New Insights from the Human Life Review 1/17/2025

 

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Scroll to view all articles "We Want Mamma!" By Jason Morgan [Matsui Kazu explains:] The government wants children to spend long hours in daycare so their mothers (and fathers) can work long hours and pay taxes, though there are not nearly enough professional, dedicated, nursery-school teachers to act in loco parentis. Part-time staff, with little to no training and, sometimes, little to no dedication, are brought in to make up the difference. Here is where the bottom begins to fall out. CLICK TO READ Ohio Abortion Lobby Doesn't Want Women to Be Told Baby Has a Heartbeat By Matt Lamb One reason the industry might oppose the law is that women tend to choose life, and thus won’t give money to Planned Parenthood, the more they know about their babies. For example, a 2024 report from Heartbeat International found “80% of women considering an abortion choose life when they see an ultrasound.”  CLICK TO READ A Stunning Defeat for Irish Elites From the 50th Anniversary Summer/Fall Issue of the Human Life Review By David Quinn  Without really thinking of the consequences, [Ireland has] been rushing pell-mell into the same set of social norms as most of the rest of the Western world. ... All of the above is by way of setting the scene for a surprising recent development in Ireland—one that will encourage the readers of the Human Life Review—namely, the resounding defeat of two more referendums intended to usher us further down the path of “progress.” And these were referendums that the government was extremely confident they would win. CLICK TO READ An Irish Take on the U.S. Election By Margaret Hickey  [W]hile Ireland may not be as ostensibly convulsed as so much of America is, this election result was certainly something of a shot that echoed through the country’s corridors of power and influence. It has implications for every country currently dealing with the same issues that challenge America—delusional gender ideology and the curbs on freedom of expression necessary to advance it; regulatory overreach, particularly in relation to net carbon targets; sex education and abortion. CLICK TO READ "May I Interrupt You?" "Go Right Ahead" By Fr. Gerald E. Murray  Someone once remarked that life is a series of interruptions. That certainly is the case for the pastor of a parish in the city that never sleeps! Yet this description of day-to-day life really applies to just about everyone. ... And all too often an interruption is an obstacle to getting things done in a timely manner. CLICK TO READ Homily for Epiphany By Rev. George Brooks  [T]he wise men would not have been drawn to Christ if they had not first been attracted to the people of whom Christ was born: the Jews—to their practice of religion, to their God who made his people so distinctive and exemplary. And the same is true today. People will be drawn to Jesus only if they find his people—Christians, and our way of life—attractive to them. CLICK TO READ Iowa House Speaker Promotes Focus on "Alternatives" over Further Protections for the Unborn By Matt Lamb  Iowa’s House speaker is suffering from a bad case of either/or syndrome. He recently suggested that helping women choose life should come ahead of legal protections for preborn babies in the Hawkeye State, rather than supporting both types of legislation with equal focus. CLICK TO READ Sign up to receive the newsletter 50th Anniversary Summer/Fall Issue Online!

USCCB Respect Life: 9 Days for Life: Day 2

 

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If you or someone you know is suffering from participation in abortion, confidential, compassionate help is available. Visit hopeafterabortion.org.

INTERCESSION

May each person suffering from participation in abortion find forgiveness, hope, and healing in Christ.

PRAYERS

Our Father, 3 Hail Marys, Glory Be

REFLECTION

Countless children’s lives have been ended by abortion, and countless parents and family members suffer guilt, grief, and regret—often in silence. Yet God’s greatest desire is to forgive. No matter how far we have each strayed from His side, He says to us, “Don’t be afraid. Draw close to my heart.” Be assured that it is never too late to seek God's forgiveness in the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Consider the parable of the Prodigal Son. After repenting of sinning against his father, he returns from far away to seek forgiveness and work as a servant. But his father sees him approaching, runs to warmly embrace him, and hosts a banquet to celebrate his return. So, too, does God welcome all His children who come to Him in the Sacrament of Reconciliation with contrite hearts, no matter how serious the sin. Let us turn confidently to Our Lord, Who is love and mercy.

ACTS OF REPARATION (Choose one.)

Abstain from meat today.

• Pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy for today’s intention.
• Offer some other sacrifice, prayer, or act of penance that you feel called to do for today's intention.

ONE STEP FURTHER

If a friend confided in you that she had an abortion, would you be able to listen and respond in a way that brings her closer to forgiveness and healing? Learn how in "How to Talk to a Friend Who’s Had an Abortion."

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LifeNews.com Pro-Life News Report Thursday, January 16, 2025

 

LifeNews.com Pro-Life News Report Thursday, January 16, 2025  Visit LifeNews.com. Top Stories •Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Will Implement Trump’s Pro-Life Policies •Born-Alive Bill Introduced in Senate for Babies Who Survive Abortions • Josh Hawley: Trump Should Overturn Biden’s Abortion Agenda •Catholic Doctors File Lawsuit Against Biden Abortion Mandate •Scroll Down for More Pro-Life News Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Will Implement Trump’s Pro-Life Policies Born-Alive Bill Introduced to Save Babies Who Survive Abortions Josh Hawley: Trump Should Overturn Biden’s Abortion Agenda Catholic Doctors File Lawsuit Against Biden Abortion Mandate   Speaker Johnson and Leader Thune Will Speak at March for Life   Canadians are Dying While on Waiting Lists for Health Care   Trump’s Nominee for HUD Secretary is a Pro-Life Pastor Bondi: “Sending Informants Into Catholic Churches Must Stop” MORE PRO-LIFE NEWS FROM TODAY Missouri Planned Parenthoods Can’t Kill Babies in Abortions Because They Can’t Get Licenses Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Will Pick Pro-Life AG Ashley Moody to Fill Marco Rubio’s Seat Christian Employers File Suit Against Biden Mandate Forcing Them to Promote Abortion Virginia Senate Democrats Pass Amendment for Abortions Up to Birth Med Students Create AI Simulation to Pressure Women Into Having Abortions