March 2025 Newsletter
Featured Article
by Genevieve Norris
Preparing for Easter through the Pro-Life Lense
As we journey through Lent toward the joy of Easter, we reflect deeply on the sacredness of life, redemption, and hope. For Catholics, Lent is a period of profound spiritual renewal, inviting us to grow closer to Christ through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Within this holy season, we have a unique opportunity to align our spiritual practices with the pro-life movement, recognizing that the defense of human life beautifully mirrors Christ’s victory over death on Easter morning.
The pro-life movement is, at its heart, a manifestation of Easter hope. Just as Christ triumphed over darkness, the pro-life mission affirms the sanctity and beauty of every human life, especially the most vulnerable. By actively participating in pro-life activities during Lent, we deepen our understanding of Christ’s sacrifice and the dignity of all lives He redeemed through His passion, death, and resurrection.
This Lent, consider incorporating the following pro-life practices into your spiritual journey:
- Prayer: Dedicate time daily to pray for the unborn, mothers in crisis, families struggling with difficult decisions, and those who work tirelessly in pregnancy resource centers. Pray also for conversion of hearts, that society may embrace a culture of life.
- Fasting: Offer your fasting and sacrifices specifically for the protection of life. Fasting reminds us of our dependence on God and can serve as a powerful spiritual weapon in the fight against the culture of death.
- Almsgiving: Support local pregnancy centers and organizations assisting mothers and families in need. Your generosity directly contributes to affirming life and providing tangible hope and help to those who might feel alone.
As we prepare our hearts for Easter, let our commitment to life mirror Christ’s unconditional love, courageously defending those who cannot defend themselves. By intertwining our Lenten journey with pro-life activism, we not only draw nearer to Christ’s own sacrifice but also build a culture rooted firmly in the hope and promise of the Resurrection.
May this Easter inspire us to renew our commitment to life, strengthened by the knowledge that in Christ’s resurrection, love and life always triumph.
Prayer: Litany for Life
Although it is too long to include directly in this newsletter, I highly recommend that you pray this Litany for Life, provided by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)!
Pro-Life Quotes
"A person's a person, no matter how small."
– Dr. Seuss
“The Bible makes it clear that God sees the unborn infant not as a piece of superfluous biological tissue, but as a person created by Him for life.”
– Billy Graham
News
This article, provided by the Catholic News Agency, compiles important events related to abortion and the pro-life movement that occurred recently in the news.
CNA
Upcoming Events
Monthly Pro-Life Rosary: April 1st at 7PM Eastern Time.
Monthly Meeting: April 28th at 6:30PM Eastern Time.
Apologetics Night: April 8th at 7pm Eastern Time.
We hope to see you there!
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