On December 28th in the Octave of Christmas we commemorate the Feast of the Holy Innocents. The readings for the Liturgy remind us of the nature of evil: it hates life!
Abortion
Should Abortion be Illegal in All Cases?
The Church’s moral doctrine teaches that abortion is an intrinsic evil (CCC 2270-2274). Vatican II defined abortion as “an unspeakable crime” (Gaudium et Spes, 51). This means that the act of intentionally and voluntarily killing an innocent unborn child is always morally illicit.
The Celebratory Abortion Culture in Which We Live
The celebratory abortion culture in which we live requires that we educate ourselves and others of the detrimental ramifications of abortion.
Abortion: Evil Destroyer of Lives and Peace
Because of her abortion, she had given up—on lots of things. On heaven, on living the Catholic life, on the pursuit of holiness, on the fact that God truly loves her.
Selective Abortion Might Have Ended My life As It Ends the Lives of Others
The prospect of selective abortion is truly horrifying. I share this story now, having heard it from my mother over the years, for I am that “little baby.” My life could have been terminated if those advocating selective abortion had their way.