Abortion
Preaching the Pro-Life Message
Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers Comments Off on Preaching the Pro-Life Message
Every Sunday, we profess our faith in God by reciting the creed that reminds us of who we are and what we believe. Sometimes, however, when life throws us a curve and we are faced with difficult personal challenges or pressure from society, we become afraid to pick up our cross and follow Jesus. While Read More
Intrinsic Connection: Contraception and Abortion
Deacon Dominic Cerrato Comments Off on Intrinsic Connection: Contraception and Abortion
Many of us are old enough to have witnessed a great cultural change. I recall growing up in the 1960s watching TV shows like “Bonanza,” “The Andy Griffith Show” and, of course, “The Beverly Hillbillies.” Perhaps I’m being too sentimental, but these programs reflected a world of baseball, hot dogs and apple pie. They embodied, Read More
The Hurting Need Our Help, Not Our Silence
Teresa Tomeo Comments Off on The Hurting Need Our Help, Not Our Silence
Almost 10 years ago, as my husband began his first diaconate assignment, our pastor shared a story as to why he believed it is so important for deacons and priests to reach out to those in the pews who may have been touched by an abortion. He explained that he received permission to pass on Read More
Our Vital Role in the Pro-life Movement
Nicole Snook Comments Off on Our Vital Role in the Pro-life Movement
Deacon Dominick Pastore’s pro-life convictions began “not too long after Roe v. Wade,” when he was a freshman in college. “At that time, I wasn’t pro-life,” recalls Deacon Pastore. “I wasn’t pro-choice. I never really gave it much thought.” His roommate, however, was a very committed Catholic who was also pro-life. A few days before Read More
Always Leave an Opening for Hope
Stephen Fahrig Comments Off on Always Leave an Opening for Hope
“I never preach on abortion, because there might be women in the congregation who’ve had an abortion, and I don’t want them to feel bad.” A priest said this in my presence about 10 years ago, and his words have stuck with me for the last decade — not because I agree with them, but Read More