Respect Life Ministry

The Respect Life Ministry is committed to the preservation of all human life through promotion of the dignity and sanctity of all life. It provides education and information regarding life issues from conception to natural death and the quality of life each individual deserves to receive.

"We proclaim that human life is a precious gift from God; that each person who receives this gift has responsibilities toward God, self and others; and that society, through its laws and social institutions, must protect and nurture human life at every stage of its existence." — U.S. Catholic Bishops, Pastoral Plan for Pro Life Activities.

Nothing is so important as human life, as the human person... Jesus says that whatever is done to them he takes as done to him. That bloodshed, those deaths are beyond all politics: They touch the very heart of God."

— St. Óscar Romero, Martyr for the Faith

Please join us in praying for a greater respect for all life from conception to natural death at our monthly Mass for Life on Monday, September 21 at 9:00 a.m. We especially pray this month for the elderly and those nearing the end of their life.

“An old Irish proverb says, ‘It is in the shelter of each other that the people live.’ Indeed, we are created to depend upon one another and walk together in suffering.” Click here for 10 ways to care for loved ones approaching life’s end.

The 40 Days for Life Fall Campaign begins Wednesday, September 23. 40 Days for Life campaign consists of hundreds of volunteers praying for 40 consecutive days in front of the local abortion facilities. This is a volunteer based prayer campaign that draws attention to the injustice of abortion through three simple avenues: Prayer and fasting, Community outreach and education, and constant peaceful vigil. Would you like to sign up to pray for one hour? Click the button below to sign up.

Sign up for 40 Days for Life

The Central Texas Coalition for Life is participating in the "40 Churches for 40 days" once again during the 40 days for Life Fall 2020 Campaign. In addition to our usual individual signups, St. Ignatius has volunteered to cover one day from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Planned Parenthood Abortion Facility (201 E Ben White, Austin, TX 78704) Friday, October 2 is our St. Ignatius church day for the 40 Days campaign. Fr Karl will lead the rosary for us. Click the button below to sign up for an hour to pray.

Sign up for 40 Churches for 40 Days

"The way to plan the family is through Natural Family Planning(NFP). NFP puts the focus on the other, instead of on the self, and respects the gifts of love in husband and wife." - Mother Teresa of Calcutta, National Prayer Breakfast 1994.

Find an NFP class near you

Project Rachel is a compassionate and confidential ministry that helps women and men suffering emotionally and spiritually from the trauma of abortion. If you are hurting because of abortion, we invite you to begin a journey of healing. Project Rachel has trained priests and professional counselors who can help you to heal no matter what faith tradition is yours.
 

For help, please call 1-877-WE-CARE-2 or visit www.hopeafterabortion.com for a local contact number.

Paula McKinney
respectlife@st-ignatius.org