Idirghuí
May all who support or participate in abortion experience a conversion of heart to seek and receive the Lord’s boundless mercy.
Paidreacha
Ár nAthair, 3 Sé do bheatha, a Mhuire, Glóir Don Athair
Machnamh
When God fashioned the human person in His own image and likeness, He destined us for eternal life with Him. Yet because of the sin of our first parents, death entered the world. The book of Genesis recounts the first occasion in which a person takes the life of another, as Cain violently kills his brother Abel. This instance of brother rising up against brother “at the very dawn of history is thus a sad witness of how evil spreads with amazing speed” (Evangelium vitae 8).
From the time of creation, disregard for human life has continued to spread. When we, like Cain, allow sin to find a place in our hearts, we become blinded to the truth. Sometimes this blindness might be so deep that we fail to recognise the undeniable humanity of unborn children. We may even tragically believe the lie that abortion is an act of compassion. But we know that “life, especially human life, belongs only to God: for this reason whoever attacks human life, in some way attacks God himself” (EV 9). Let us pray that all who support abortion will encounter the transforming love of the Father and, with repentant hearts, seek His mercy.
Act of Reparation
Pray the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary: pay particular attention to the First Mystery (the Agony in the Garden) – praying for those facing difficult decisions, that they will do God’s will) and the Fifth Mystery (the Crucifixion) – praying for the conversion of those involved in any way with abortion, asking that through Christ’s passion, their hearts may be opened to repentance and God’s infinite mercy.
One Step More
Quick and Easy
Promote and participate in the Rally for Life 2025 Attending this event can amplify the pro-life message and encourage others.
- Mark “5th July 2025 – Rally for Life Dublin” your calendar
- Make a short social media post with a simple message such as “Join me at the Rally for Life on July 5th!” and include the link https://rallyforlife.net.
- In the coming weeks, encourage friends or family to join you on the day.
- Share your experience afterward, in person or on social media, to inspire others.
More Involved
Become a Parish Life Ambassador in your local parish
- Visit the https://prolifecampaign.ie/parishprogramme/ to learn about the parish programme and what it involves: its aim is to develop and sustain a ‘culture of life’ focus within parishes and faith communities.
- Use the contact details on the page to get in touch with the programme coordinator
- After discussion with the coordinator, make contact with your local parish: have one specific activity in mind, to get the ball rolling – a coffee morning, information evening or a plan to distribute information packs..
- Encourage one or two others to join you in organising the event: tailor it to suit your own time availability and skills.
Is é Evangelium Vitae translated in English to “The Gospel of Life”. This is a papal encyclical promulgated on 25 March 1995 by Pope John Paul II. It deals with issues pertaining to the sanctity of human life.