This is one of the best reflections we here at Family Life International have seen on the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI of his Petrine ministry. It is from President Fahey, Thomas More College, and is well worth the read.…
Category: Christianity
Sadness at Pope Benedict’s Resignation
Sadly this morning, Catholics in New Zealand, have woken to the news that our Holy Father, Benedict XVI has resigned from his position of leader of the Church. What more is there to say than we love our Holy Father Benedict…
It is Not Permissible for Anyone to Remain Idle
As the new year begins I have been reflecting on the Apostolic Exhortation of Blessed John Paul II Christifideles Laici, on the vocation and the mission of the lay faithful in the Church and in the world. This document was…
Salvation Army Support Abortion in Certain Circumstances
The Salvation Army are to be commended for the work they do and the compassion they show for the poor, the weak and the marginalised. At this time of year in particular, they are there for so many people and…
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A Human Face to Protecting the Vulnerable from Euthanasia
This morning I discussed the factual reasons why euthanasia is bad for individuals and society. This afternoon I have read an article by Maria Vitale from Life News who has written from a very personal point of view of why we must protect the…
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Eight Reasons to Consider Having One More Child
"Behold, children are a gift from the Lord; the fruit of the womb is a reward." Psalm 126 (127) Many years ago, Fr Paul Marx, OSB, founder of Human Life International (and Family Life International NZ) wrote a booklet entitled "Eight…
Embracing God’s Plan for Love and Life
Following on from last week's blog, "The Legacy of Dissent from Humanae Vitae" I thought it appropriate to discuss the beauty of following God's Plan for Love and Life - which means embracing the teaching of Humanae Vitae. The world…
The Legacy of Dissent from Humanae Vitae
Fifty-seven years ago (25 July 1968) Pope Paul VI promulgated one of the most controversial encyclicals ever. The encyclical letter was Humanae Vitae, a prophetic letter on the regulation of births. This was the time of free love, the pill and…