Tag Archive: #abortion

Respect Life Corner: Join Us in Prayer

Join Us In Prayer, Saturday, July 22, at Planned Parenthood, Downers Grove, IL. Human life is a precious gift from God. As Catholics, we have a responsibility to protect life at every stage. Join us to be a peaceful and [read more...]

Spiritual Fatherhood

Spiritual fatherhood is a vital role of every Catholic man— married or single. During June, in honor of Father’s Day, our prayer intentions are for men to strive to be spiritual fathers like St. Joseph. That all men protect, provide [read more...]

Respect Life Corner: From the Heart of a Survivor

In November of 2003, I became pregnant. Although it was unplanned, my baby definitely was not unwanted. I was very worried about telling my boyfriend the news and what his reaction would be. It was one of anger. How would [read more...]

Respect Life Corner: Illinois Life Happenings

ILLINOIS LIFE HAPPENINGS Illinois is now a very dangerous place for women and babies. Last week Illinois legislators passed a bill that states: Non-physicians can now perform abortions Doctors who lose their licenses in other states can work here If [read more...]

Memorial Mass & Candlelight Prayer Service for Victims of Abortion

St. Theresa Parish in Palatine will host a Memorial Mass & Candlelight Prayer Service for Victims of Abortion on Saturday, January 21, 5:00 pm. Although Roe has been overturned, it has left a wound that continues to harm our state. [read more...]

How to Support Her When She’s Unexpectedly Expecting

An unexpected pregnancy might be confusing along the way, but life—though at times difficult—is ultimately beautiful. Perhaps one of your friends has become pregnant unexpectedly. As someone who has been there, I encourage you to support your friend in her [read more...]

Come Watch “Roe V. Wade: The Real Story You’ve Never Been Told”

Torn on the Abortion Issue? Learn the truth! The film, Roe V. Wade: The Real Story You’ve Never Been Told will be shown at St. Thomas Villanova Church (1201 E Anderson Drive, Palatine, IL 60074) on Saturday, November 5 at 7:00 [read more...]

Why is the Church a Strong Voice for Life?

According to our Catechism, Human life must be respected and protected absolutely from the moment of conception. From the first moment of his existence, a human being must be recognized as having the rights of a person-among which is the [read more...]

Respect Life Corner: Words Matter

There are so many terms regarding abortion that have been politicized in our secular world. From ‘a woman’s right to choose’ and ‘reproductive justice’ to ‘it’s only a clump of cells’ and ‘healthcare,’ these terms obscure the reality of the [read more...]

Respect Life: Trust In His Mercy

One thing the saints had in common was their uncanny ability to remember and call on God’s mercy. They would fall hundreds of times a day and faithfully – with confidence and without hesitation – run back into the loving [read more...]