The Culture of Life Studies Program holds a Pro-Life Essay Contest every Respect Life Month for middle and high school students to reflect on pro-life topics through essay writing. The 2026 contest, running from September 18 to November 7, asks middle schoolers to write about the dignity of human life at various stages, while high schoolers address how medicine should prioritize patients over procedures, inspired by quotes from St.
The Culture of Life Studies Program and the Institute for Excellence in Writing co-sponsor a Pro-Life Essay Contest for middle and high school students during Respect Life Month, encouraging them to critically reflect on pro-life topics and articulate their thoughts through essays based on quotes from St. John Paul II and Dr.
Spending time on social media is not for the faint of heart. As a Catholic and pro-life writer and editor, I have seen all sorts of critics—from trolls to the uneducated to the just plain mean. People leave cruel comments on even the most basic and innocuous posts. When you think about it, the pro-life […] The post The Pro-Life Community Needs the Enduring Wisdom and Joy of Saint Philip Neri appeared first on Celebrate Life Magazine .
Twenty-four years ago, Virginia native Callie Jett was a 15-year-old pregnant mom who walked into a Planned Parenthood abortion facility with her mother. But a chance encounter with a sidewalk advocate who handed her a pamphlet saved more than just her baby’s life that day. At the time, neither could have known the impact that […] The post Adoption Saved Her Baby; Now She’s Saving Others through Her Ministry appeared first on Celebrate Life Magazine .
Pope Leo offers a prayer intention for each month, and I was excited when I saw that his intention for July is “for a respect for human life.” Like those of us who work so hard every day to teach these values, the pope seems to understand that we all have a duty to protect […] The post Explicit Teachings Are Crucial for an Understanding of the Sanctity of Life appeared first on Celebrate Life Magazine .
Our nation’s disgust for children continues to rise to new levels. I’m sure there are many untold stories of horror out there that will break our hearts, but two caught my attention recently. Each one shows the disdain people have for children, and I think we only have ourselves as a society to blame. In […] The post From the Womb to the World: How Disdain for the Preborn Shapes Our View of the Born appeared first on Celebrate Life Magazine .
Canada’s Medical Assistance in Dying continues to claim victims. But what’s even more disturbing is that unethical doctors are pushing it on the vulnerable and with very few ramifications. A recent article in Right to Life News caught my attention, as a physician named James MacLean is now facing sanctions for his role in the […] The post Canada’s Increasing MAiD Deaths Highlight the Need for Holy and Faithful Friendships appeared first on Celebrate Life Magazine .
An article in Not the Bee recently caught my attention, as its title proclaimed: “Tennessee Woman Takes Abortion Pill on Mother’s Day at ‘Gender Reveal’ Party as Friends Shout ‘Kill It!’” Saddened, I not only read the article but watched the disturbing video that the woman’s friend posted online. The video depicts a young black […] The post Video Depicts Woman and Friends Rejoicing about Killing Her Baby appeared first on Celebrate Life Magazine .
In 1999, Dr. Bill Lile, OB/GYN, bought a Pensacola building that housed the Florida panhandle’s largest abortion facility. He immediately turned it into his new obstetrics practice and retired all of its deadly equipment, beginning a new era of serving both moms and babies. However, the ProLife Doc, as he is now called, could not […] The post The ProLife Doc: A Ministry of Hope and Advocacy for Both Mothers and Babies appeared first on Celebrate Life Magazine .
I recently took a much-needed vacation with two of my children, my future daughter-in-law, and a great friend. We spent five days together seeing new things, talking, having fun, and just experiencing joy—joy in each other’s company, joy in new sights, and joy in the Resurrection on Easter Sunday. It wasn’t perfect, as two of […] The post The Pro-Life Movement Needs More Joy If It Wants to Succeed appeared first on Celebrate Life Magazine .
Parents facing a fetal diagnosis that will cause their baby’s death soon after birth often feel lost, alone, scared, and even angry. This tragic scenario is difficult enough for parents to wrap their heads around, let alone small children, who are facing the loss of a sibling they have yet to meet. This loss is […] The post ‘Orchestra for Oliver’: A Beautiful Story of a Life Briefly Lived appeared first on Celebrate Life Magazine .
Lovingly caring for those who cannot care for themselves is a core belief of those who are pro-life. And it makes complete sense. We need only read the Catechism of the Catholic Church, which teaches that we should protect the people around us, no matter their ability or state in life, and listen to Jesus […] The post Remembering Five Little-Known Saints Who Cared for the Vulnerable and Sick appeared first on Celebrate Life Magazine .
Stem cell ethics emphasize the importance of preserving and protecting human life from the moment of creation until natural death, and it firmly opposes any research that results in the destruction of human embryos. This aligns with Catholic teaching about the sanctity of human life. Stem cells – special cells that are found in nearly… The post Stem Cell Ethics: What’s Moral, What’s Not, and Why It Matters appeared first on Human Life International .
Like many, I have watched the chaos unfold after the University of Notre Dame appointed pro-abortion Susan Ostermann as the new director of the university’s Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies. Her appointment takes effect this summer, but she has taught at the university for years. I have read Ostermann’s articles and am both […] The post Notre Dame Leadership Must Return the University to Its Catholic Values appeared first on Celebrate Life Magazine .
A culture that thinks of preborn children as commodities, as possessions, or as trash to throw away can’t just suddenly abandon that mindset when the baby is born. Respect, love, and a desire to protect children must begin at the very first instant of life—when the sperm fertilizes the egg. But today, far too many […] The post Only Agape Love Will Heal Society appeared first on Celebrate Life Magazine .
When you are confronted with truth—even though it’s ugly and terrifying—you can’t avoid it. This is a lesson that Mayra Rodriguez learned after nearly two decades of working at Planned Parenthood. Mayra Rodriguez grew up in Mexico City and came to the US when she was 18. She originally wanted to become a doctor, but […] The post A Former Planned Parenthood Director Shares the Dark Truth appeared first on Celebrate Life Magazine .
With 2026 upon us, many of us are contemplating goals for the upcoming year. While the majority of New Year’s resolutions typically center around physical health, our Lord wants us to focus on something much more important—our spiritual health. In the Gospel of John, Jesus told His Apostles, “If you keep My commandments, you will […] The post Celebrate Life: Make 2026 a Joyfully Pro-Life Year appeared first on Celebrate Life Magazine .
Election Day 2025 brought disappointment, sadness, and disgust to people in New York City, New Jersey, and Virginia who value the sanctity of life, as pro-abortion radicals were elected to office. Zohran Mamdani, who identifies as a “democratic socialist,” was elected the new mayor of New York City. According to Britannica, democratic socialism is a […] The post Pro-Life Values Will Never Win Elections If We Don’t Teach Them at Home appeared first on Celebrate Life Magazine .
On my way to the store last week, I found myself behind an SUV that had several stickers on its windows. The first that caught my eye was one that boasted “Happy Heathen.” When I pulled up closer at a light, I saw that, in addition to a few that touted the benefits of camping, […] The post Society Will Never Find Peace While Promoting Abortion appeared first on Celebrate Life Magazine .
When you hear the term pro-life, what comes to your mind? More importantly, what do you believe the typical individual thinks about? Do they think it simply refers to a person who opposes abortion? Or is there more to it? To understand this term and what it actually means in today’s society, we must look… The post Pro-life Meaning: a Clear Catholic View on Pro-life vs Pro-choice appeared first on Human Life International .
It’s no major revelation that the Dobbs decision that reversed Roe v. Wade didn’t actually outlaw abortion. It simply allowed the states to create their own laws. Many of the states that have since enacted laws restricting abortion claim to be “pro-life.” Yet, we know that setting restrictions on killing babies does not make a […] The post New Report Proves ‘Pro-Life’ States Are a Myth appeared first on Celebrate Life Magazine .
“We all want to know: What can I expect my life to look like when I’m following Jesus? How do I know I’m doing it right?” Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR, asks this at the beginning of his new book, Eight Promises of God. His response? We find the answer in the Beatitudes. After more than […] The post New Book Connects Beatitudes with Pro-Life Values appeared first on Celebrate Life Magazine .
Imagine hearing that your life has limited value because you are missing an arm or a leg. It’s a sad belief that many hold, and I was recently reminded of this when my mom told me a story about the daughter of a friend of hers who had an abortion because the child’s body failed […] The post The Richness of Life Beyond Physical Disabilities appeared first on Celebrate Life Magazine .
“The impressions of childhood are never obliterated.” – St. Frances Cabrini St. Frances Cabrini’s insight illustrates the importance of instituting values and beliefs when children are young, for what people learn in childhood shapes their lives. That education includes lessons in our faith. If we want to create a society where all are respected and […] The post What Is the Key to Creating the Next Pro-Life Generation? appeared first on Celebrate Life Magazine .
What happens when a 100% pro-life Down syndrome advocacy organization teams with a 100% pro-life diaper company? Families within the Down syndrome community feel seen, loved, and valued. Just after Mother’s Day, Team Iron Will, a pro-life nonprofit dedicated to championing “the intrinsic value of individuals with Down syndrome as they fulfill God’s purpose for […] The post Pro-Life Organizations Bless Down Syndrome Community with Diapers appeared first on Celebrate Life Magazine .
Imagine a crown of thorns surrounding your heart, pressing in on it, piercing it, and causing an almost unbearable pain. Most parents can imagine this. Maybe your child has lost or abandoned the faith or been sick or injured, or maybe he is going through some mental health or physical struggles. All of these things […] The post Abortion Wounds Jesus’ Sacred Heart appeared first on Celebrate Life Magazine .
“This is evil.” Fr. Sam French, a young priest with a significant following on Instagram, recently posted these remarks in response to the resurfacing of a 2022 video created by a misguided woman who demonstrates steps that she recommends women take as they prepare to kill their baby with the abortion pill. Yes, she created […] The post Mother’s Altar to Abortion an Act of Pure Evil appeared first on Celebrate Life Magazine .
Last week, Matt Walsh posted on Facebook that “Planned Parenthood should be shut down permanently, and its leaders held accountable for what can only be described as crimes against humanity.” I don’t usually comment on public posts, especially from my personal account, but PP had just released its annual report entitled A Force for Hope, […] The post Planned Parenthood ‘Is Not Your Business’ appeared first on Celebrate Life Magazine .
Feeling an unborn child move and kick and seeing her on a sonogram are two of the most incredible experiences a woman can encounter. Pregnancy is an exciting time, but it’s also a huge responsibility—one that often comes with worry and trepidation—as every single moment moms must be aware of what they eat and drink,… The post Patron Saint of Pregnancy: 11 Powerful Catholic Saints Pregnant Women Can Turn To appeared first on Human Life International .
The culture of death is gaining ground in America, as New York is hoping to become the eleventh US jurisdiction to legalize assisted suicide. The New York State Assembly recently passed Bill A136, an act that would “amend the public health law, in relation to a terminally ill patient’s request for and use of medication […] The post New York’s Assisted Suicide Bill a Shameful Attack on Life appeared first on Celebrate Life Magazine .
