On Sunday 7 November 2021, euthanasia and assisted suicide will become legal in New Zealand. The End of Life Choice Act, 2019 permits terminally ill people who experience "unbearable suffering" to request to die at the hands of a health…
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Bishop gives encouraging homily at Mass for Life
“Protecting life from beginning to end should be the cornerstone of our nation. Life must be treated as a sacred taonga,” stated Bishop Michael Gielen, at the Mass for Life. Two hundred people attended Mass and Adoration at Saint Mary…
Mass for Life and Adoration 2020
A Mass for Life and Eucharistic Adoration will be held in Wellington on the evening prior to New Zealand’s third annual National March for Life. Held in the beautiful historic church of Saint Mary of the Angels, the Mass will be…
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…
Respect Life Month 2020 – Day One
This year marks the 25th anniversary of Saint John Paul II's telling encyclical Evangelium Vitae, otherwise known as the Gospel of Life. There the great defender of life calls each one of us to love, respect, protect and defend every human…
54-Day Rosary Novena for New Zealand
As New Zealander's prepare to vote in the upcoming election on October 17, much prayer and fasting are needed. Our nation desperately requires wise leaders who will protect the most vulnerable in our society: most especially pre-born children, the elderly,…
Prayer and witness outside abortion centres is a concrete way to restore a culture of life
“There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear.” 1 John 4:18 Participating in prayer and witness outside abortion centres can be an extremely uncomfortable experience. After all, you are vulnerable and open to ridicule from people…
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The philosophy behind a peaceful presence outside abortion centres
When a great tragedy occurs in a community, caring citizens often come together to grieve, pay their respects to the victims and to show support for those left behind. Flowers are laid at the site and often candle light vigils…
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Candlelight Vigil for unborn a moving experience
More than 200 people attended the Candlelight Vigil for the Unborn held outside the Auckland Medical Aid Centre on Palm Sunday evening. Another 30 people gathered outside Wellington Regional Hospital. The Candlelight vigil is an annual event hosted by Family…
Wellington: Reflection on 40 Days for Life
by Clare McClean Co-ordinator of Family Life International NZ's John Paul II Centre for Life in Wellington and leader of 40 Days for Life in Wellington With just four days remaining of 40 Days for Life it is time to…