“I would now like to say a special word to women who have had an abortion. The Church is aware of the many factors which may have influenced your decision, and she does not doubt that in many cases it…
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Pro-Life Month – Day Five
"These can be summed up as follows: human life, as a gift of God, is sacred and inviolable. For this reason procured abortion and euthanasia are absolutely unacceptable. Not only must human life not be taken, but it must be…
Respect Life Month – Day Three
"We invite you who are called to bring life and love into the world to recognise anew the privilege that is your calling. We invite you who become pregnant no matter what the circumstances of conception to welcome your little…
Respect Life Month – Day Two
"Indeed, human beings, irrespective of the conditions in which they live and the capacities they have, possess unique and extraordinary worth from the very beginning of their existence to the moment of natural death." Pope Benedict XVI, 2006 Offer to…
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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Top Reasons Why Euthanasia Hurts Individuals and Society
Euthanasia is a relatively quiet topic right now, but it won't be long before it hits the headlines again. Those who promote euthanasia (so called mercy killing) will be biding their time, waiting for the "right" time to bring the…
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Abstain for the Game Campaign
I have to admit, I've never seen anything so corny in regards to supporting the All Blacks attempt to win the Rugby World Cup. Sean Fitzpatrick's put on voice, the car in the shape of a hand... It's all pretty…
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…
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,…