Pregnant and Unhappy?
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Health on Tuesday, October 19, 2010
This week, I received an email that tore at my heart. The writer is a young woman who possibly received a bit of bad NFP instruction and now finds herself pregnant, afraid, and emotionally unprepared. I’m so glad that she wrote me to reach out for support and encouragement. In my reply to her, I shared with her my memories of the day I learned I was pregnant with Eric. Greg was so excited, and... READ MORE
Amnesty Begins In The Womb
Posted by Rebecca Teti in News on Friday, October 08, 2010
Amnesty International is demanding the decriminalization of abortion throughout Latin America in the name of human rights.
Their statement singles out Cuba (Cuba!) for praise, because it legalized abortion decades ago. Later we are informed:
Governments must meet their international obligations to protect human rights and give priority to sexual and reproductive health programmes, including sex education... READ MORE
Nobel, But Not Noble
Posted by Rebecca Teti in News on Monday, October 04, 2010
With the word that Robert G. Edwards has won the Nobel prize for medicine comes one of those odd moments when Catholics know we are in the world but not of it.
It is a stunning scientific achievement, and I’m sure he and his team are proud of helping more than 4 million children to be born, and feel good about what they see as humanitarian aid to infertile couples.
But the Prize Committee doesn’t comment on the number of “selective reductions” or embryos frozen and then decayed or frozen still it took to achieve that result.
I can’t help wonder how the world will think about this prize when we have some critical distance from it.
Fatherless
Posted by Lisa Hendey in News on Saturday, August 21, 2010
This week on the podcast (click here or click on the player above), we welcome author and speaker Brian J. Gail, the incredible talent behind the book Fatherless Listen in to my conversation with Brian and find more information on the book and Brian’s apostolate at www.FatherlessBook.com.
Please join me in thanking our Catholic Moments contributors by visiting their sites: Deacon Tom Fox, Lisa Mladnich,... READ MORE
Thy Will Be Done
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Faith on Saturday, June 05, 2010
In his new video series, the always amazing and inspiring Fr. Frank Pavone challenges us to be truly involved in the Right to Life cause by actively praying for life. With even the youngest of children, praying for the prolife movement can become a regular part of your day and a way to build a culture of life in our own homes. Please share this video on your blog or with your circle of friends to... READ MORE
Will You "Give Back"?
Posted by Lisa Hendey in News on Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Chances are if the television set in your home is turned on tonight, you might be joining the millions of Americans who will be tuned into American Idol’s “Idol Gives Back” special. Previous versions of the show have combined to raise over $140 million for charity, but Pro-Life groups and individuals concerned with the sanctity of life have begun to broadcast the information that some of these funds... READ MORE
Single Mom is a Champion for Life
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Faith on Saturday, October 24, 2009
A huge thanks to my friend Tony Rossi of Christopher Closeup for bringing to my attention the story of Lacy Dodd, a board member of Room at the Inn, a Charlotte based pregnancy resource center and maternity after-care facility. During this month of October when we pray for the dignity of all human life, Lacy is a true champion for the unborn.
I hope you will take a few minutes to listen to Tony’s recent Christopher Closeup interview with Lacy,... READ MORE
Immaculée Ilibagiza
Posted by Lisa Hendey in News on Saturday, October 03, 2009
This week on the podcast (click here to listen or click on the player above), we are honored to share a conversation with Immaculée Ilibagiza, a survivor of the Rwandan genocide and a noted Catholic author and speaker. Immaculée’s books include Left to Tell: Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holocaust
Reaching Out to Women
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Faith on Wednesday, September 30, 2009
I’m just home from spending an hour praying in front of our local Planned Parenthood clinic as a part of my commitment to the 40 Days for Life campaign. This morning, I was struck again by the prayerful reverence of those gathered with me, as we simply lined the street in front of the facility holding our placards.
I’m new to this - maybe you eventually get over the feeling of defeat and grief that... READ MORE
Social Justice & Health Care Reform
Posted by Rebecca Teti in News on Friday, September 04, 2009
The bishops of Kansas City have released a joint pastoral statement on health care reform.
I think it’s important because it uses all the Catholic social justice principles to analyze proposed legislation.
Not just the life issues.
Not just the “right” to health care. (I’m using the scare quotes only because we need to be precise about what that right entails and what duties accompany it.)
They have some strong criticisms of the bills currently on the table.
But they are not on the side of those who think no reform is necessary.
See if you agree with me that this is the most thorough explanation of our Catholic duties and obligations as we wrestle with needed reform.
