By Nancy Valko, RN, ALNC
I recently wrote an article, “I Lost My Daughter to Suicide: A Nurse’s Response to Brittany Maynard’s Campaign for Assisted Suicide,”1 hoping that there was a small chance of convincing her or other vulnerable people that suicide (assisted or unassisted) is never the answer to any problem.
Catholics all over were disappointed with the recent news about the reassignment of Cardinal Raymond Burke, and we can’t help but wonder what the future holds. Let us always remember his faith and his unwavering adherence to Church truths. And let us hold not only him, but the Church hierarchy, closely in our thoughts and prayers.
This week we saw great strides in the elections and in the decisions people made to elect pro-life leaders. But we cannot stop there. The battle will not be won if all we do is vote and hope. We must be proactive. We must pray. We must work day in and day out to stop the culture of death from getting its grips on us and our children.
By Rey Flores
This morning we all woke up to headlines that read “Huge Victory as Pro-Life Candidates Win Nationwide, Take Over Senate from Pro-Abortion Democrats,” and other more specific headlines like “Pro-Life Greg Abbott Defeats Abortion Champion Wendy Davis for Governor in Texas.”
Much speculation, discussion, and outright confusion have abounded since the Synod on the Family last month. For many, it’s difficult to discern what actually took place and where the Catholic Church is headed. Today’s commentary offers clarification.
By Kurt Kondrich
There is a battle raging across this nation on the issue of amnesty for illegal immigrants, and it has become a very hot topic.
Today we celebrate Halloween a time for spooky goblins, cute witches, and maybe a bit of enjoyment in all things scary. But we know these things are not real; we know they are just part of the fun of the holiday. The real fear we should have lies in the evil that surrounds us each and every day the evil that Planned Parenthood embodies and tempts our children with.
Judie Brown, president of American Life League, announced today that ALL’s popular video series, the American Life League Report, will get a new look in 2015 and will publish on a regular monthly schedule.
By Michael Cook
Last week an all-star line-up of British researchers and administrators appeared before a committee of the House of Commons to tell MPs that the creation of three-parent babies was completely safe, ethical, and inconsequential.
Not only are some people content with stealing the lives of preborn babies for their own selfish ways, but now there is a growing trend of stealing children’s organs so that others may buy them. This sick practice shows just how depraved society can be when it comes to our fellow human beings.
By Kurt Kondrich
During the month of October we celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month, and since the birth of my beautiful daughter Chloe in 2003 I have become very aware of characteristics and behaviors these amazing individuals with an extra chromosome possess.
Planned Parenthood announced the closing of its Rapid City facility effective December 5, according to a report from the Rapid City Journal. Planned Parenthood’s only other South Dakota facility is located in Sioux Falls.