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Caring for Loved Ones at Life's End: Resource Compilation (English, Read More …
Respect Life Program resources Read More …
In honor of the 25th anniversary of Evangelium vitae (The Gospel of Life), the Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities has developed a condensed version of this landmark pro-life encyclical. This thorough summary makes Pope St. John Paul II’s prophetic writing more concise for those looking to deepen their understanding of the Church’s beautiful teachings on the sacredness of human life. An introductory foreword provides background and context to help readers better understand The Gospel of Life. Read More …
February 2021 edition of Pray for Life, available in both English and Spanish as Microsoft Word or PDF documents. Graphics of the intention are also available as PNG files in both English and Spanish. Read More …
Invoking the intercession of St. Joseph, foster father of Jesus, we pray that the Lord will bless all who travel upon the path of adoption. Each day of the novena includes:Intention for the dayScripture readingPrayerPetition to St. JosephConcluding prayers Read More …
As part of the nationwide effort, Walking with Moms in Need, the USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities will be providing educational materials to help the Faithful reflect on the teachings of Evangelium vitae, Evangelii gaudium, and Laudato si'. The provided materials can be used to help Catholics better understand the Gospel call to go to the peripheries and bring hope and help to those in need. These materials can be printed and reproduced provided these reproduction guidelines are followed. Read More …
Walking with Moms in Need is a time of service in which Catholic parishes and communities "walk in the shoes" of local pregnant and parenting women in need.Everyone should know how to help moms in difficult circumstances.While not trying to turn Catholic parishes into pregnancy centers, we can support local pregnancy centers where they exist, and we can also find and share other resources with pregnant and parenting women. And where there are few local resources, we can create our own, based on the gifts of the parish community! We hope you and your parish will join us in Walking with Moms in Need. Read More …
Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Read More …
My dear friends in Christ,This year the Church celebrates the 25th anniversary of the landmark pro-life encyclical Evangelium vitae (The Gospel of Life). Written by Pope St. John Paul II, this prophetic document passionately reaffirmed the Church’s constant teaching on the value and sacredness of every human life. It remains a foundational text for all our efforts to ensure that the life of every human person is protected and cherished.This special anniversary is the inspiration behind this year’s Respect Life theme, “Live the Gospel of Life,” as well as many of the new materials. Thank you for responding to the call to actively live out the Gospel of Christ, which necessarily includes cherishing, serving, defending, and protecting human life. May we always strive to “see in every human face the face of Christ” (EV 81) and treat each person as we would treat Christ Himself.Sincerely yours in Jesus, the Lord of Life,Most Reverend Joseph F. NaumannChairman, USCCB Committee on Pro-Life Activities Read More …
EVANGELIUM VITAE - To the Bishops, Priests and Deacons, Men and Women religious, lay Faithful and all People of Good Will on the Value and Inviolability of Human LifeThe Gospel of life is at the heart of Jesus' message. Lovingly received day after day by the Church, it is to be preached with dauntless fidelity as "good news" to the people of every age and culture. Read More …
