"A Grisly Business"
By Tom Grenchik
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As much as abortion advocates struggle to hide that violence from the public view... read more.
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Project Rachel Lenten Resources | |
The readings of Lent - focused on personal sin, repentence, and God's mercy - may awaken sorrow and pain in those who have been involved in an abortion. This awakening is a healthy thing, if it leads them to sacramental confession and to the post-abortion healing ministry of the Church (most often called Project Rachel). But as most are well aware, many post-abortive men and women fear approaching the confessional and many are unaware of the Church's ministry of post-abortion healing.
The USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities has developed a few resources that may help parishes spread the message of Divine Mercy during Lent and, in particular, homily notes, bulletin quotes, and prayers of the faithful..." read more.
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People of Life is the pro-life action campaign
of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Our mission is to promote respect and legal protection for all human life, from conception to natural death.
Become a member, visit here.
"We are a People of Life because God, in his unconditional love, has given us the Gospel of Life, and we are called to act accordingly." - Pope John Paul II, The Gospel of Life
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| New Staff Profile |
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Lucy came to the Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities last July. As a staff assistant, she supports the assistant directors and is responsible for research and communications. In high school, she attended World Youth Day in Toronto where the words of Pope John Paul II caught her attention: "Dear young people - Jesus is calling you to be the light of the world!" The Oregon native graduated from Portland State University where she chaired the pro-life club for two years. She is the oldest of four children and her parents worked diligently to instill a love for the faith in their children. In her free time, she enjoys sewing, baking, running, kayaking, hiking, and anything that gets her out of the city.
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Prayer Corner
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"Word of Life" Series:
Prayers of the Faithful
Easter Sunday
"For the elderly members of our parish family: that the joy of the Resurrection will fill their sunset years with hope and peace..."
Find more pro-life prayers here. To subscribe to "Word of Life," send an e-mail to prolife@usccb.org. |
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Upcoming Events
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- April: National Child Abuse Awareness Month
- April 24th: Easter Sunday
- May 1: Divine Mercy Sunday, Beatification of Pope John Paul II
- May 8th: Mother's Day
Save the Date!
Oct. 2, Respect Life Sunday
Jan. 22-23, 2012, National Prayer Vigil for Life
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