Many people never thought they would live to see the day when Roe v Wade was overturned. This historical decision, while very praiseworthy, comes with a call to action. There is no better time than now to renew our commitment to protect and cherish life at all stages, especially when it is most vulnerable in […]

As the Dobbs v. Jackson decision promptly put to rest the misguided decisions in both Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey, faithful men and women across the United States must ready themselves to support and defend life at their state and local levels. FOCUS has brought forth a new educational resource meant to […]

The culture of death which is constantly pressing in upon us as Catholics, can feel threatening and be overwhelming.  It is important to fortify ourselves with good entertainment in order to prepare us to push back against this terrible culture and it is even more important to provide pro-life entertainment for our children which will […]

As the current modern culture inundates us with entertainment that degrades the human person in a wide variety of ways, it is more important than ever to spend time on entertainment that reinforces our pro-life values as Catholics.   24 Pro-Life Movies to Watch in 2024 G and PG Rated Movies: PG-13 Rated Movies: R Rated […]

Are you a man unsure of your place in the discussion surrounding reproductive rights? Do you feel like abortion and contraception are women’s issues and that you have no right to speak about other peoples’ bodies? Do you think that perhaps the best thing a man can do right now is to stand back and […]

There is a lot to say and a tremendous amount of apologetic materials to discuss the issue of abortion. However, the gravity of today requires some comment. The Supreme Court has Aborted Roe v. Wade Today, June 24, 2022 is the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. How fitting then that the constitutional abomination […]

“To our departed brothers and sisters… give kind admittance into your kingdom.  There we hope to enjoy forever the fullness of your glory, when you will wipe away every tear from our eyes.“ ~ paraphrased from Eucharistic Prayer III, Roman Missal, 3rd Edition English Translation, 2011. There were two days left in the school year.   […]

On May 2, a friend texted me a news alert claiming that a leaked draft opinion from the Supreme Court showed that a majority of justices were prepared to overturn the infamous 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that created a national entitlement to abortion. I’ll admit that my first reaction was to roll my eyes […]

PRO-LIFERS WANT TO IMPOSE THEIR MORALITY ON  EVERYONE ELSE. THEY’RE JUST INTOLERANT.  WE ARE ALL ENTITLED TO OUR OWN MORAL BELIEF SYSTEMS.  REBUTTAL  That’s nonsense. We all believe in imposing morality, and we do it every day. On critical moral issues—like  rape, child abuse, murder, or theft—we never rely on each individual’s personal moral code to best […]

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On Monday evening, Americans were stunned to learn that a first draft of the majority opinion in the Supreme Court case Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization had been leaked to the public via Politico. The news was stunning for two reasons: first, because such a leak is entirely unprecedented. The Court strenuously protects its […]

It’s hard to believe that some people actually feel those with Down Syndrome are not as valuable as other people. There was never a doubt in my mind that those with special needs were just as human as the rest of us. Perhaps it was the kindness of my parents, the human dignity teachings I […]

Whenever I hear about teen suicide, my heart breaks for the family and community. I remember when I was in college seminary, there was a string of teenage suicides in Northeast Wisconsin, including in my own hometown. I didn’t know any of the families involved and that didn’t stop me from praying for the repose […]

While praying the rosary, offer each mystery and meditate on these short introductory prayers based on the fruits of each mystery with a pro-life focus.  Pro-life Reflections For The Glorious Mysteries (Wednesdays and Sundays) 1.      The Resurrection: John 20:1-29 We pray this decade for the fruit of faith, that in the hearts of […]

Not only is January the start of a new year, but it is also the perfect month to remind us to pray for the unborn who are at the start of their new life, where we all began our own lives. Furthermore, the traditional devotion for January is the Holy Name of Jesus and His […]

Civil Rights activist, Paul Bokulich, marched with Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. In the short documentary You Have to Have Light to Dispel the Darkness, he reflects back on the effects of his years in Selma and Eutaw, Alabama living in a shack house, falling in love, and dedicated to making a difference. He believes […]

This article is written by guest author Camille Pauley, President of Healing the Culture. Perhaps you’ve heard the adage: “You can fool all the people some of the time and some of the people all the time, but you cannot fool all the people all the time.” That phrase, often attributed to Abraham Lincoln, came […]

Living the natural family planning lifestyle can sometimes feel like a solo hike up a steep mountain. We start off excited, convicted (by the science and Church teaching), and as prepared as we can be for this beautiful endeavor. A few miles in, we are facing an unexpected obstacle, nursing an old bum knee, and […]

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The demands on the lives of couples who practice natural family planning can seem very overwhelming at times.  Every Catholic couple who is serious enough about their love for our Lord to follow the Church’s teaching on contraception understands this intimately.  The roller coaster ride that NFP can be for some couples can create stress, […]

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With the new school year in session nationwide, our Catholic Schools find themselves balancing the challenges of returning to a “normal” school year while remaining mindful of new instructional methods and ever-changing mask and distance mandates. Yet another challenge, however, lurks in the background, and it’s an overlooked casualty of the COVID-pandemic: when our schools […]