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.

Monday, March 14, 2011

Abused Children Prepare Annual Awareness Days

Father Di Noto's Meter Association Focusing on New Life

Fr. Fortunato Di Noto

ROME, MARCH 14, 2011 (Zenit.org).- A protection agency that has been instrumental in the battle against pedophilia and child pornography is preparing the annual events designed to raise awareness of this crime.The Italy-based Meter Association, founded by Father Fortunato Di Noto, will sponsor the week-long initiative, as it has since 1995, from April 25 to May 1.

The week for Children Victims of Violence, Abuse and Indifference has become a growing event in Italy and abroad, particularly since 2002.

It seeks not only to build awareness about the problem of pedophilia but also to help in healing.

The theme this year is "We Have Found Life Again!"

Read more here: http://www.zenit.org/article-32017?l=english