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February 2014

February 05, 2014

Archbishop Aymond’s Boycott: “We Cannot Cooperate With Evil”

From the Archdiocese of New Orleans comes one of the most effective anti-abortion protests to...

February 02, 2014

Great News for Pro-Lifers!

Over at the Kresta in the Afternoon blog, I posted a great news item: Tomorrow,...

January 2014

January 22, 2014

Pope Francis: “I Join the March for Life With My Prayers”

The media's love affair with Pope Francis may have just ended. Left-leaning journalists who thought...

January 17, 2014

In Time for the March for Life: All Clear for Fr. Frank Pavone!

I told this story over at the Kresta in the Afternoon blog, but I want...

November 2013

November 27, 2013

GIMME SHELTER: New Pro-Life Film Coming to a Theatre Near You

Apple Bailey is a 16-year-old runaway with an indomitable spirit. She dreams of finding happiness...

September 2013

September 22, 2013

Detroit’s Archbishop Vigneron Marches for Life, Unpacks Pope Francis’ Statements

What a busy day! On Saturday, September 21, Detroit’s Archbishop Allen Vigneron led anti-abortion protesters...

July 2013

July 27, 2013

Women’s Group Plans Major Protest at the White House on August 1—And You Can Help

Do you remember when the HHS Mandate first made news across America? Early news reports...

July 17, 2013

Pope’s Message to Catholics in England and Wales: “Care for Life—It’s Worth It”

The theme for this year’s Day for Life in Britain is “Care for Life—It’s Worth...

April 2013

April 01, 2013

Again, Ambulance Called to Detroit-Area Abortion Clinic

Uh-oh. Has Dr. Reginald Sharpe injured another abortion-minded woman? On Saturday, March 23, an ambulance...

November 2012

November 23, 2012

In Michigan, Feminists Squawk at Proposed Tax Break for Fetuses

Michigan lawmakers are considering a tax break for expectant parents—but the National Organization of Women...

November 01, 2012

Oxymoron of the Week: Pro-Life Catholics for Obama

Today I am proud to offer a guest post from Michael J. New, assistant professor...

October 2012

October 31, 2012

Just How “Pro-Life” Is Mitt Romney?

As the election nears, some in the liberal media are pointing an accusatory finger at...

October 14, 2012

“PERFECT”: ESPN’s Dramatic Story of How Down Syndrome Daughter Won Her Father’s Heart

“Have an abortion,” Heath White urged his wife. The couple already had one beautiful little...

October 11, 2012

Archbishop Kurtz Thanks the Holy Father for The Blessing of the Unborn Child

On October 9 in Rome, Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz, archbishop of Louisville, thanked the Holy...

October 07, 2012

Lepanto, the Life Chain, and the Rosary: YOU Can Make a Difference

On October 7, the Church celebrates the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary—looking back...

September 2012

September 26, 2012

FAITH OPENS OUR EYES… Respect Life Month Theme Reveals a Consistent Ethic

You’ve heard the criticism, haven’t you? Pro-abortion protestors insisting that people who oppose abortion don’t...

March 2012

March 29, 2012

Blessing of the Unborn: For the Santorums, It Was Only Natural

On March 25, the Feast of the Annunciation, the Vatican approved the publication of a...

October 2011

October 07, 2011

THE SAN JOSE ARTICLES: Speaking Pro-Life Truth to Pro-Abortion Power

Amid little fanfare, yesterday in the Dag Hammarskjöld Auditorium at the United Nations headquarters in...

October 01, 2011

In October, We Celebrate Life

October is Respect Life Month. Each year during October, we remember the over 53 million...

September 2011

September 08, 2011

C'mon Artists! It's National Pro-Life Chalk Day!

Moms, preschoolers, high school art clubs, professional artists, budding Michelangelos—Show your stuff! It’s National Pro-Life...

July 2011

July 31, 2011

Living and Loving the Gospel of Life

Well now, this is a first! I haven’t shared the pen on my blog (except...

May 2011

May 26, 2011

Help Needed! Flood Closes Pregnancy Center

For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord. Plans to prosper...

April 2011

April 26, 2011

AESOP'S FABLES AND THE CHURCH OF LAODICEA: Courage of Your Convictions – A Reminder for RINO’s

To all Congressional Republicans who have disappointed your constituents by your failure to support issues...

February 2011

February 07, 2011

HARBINGERS OF A PRO-LIFE SOCIETY? Or Just Aberrant Little Blips on the Radar Screen?

Over the last week, the airwaves have been buzzing with anti-abortion news. Live Action Scores...

December 2010

December 05, 2010

WHAT’S IN A NAME? Our Government’s Lopsided Policies Toward the Developmentally Disabled: You Can’t Call Them a Name, But You Can Kill Them at Will

It would be laughable, were it not so tragic. On October 5, 2010, President Obama...

November 2010

November 27, 2010

"THE MAN OF THE HOUSE" – A Tribute to Henry Hyde, and Happy Birthday Wishes to Marie Bellet

With what she calls her "housewife songs," Marie Bellet touches on matters of the heart...

November 07, 2010

"EXCEPT IN CASES OF RAPE OR INCEST"

I saw Rebecca Kiessling tonight. Perhaps you’ve heard of her: Rebecca is a family life...