Respect Life Resources

You formed my inmost being; you knit me in my mother’s womb. I praise you, because I am wonderfully made; wonderful are your works!

Psalm 139

Palliative Care Presentation

10-10-2024

Dr. Richard Ashburn speaks on the option of Palliative Care.

Physician Assisted Suicide presentation: May 11

05-12-2022

Mr. Jim Driscoll, Exec Dir for MA Catholic Conference presented a very informative talk on what Physician Assisted Suicide is and the current legislative status of the Bills in MA. Ms Tahni Morell also presented a very personal and moving portrayal of dealing with this issue with her husband who passed to the Lord naturally. The abbreviated PowerPoint presentation is available here.

2022 March for Life: Fr. Mike Schmitz, keynote speaker

05-12-2022

Function of this Commission

To assist in the organization of St. Mary’s parish respect life service activities, educate parishioners on the Catholic Church’s teachings on the dignity of human life, and create prayer opportunities that support the respect life mission of the Catholic Church.

The Goal

The commission seeks to raise awareness of many issues in contemporary society that touch upon the sacredness of human life.

What topics may be addressed

This initiative will attempt to address many facets of life, from conception to natural death. Areas of consideration include:

IVF (in vetro fertilization)
Abortion
Euthanasia
Physician Assisted Suicide
Palliative care
Chronically ill, disabled or dying
Capital punishment

Through speakers, discussion groups, prayer service, and support activities we hope to enlighten and increase awareness of these sensitive topics within the framework of respect for all life.

The Prayer for Reverence for Life expresses the core values of the Respect Life Office. Join the thousands of Catholics within the Archdiocese of Canada who pray it weekly during Mass.

Almighty God, giver of all that is good, we thank You for the precious gift of human life:
For life in the womb, coming from your creative power,

For the life of children, making us glad with their freshness and promise,

For the life of young people, hoping for a better world,

For the life of people who are disabled, teaching us that every life has value,

For the life of the elderly, witnessing to the ageless values of patience and wisdom.
Like Blessed Mary, may we always say “YES” to Your gift. May we defend it and promote it from conception to its natural end. And bring us at last, O Father, to the fullness of eternal life in Jesus Christ, our Lord.

Amen