Dear Friends, Without the protection of the right to life, no other discussion of human rights can continue. So declared Cardinal Renato Martino in an interview I conducted with him about politics and elections. As we approach Election Day, some – even within the Church – will distort and hide the fact that the Church (and commonsense, by the way) make […]
Fr. Frank Pavone
Avoiding Election Day Traps
When Election Day arrives, so do the traps that come with it. Be sure you avoid these pitfalls, and help others avoid them, too! 1. I’m a nobody — I only have one vote, and my vote doesn’t count! This trap overlooks the lessons of history that show how elections can be decided by a single vote or a handful of votes. Remember […]
The Duty of Catholics to Vote
Dear Friends, As we approach Election Day and as voting is already underway in many states, we have to cut through the fog and confusion that some try to perpetuate regarding Catholic teaching on voting. In the video below, Cardinal Renato Martino gives us clarity and courage to say what has to be said: No Catholic can vote for a […]
Who is Baby Joseph and Why Should I Care?
The world has taken notice of a 14-month old baby from Canada whose family has been fighting the medical establishment since October to help their child breathe. Moe and Sana Maraachli were refused a tracheotomy for their son because the apparently fatal neurological disease that the child has renders further intervention “futile.” Working with many others, we at Priests for […]
Convergence
Each January, three observances converge that reinforce each other and summon the Christian world to work together against injustice. January 15 is the birthday of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and on or around that day we observe a national holiday in his honor. A week later, on January 22, we recall the tragic decision made that day in […]
Presenting the Abortion Issue to Children
At the start of the homily, I asked for a volunteer from among the youngest, smallest members of the congregation. Sharon, who was about six, came forward. I had her stand next to me facing the people and asked her, “Sharon, are there people out there who are bigger than you?” “Yes!” she exclaimed. “Are there people out there who […]
People of the New Evangelization
Fr. Frank Pavone National Director, Priests for Life On September 21, 2010, the Holy Father announced officially the creation of a new agency at the Vatican called The Pontifical Council for Promoting the New Evangelization. The term “New Evangelization” refers to the need to re-announce the Gospel in those parts of the world where, although the Church has been established […]
No Room at the Inn
Fr. Frank Pavone National Director, Priests for Life No Room at the Inn “She wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn” (Luke 2:7). The fact that there was no room for Jesus, Mary, and Joseph in the inn at Bethlehem on the first Christmas should make […]
Why the Party Matters
By Father Frank Pavone National Director, Priests for Life When deciding on the candidate for whom you cast your vote in an election, a number of moral principles have to be considered. As I have often written in the past, the position of the candidate him/herself on the most important issues is of key importance, because by putting that person […]
Election Prayer for Life
A Prayer for our Nation as we Prepare to Elect our Leaders O God, we acknowledge you today as Lord, Not only of individuals, but of nations and governments. We thank you for the privilege Of being able to organize ourselves politically And of knowing that political loyalty Does not have to mean disloyalty to you. We thank you […]