As children of God, we were created to worship God. The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches that, “God’s first call and just demand is that man accept him and worship him.” (CCC, 2084) The act of abortion is the antithesis of the worship imagery presented in the Book of Revelation. Here a great multitude from every nation, every race, and tongue are gathered before the throne to worship God. With abortion, an innocent life of the human family, willed into existence by God, is intentionally terminated and deprived of the faculty to worship. In abortion, an innocent life of the human family, willed into existence by God, is intentionally terminated and deprived of the faculty to worship.
Read MoreThe Lord, as the Psalm says, “secures justice for the oppressed”. How comforting these words are for us in the Pro-Life movement! Indeed, even in our mourning over a single abortion, and in our hunger and thirst for righteousness, Jesus assures us that we will be comforted and satisfied.
Read MoreThe prophet Jeremiah and Jesus remind us that the Christian mission on earth is not to accumulate wealth, live comfortably, seek pleasure, or have fame. Rather, it is to spread the good news of Jesus Christ by living virtuous lives worthy of the gospel, which will, in turn, make us truly happy (see Phil 1:27). All the things of this world are temporary but hope in Jesus Christ, the promise of eternal life, is true and everlasting happiness.
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