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RESPECT LIFE
Overview
In the statement Forming Consciences for Citizenship, the U.S.
bishops remind us that, "In the Catholic tradition, responsible
citizenship is a virtue, and participation in political life is a
moral obligation". The decisions we make as citizens about
who leads us and what policies are enacted have important moral and
ethical dimensions. The values of our faith should be our guide to
public life.
The most important place to share and reflect on this message is in
our families. While it’s always a challenge to use a statement like
Faithful Citizenship—so obviously written to an adult
audience—within a family context, it’s worth the challenge! Civic
responsibility starts with the adults in the family.
Website Resources
The following websites are some of the top resources
for information on the end-of-life issues.
www.usccb.org is the
official website for the United States Conference of
Catholic Bishops in Washington D.C. Go to the
Secretariat for Pro-Life Activitieswww.vatican.va/phome-en.htm is the official website for the Vatican where all the documents are available.
www.euthanasia.com
is a vast resource for respect life materials.
Articles, contacts, organizations, even colleges and
universities that educate the public about the fight for
the Culture of Life vs. Culture of Death and help those
who want more information to enter the fight at the end
of life.
www.LifeNews.com is a news service which can be subscribed to in order to obtain the latest Pro-Life news.
www.internationaltaskforce.org is the International Anti-Euthanasia Task Force was founded by Rita Marker to fight the racing tide of euthanasia. Rita is a lawyer and very knowledgeable of all the state laws governing end of life decisions. The Task Force has the largest library concerning euthanasia in history and modern use.
www.thedivinemercy.org is the website for the Marians in Stockbridge, Mass., look to the far right, find Eucharistic Apostles and click there to reach them.
www.priestsforlife.org is the official site for Fr. Frank Pavone. You can purchase many teaching tools such as DVD's, videos, books and pamphlets.
www.ncbcenter.org is the Catholic Center for scholarly works surrounding Life Issues. Fr. Tadeusz Pacholczyk is a member of the Bioethics Center and is a brilliant young Priest in the matters of stem cell research and other life topics.
www.hli.org is the Human Life International with Fr. Euteneuer as president. Father is an excellent speaker and available to speak at conferences schedule permitting. It is a dynamic organization that has been in the fight for life since the early 70's with Rev. Paul Marx, OSB as its founder.
www.nursesfordivinemercy.org is an organization of nurses, doctors, and medical personnel who choose to follow the way of The Divine Mercy in ministering to the sick and catastrophically injured founded as a response to the 9/11 Tragedy. Founded by Marie Romagnano RN.
www.friends-4-life.org is a well researched document on end of life issues with multiple resources. (After arriving at the site click on RESOURCES to reach this document.)
www.LifeNews.com is a news service which can be subscribed to in order to obtain the latest Pro-Life news.
www.internationaltaskforce.org is the International Anti-Euthanasia Task Force was founded by Rita Marker to fight the racing tide of euthanasia. Rita is a lawyer and very knowledgeable of all the state laws governing end of life decisions. The Task Force has the largest library concerning euthanasia in history and modern use.
www.thedivinemercy.org is the website for the Marians in Stockbridge, Mass., look to the far right, find Eucharistic Apostles and click there to reach them.
www.priestsforlife.org is the official site for Fr. Frank Pavone. You can purchase many teaching tools such as DVD's, videos, books and pamphlets.
www.ncbcenter.org is the Catholic Center for scholarly works surrounding Life Issues. Fr. Tadeusz Pacholczyk is a member of the Bioethics Center and is a brilliant young Priest in the matters of stem cell research and other life topics.
www.hli.org is the Human Life International with Fr. Euteneuer as president. Father is an excellent speaker and available to speak at conferences schedule permitting. It is a dynamic organization that has been in the fight for life since the early 70's with Rev. Paul Marx, OSB as its founder.
www.nursesfordivinemercy.org is an organization of nurses, doctors, and medical personnel who choose to follow the way of The Divine Mercy in ministering to the sick and catastrophically injured founded as a response to the 9/11 Tragedy. Founded by Marie Romagnano RN.
www.friends-4-life.org is a well researched document on end of life issues with multiple resources. (After arriving at the site click on RESOURCES to reach this document.)
Podcasts
In our “Principles Podcasts,” Paulist Father Larry Rice reflects briefly on the major themes of Catholic Social teaching and how they should shape our lives as citizens of the world and as people of God.
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Option for the Poor
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Peace and Disarmament
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Political Participation
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Role of Government
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Social Justice
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Stewardship of Creation
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Common Good
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Dignity of the Human Person
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Economic Justice
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Global Solidarity
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Individuals Rights
* Podcasts require a media player.
Our Intercession
For parishioners who have been elected to public office, that
they might use their offices to protect the unborn and promote the
dignity of the poor and vulnerable...
We pray to the Lord…