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…
A Culture of Life
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…
Fearlessly proclaim the truth: Respect Life Month Day 6
There are many opportunities to fearlessly proclaim the truth in love every day. Life and family issues come up daily In the workplace, in our families, on social media, in the news. Each situation that comes our way is an…
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Day of Prayer to Respect Life: Respect Life Month Day 5
The New Zealand Conference of Catholic Bishops have set aside Sunday 11th October as a Day of Prayer to Respect Life. This year the theme is Valuing the Vulnerable. It is important to set aside time to specifically pray for…
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Voting for life: Respect Life Month – Day 4
Voting has begun for the 2020 General Election. As we walk into the polling booths, each person must be aware of the grave situation that lies ahead. Voters will be asked if they want the End of Life Choice Act…
Pray outside an abortion centre: Respect Life Month Day 3
Praying outside places where abortion take place is a powerful witness and act of love. When we cast aside all fear, and stand as witnesses to the atrocity that takes place in the building, begging God for mercy, and being…
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Caring for the Disabled: Respect Life Month Day 2
Caring for the disabled is truly living a culture of life and a civilisation of love. Being pro-life means protecting unborn children from death when their parents are faced with a pre-natal diagnosis of a disability or a life-limiting condition.…