Life Issues Forum

By Anna Rose Riccard
Pro-lifers, take note. Marvel’s Avengers: Infinity War* recently had the biggest opening weekend of any movie ever.  It has already made over 1.6 billion dollars worldwide, and if you haven’t seen it, you certainly know someone who has. This blockbuster has captivated the culture and provides a perfect opportunity to start a pro-life conversation.

By Tom Grenchik

Those who peddle death as the answer to every social problem will bend over backwards to look reasonable and compassionate.

By Chelsy Gomez

In recent weeks, the eyes of the world were drawn to Liverpool, England as the life of 23-month-old Alfie Evans hung in the balance.

By Mary McClusky

Easter is a time of great joy, hope, and celebration, so why does the Church emphasize our sinfulness and great need for mercy on the Second Sunday of Easter, "Divine Mercy Sunday"? The Gospel reading on that day and Jesus's words to St. Faustina Kowalska make it clear that the connection is quite fitting and always appropriate: Jesus suffered and died for our sins so that we might receive His mercy and the joy of eternal life.

By Greg Schleppenbach


To those who see abortion for what it is—an abortionist purposefully and brutally killing an innocent, defenseless human life in her or his mother's womb, —advocating for its legality (even as a constitutional "right") is nothing less than extremism.

By Kimberly Baker

I enjoy participating in local faith-oriented "small group" events. Doing so gives me the opportunity to meet other Catholics--many of them young adults--from a variety of backgrounds, professions, and stages of their spiritual journeys. Group members sometimes share challenges in their faith or other areas of their personal lives.