In Saint John Paul II's important encyclical letter Evangelium Vitae - The Gospel of Life, a blueprint for building a culture of life and a civilization of love is presented to all people of good will. There, among the exhortations…
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Day of Prayer and Reparation
On Thursday 8 August, 2019, the first reading of the Abortion Legislation Bill will be read in Parliament. This Bill is a radical denial of the right to life of the pre-born child and ignores the impact that abortion has…
Powerful pro-life, pro-family maiden speech by National MP
Newly installed National MP, Paulo Garcia, gave a courageous and powerful pro-life, pro-family maiden speech in parliament at the end of May. His bold proclamation of truth has inspired and encouraged many throughout the world. WELLINGTON, New Zealand, June 3,…
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God’s merciful love an invitation to live in communion with him: Cardinal Burke
Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke recently reflected in a homily on God's unconditional, faithful and enduring love for each of us, evident in the piercing of Jesus' most sacred heart. The homily was given at the Opening Mass of Family Life…
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Respect for human life an absolute and basic principle
"A great prayer for life is urgently needed, a prayer which will rise up throughout the world." Saint Pope John Paul II called for this prayer in his great encyclical letter "Evangelium Vitae". The fulfilment of this request happens in…
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Fr Clovis: The Francis Effect
Recently, Father Linus Clovis, our Spiritual Director, addressed the pro-life and pro-family leaders gathered for the Rome Life Forum. His talk was entitled "The Francis Effect". The Rome Life Forum was organised by Voice of the Family and the focus…
Celebrating the Annunciation and 20 Years of Evangelium Vitae
Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word." Luke 1:38 These words of great trust in God, and self-giving, were those of Mary as the Angel Gabriel came to her, and…
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Synod on the Family: Consultation of the New Zealand Bishops
The New Zealand Catholic Bishops have released their consultation questionnaire in preparation for this year's Synod on the Family which is to be held in Rome, October 5th to 19th. Bishop Charles Drennan of Palmerston North will be participating in the…
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Restoring the culture in 2015
While the summer sun keeps shining and the children are playing and enjoying their break from school, the seemingly endless days of summer with limited commitments and a generally slow start to each day, is coming to a…
Abby Johnson challenges New Zealand pro-lifers
Over 500 people traveled to Auckland, Wellington and Dunedin to hear the powerful and inspiring story of Abby Johnson over the last week. Abby is a former clinic director of a Planned Parenthood facility in Bryan/College Station, Texas. She worked…