Ignorance about the scientific facts, laws, and impacts of various life issues is prevalent. The remedy is for each person to proactively ensure they are well informed. As the culture of death gains an ever stronger hold on our society,…
Author: Michelle Kaufman
I am a Catholic mother of seven children. Blessed with an amazing husband and very supportive Mum and Dad. We live in New Zealand and are deeply involved in promoting life, faith and family through the apostolate we work for Family Life International NZ.
Which MPs voted for the abortion and euthanasia bills?
Protecting the common good of all is a fundamental duty of government. Who then voted for the abortion and euthanasia bills which are fundamentally opposed to life and therefore the good of all? Abortion Legislation Act, 2020 The Abortion Legislation…
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An attitude of care for our neighbour: Respect Life Month Day 14
An attitude of care for our neighbour is essential in these days when the culture of death has a firm hold on society. By reaching out to those in need we live out our faith in a concrete manner, shining…
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Conversion of abortion workers: Respect Life Month Day 13
Conversion of abortion workers must be a high concern for pro-lifers. The hope of conversion should also extend to all those who are entrenched in the stench of the culture of death. As pro-lifer's we recognise the dignity of the…
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Children are a blessing: Respect Life Month Day 12
Children are a blessing, and the family is the very foundation of civil society. In a society where the contraceptive mentality has seeped into almost every corner of society, including the Church, larger families are often frowned upon. Many husbands…
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Valuing the Vulnerable: Respect Life Month Day 11
Today has been set aside by the New Zealand Catholic Bishops as Respect Life Sunday. This year's theme is "Valuing the Vulnerable". There is no one more vulnerable than the unborn child, for these little ones cannot speak for themselves…
Abortion, the greatest destroyer of peace: Respect Life Month Day 10
In 1979, Mother Teresa was granted the Nobel Peace Prize for her work with the poorest of the poor. In her acceptance speech she boldly proclaimed that "the greatest destroyer of peace is abortion". The saint's wise words acknowledge the…
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We are sent to serve life: Respect Life Month Day 9
Each of us is sent to serve life, always animated by love. This call to be at the service of life is for all. No Christian is immune from the obligation. There are many initiatives which serve life in the…
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Euthanasia, a crime against life: Respect Life Month Day 8
Euthanasia is a crime against life. The direct killing of another human being, or assisting someone to take their own life can never be a compassionate response to human suffering. Those who approve of euthanasia and assisted suicide, often argue…
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Love is the answer: Respect Life Month Day 7
In Scripture Jesus tells us when we serve others, we are in fact serving Him. Our love is the answer to the culture of death. Love changes hearts. Saint Teresa of Calcutta put it this way "Faith in action is…