Sad to hear about the passing of Dick Clark today at the tender age of 82. I really think Dick the world a favor when he returned to his post as the host of Dick Clark’s Rockin’ Eve after a devastating stroke. Why? Responding to critics of his “cringe-worthy” return who said that he should have “gracefully (left) the stage” … Read More
Every Child Deserves a Chance
The father of a child with Down syndrome made this video after learning the heartbreaking truth about the fate of most children with his condition: All abortion is equally abhorrent and offensive to humanity. It targets one segment of society, the unborn, and deems it worthy of life only at the behest of another segment. Eugenic abortion, however, goes one … Read More
Cute “Incompatible With Life” Baby Blogging: Happy Easter, Ethan!
It’s been far too long since this blog has seen any cute babies! And this little guy has something to say to the culture of death that tried to convince his parents to give up on his life just when he needed them the most: Boo! Ethan Emmanuel Tutwiler just celebrated his first Easter. His mother, a friend of mine … Read More
World Down Syndrome Day
Today is World Down Syndrome Day, a day to celebrate the lives of those who have an extra 21st chromosome. It’s also a reminder that we should love and value all people with disabilities, so, I published an updated version of What is Normal for Catholic Lane: check it out. Also worth reading: Weakness That Makes Us Strong
What is Normal?
A couple of my fellow contributors to the Ignitum Today blog are asking for lots of prayers. Andrew and Christina were married in October of 2011. Just one month later they happily discovered that Christina was with child. However, their elation soon turned to concern when their unborn daughter, Maria Isabella, was diagnosed with Spina Bifida. Right now, Christina and … Read More
Perinatal Hospice: Yay or Nay?
Over at Catholic Lane, Mark Pickup writes about the importance of Christian perinatal hospice: There are expectant parents who face the terrible reality that their baby will be born with a terminal condition. They are usually told after a prenatal test and are given the choice of continuing the pregnancy or aborting their baby. Parents are often pressured to make … Read More
As Long As We Are Alive, We Have All the Life There Is
In his book As I Lay Dying, Fr. Richard John Neuhaus writes about being sick and near death in the hospital: The very sick can look simply awful. Although they politely tried to hide it, I saw the recoil on the faces of visitors. A young parishioner arrived unannounced and, before I knew what she was doing, started snapping pictures. … Read More
Bella Santorum Has “Miraculous Turnaround”
Good news! On a tele-town hall last night from his daughter’s hospital room, Rick Santorum told Florida voters, “She’s had a miraculous turnaround. We have a long way to go, but she turned the corner and we are very, very grateful.” Bella was diagnosed with pneumonia in both lungs, a devastating illness for anyone, but especially for a small child … Read More
Prayers for Bella Santorum and Family!
Dear readers, please join me in praying for 3 year old Bella Santorum, who has Trisomy 18 and was admitted to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia this evening. Find out more about little Bella here: Previous post: Santorum: Daughter w/ Trisomy 18 “Worth Every Tear”
Reece’s Rainbow: a Ray of Hope for Children With Down Syndrome
The majority of children prenatally diagnosed with Down syndrome are never allowed to make it out of the womb alive. For those who do, especially in the Ukraine, many are abandoned at birth and could even be institutionalized after 4 or 5 years for the rest of their lives. Reece’s Rainbow helps these kids find loving homes. ABC News reports … Read More