Australian bishop Peter Elliott told mass-goers recently that the “warped practice of eugenics is rising from its Nazi tomb,” noting the “seek-and-destroy” mission for handicapped unborn children and the promotion of euthanasia. In yesterday’s post, I, too, wondered if we have learned nothing from the Nazi Holocaust and what lead to it, which reminded me of a few things I’ve … Read More
Locked-In Quadriplegic: “All Life is Worth Living”
Excellent! France has awarded its Legion of Honor to a woman who has been a locked-in quadriplegic for 30 years (h/t Wesley Smith). And, get this: it’s for her fight against euthanasia and assisted suicide! Maryannick Pavageau (shown here with her daughter Myriam (r) and Senator Monique Papon (l), who bestowed the award) had a stroke which left her completely … Read More
Life…From its Very Beginning
Thankfully, the election is finally over and many “pro-life” seats were picked up. Now, let’s hope that actually translates into something good when it comes time to vote on legislation. This is an excellent video (with some pretty funky music). It beautifully illustrates what those of us who “vote pro-life” are trying to preserve: human life…from its very beginning.
Cute Baby Blogging: Papal Edition
This is just precious (h/t Thomas Peters):
Time to Vote!
I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not the most enthusiastic voter. Politics sucks and it seems like no one can be trusted. But, voting is our duty and a sacred honor and we can’t really complain about the outcome if we don’t at least try to influence it with our own vote. I have heard from many people … Read More
Sanctity, Prayer and Activism, Redux
I posted this just last year, but I think it needs to be repeated. During my annual retreat this year, the priest leading it reflected that all of the crises in the world today – sexual immorality, attacks on human life, etc… – are a crisis of sanctity. Of people living for themselves and not God, even choosing darkness when … Read More
Music for Your Monday: Everybody Hurts
You can thank (blame?) Stephen Colbert, who recently told the women on the view that his mother, “taught us to still love love life and not be bitter and to realize that everybody suffers and if you can accept your suffering you’ll just understand other people better,” for the inspiring for this (late) Monday music post. Does R.E.M.’s song “Everybody … Read More