NEW! HOPE AFTER ABORTION REFLECTION
The Secretariat on Pro-Life Activities has developed a reflection focusing on hope after abortion. This article, available in both English and Spanish, recalls the search for the lost sheep based on the parable from Luke 15. It reflects on Christ, the Good Shepherd, who always desires to offer us his mercy, no matter what sins we have committed. View here!
We are happy to announce that this reflection will also be available on the free version of the Hallow app in September, led by Bishop James T. Ruggieri of the Diocese of Portland, ME. Please join us in praying that it will offer hope to those who are suffering after an abortion experience.
JULY 26- FEAST OF ST. ANNE AND ST. JOACHIM
St. Anne and St. Joachim became the parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary after a long struggle with infertility. They honored God by forming their daughter in the faith, preparing her heart for the coming of Christ. Ultimately, as the grandparents of Jesus Christ, may they intercede for us all in passing on the faith to both children and grandchildren.
St. Anne and St. Joachim, pray for us!
PARISH WEBINAR: PREPARING FOR RESPECT LIFE MONTH
In a live webinar on Thursday, August 28 at 8 pm (EDT), USCCB staff will go through this year’s new materials for Respect Life Month as well as the perennial Respect Life Month action guide. This introductory-level webinar is perfect for parish staff and volunteers, but anyone is welcome to join. Register here!
CERTIFICATION IN CATHOLIC BIOETHICS
The National Catholic Bioethics Center’s (NCBC) online certification program in health care ethics starts next month! The program educates students in the foundational principles and teachings of the Church’s moral tradition and in their application to challenging contemporary issues in bioethics and health care. The certification program is open to all Catholic professionals, including teachers of religion and science and those involved in the pro-life movement.
WORD OF LIFE: AUGUST, & SEPTEMBER 2026
The August 2026 and September 2026 issues of Word of Life are available in English and Spanish. Word of Life is a monthly resource for dioceses and parishes that includes monthly special features, intercessions, bulletin quotes, and graphics. Previous editions can be found in the archive, and anyone can subscribe to receive Word of Life directly by email.
Inclusion in the digest does not necessarily indicate endorsement.
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