Shortly 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 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 […]
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“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“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“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 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 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 readingClick here to read article: Why there will never be a better Christmas movie than It’s A Wonderful Life
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 readingClick here to read text: How To Build A Culture of Life Spanish version: Spanish
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, […]
Continue readingClick here to read text: Loving Those with Mental Health Concerns
Continue readingThanks to all who attended the Mother Daughter Tea in Bloomington, IL on Saturday.
Continue readingClick here for text: March for Life in Argentina For Spanish click here: Desde el aire Marcha Por la Vida 2018
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 […]
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“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 […]
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 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 readingClick here to view link: Cecilia’s Story
Continue readingClick here to read article: Pope Francis: ‘The Church Is for Life’
Continue readingClick her to read article: Pope Francis: ‘Respect for the world begins with respect for the human body’
Continue readingClick here to view article: Pope at Angelus: ‘In every human person there is the imprint of God’
Continue readingClick here to view article: ‘Humanae vitae’ is true, and essential to human development, conference speakers say
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
Continue readingThis is an amazing video of a doctor fighting in Argentina against abortion at the government level (in Spanish).
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 readingClick here to read text: Novena for Legal Protection of Human Life
Continue readingClick here to read text: Argentina Senate Rejects Abortion Law
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 […]
Continue readingClick here to view video: Illinois Right to Life
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 readingJanuary 5th “When I meet another parent of a child with Down syndrome, there is usually a moment of instant recognition and understanding. Our eyes meet, and we smile conspiratorially, as if we’re in on the same secret: the fundamental truth that every life is a good and perfect gift. …Our love for our children […]
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
Continue readingClick here to view link: Humanae Vitae
Continue readingClick here to view: Pray for Life Spanish
Continue reading“[The Gospel of Life] is therefore meant to be a precise and vigorous reaffirmation of the value of human life and its inviolability, and at the same time a pressing appeal addressed to each and every person, in the name of God: respect, protect, love and serve life, every human life! Only in this direction […]
Continue reading“We 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 […]
Continue reading“There is an everyday heroism, made up of gestures of sharing, big or small, which build up an authentic culture of life… Part of this daily heroism is also the silent but effective and eloquent witness of all those ‘brave mothers who devote themselves to their own family without reserve, who suffer in giving birth […]
Continue reading“With great openness and courage, we need to question how widespread is the culture of life today among individual Christians, families, groups and communities in our Dioceses. With equal clarity and determination we must identify the steps we are called to take in order to serve life in all its truth” (The Gospel of Life […]
Continue readingThe evil of racism will never be overcome until we stop dividing ourselves. The words of Martin Luther King never fail to stir the soul. His speech, “Where Do We Go From Here” delivered in 1967 to the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) contained words rarely quoted. Race is a human construct that has done […]
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