From the USCCB: This Friday, the U.S. House will vote on H.R. 5, the misnamed “Equality Act.” This bill would undermine current pro-life laws, including conscience protections for health care providers, and could be read to require taxpayer funding of abortion. H.R. 5 adds problematic “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” language to the definition of “sex” […]
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Continue readingOur Illinois Legislators are going to have a hectic day on Wednesday, May 15th. So let’s lift up in prayer our legislators, their staff and visitors to the Capitol that day. Join together in Surrounding Our State Capitol in Prayer Gather and pray on the sidewalk surrounding the Capitol Wednesday, May 15 Any time […]
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Continue readingUpcoming Divine Mercy Novena and Divine Mercy Sunday: USCCB Good Friday: start the Novena to Divine Mercy! Divine Mercy Sunday: St. Faustina’s Diary records 14 occasions when Jesus requested that a Feast of Mercy (Divine Mercy Sunday) be observed, for example: My daughter, tell the whole world about My inconceivable mercy. I desire that […]
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Continue readingApril 14th “When battered by life’s storms, or immersed in a dense fog of suffering and uncertainty, we may feel alone and unequipped to handle the circumstances. Yet with words that echo through thousands of years into the corners of our hearts, the Lord says to us, ‘Do not fear: I am with you’ (Isaiah […]
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Continue readingThe National Association of Catholic Nurses-USA (NACN-USA) is sounding the alarm about a troubling proposal on assisted suicide being contemplated by the American Nurses Association (ANA). Currently, the ANA holds a position in opposition to assisted suicide. But a proposed position statement would change that position and the ANA is asking for public comment. All are welcome […]
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Continue readingNovena to Saint Joseph March 10-18, 2019: Novena to St. Joseph: For Those on the Path of Adoption All are invited to join the St. Joseph Adoption Novena March 10-18 as we pray for all those who travel upon the path of adoption. Visit usccb.org/adoption-novena. English Novena: Novena for St. Joseph Novena a San […]
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Continue readingAPOSTOLIC JOURNEY OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS TO PANAMA ON THE OCCASION OF THE 34th WORLD YOUTH DAY PRESS CONFERENCE ON THE RETURN FLIGHT FROM PANAMA TO ROME Papal flight Sunday, 27 January 2019 Lena Klimkeit: Holy Father, during the Way of the Cross, on Friday, a young man said some very strong words about […]
Continue readingI AM A MAN WITH DOWN SYNDROME AND MY LIFE IS WORTH LIVING. Frank Stephens’ speech at the UN! Click here to see video: My Life is worth living
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Continue readingRespect Life: Movie: Date: Saturday, March 16, 2019 at 1PM: the Respect life Office invites all to come to the viewing of the movie: Power in My Hands. Place: Diocese of Peoria: Spalding Pastoral Center: 419 NE Madison Avenue, Peoria, IL 61603 This film represents the faces of America and propose the power of the […]
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Continue readingDecember 30th “Blessed Joseph, You took Mary and Jesus into your home. You followed the prescripts of the Law, presented Jesus in the Temple, taught him skills at the plane and the lathe, and, daily, you shared traditions which were built on the covenants he came to fulfill. Hear the prayers of the […]
Continue readingDecember 23rd “To couples who cannot have children of their own, you are no less loved by God; your love for each other is complete and fruitful when it is open to others.” Pope Saint John Paul II, February 13, 1982 Homily. © 1982 Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Used with permission. www.goo.gl/jLDs4e
Continue readingDecember 16th “In 1531, when the indigenous peoples of Mexico were subjugated and the practice of human sacrifice was still a recent memory, the Mother of God appeared to St. Juan Diego as a pregnant native woman, now known as Our Lady of Guadalupe. She sent him with miraculous flowers in his cloak to tell […]
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Continue readingDecember 9th “‘Perhaps one of your friends has become pregnant unexpectedly. As someone who has been there, I encourage you to support your friend in her new journey of being a mother. Not sure how to help or what to say?’ Learn ten tips at www.usccb.org/support-her.” “10 Ways to Support Her When She’s Unexpectedly […]
Continue readingDecember 2nd “Every life is a good and perfect gift. Many know this on an intellectual level, but those who love someone with a disability see it in their loved one’s face in a particular way. Our love for our children has nothing to do with their abilities. We love them simply because of who […]
Continue readingLIFE ISSUES FORUM For Immediate Release Reflections from the Sidewalk November 16, 2018 I was praying the rosary recently on the sidewalk outside of a very busy abortion center in the Washington, D.C., area, where I live. The building, a seedy-looking structure that used to be a convenience store, is located on a […]
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Continue readingWe are facing an enormous and dramatic clash between good and evil, death and life, the “culture of death” and the “culture of life.” We find ourselves not only “faced with” but necessarily “in the midst of” this conflict: we are all involved and we all share in it, with the inescapable responsibility of choosing […]
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Continue readingIt is not right to ‘take out’ a human being, no matter how little, to resolve a problem. That is like hiring a hitman to resolve a problem. ( Pope Francis: Wednesday audience 10/10/18) Click here to read text:welcome life as God’s gift-Vatican News
Continue readingThe Gosnell movie opens in these theaters on October 12th, 2018 in select theatres. Check your theater for dates and times. Click here to view trailer:Gosnell: The Trial of America’s Biggest Serial Killer (Official Trailer) Illinois Lincolnshire Stadium 15 + IMAX 251 Parkway Dr Lincolnshire, IL 60069 Map Marcus Elgin Cinema 15 with UltraScreen 111 […]
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Continue readingTake a stand for life: 40days for life campaign: From September 26 to November 4, our community will take part in 40 Days for Life … a groundbreaking, coordinated international mobilization. We pray that, with God’s help, this will mark the beginning of the end of abortion in our city — and beyond. Kick-Off Rally: Tuesday, September 25th, 2018 […]
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Continue reading“‘Perhaps one of your friends has become pregnant unexpectedly. As someone who has been there, I encourage you to support your friend in her new journey of being a mother. Not sure how to help or what to say?’ Learn more at www.usccb.org/support-her.” “10 Ways to Support Her When She’s Unexpectedly Expecting” 2015-16 Respect […]
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Continue reading“Never tire of firmly speaking out in defense of life from its conception and do not be deterred from the commitment to defend the dignity of every human person with courageous determination. Christ is with you: be not afraid!” Address of John Paul II to the Bishops and Apostolic Administrators of Albania on their […]
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Continue readingClick here to read text: Pope Paul VI who died 40 years ago underscored the centrality of man
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Continue reading“We felt we had no control, but God reminded us again that He is always in control and that we could trust in Him. … Andrew* is two years old now, and… we can’t imagine loving a child whom we conceived more than we love Andrew.” *Name changed for privacy. “An Adoption Love Story,” 2014-15 […]
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Continue readingBishop Andrew Cozzens, auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of St.Paul and Minneapolis has given a series of talks ahead of the anniversary of Humanae Vitae. He has used the talks to highlight the damage done to couples and families by artificial contraception, contrasting it with the benefits of adhering to the Church’s teaching. “Much of […]
Continue reading“Through [the] loving care [of my family and friends], they affirm what I also know—that my life is, always has been, and always will be, worth living.’” “Maggie’s Story: Living like Dad,” www.usccb.org/maggies-story USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities Por medio [del] cuidado amoroso, [de mis familiares y amigos] que afirman lo que también sé: […]
Continue readingThis is an amazing video of a doctor fighting in Argentina against abortion at the government level (in Spanish).
Continue reading“On first glance, genetic editing of human embryos to treat diseases seems like a laudable project. But the reality is far more complex,” Father Tadeusz Pacholczyk, director of education of the National Catholic Bioethics Center, told CNA. Click here to reaad more: Embryo gene-editing
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Continue reading“Do not be afraid to embrace God’s gift of life. Whatever storms or trials we face, we are not alone. He is with us.” USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities 2017-2018 Respect Life Reflection, www.usccb.org/be-not-afraid Abracen sin temor el don de la vida que nos da Dios. No importa las tormentas o pruebas que enfrentemos, […]
Continue readingLIFE ISSUES FORUM FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE When a Friend Is Considering Abortion July 13, 2018 USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities If someone shared with you that she was pregnant and hadn’t ruled out having an abortion, would you know how to respond? Although the first instinct may be to convince her that abortion ends […]
Continue readingAs we approach the 50th anniversary of HV let us ask for the powerful intercession of Saint Anne and Saint Joachim! Saints Anne and Joachim for all married couples, expectant mothers and married couples who are having difficulty conceiving, as well as all who have grown old. Novena to Saint Anne and Saint Joachim: […]
Continue reading“Gracious Father, I thank you for the mercy you have shown in forgiving my sins and for the peace that comes from being reconciled with you and with your Church.” “Trust in God’s Mercy” USCCB Prayer Card (Post-Abortion Healing)* Padre misericordioso, gracias por la misericordia que has mostrado en perdonar mis pecados y por […]
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Continue reading“[Religious] freedom remains one of America’s most precious possessions. And, as my brothers, the United States Bishops, have reminded us, all are called to be vigilant, precisely as good citizens, to preserve and defend that freedom from everything that would threaten or compromise it.” Pope Francis, “Address on the South Lawn of the White House,” […]
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Continue reading“Religion [cannot] be relegated to the inner sanctum of personal life, without influence on societal and national life.” Pope Francis, Evangelii gaudium, 183. © 2013 Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Used with permission. “Nadie puede exigirnos que releguemos la religión a la intimidad secreta de las personas, sin influencia alguna en la vida social y nacional.” […]
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Continue reading“If a friend told you she was pregnant and considering abortion, would you know what to do? Learn concrete tips for loving her in a way that is life-affirming for both her and her child.” USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities “What to Do When a Friend Is Considering Abortion” www.usccb.org/l-o-v-e “Si una amiga te […]
Continue reading“To women with an unplanned pregnancy, Maya says, ‘This is survivable. Have hope.’” USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities “Accompanying Expectant Mothers Considering Adoption” www.usccb.org/women-considering-adoption “Una mujer que queda embarazada inesperadamente puede sentir que es el fin del mundo. Pero, dice Maya, ‘esto es superable; tenga esperanza.’” Secretariado de Actividades Pro-Vida de la USCCB […]
Continue reading“In 1943, when France was occupied by German Nazis, the search for Jews began. In the face of grave peril, Sister Agnes convinced her mother superior to open their convent and offer refuge to a Jewish family. …Let us devote ourselves anew to following wherever the Lord leads. Let us take courage from their example […]
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Continue reading“Reflecting on the healed wounds of the Risen Christ, we see that even our most difficult trials can be the place where God manifests his victory. He makes all things beautiful. He makes all things new.” USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities 2017-2018 Respect Life Reflection, www.usccb.org/be-not-afraid
Continue reading“Reflecting on the healed wounds of the Risen Christ, we see that even our most difficult trials can be the place where God manifests his victory. He makes all things beautiful. He makes all things new.” USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities 2017-2018 Respect Life Reflection, www.usccb.org/be-not-afraid
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Continue reading“Even among terminally ill patients, a request to die is nearly always a cry for help. … The patient requesting assisted suicide is often asking, ‘Does anyone want me to be alive, or care enough to talk me out of this request and support me through this difficult time?’” USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities […]
Continue readingCecilia Soñé, a nurse practitioner, says that legalizing assisted suicide sends the false message that some lives are worth caring for and others are not. Watch to learn how she went into medicine to help heal patients, not to help kill them! Cecilia is also the Director of Respect Life at the Diocese of Peoria.
Continue reading“We can all help encourage our government and other institutions to support life. They must always aid and support mothers and children, and never offer to pay for the destruction of life as a ‘solution’ to the challenges women face. The call to uphold women’s dignity and well-being, and that of their unborn children, is […]
Continue reading“Sometimes our actions speak for themselves; other times, words are needed. Whatever the situation, Jesus knows how to speak to each person’s heart; we simply need to follow where he leads.” USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities “How to Build a Culture of Life,” www.usccb.org/culture-of-life
Continue readingPray and ask for the intercession of Padre Pio for an end to abortion and for a reign of the culture of Life and Love. Click here to read text: Padre Pio used this prayer
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Continue reading“If we are filled with the love of God, a culture of encounter and solidarity will begin to bloom.” USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities, “Serene Attentiveness to God’s Creation” www.bit.ly/serene-attentiveness “Si estamos llenos del amor de Dios, comenzará a florecer una cultura de encuentro y solidaridad”. Secretariado de Actividades Pro-Vida de la USCCB Serena […]
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Continue readingHeavenly Father… Give us love for all people, especially the most vulnerable, and help us bear witness to the truth that every life is worth living. USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities “Every Life is Worth Living” Prayer Card, www.usccb.org/worth-living Padre celestial, … Danos amor por todas las personas, en especial las más vulnerables, […]
Continue reading“A model of care has been developed specifically for families whose infant is likely to die before or after birth. Often called ‘perinatal hospice,’ it’s a way of caring for both the baby and the baby’s family before, as well as after, birth.” USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities, “Supporting Families Who Receive a Prenatal […]
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Continue reading“While many Catholics want to help women and men heal from past abortions, most don’t know how to begin.” Learn how you can become an instrument of mercy at www.usccb.org/bridges-of-mercy. USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities, “Bridges of Mercy for Post-Abortion Healing”
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Continue reading“Reflecting on the healed wounds of the Risen Christ, we see that even our most difficult trials can be the place where God manifests his victory. He makes all things beautiful. He makes all things new.” USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities 2017-18 Respect Life Reflection, www.usccb.org/be-not-afraid
Continue readingClick here to see schedule: Holy Week 2018
Continue readingClick here for text: March for Life in Argentina For Spanish click here: Desde el aire Marcha Por la Vida 2018
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Continue readingThanks to all who attended the Mother Daughter Tea in Bloomington, IL on Saturday.
Continue readingClick here to read text: Loving Those with Mental Health Concerns
Continue readingClick here to read text: Final Grassroots Push for the Conscience Protection Act
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Continue reading“Sometimes our actions speak for themselves; other times, words are needed. Whatever the situation, Jesus knows how to speak to each person’s heart; we simply need to follow where he leads.” USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities “How to Build a Culture of Life,” www.usccb.org/culture-of-life “A veces nuestras acciones hablan por sí mismas; otras veces, […]
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Continue reading“Many parents want perfect children. Our culture is obsessed with perfection—a superficial perfection. Photos are airbrushed, and social media sites depict seemingly perfect lives. God calls us to seek perfection, too. He does not call us, however, to perfection of appearance or abilities, but to perfection in love.” USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities “A […]
Continue reading“The Church affirms the inviolable dignity of every person, regardless of the duration or extent of the person’s incapacity or dependency. Nothing diminishes the unchangeable dignity and sanctity of a person’s life, or the obligation to protect and care for it.” USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities “Catholic Considerations for Our Earthly Passing” www.usccb.org/end-of-life-considerations “La […]
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Continue reading“The dying process is a sacred time—a final season to seek closure in this life and prepare for the next in the hope of sharing in Christ’s Resurrection. As you enter into this season with your friend or family member, ask God to accompany both of you.” USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities “Caring for […]
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Continue readingPlease join us for an Open House at the Family Resources Center 415 NE Monroe, Peoria, IL 61603 beginning Monday January 22-Friday January 26 and check out the many items that are ways to promote the culture of Life and Love. Open MTThF 9:30am-3:30pm and Wed. 9:30am-4: 30pm.
Continue readingTwo Illinois lawmakers hope to make their state the next one to protect unborn babies with Down syndrome from discriminatory abortions. The Journal Star reports Republican state Reps. Allen Skillicorn, of Crystal Lake, and Thomas Morrison, of Palatine, introduced state House Bill 4210 last week to prohibit abortions on unborn babies solely because of a […]
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Continue reading“He is always with us. Jesus promised this when he gave the disciples the same mission he gives to each of us: Go. … Walk with each other. Do not be afraid to embrace God’s gift of life. Whatever storms or trials we face, we are not alone. He is with us.” USCCB Secretariat of […]
Continue readingClick here to read article: Why there will never be a better Christmas movie than It’s A Wonderful Life
Continue reading“If you know someone who has had an abortion, express your sympathy for her loss. Assure her of God’s unconditional love, and encourage her to seek healing and forgiveness.” USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities “Bridges of Mercy for Post-Abortion Healing,” http://www.goo.gl/MpC7RG “Si conoce a alguien que ha tenido un aborto, exprese compasión por su pérdida. […]
Continue readingDECEMBER Universal: For the elderly That the elderly, sustained by families and Christian communities, may apply their wisdom and experience to spreading the faith and forming the new generations. Click here to view video: The Pope’s Video For The Elderly December 2017 DICIEMBRE Universal: Por los ancianos. Por los ancianos, para que sostenidos por las […]
Continue reading“When we encounter Christ, experience his love, and deepen our relationship with him, we become more aware of our own worth and that of others.” USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities “How to Build a Culture of Life,” http://www.goo.gl/yAt6Gk “Al encontrarnos con Cristo, sentimos su amor y profundizamos nuestra relación con él, somos más conscientes de […]
Continue readingO God of all the nations, the One God who is and was and always will be, in your providence you willed that your Church be united to the suffering of your Son. Look with mercy on your servants who are persecuted for their faith in you. Grant them perseverance and courage to be worthy […]
Continue readingOnce again, Francis warned against “ideological, cultural and spiritual colonizations”, which have also resulted in the persecution of believers. The occasion is this morning homily in Casa Santa Marta, 21 November 2017, as Vatican Radio reports. The Pope also denounces the perversion of abortion, “killing children”, was a “sin” but “today it is not a […]
Continue reading“By focusing on the most vulnerable members of society, we strengthen the entire fabric of society to protect the rights of all.” Archbishop William E. Lori, Chair Ad Hoc Committee for Religious Liberty “Solidarity at the Service of All People in the Middle East,” https://goo.gl/nAUXNQ
Continue reading“Building a culture of life isn’t something we just do one month of the year, or with one event or initiative—it’s essential to who we are. It happens through our daily actions, how we treat one another, and how we live our lives.” Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan, Chair USCCB Committee on Pro-Life Activities 2017 Respect […]
Continue reading“Christ came to liberate us from the cycle of violence by showing us how to love and be merciful. …As the culture of death threatens to electively select who does and who does not deserve life, we must uphold that all human life has invaluable dignity and worth.” USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities “Death Penalty: […]
Continue reading“Heavenly Father…If it be your will, bless those who are pursuing adoption, …and send them a child to love.” USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities “Novena to St. Joseph: For Those on the Path of Adoption” (Originally published in the 2016-17 Respect Life Resource Guide
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Continue reading“Those who die in God’s grace and friendship live forever with Christ. Heaven is a true and lasting relationship with God that is beyond all earthly description and understanding.” USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities “Catholic Considerations for Our Earthly Passing,” http://www.goo.gl/MyKAp7
Continue reading“The Church affirms the inviolable dignity of every person, regardless of the duration or extent of the person’s incapacity or dependency.” USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities “Catholic Considerations for Our Earthly Passing,” http://www.goo.gl/MyKAp7
Continue reading“The Church affirms the inviolable dignity of every person, regardless of the duration or extent of the person’s incapacity or dependency.” USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities “Catholic Considerations for Our Earthly Passing,” http://www.goo.gl/MyKAp7
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Continue reading“If someone shared with you she was pregnant and hadn’t ruled out having an abortion, would you know how to respond… in a loving way that is life-affirming for both her and her baby? Consider the four steps of the L.O.V.E. ApproachTM: Listen and Learn, Open Options, Vision and Value, and Extend and Empower.” USCCB […]
Continue reading“We must listen to God, who speaks to us. Having a well-formed conscience doesn’t mean we have all the answers to the complex problems in the world, but it does mean that we are sensitive to the needs and struggles of other people.” USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities “Understanding Conscience,” http://www.goo.gl/fc6bMA
Continue readingPray the Rosary daily for the conversion of sinners. Beg the Lord for poor sinners to repent. Msgr. Charles Pope I would like to reflect on Sunday’s parable of the vineyard owner to see its application to our times. Here is a brief summary: A landowner set forth a vineyard with great care and lavish […]
Continue reading¡Que el Señor les bendiga! Estamos en el MES DEL SANTO ROSARIO, así que todo está dedicado a dicho tema. Tienen por tema: “ROSARIUM VIRGINIS MARIE Y EL AÑO DEL ROSARIO” – Parte I
Continue reading“The knowledge and realization of how deeply we are loved by God elicits a response of love that simultaneously draws us closer to God and at the same time impels us to share his love.” USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities “How to Build a Culture of Life,” http://www.goo.gl/yAt6Gk
Continue readingClick here to read article: USCCB Pro Life Chairman Urges Passage of Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act
Continue reading“Walk with each other. Do not be afraid to embrace God’s gift of life. Whatever storms or trials we face, we are not alone. He is with us. ‘Behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age’ (Matthew 28:20).” USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities 2017-18 Respect Life Reflection Flyer, www.goo.gl/fZX2q6 NABRE © […]
Continue reading“Only respect for life can be the foundation and guarantee of the most precious and essential goods of society, such as democracy and peace.” Pope John Paul II, Evangelium vitae, © 1995 Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Used with permission https://goo.gl/8NoQ8N.
Continue readingThe movement to legalize doctor-assisted suicide has been gaining momentum in recent years. Since 2015, two states (California and Colorado) and the District of Columbia have joined Oregon, Washington State and Vermont in legalizing the deadly practice. And 28 states had assisted suicide bills introduced in 2017 with a handful coming very close to succeeding. […]
Continue reading“The Church’s teaching on marital sexuality is an invitation … to receive the gift of God’s love and care, and to let this gift inform and transform us, so we may share that love with each other and with the world.” USCCB, “Married Love and the Gift of Life,” © 2006, https://goo.gl/eKhtav.
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Continue reading“The sufferings caused by chronic or terminal illness … cry out for our compassion, a word whose root meaning is to ‘suffer with’ another person. True compassion alleviates suffering while maintaining solidarity with those who suffer. It does not put lethal drugs in their hands and abandon them.” USCCB, “To Live Each Day with Dignity: […]
Continue reading“May the infinite depth and breadth of Christ’s Divine Mercy remind us that no wound is too great for God to heal.” Pray for Life: April 2016, https://goo.gl/rgX7jH. USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities
Continue readingIn the Church’s efforts to teach about the grave evil of assisted suicide and the threats it poses, we must use clear and vigorous language. And it is always, always important that we do so with love. Assisted suicide is suicide. In the few states where it is legal, physicians willing to do so prescribe […]
Continue reading“The effectiveness of our commitment to peace depends on our understanding of human life. If we want peace, let us defend life!” Pope Benedict XVI, Morning Address, September 15, 2012, Apostolic Journey to Lebanon © 2012 Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Used with permission. https://goo.gl/hjJiNo.
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Continue readingBy: Peter Jesserer Smith / NCRegister.com Indianapolis, Ind., Aug 15, 2017 / 06:04 am (National Catholic Register).- Medication abortions are on their way to becoming the dominant method of abortion in the U.S. But lawmakers are starting to look at whether to change their state’s informed-consent laws to let women know of an experimental treatment […]
Continue reading“God loves us, treats us with respect, and asks us to do the same with others. … No one should ever be treated callously or carelessly—everyone should be cherished and protected!” Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan, Chairman USCCB Committee on Pro-Life Activities 2016 Respect Life Month Statement, https://goo.gl/sAeD1G.
Continue readingFor now, Illinois can’t enforce a change in state law requiring hospital and medical clinic professionals to tell pregnant women about all their available options, including abortion. That’s because a federal judge out of Rockford ruled that until a lawsuit over the law is settled, it shouldn’t be enforced statewide. The move comes after several […]
Continue reading“By opening our hearts to his love and mercy, we let Christ dwell in us and we see more deeply the intricate and unique beauty of each person.” Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley, O.F.M. Cap., Chairman USCCB Committee on Pro-Life Activities 2013 Respect Life Month Statement, https://goo.gl/sLEXYo.
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Continue readingScientists for the first time have successfully edited genes in human embryos to repair a common and serious disease-causing mutation, producing apparently healthy embryos, according to a study published on Wednesday. The research marks a major milestone and, while a long way from clinical use, it raises the prospect that gene editing may one day […]
Continue readingOXFORD, England – Recent increases in euthanasia and assisted suicide deaths among psychiatric and dementia patients reflect the concerns church officials expressed years ago, said a Dutch cardinal. Cardinal Willem Eijk of Utrecht, Netherlands, said psychiatrist Boudewijn Chabot was right to complain that doctors were now ignoring legal requirements that a patient requesting death should […]
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Continue reading“An unexpected pregnancy can bring joy, excitement, awe, gratitude, and deeper love than I knew possible!” — 10 Ways to Support Her When She’s Unexpectedly Expecting USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities, Respect Life Program
Continue readingBy Tom Grenchik The recent Convocation of Catholic Leaders: The Joy of the Gospel in America was an unprecedented gathering. Led by 155 bishops, over 3,200 Catholic leaders attended from 159 dioceses and over 200 national Catholic organizations, apostolates, and movements. Inspired by Evangelii gaudium, the Convocation equipped and re-energized leaders to share the Gospel as […]
Continue reading“A society will be judged on the basis of how it treats its weakest members; and among the most vulnerable are surely the unborn and the dying.” — Pope John Paul II, “Address to the New Ambassador of New Zealand to the Holy See.” © 2000 Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Used with permission. https://goo.gl/sUqzbC
Continue readingThere is a propensity in our fallen state to look at the lives of the people around us and compare our lot to theirs. This struggle with comparison can become greater in periods of suffering. In doing so, we are led into a new form of suffering and must battle the deadly sin of envy. […]
Continue readingIt is dark in the womb—but not that dark. Human flesh isn’t fully opaque, so some measure of light will always pass through it. This means that even an enclosed space like a uterus can be surprisingly bright. “It’s analogous to being in a room where the lights are switched off and the curtains are […]
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Continue readingThe upcoming celebration of Father’s Day is a fitting time to examine the irony that in our current culture, fatherhood is rarely mentioned. When mentioned at all, fathers are mocked or portrayed negatively. Some movies and stories downplay the role of the father in a child’s life, yet simultaneously portray the child as suffering from […]
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Continue readingWithin the next 10-20 years, a new and controversial fertility technology called in vitro gametogenesis could make it possible to manipulate skin cells into creating a human baby. However, this groundbreaking research has caused push-back from some critics, like Fr. Tadeusz Pacholczyk, director of education at the National Catholic Bioethics Center, who says IVG would […]
Continue readingShortly after my wife had given birth to our first son, I held my little boy and was immediately struck by his helplessness. Before that moment, I may have had some idea of how dependent a child is on others, but it became very real when my wife handed him to me on that sweltering […]
Continue readingI had been brought up to believe that life is always a gift, but it certainly didn’t feel like one when I gazed in shock at a positive pregnancy test. As a mom who had my first baby in college, I know that an unexpected pregnancy can sometimes bring fear, shame, and doubt. However, I […]
Continue readingRecent cultural conversations on the importance of women’s advancement have increasingly included abortion access, perpetuating a tragic assumption that ‘pro-woman’ and ‘pro-life’ are diametrically opposed viewpoints. This belief ignores the full reality of the beauty and dignity of all human life. To be pro-woman is to be pro-life; one cannot exist without the other. Read […]
Continue readingSix homeschool moms were recently asked to write about the topic of raising strong daughters. Visit Catholic Household to read what they said.
Continue readingA Pro-life flashmob filled with Hispanic/Latino youth promoting their March 25, 2017: Prolife March!
Continue readingLent isn’t simply about us “giving up” something. The real grace is when we recognize that Lent is a season in which God wants to give us something. Discover what God is inviting you to change this Lent. http://onlineministries.creighton.edu/CollaborativeMinistry/Lent/BeyondChocolate.html
Continue reading“Whether it lasts for a brief moment or for a hundred years, each of our lives is a good and perfect gift. At every stage and in every circumstance, we are held in existence by God’s love. … Every life is worth living.” USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities Respect Life Program Flyer
Continue reading“We are called to show mercy because mercy has first been shown to us.” Pope Francis, Misericordiae vultus, Used with permission.
Continue reading(Vatican Radio) “Without women, there is no harmony in the world.” That was the message of Pope Francis in his homily at the morning Mass at the Casa Santa Marta. At the center of his reflection was creation of woman, as told in Genesis. Men and women are not equal; the one is not superior […]
Continue reading“A political society endures when it seeks, as a vocation, to satisfy common needs by stimulating the growth of all its members, especially those in situations of greater vulnerability or risk.” Pope Francis, Address to the Joint Session of the U.S. Congress, September 24, 2015
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Continue readingOur relationships on earth are meant to help us and others grow in perfect love. We are meant to depend on one another, serve each other in humility, and walk together in times of suffering. USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities Respect Life Program Flyer
Continue readingFounder of Radiance Foundation, Ryan Bomberger, speaking at the 2017 Rally for Life in Portland, OR.
Continue readingEnglish: The #9DaysforLife novena is done, but it’s not too late to sign up for monthly emails at www.9daysforlife.com! en español: ¡La novena #9diasporlavida ha terminado, pero inscríbete para las intenciones semanales en www.usccb.org/reza!
Continue readingEnglish: #9DaysforLife: Read about one family’s adoption story in today’s “One Step Further.” www.goo.gl/pD8nf7 en español: #9diasporlavida: Lee la historia de adopción de una familia en “Un paso adicional”. www.goo.gl/HxrJR4
Continue readingEnglish: #9DaysforLife: How can we bring hope to others & be examples of God’s merciful love? www.goo.gl/JUMHmF en español: #9diasporlavida: ¿Cómo llevar esperanza y ser ejemplos del amor misericordioso de Dios? www.goo.gl/39k7Yb
Continue readingEnglish: #9DaysforLife: Lord, help us to see the ways you love us today: www.goo.gl/SHk8ck en español: #9diasporlavida: Señor, ayúdanos a ver las formas en que nos amas hoy. www.goo.gl/39k7Yb
Continue readingEnglish: #9DaysforLife: Only God can truly fulfill our hearts. How can we invite him into ours? www.goo.gl/Tn6pHk en español: #9diasporlavida: Solo Dios puede llenar los corazones. ¿Cómo podemos invitarlo al nuestro? www.goo.gl/C9RmDk
Continue readingEnglish: #9DaysforLife: 75% of Americans are reported to know a victim. Learn the warning signs. www.goo.gl/C7UWec en español: #9diasporlavida: 75% de estadounidenses saben de una víctima. Conoce las señales. www.goo.gl/CiiXkC
Continue readingEnglish: #9DaysforLife: Life is always precious—at every stage & in every circumstance. www.goo.gl/hDxKsE en español: #9diasporlavida: La vida es siempre preciosa: en cada etapa y circunstancia. www.goo.gl/tWuaqj
Continue readingEnglish: #9DaysforLife: How will (or did) you show someone today that their life is a gift? www.goo.gl/tSnnO6 en español: #9diasporlavida: ¿Cómo vas a mostrar o mostraste a alguien hoy que su vida es un don? www.goo.gl/FY2fcj
Continue readingEnglish: #9DaysforLife: God is ready to forgive each of us! Don’t be afraid. Draw close to his heart. www.goo.gl/jXrEC6 en español: #9diasporlavida: ¡Dios está listo para perdonarte! No tengas miedo. Acércate a su corazón. www.goo.gl/rGu6eL
Continue readingEnglish: #9DaysforLife: How can we build a culture that supports women & respects life? Find out! www.goo.gl/yCfX6N en español: #9diasporlavida: ¿Cómo edificar la cultura que respete la vida y a la mujer? ¡Descúbrelo! www.goo.gl/MgeJnC
Continue readingEnglish: Tomorrow is the 1st day of #9DaysforLife! Join thousands across the country in prayer: www.9daysforlife.com en español: ¡Mañana es el primer día de #9Diasporlavida! Únete con tus oraciones a las miles de personas en todo el país: www.9daysforlife.com
Continue readingThursday, December 22, 2016: “I invite you to be more in silence, to discipline your senses to be more recollected, directed to God, to His Love and His Word… We live in a noisy time and noisy world…not necessarily of the “noise” we tend to define as such…The first noise that attacks the human spirit […]
Continue readingMonday, December 19, 2016: “Let us contemplate the Child Jesus! That we may become what we contemplate and reflect to others what we become.” Mother Adela Galindo Foundress: SCTJM
Continue readingMonday, December 12, 2016: “Longing is a powerful disposition of the heart, because when we long for God we bring Him to earth. Our Lady longed for God in such an immaculate manner that He came and dwelled in Her. Longing is a movement of love; longing is the desire to be with the beloved. […]
Continue readingDiscerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts offers a Novena to Our Lady of Guadalupe. Day 9 Mother of our Savior, the conversion of your Aztec children brought an end to infant sacrifice in Mexico. Holy Mary, we implore your help to end the infant sacrifice by abortion throughout the Americas. Our Father … Hail Mary … Glory […]
Continue readingDiscerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts offers a Novena to Our Lady of Guadalupe. Day 8 Mary, Mother of the Church, your apparitions at Tepeyac and the miraculous image you left fostered unity between Catholic conquerors and clergy and the millions of Aztec converts. Bring unity, Mother, to the various factions within the Church and the wider public […]
Continue readingDiscerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts offers a Novena to Our Lady of Guadalupe. Day 7 Mystical Rose, your miraculous signs of Castilian roses in winter and your image on the tilma of Juan Diego led to the conversion of eight million Aztec people to Catholicism in just seven years. Mary, Mother of the Americas, intercede again for […]
Continue readingDiscerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts offers a Novena to Our Lady of Guadalupe. Day 6 Holy Mary, comfort of the troubled, you sought out Juan Diego when in fear and confusion he took a different route to avoid encountering you. Then you restored his hope and confidence so he could carry out the task you had entrusted […]
Continue readingDiscerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts offers a Novena to Our Lady of Guadalupe. Day 5 Virgin gentle in mercy, in Juan Diego’s anxiety to bring a priest to his dying uncle he failed to keep his appointment with you. Yet, you rewarded his filial love by restoring his uncle to health. Your compassion allowed Juan Diego […]
Continue readingDiscerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts offers a Novena to Our Lady of Guadalupe. Day 4 Virgin most wise, you chose a humble farmer to announce your motherly concern to the people of Mexico. Although Juan Diego felt unequal to the mission you gave him, you encouraged him to persevere. Faced with powerful anti-life forces today, we also feel […]
Continue readingMonday, December 5, 2016: “From the womb of the Blessed Mother, Jesus, God-made-Man, begins to communicate the effects of the redemption: His salvation.” Mother Adela Galindo Foundress: SCTJM
Continue readingDiscerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts offers a Novena to Our Lady of Guadalupe. Day 3 Mother of God, your ribboned sash identified you as a pregnant woman, a woman who bore the Christ Child to a world in darkness and who through two millennia has borne the light and love of Christ to a world that has […]
Continue readingDiscerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts offers a Novena to Our Lady of Guadalupe. Day 2 Mary, Mother of divine grace, you appeared to Juan Diego standing on the moon and robed in a royal mantle adorned with stars, showing that you are the Queen of Heaven and Earth, yet far from a haughty or distant Queen. […]
Continue readingDiscerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts offers a Novena to Our Lady of Guadalupe. Day 1 Holy Mother, you appeared to Saint Juan Diego as a maiden of his own race to reveal that you are the mother of all God’s children. Draw close to your heart those who are facing an unexpected pregnancy, so that like you they […]
Continue readingWomen Speak For Themselves is a national grassroots movement empowering women to speak in media, local communities and online, about how women are disadvantaged respecting dating and marriage, especially because of contraception and abortion, and about how to reconnect sex with marriage and children for the good of all people.
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Continue readingMonday, November 28, 2016: “Advent is a Marian time…and we must live it with a particular Marian expression: to live it from within the maternal and expecting heart of Mary, to enter into the mystery of her maternity, in her joyful waiting, in her sublime preparation, to come to contemplate, in her arms, the Word […]
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Continue readingClick here to view testimony on Natural Family Planning:Daniel and Jeanette: an NFP testimony
Continue readingNatural Family Planning Awareness Week: July 24-July 30, 2016 Natural Family Planning (NFP) is a unique form of fertility education. Specifically, NFP is the title for the moral, natural and healthy, modern and scientifically reliable methods of family planning. These methods teach married couples how to identify and understand their combined signs of fertility. This […]
Continue readingNFP Awareness Week Begins July 24th, 2016 Diocese of Peoria : “Natural Family Planning. Love, Mercy, Life. Opening the Heart of Marriage” is the theme of this year’s Natural Family Planning Awareness Week, a national educational campaign of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) to celebrate God’s vision for marriage and promote the […]
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Continue readingDear All, I wanted to share with you my Religious Community new “13 million Rosaries” campaign. We desire to offer to Our Lord through Our Lady 13 million Rosaries from now until May 13th 2017, the 100th anniversary of the Apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima for World Peace, for the Triumph of Her Immaculate […]
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Continue readingMuch to the delight of abortion advocates, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has loosened its guidelines for the powerful abortion drug, RU-486/Mifepristone, marketed as “Mifeprex.” It may now officially be used up to 70 days gestational age, rather than 49, and administered by non-physicians where allowed by state law — including nurse practitioners and […]
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Continue readingThe joy of love experienced by families is also the joy of the Church. As the Synod Fathers noted, for all the many signs of crisis in the institution of marriage, “the desire to marry and form a family remains vibrant, especially among young people, and this is an inspiration to the Church”.1 As […]
Continue readingWashington D.C., Mar 16, 2016 / 04:27 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- As the Senate considers a bill protecting unborn human life past 20 weeks of pregnancy, medical experts insist these children do feel pain and must be protected by law. Click here to read more:
Continue readingA new report paints a hopeful picture for unborn babies in America. Abortion clinics are closing at a record pace across the country as they fail to meet new health and safety requirements and the demand for their business drops, according to a Bloomberg analysis. While abortion activists blame the closures on laws that require […]
Continue readingThere will be the Director’s Cut on March 19, 2016 at St. Jude Church of The Original Image of Divine Mercy film. The Class 3 relic will also be present. This is an exact replica of the “original” image and this replica has also been blessed by our Holy Father, Pope Francis. Click here to see movie trailor: […]
Continue readingSatan’s greatest trick is deceiving us into thinking he doesn’t exist (C.S. Lewis). Or perhaps greater, to know he does exist, and the ways he’s working, but to do nothing about it. C.S. Lewis’ Screwtape Letters is one of my favorite books. It’s the chronicle of senior devil Screwtape’s advice to his apprentice tempter, Wormwood, […]
Continue reading1. St. Paul writes in the First Letter to the Thessalonians: “…this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you abstain from unchastity, that each one of you know how to control his own body in holiness and honour , not in the passion of lust like heathens who do not know God” (1 […]
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Continue readingJoin us-On January 22, 2016 Bishop Daniel Jenky invites you to Mass & Holy Hour of Reparation & Healing on the Anniversary of Roe vs. Wade at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church-7:15pm.
Continue readingRio de Janeiro, Brazil, Jan 6, 2016 / 04:58 pm (CNA).- Brazilian feminist Sara Winter used to work to legalize abortion. She was one of the founders of a radical group that carries out offensive topless protests at churches. Now, she says people should learn from religious women who put their faith into action – […]
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Continue readingWashington D.C., Dec 31, 2015 / 05:35 pm (CNA).- Perforated organs, metal coils lodged in colons, fetal disfigurement due to nickel poisoning. Chronic pain, exhaustion, bouts of depression and suicidal thoughts. Click here to read story:The Story Behind Controversial Birth Control
Continue readingOn April 11, 2015, Pope Francis stood in front of the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica handing out copies of the Year of Mercy “Bull of Indiction” to the priests of the major basilicas of Rome and to Vatican officials. Inside St. Peter’s Basilica, portions of the 9,300-word proclamation were read aloud and then […]
Continue readingRespect Life Ministry of the Diocese of Peoria invites you to: Join us in the: Jubilee of Mercy to pray and offer sacrifices during the Novena for Life from January 16-24, 2016. Click here to read more: Novena for Life-English Click here for Spanish version: Novena for Life-Spanish
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Continue readingShe met her husband Enrico Petrillo at age 18, became the mother of three children, and died at the age 28. But what happened within those 10 years has touched the hearts of thousands across the globe in the newly-released book “Chiara Corbella Petrillo: A Witness to Joy,” published by Sophia Institute Press earlier this […]
Continue readingKnown as the surrogacy capital of the world, India has announced that it would like to end its practice of allowing foreigners to contract surrogate pregnancies. Click here to read more:India plans to end foreign surrogacy
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Continue readingClick here to see the beautiful point of view. Don’t sell life short. Every life is worth living. Have the courage to step into Life. John’s Story
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Continue readingClick here to see Maggie’s story of dying with dignity and grace: Maggie’s Story
Continue readingTo read a statement on physician-assisted suicide click here: To Live Each Day with Dignity
Continue readingCardinal O’Malley: California Legalization of Assisted Suicide “a Great Tragedy for Human Life” October 6, 2015 WASHINGTON—Cardinal Seán O’Malley of Boston, chairman of the Committee on Pro-Life Activities of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), responded on October 6 to Governor Jerry Brown’s signing of the new California law legalizing assisted suicide. […]
Continue readingListen to Bishop Kurtz’ response to the best way for the Church to strengthen marriages by clicking here: Strengthening Marriages
Continue reading“All I could see was somebody’s son or daughter. And after losing my daughter this was looking very, very different to me.”-Click here to view video Dr. Anthony Levatino
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Continue readingThe image of a stunning sculpture carved on a mountain and portraying a baby inside his mother’s womb has gone viral in recent months. The sculpture, in the words of artist Dubian Monsalve, is a tribute to “the woman that gives life, because life is valuable from its conception to its end.” Click here to […]
Continue readingWe are in the eve of Respect Life month as well as preparing our hearts for the Jubilee of Mercy. May we be able to let God’s love shine forth Let Love Love You by Kim Ketola–Let Love Love You
Continue readingThe past, the promise and the potential of the United States must not be smothered by hatred at a time when the American people and indeed the world need a helping hand, Pope Francis had told the U.S. Congress. To read the article from Catholic Herald click here: Pope condemns abortion and hostility to migrants
Continue readingAs Pope Francis makes provisions for priests and abortion, we must invoke Day’s intercession, according to Catholic Herald. Click here to read article: Dorothy Day
Continue readingEnjoy live stream video of the Pope’s visit to the U.S. through the Diocese of Peoria website. While you’re there, check out what else is happening in the Peoria Diocese. Click here: Catholic Diocese of Peoria
Continue reading(Vatican Radio) Abandoned children and exploited sex workers are a “shameful reality in our societies”. That was Pope Francis’s message on Thursday to participants at an international symposium on the pastoral care of street people that has been taking place in the Vatican this week. Click here to read full article: Pope Francis on Women […]
Continue readingThe eyes of the Church are turned toward helping marriages and families. The face of God is turned toward our greatest needs for healing and holiness. Family life is a holy privilege that requires the work of prayer and sacrifice, the dedication to self-emptying love for the good of the other. Marriage and family is […]
Continue readingPeoria Pro-Life Kick-Off Rally is today at: Richwoods Christian Church 8115 N. Knoxville Ave. Peoria, IL at 6:30pm Speaker: Mary Wagner-hands out roses in abortion facilities. Kick-Off marks the start of 40 days of prayer and fasting. Call Karen to sign up a group or individual to pray anytime from 9/23-11/1 Public sidewalk outside the […]
Continue readingPEORIA—The Knights of Columbus Spalding Council will have a benefit fish fry for Central Illinois Right to Life from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, October 9, at the K of C Hall, 7403 N. Radnor Road. Catfish, chicken, cod and shrimp will be offered along with side dishes. CIRTL will conduct a baked goods sale […]
Continue readingThe Efficacious Novena to the Sacred Heart prayed by Padre Pio begins today, September 13th. Please join us in prayerful union–Heavenly Father, through the powerful intercession of Padre Pio to the Sacred Heart of Jesus we pray for the protection of all life , the end to abortion, the healing of postabotive men and women and the end to […]
Continue reading“John’s Story: Beyond Independence” Born without arms, John Foppe speaks to a way of life beyond independence, namely inter-dependence: Together we are more. Assisted suicide sells everyone short, so in times of illness or disability, he encourages us to “step into life!” Click here to see video: https://youtu.be/uY2VQgUzPs0
Continue readingJeanette’s Story: 15 Years Later – featuring Jeanette Redmond & her cancer doctor, Dr. Kenneth Stevens, who encouraged her 15 year years ago not to pursue assisted suicide when she was facing inoperable cancer. She now looks back on how close she came to committing suicide and says: “It’s great to be alive!” Click on the […]
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Contact: Dan Smith at 309-691-3611 PEORIA, IL—The central Illinois portion of the National Life Chain will be linked from 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday, October 4, on sidewalks along University Street. The Peoria Life Chain, characterized by silent prayer, will stretch from the city’s abortion clinic at 7405 N. University, past churches and schools, to […]
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Continue readingWhat beautiful wisdom from this Iraqi girl. Click here to watch video: Girl from Iraq Video
Continue readingMemorial Service for the Unborn will be Sept. 12 WEST PEORIA — The local observance of the National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, September 12, in St. Mary’s Cemetery, 421 N. Sterling. The service, sponsored by Central Illinois Right to Life, will be at the cemetery’s Memorial Site […]
Continue readingNational NFP Awareness Week – JULY 19 – JULY 25, 2015 2015 theme: All Natural! Natural Family Planning Good for the body. Great for the soul! “Celebrate and reverence God’s vision of human sexuality.” Discover Natural Family Planning NFP Awareness Week To learn more about the different types of FertilityCare check out the links below: […]
Continue readingWomen’s Summer Retreat “The Family: a gift and a task of Merciful Love” Retreat Master: Servants of the Pierced Hearts of Jesus and Mary When: July 10-12, 2015 Retreat begins with registration at 5:30 PM on Friday until Sunday after lunch Where: Nazareth Retreat House, Henry, IL Cost: $180.00 per person / 2 nights 5 […]
Continue readingNovena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus begins June 4, 2015 It is perhaps the greatest of all the devotions, as it is centered in the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus. Click here to join us for the the Novena For more information on the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary click: […]
Continue readingJoin us for a four part series on all the Wednesdays of June (3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th). The series will take place at Kelleher’s Irish Pub, 619 SW Water Street, Peoria. All talks begin at 7pm. This year our theme is “Truth, Beauty & Goodness.” We have a great lineup of passionate speakers with […]
Continue reading23rd Annual Right To Life Benefit Garage Sale Catholic Charities, Building F 2900 W Heading Ave, Peoria IL 61604 (Enter at the top of Swards Hill @ Alice- Building F is the first building) Friday, May 15th: 8 am-5 pm Saturday, May 16th: 8 am-10 am Saturday, May 16th: 10 am-12 pm, $3 Bag Sale […]
Continue readingPentecost Sunday is one of the most ancient feasts of the Church, is commemorates the Descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles, 50 days after the Resurrection of Christ. Click the link to read the novena to the Holy Spirit and other prayers for as we soon approach Pentecost Sunday http://www.piercedhearts.org/hearts_jesus_mary/holy_spirit/prayers_holy_spirit.htm The Catechism of […]
Continue readingCheck out some great resources that may be beneficial to you! **Click the title to follow the link to there websites!** Woman Speak For Themselves and I Believe in Love
Continue readingJesus asked that the Feast of the Divine Mercy be proceeded by a Novena to the Divine Mercy which would be gin on Good Friday. Join us in prayer as we enter deeper into Holy Week. Click the links below for the Novena and how to pray it. https://www.ewtn.com/Devotionals/mercy/novena.htm https://www.fisheaters.com/divinemercy.html
Continue readingWhat is Divine Mercy? The message is quite a simple one: God loves us, He loves each and every one of us. He wants us to recognize that His mercy is greater than our sins, so that we will call upon Him with trust, receive His mercy, and let it flow through us to others. […]
Continue readingHoly Week Activities at the Cathedral As the official church of the Bishop, the Cathedral of St. Mary, 607 NE Madison AVE, Peoria, IL 61603, holds a special prominence in the worship life of the local church. Here is the Cathedral’s schedule for Passion Sunday, Holy Week and Easter: Passion Sunday (Palm Sunday), March 29 […]
Continue readingLet us ask for the powerful intercession of St. Joseph for the end of the culture of death as well as for our Christian brothers and sister suffering and being martyred throughout the world. The Novena Say this prayer every morning for nine days. O Saint Joseph, whose protection is so great, so strong, so […]
Continue readingNeeding a little reminder of what Lent’s all about: In the book of Matthew, Jesus, while in the Garden of Gethsemane says, “Watch and pray that you may not undergo the test. The Spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” Here we see that the spirit is drawn to what is good yet […]
Continue readingLooking for some ideas or resources to make this Lent fruitful? Here are a few links to explore: Some good studies/emails/etc. Best Lent Ever: free videos from Matthew Kelly sent to your inbox o http://dynamiccatholic.com/bestlentever/ CDs, Books, DVDs from Fr. Robert Barron o http://www.wordonfire.org/lent/ The Way: Video series from Real Life Catholic- […]
Continue readingPlease Join us on FEBRUARY 11, 2015 as we PRAY for the SICK GOD OF HEALING AND COMPASSION, You shower us with your infinite care, and comfort all in pain and affliction. LOOK WITH ABUNDANT MERCY ON ALL WHO SUFFER in body, mind or spirit, Grant healing and hope to the sick, the wounded and the […]
Continue readingWhen & Where: Saturday, February 14, 2015 ~Cathedral of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception: Holy Mass and Renewal of Wedding Vows @ 4:00 pm with Bishop Jenky. ~Spalding Pastoral Center: Candlelight Dinner Celebration @ 5:30pm catered by Coyote Creek Catering. Entertainment provided by Eric Genuis, World Renowned Classical Pianist. (*Attendance for Marriage Mass […]
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Continue readingCentral Illinois Right to Life will be holding the Sanctity of Life Rally on Tuesday, January 2015 The Family Resources Center will be have an open house from 5:30- 6:30pm 415 NE Monroe, Peoria, IL 61603 The Rally will be held at Riverside Community Church 207 NW Monroe, Peoria, IL 61603 Featuring Shawn Carney, Co- […]
Continue readingIn 2014, Friar Gabriel traveled from Perth, Australia to shred the streets of Chicago. Spirit Juice Films was honored and thrilled to capture every minute of his trip. Friar Gabriel skated for 7 years as a teenager, but felt his vocation was religious life. He was prepared to abandon his passion for skateboarding to live […]
Continue readingDiscover the meaning behind the Advent antiphons, the medieval prayers prayed by the Church in preparation for Christ’s birth! These Seven ancient prayers have been prayed by millions of Christians through the centuries, for at least thirteen hundred years. They are invoking Christ in the seven Messianic titles. There are seven heart cries […]
Continue readingThe Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe Far from a simple ‘painting’, the image of Our Lady on Juan Diego’s tilma has some noteworthy features that were immediately recognized by the native Mexicans and their Spanish conquerors. Carl Anderson underscores the incredible complexity of the Image. Every detail about the mage had a meaning for […]
Continue readingI think one of the best ways to enter into Advent is to get reacquainted with the Bible. Many Catholics don’t know the Bible very well. Vatican II called for a revival in biblical studies, but I don’t think that’s happened yet, at least among average Catholics. We need to understand the great biblical story, […]
Continue readingThe Most Important Human Rights Issue of our time Join us for a showing of the film with Director and Producer, John Morales who will be speaking at the end of the screening! When: January 11, 2015 Where: Spalding Pastoral Center (419 NE Madison Ave, Peoria, IL, 61604) Time: 2pm RSVP: by January 7th at lifecdop@gmail.com […]
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Continue reading“Catholics have risked their lives for thousands of years to be at Mass. For mere ritual? Nostalgia? Obligation? No. For the most intimate encounter we get with our Maker on this side of eternity, and to tap into the power we need to live the life we were made for.” — Chris Stefanick Come […]
Continue readingA popular Mexican Tradition: For more than a century, each year from October 28 the tradition of the 46 rosaries in honor of the Virgin of Guadalupe is performed. It is a traditional spiritual preparation for the focal date which is the 12th of December. Worshipers gather to pray the rosary for 46 days in […]
Continue readingThe United Nations Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima and First Class Relics of Blessed Jacinta and Blessed Francisco are coming to the Diocese of Peoria! Saturday: November 22 2pm- Holy Hour 3pm- Divine Mercy Chaplet and Confession 4pm- Vigil Mass in Latin Sunday: November 23 10:15am- Public Mass for the Year of […]
Continue readingToday is October 22, and we celebrate Saint John Paul II! “Saint John Paul II Called us to holiness. To love and imitate Jesus Christ. And he called us to join him in building a civilization of love and a culture of life.” – Most Rev. Jose H Gomez Read about the life of […]
Continue readingOn Sunday, October 19th, Pope Paul VI was beatified. To give a little background Giovanni Battista Montini, cardinal of Milan, was elected as pope following Pope John XXIII. He took the name Paul, indicating that his papacy would be missionary. He was the first pope to travel outside of Italy, making 9 trips in total. […]
Continue readingToday is the Feast of St. Thérèse of Lisieux of the Child Jesus and the Holy Face. St. Therese is one of the most popular saints throughout the history of the church. She is known for being a Doctor of the Church, the Patroness of missions, model for living a simple and practical life within […]
Continue readingEach of us is a Masterpiece of God’s Creation Imagine Yourself pausing in front of a design of great beauty. Your soul quiets and is filled with wonder and awe. If art, created by man, can evoke such a response within us, how much more is the same wonder, reverence and respect due to each person […]
Continue readingCome join us for a showing of the film: The 13th Day at the Spalding Pastoral Center on October 19th at 2pm Refreshments and a brief presentation following the film will be held at the Family Resources Center Bring your Family and friends! Limited seating is available, Must RSVP to event by October 15th Email: […]
Continue readingCome join us for our Annual Respect Life dinner! The Family Resources Center is dedicated to the defense of human life and the promotion of family values. When: Sunday, October 5, 2014 Time: 6:00pm Where: Spalding Pastoral Center 419 NE Madison Avenue Peoria, IL 61603 Keynote Speaker: Brian Clowes, Ph. D Director of Education and […]
Continue readingCome Join us for the the Kick Off of 40 Days for Life! When: Sunday September 21 Location: The Catherdral of St. Mary, 607 NE Madison, Peoria, IL. Time: 6:30pm Speaker: Connie McEldowney; a mother who brings pregnant women into her home. Ministry-Rustic Hope. Music: Pete Buncher; Catholic/Christian/Rock 40 Days for Life is a community-based […]
Continue readingThe World Meeting of Families- Philadelphia 2015 is an international Conference on the Family founded by Saint John Paul II and sponsored by the Pontifical Council for the Family in Rome and the Philadelphia Archdiocese. There will be many international known speakers to discuss what can help strengthen the sacred bonds of families across the […]
Continue readingCheck out this article on Vatican Radio’s website: Pope at Santa Marta: Learning from Our Lady of Sorrows “And this is out hope. We are not orphans, we have mothers: Mother Mary. But the Church us Mother and the Mother Church us anointed when it takes the same path of Jesus and Mary: the path […]
Continue readingOn Monday, September 8 from 6:30-7:30 pm the Central Illinois Right to Life will be having a board meeting. They will be planning future events and interested individuals are encouraged to come and see the board in action! For more details feel free to contact Dan at danbohan9@gmail.com or visit http://cirtl.org/welcome/
Continue readingCome join us on Saturday, September 6, 2014 for the Respect Life Diocesan Mass in celebration of the dignity and sacrednees of human life! Lunch and key note speaker following mass. More information found on the Respect Life Flyer For more video’s like this check out the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
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