DEACON FOR LIFE

Were there to be no support in the whole history of ethical and moral thought, were there no acknowledged confirmation from medical science, were the history of legal opinion to the contrary, we would still have to conclude on the basis of God's Holy Word that the unborn child is a person in the sight of God. He is protected by the sanctity of life graciously given to each individual by the Creator, Who alone places His image upon man and grants them any right to life which they have.

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Pope's February prayers urge greater respect for families :: Catholic News Agency (CNA

Vatican City, Feb 1, 2011 / 10:50 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Benedict is calling for a renewed awareness of the importance of the family in his February prayer intentions.

The Pope's general prayer intention for February is: “That all may respect the family and recognize it for its unmatched contribution to the advancement of society.”

His mission intention is: “That Christian communities may witness to the presence of Christ in serving those who suffer from disease in those mission territories where the fight against disease is most urgent.”