America’s Struggle with Moral Gravity
Our nation’s acceptance of abortion is not unlike other nations that have turned a blind eye to evil rather than do the uncomfortable thing and stand up for truth.
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The ‘Why’ of Suffering
By Mark Pickup
Pope John Paul II once said that the answer to the “why” of suffering depends on the ability to comprehend the sublimity of divine love. Unfortunately for most of us, it is beyond our ability to comprehend the wonder and perfection of God’s love.
Reflections on Catholic Social Teaching and the Pro-Life Movement
By Rob Gasper
Rarely a week goes by where I do not receive a call from a Catholic pro-life activist frustrated with the errors and excesses of fellow Catholics, be it a Catholic politician promoting abortion or a Catholic funding group giving money to causes allied directly with the culture of death.
Holocaust Then and Now
We have frequently argued that one of the main reasons why we want to redefine the pro-life movement as the pro-human personhood movement is that it is a positive
The Pope, a Cardinal, and Courageous Deeds
The past few days have revealed an emerging trend which should be heartening to faithful Catholics who have for so long yearned for good news.
Proposing that Society ‘Reduce’ Evil
In March of 1981 Pope John Paul II told his audience during the March 15 Angelus message, “Our prayer during Lent, aims at awakening [consciences],” and making men aware of God’s voice.
Demagoguery Leads to Loss of Freedom
‘Tis the season to be cunning, evasive, and ignorant. It’s election time, 2012.
Abortion Is a Criminal Act
There is scientific evidence in abundance that confirms the humanity of the individual human being from the point of his creation.
Human Rights for All Justifies Labor Day
This weekend we will take time out of our busy schedules to recognize the value of the worker, the just wage and, on a practical level, time with family and friends.
The Bishops and Palliative Care
The statement is probably long overdue, though it’s clear the Church has never condoned direct killing for any reason.
Statement on the Beatification of Pope John Paul II
Judie Brown, cofounder and president of the American Life League, was appointed by John Paul II to two consecutive five-year terms on the Pontifical Academy for Life.
Death and Catholic Church Teaching
Since 1968, vital organs, necessary for life, have been removed from patients for transplantation. Since then, this has been morally justified by the claim that the donor is “brain dead” or has suffered “cardiac death.”