medicine

By Dr. Patrick Flanagan

The Culture War in Medicine

This talk explores the historical and theological significance of the Holy Lance, the spear used to pierce the side of Christ on the Cross. He traces the relic's journey through history, from its discovery by Saint Helena to its veneration in Constantinople and later its transfer to various European locations, including its role in the First Crusade. Dr. Flanagan emphasizes the spear's connection to the dogma "Outside the Church There is No Salvation," arguing that just as water and blood flowed from Christ's side, so too does grace flow exclusively through the sacraments of His Church. The speech distinguishes between the different relics claiming to be the Holy Lance, particularly the one in the Vatican and the one in Vienna, which he notes was unfortunately desecrated by the Nazis. Ultimately, the talk presents the Holy Lance as a powerful symbol of the Church's foundational doctrines and a testament to its historical continuity.

(From 2006 Conference)

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