Respect Life Ministry
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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
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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. -
Respect Life Month Schedule
Stop by our table after Mass to learn more.
10/18: Rosary at Planned Parenthood:- Fr. Karl will be leading the rosary at Planned Parenthood on Ben White at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, October 18 which is our St. Ignatius church day. All are welcome! Click here to sign up for a prayer time.
Oct 19/20: For the Life of the Eldery, mentally ill, and those considering suicide:- Learn how to help care for a loved one approaching life’s end.
- Get information to help someone with mental illness or considering suicide.
Oct 26/27: For Life in the field of Biotechnology:- Find out the Catholic teachings on Stem Cell research and Cloning.
- Drop off your filled baby banks
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Contact Us
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Paula McKinneypaula.mckinneygmail.comMinistry Contact
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“Where life is involved, the service of charity must be profoundly consistent. It cannot tolerate bias and discrimination, for human life is sacred and inviolable at every stage and in every situation it is an indivisible good. We need then to "show care" for all life and for the life of everyone. Indeed, at an even deeper level, we need to go to the very roots of life and love.”
— St. Pope John Paul II
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Every spring, our parish will unite with hundreds of cities across the country and world for a simultaneous 40-day prayer vigil. 40 Days for Life is a 40-day campaign of prayer, fasting and a constant peaceful prayer vigil in front of abortion facilities. This international movement has resulted in 85+ abortion facilities closing, over 170 abortion clinic workers having conversions and leaving their jobs, and over 14,000 women choosing life for children they were going to abort. Here in Central Texas at least 259 women have changed their minds and chosen life!
For more information, visit Central Texas Coalition or call the Coalition for Life office at (512) 296-2071
Thank you to all who participated in the
2016 Texas Catholic Pro-Life Day
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Project Rachel
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.
