NEW Resources on "Love and Sexuality"
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The U.S. Bishops have released three new nationwide bulletin inserts available in both English and Spanish and a webpage that offers explanations of the Church's teaching on human sexuality, married love, contraception and sterilization.
Love and sexuality are topics that touch the core of every human heart.
In today's society, understanding our sexual identity and what it means to love can be difficult. The Church's teaching on these subjects is rich and full of good news.
Contraception and sterilization have been in the news a good deal recently, and many people are asking about the Church's teaching. We've collected a list of frequently asked questions, and offer brief answers with links to source documents & additional resources. . . . more here.
Bulletin inserts - available in both English and Spanish:
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Fortnight for Freedom Recap |
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Archbishop William Lori |
A crowd of almost 5,000 people filled the 3,500-seat capacity of Washington's Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, July 4. The Mass in the nation's capital was the closing bookend liturgy of the June 21-July 4 Fortnight for Freedom.
The Fortnight opened with another overflow Mass at Baltimore's historic Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary celebrated by Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore, June 21.
Dioceses nationwide included local events to stress religious freedom during the two-week period, from special prayers and liturgies to processions, educational forums and picnics.
Cardinal Donald Wuerl of Washington celebrated the Mass at the Washington shrine, with 180 priest concelebrants. Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia preached the homily and stressed that freedom comes from God.
At the start of the celebration Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigan�, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States, read a message from Pope Benedict XVI, sent through the Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone.
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Life Issues Forum |
"Forty Years of Abortion and the Year of Faith"
by Tom Grenchik
In 2013 our country will observe a sad anniversary, marking 40 years of a "culture of death" following the tragic Roe v. Wade decision that unleashed widespread abortion on our land. Well over 53 million children have been lost and their parents and families dramatically affected. How do we even begin to fathom the impact to our nation, and to our Church?
A long time ago, God allowed the Israelites to wander in the wilderness for forty years -- as a punishment, and also as a test of their faithfulness before they could enter the promised land. These last forty years have certainly tested our faithfulness. But they have also strengthened the resolve of many Christians across our country, especially young people, who are now more determined than ever to enter the promised land of the "culture of life."...read more
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Tom Grenchik is the Executive Director of the Pro-Life Secretariat. For nearly six years, Tom has supported the pro-life efforts of the U.S. bishops by working collaboratively to spread the teaching that all human life is sacred from the moment of conception to natural death. "Through the People of Life campaign, we spread the word about our work and seek the vital support necessary to continue. It's fulfilling to be part of this important work in the Church." Tom and his wife Diane have five children and one grandchild. |
Prayer Corner |
"Only with prayer - prayer that storms the heavens for justice and mercy, prayer that cleanses our hearts and souls - will the culture of death that surrounds us today be replaced with a culture of life."
-Pastoral Plan for Pro-Life Activities, U.S. Catholic Bishops
Consider spending a Holy Hour before the Blessed Sacrament for the culture of life. A Holy Hour for Life prayers can be found here.
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Mark Your Calendar |
- August 10 - Feast of St. Lawrence
- August 14 - Memorial of St. Maximillian Mary Kolbe
- August 15 - Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
- October 7 - Respect Life Sunday
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