PeopleofLifeLogo 
   

For Advent - Blessing of a Child in the Womb

 

The new "Rite for the Blessing of a Child in the Womb" was crafted to support   parents awaiting the birth of their child, to encourage parish prayers for -- and recognition of -- the precious gift of the child in the womb, and to foster respect for human life within society. It may be offered within the context of the Mass as well as outside of Mass.

 

God, author of all life,bless, we pray, this unborn child;
give constant protection and grant a healthy birth
that is the sign of our rebirth one day
into the eternal rejoicing of heaven...
~ excerpt from the Prayer of Blessing

 

For the full Rite READ HERE

 Respect Life Program    

"Responding to Unplanned Pregnancy"  

 

The 2012 to 2013 Respect Life Program continues throughout the year with the theme "Faith opens our eyes to human life in all its grandeur and beauty."

 

This month's featured article is "Responding to Unplanned Pregnancy." Margaret (Peggy) Hartshorn, PhD discusses the spiritual foundation of pregnancy care services as rooted in love. READ HERE

Life Issues Forum

"After the Election: Life, Marriage, and Freedom": By Richard Doerflinger

 

Politically conservative candidates fared less well than expected in the recent election, and this has raised questions. Did they lose because they supported Catholic positions on marriage and the protection of human life? Did Catholic voters repudiate those positions?
 

Exit polls and other data help provide some answers...READ HERE

December 2012

  
In This Issue
Blessing of Child in the Womb
Respect Life Program
Life Issues Forum
 
Mark Your Calendar
     

Word of Life - Sunday, December 9, 2012

 

For expectant mothers:

That the Lord will provide for all of their needs

And prepare them to welcome their children with joy;

We pray to the Lord:

 

More prayers for Life: READ MORE  

    
 It's normal to grieve a pregnancy loss, including the loss of a child by abortion. It can form a hole in one's heart, a hole so deep that sometimes it seems nothing can fill the emptiness.
 
Visit hopeafterabortion.com if you or
someone you know has been affected by an 
abortion.