Blessed John Paul II told us that The challenge is to make the church's yes to life concrete and effective. The struggle will be long, and it needs each one of you. Place your intelligence, your talents, your enthusiasm, your…
A Culture of Life
Belgium Twins Accessed Euthanasia
Yesterday the Sydney Morning Herald reported on how 45-year-old Belgium twins were allowed to access euthanasia because they had been recently told that they would soon both go blind. The twins were born deaf, were extremely close, and couldn't bear…
Family Planning Declares War on Women
Media Release from Right to Life Family Planning in a recent media release, have declared war on women in New Zealand. In September 2012, the Association announced in a media release that they were, together with the Abortion Law Reform…
Welcome to Sodom!
I just had to share this letter from Msgr. Edward J. Filardi which appeared in a Parish Bulletin in Maryland, US. This State has just legalised same-sex marriage. The letter speaks for itself. Pastor’s Letter Welcome to Sodom. Yes, that is…
Abortion Never Needed to Save the Life of the Mother
Abortion advocates like to accuse pro-lifer's of not caring for women, because we do not believe that there is ever a need for abortion. And so, over the years nations have tried to enact law which serves to "protect" women…
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Sexually Transmitted Infections Rising in NZ
It appears that the incidence of sexually transmitted infections has been rising in New Zealand over the last few years. These figures may be levelling out, but they are not going down. Is the overall level out just a coincidence? According to an…
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…
Raise the Bar Instead of Offering Free Emergency Contraception
The announcement last week that Taranaki District Health Board subcommittee has accepted the stategy to provide the morning after pill (emergency contraception) free to children as young as 12 years old, is shocking, and irresponsible. While, it has not become practice yet,…
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Powershop Advertising Offensive to Catholics
There's nothing quite like seeing something you've heard about for yourself. Today, quite by chance, I drove past not one, but at least four of Powershop's incredibly offensive advertising posters. These posters depict Pope Benedict XVI blessing the marriage of…
Prayer for mothers to say “yes” to life
As today is the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the patron saint of the pro-life movement throughout the world, it seemed appropriate to publish this prayer for all mothers who are afraid to say "yes" to life. Mary, of…