Hendrik PEUSKENS (EN)- About serenity to accept what cannot change, courage to change what can,& wisdom to know the difference
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Acta Medica Catholica ARCHIVES
Read a selection of previously published articles taken from our journal "Acta Medica Catholica-paper edition” below.
Harko IJKEMA (NL) - If sex has become addictive: insights from an addiction therapist
Pascal IDE (FR) - Addiction: dissociation between object and pleasure; artificial paradises and drugs as a substitute for Eternal Life
Benoit BEUSELINCK (EN- One may not add days to life, but one may add life to days
François TRUFIN (FR) - Old age keeps watch at eternity’s door, calling us back to what truly matters
Lotte VOETS (ENG) - Compassionate Dutch palliative care honors dignity and unique needs of people with intellectual disabilities
Acta Medica Catholica 2026-1
Editor-in-chief Mr. Guillaume Giroul
Volume 95 (2026 semester 1)
Marleen COPPENS (ENG) – This edition: vulnerability in doctor and patient, and the spiritual dimension of care
Mgr Pascal IDE (NL)- True care begins where vulnerability becomes power (Summary by S. De Smedt)
Roger KESSLER (FR) - Behind hospital doors, a spiritual companion helps patients face death, faith, fear and hope
“Grant that I may not count the time I will spend at Your side in your suffering”
Acta Medica Catholica 2025-2
Editor-in-chief Mr. Guillaume Giroul
Volume 94 (2025 semester 2)
Guillaume GIROUL (FR) - In this edition: Finding balance between AI & human dignity, between performance & resiliance
Pope LEO XIV (ENG) - AI must never detract from the personal relationship between patients and healthcare providers
João PEREIRA (ENG) - AI creates more efficiency allowing more time for human aspects of medical practice
Jonas ROOSELEER (NL) - Small gestures and quiet individual choices allow care to become a place where community grows
Acta Medica Catholica 2025-1
Editor-in-chief Mr. Thomas Remy
Volume 94 (2025 semester 1)
Marleen COPPENS (ENGL) - Unity, faith and care: values of Leo XIV at the heart of this June 2025 edition
Bertrand GALICHON (FR) -The poor: invisible to society? Or restored in human dignity and trust through medical care?
Kaat VANDEPUTTE (NL) - Evil and suffering, an argument against the existence of God? C.S. Lewis remains inspiringly relevant
Jessie DEZUTTER (NL) - How finding purpose in life matters: hospital care for elderly