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.

Sunday, June 11, 2023

Are Women Being Forced To Stay Pregnant???

Have you heard this new argument that has cropped up in the wake of Dobbs? Here's how you can respond to it.

Liberty Counsel Argued City of Harrisburg Infringed on Pro-Life Speech

Liberty Counsel presented oral argument to the Third Circuit Court of Appeals on June 8 in Reilly v. City of Harrisburg regarding the city’s ordinance that was enforced to prohibit pro-life volunteers from one-on-one counseling near a Planned Parenthood abortion facility.

In 2012, the Harrisburg City Council passed an ordinance to curtail any interference with abortion facilities called “Interference with Access to Health Care Facilities.” Liberty Counsel’s reply brief to the Third Circuit states that the ordinance makes it illegal to enter the buffer zone and have a one-on-one conversation about abortion with a person entering the abortion clinic.

Yes, There is a Role for the Federal Government

A look back at the joy over the reversal of Roe v. Wade and Justice Alito’s brilliant rebuttal to Dobbs’ dissenters

‘That day has come’: Infamous Kentucky abortion facility up for sale

Can a baby smile in his mother’s womb? Even Snopes answers yes!

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National Right To Life's June Newsletter - Celebrate Life Month

NRL Newsletter

Elections Play Key Role in Pro-Life Effort to Make Abortion Unthinkable

The pro-life movement envisions an America in which abortion is unthinkable.

We want to build an America that safeguards the lives of both unborn children and their mothers. We aspire to live in a society where women can succeed and realize their dreams without being pitted against their children, where the lives of children are never considered disposable, where tax dollars are never used to fund abortions, and where human rights begin when life itself begins.

LIFE STORY

Two abortions devastated Tricia and Peter. Then God stepped in to heal them both.

Following a teenage abortion, Peter and Tricia DeMaio were determined to never have another abortion again. That all changed when Tricia faced intense pressure from her parents. High school sweethearts, Peter and Tricia were just 17 years old and had been dating for a year when Tricia discovered she was pregnant.

KNOW THIS

Gallup reports nearly all political and demographic subgroups show an increase in conservative identification on social issues

More Americans consider themselves to be conservative on social issues than at any point in the past decade. Gallup reports on the results of a fascinating study this morning, offering insight into the growing number of Americans who say they are conservative on social issues, including abortion.

Positively Pro-Life! Podcast

Your host got interviewed! Maria Gallagher speaks about her work and the release of her new pro-life book - Mercy's Power in our latest episode. Listen to our interview on Positively Pro-Life Podcast here.

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CHAPTER EVENTS

June 23-24

The Essential Pro-Life Educational Event

The National Right to Life Convention is coming to Pittsburgh on June 23-24. 2023. Early registration is now open for adults, seniors, and students. Join us on the first anniversary of the overturning of Roe v. Wade, and learn about what has changed, what hasn’t, and what you can do about it! Click HERE for more details!

June 24

Run4Life (5K Run/Walk)

Put on your running shoes and join the Scranton Chapter folks at their first annual 5K Run and 1.5 mile Fun Walk to be held on June 24 at the Nay Aug Park, Scranton. Fun activities for kids and the whole family! Find more details at www.prolifescranton.org/

June 26

Celebration of Life

Adams County Chapter of PHL is sponsoring a Celebration of Life since Roe was overturned by Dobbs. This will take place on Monday, June 26th at the Xavier Center of St. Francis, 465 Table Rock Road, Gettysburg from noon till 12:30 with prayers and speaker Maria Gallagher from the PPLF.

Oct 28

SAVE THE DATE!

Mark your calendars for The Pro-Life Banquet of the Year in Pennsylvania! 2023 Celebrate Banquet is set to be held at the Hershey Lodge, Hershey on 28th October. More details to follow.

Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation

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Pro-Life Federation | 4800 Jonestown Rd., Suite 102, Harrisburg, PA 17109

LIFE IS SACRED

An example of the traditional magisterial teaching which indicates that it is never morally licit to intentionally kill a child through abortion in order to “save the life of its mother” comes from the teaching of Pope Pius XII:

“Every human being, even the infant in the mother's womb, has the right to life immediately from God, not from the parent or any human society or authority. Therefore, there is no man, no human authority, no science, no medical, eugenic, social, economic or moral ‘indication’ that can show or give valid juridical title for direct deliberate disposition concerning an innocent human life-which is to say, a disposition that aims at its destruction either as an end in itself or as the means of attaining another end that is perhaps in no way illicit itself. Thus, for example, to save the life of the mother is a most noble end, but the direct killing of the child as a means to this end is not licit.”