Respect Life Sunday is an annual event that takes place on the first Sunday of October in the United States. It is part of the Respect Life Month, which is observed throughout October every year.
As Catholics, we are called to cherish, defend, and protect those who are most vulnerable, from the beginning to the end of their lives, and at every point in between.
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) encourages Catholics to participate in various activities during the month of October, such as praying a novena, attending Mass, and participating in pro-life events.
“Radical solidarity compels us to come alongside vulnerable mothers in profound friendship, compassion, and support for both them and their preborn children. It requires us to address the fundamental challenges that lead an expectant mother to believe she is unable to welcome the child God has entrusted to her. We must do all we can to provide mothers, children, and families with the support they need to flourish. This cannot be accomplished by laws or policy alone but requires the continual transformation of our own hearts.”
~USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities
Respect Life Reflection: “Radical Solidarity”
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