Helen Alvare Lectures
on
"Gospel of Life"
By Jose A. Carnevali
HERALD Staff Writer
The director of planning and information at the Secretariat for Pro-Life Activities at the U.S. Catholic Conference (USCC), Helen Alvare, gave a lecture on Feb. 4, 1999 on the bishop's document "Living the Gospel of Life: A Challenge to American Catholics" at St. Agnes Parish in Arlington, Virginia.
Alvare was invited by the Brent Society to speak about her participation in the drafting of the document. The conference was attended by more than 50 people.
Alvare, a national pro-life activist, lawyer and theologian, spoke of the genesis of the document and talked about each one of its four chapters. She also offered collateral commentaries to her explanations.
In an extended discussion about the stance of politicians on the issue of abortion, Alvare pointed out that in "Living the Gospel of Life," the bishops indicate that "no public official, especially one claiming to be a faithful and serious Catholic, can responsibly advocate for or actively support direct attacks on innocent human life." (Living the Gospel of Life, Chapter IV, page 21).
The document goes on to say that "those who justify their inaction on the grounds that abortion is the law of the land need to recognize that there is a higher law, the law of God. No human law can validly contradict the Commandment: Thou shalt not kill."
To order copies of "Living the Gospel of Life: A Challenge to American Catholics" call toll free 1-800/235-8722. In the Washington metro area call 202/722-8716, or visit the U.S. bishops' web site located at http://www.nccbuscc.org.
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It is noteworthy and honorable that some folks are willing to stand up for a ban on Partial-Birth Abortion. Let us not forget that ordinary everyday Abortion is also murder. We must understand that murder is murder no matter the method. Because one method of abortion seems to be horrible does not justify the other methods. We should be horrified and sickened by any Abortion regardless of the method. The Fifth Commandment spells it out clearly: "Thou shalt not kill." A fetus is a person, a human being with a God given soul. Imagine the pain the Lord must feel when any Abortion occurs. Please contact both of your Senators and Representative, via letter or phone, to let them know how horrified you are that Abortions are legal and to stop Partial-Birth Abortions and all other Abortions as soon as possible. (It has become apparent that they do not respond to email therefore you will have more of an impact by writing or telephoning.)
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