"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…
Category: Family
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
Forty-three 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…
Be Fruitful and Multiply
"God blessed them, saying to them, 'Be fruitful, multiply, fill the earth and conquer it.'" (Genesis 1:28) This is a command that most married couples wish to fulfill. For the majority, procreation happens with relative ease. Some fall pregnant easily,…
Don’t Quit, Don’t Ever Quit
There have been so many items in the international news recently that should give all pro-lifers and people of good will cause for hope. Probably the most exciting news was the vote in the Polish Parliament on a bill that would…