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October is Respect Life Month Every
human being has its origin in the heart of God. In his remarks to open "Respect Life Month," Cardinal William Keeler, Archbishop of Baltimore, explained, "The Catholic Church in the United States designates time each October to launch anew a program that highlights and reflects gratitude for God's first gift to us -- the gift of human life. Beginning on the first Sunday of October -- Respect Life Sunday, October 7-- we recommit ourselves to building a culture in which every human life is valued, no matter how poor or sick, how old or microscopic, that life may be." He continued, "Catholics--individually and in community--are encouraged to help build a culture in which every human life, at every stage and in every circumstance, is defended and cherished. More than ever before, promoting this culture of life and love is essential to our civilization." The Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist take as their mission the protection of human life and dignity. Through services focused on this mission, the Sisters promote the sacredness of life and pray each day for a deep respect for life in our nation and in the world. |
