Many couples choose abortion because they say the child was “an accident”. Others choose the same over fears of financial stress, lack of support, career hiatus, loss of freedom, or potential health risks to the child. In response, Jesus reminds us that He is with us always, “to the end of the age”. Each child is conceived under His providential care. Each parent is strengthened by His love. He is not promising that these difficulties will cease completely, but that, whatever we endure, He will be there to sustain us with His grace.
Read MoreWe Catholics must always, as St. Peter says, “be ready to give an explanation ... for the reason for your hope.” That is, we must know how to make a reasoned articulation of the faith and be ready to disarm any attacks mounted against it, always with an attitude of calm self-composure and with love.
Read MoreOur Lord’s resurrection is a moment of joy and surprise. Mary Magdalene, while going to anoint the body of Jesus, discovers something she was not expecting: the tomb is empty! Peter and the other disciple are likewise met with confusion and surprise. What appeared to be the end of their ministry, a sad and dismal day, turned into a day of much rejoicing.
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