Category: Pro Life Happenings
March 27, 2019: 21-Day Challenge to Quit Porn with Matt Fradd
Pornography has reached epidemic proportions in our nation, with over 28,000 people watching porn every second. Its effects on families is leaving everlasting damage, resulting in broken marriages and a lack of interest in child-rearing and family life. The wives of sex addicts have it particularly difficult, as research shows 70 percent could be diagnosed with PTSD.
Matt Fradd, whose book The Porn Myth made it to a No. 1 bestseller on Amazon, is partnering with Cardinal Studios to release STRIVE, a new interactive series aimed at giving men the tools they need to kick their porn habit.
“The goal of STRIVE is to help men break free from porn and bring them into community, not just for the 21 days, but in local or video small groups after the challenge,” said Fradd. “Accountability is key and we’re providing the platform to make that a reality. We know that with this unique blend of inspiration, technology and brotherhood, STRIVE can change countless lives.”
The STRIVE online program will initially be run a handful of times this year, the first beginning on March 27, 2019. Men can register at strive21.com. Family members can also purchase the program as a gift for a loved one. The cost of the program is $49 but is discounted to $39 until March 27.
Watch the STRIVE trailer below:
February 14, 2019: White House National Pro-Life Conference Call
From Students for Life of America:
President Trump and senior White House officials are holding special briefing conference call TOMORROW (February 14th) about the administration’s plans to protect the preborn.
Hawkins, Kristan (SFLA), “Official invitation from the White House.” 13 February 2019. Email.
The email continues with the following information:
Good morning,
The White House invites you to join a conversation with The President and Senior White House
Officials to discuss the importance of Life at every stage. As mentioned in the President’s State of the Union Address, Life is a top priority
for the Administration, so we hope you can join us tomorrow to hear more from The President directly.
The call will be held on Thursday, February
14, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. EST. If you would like to join the call, please
RSVP below to receive dial-in information.
Call-In Information: RSVP
HERE (You will receive unique dial-in information after you register through the link.)
White House Office of Public Liaison
July 16, 2018: Pro-Life Webcast to Support Judge Kavanaugh
Editor’s Note: This free, online event is sponsored by Students for Life of America (SFLA), Americans United for Life and LifeNews.com. Presenters are Kristan Hawkins, President of SFLA and Edwin Meese III, Former United States Attorney General with Host David Bereit, Former CEO of 40 Days for Life.
The presenters will discuss why Judge Kavanaugh is a good choice for Supreme Court Justice, why this confirmation is so important to the pro-life movement, and what you can do to show your support.
REGISTER NOW for this free event at Justice4Life.org.
Although thousands may be on the call, hundreds of thousands have been invited and space is limited.
July 14, 2018: Maternity Home Tour (North Philadelphia)
Editor’s Note: The following is an email sent by the Pro-Life Union of Greater Philadelphia to their mailing list on July 11, 2018.
We would like to invite you to tour Guiding Star Ministries, our maternity home in North Philadelphia on this Saturday, July 14, from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Please come visit and see some good news in action.
At Guiding Star Ministries, we are able to offer a real alternative to abortion vulnerable women, providing an option with an affirming, supportive choice for life. Many expectant mothers vulnerable to abortion feel they cannot possibly provide for their baby and are in need of safe, reliable housing. Guiding Star provides housing and so much more. The help extends beyond the walls of the house, as we provide baby supplies, job training and connections, and parenting training and support to families in the community.
Currently at Guiding Star there are six moms, nine children and two unborn babies on the way. This year five Guiding Star resident moms have given birth to five beautiful babies, including a 5.4 lb baby girl this past Sunday!
To visit Guiding Star on Saturday, July 14, between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m., please RSVP to our office at mail@prolifeunion.org or call 215-885-8150. We keep the address confidential and will provide it to you when you RSVP.
See you there!
Tom Stevens
President & CEO
Pro-Life Union of Greater Philadelphia
Phone: 215-885-8150
Email: tstevens@prolifeunion.org
July 25, 2018: Humanae Vitae @50 Lecture at St. Ann (Phoenixville) by Angela Franks
Dr. Angela Franks, Professor at the Theological Institute for the New Evangelization, St. John’s Seminary, Boston MA, will be giving a lecture entitled Humanae Vitae @50: Church Teaching for the #MeToo Moment.
Wednesday, January 25
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
St. Ann Roman Catholic Church
502 S. Main Street, Phoenixville, PA 19460
Recent writings by Dr. Franks include:
What’s a Body For?
Plough Quarterly magazine, Summer 2018
#MeToo shows the dangers of ‘end-less’ sex. ‘Humanae Vitae’ shows the way forward.
America Magazine, April 17, 2018
Contraception and Catholicism: What the Church Teaches and Why
Published November 22, 2013 by Pauline Books & Media
For more about Dr. Franks, visit her website.
Philadelphia Area Observances of the 50th Anniversary of Humanae Vitae
A coalition of pro-life and Catholic organizations in the greater Philadelphia area is conducting activities to observe the 50th anniversary of the document Humanae Vitae (HV), which occurs on July 25, 2018. The St. Peter Respect Life Committee is one of the sponsors.
There are 3 Ways You Can Participate:
- Become a signatory to the coalition’s HV 50 Declaration. Submit your signature online at their website HV50Philly.com. Or, print, sign and mail the HV 50 Signatory Form by July 20, 2018.
- Attend the Humanae Vitae at 50 presentation on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at 7:00 PM in Upper McShain Hall at the Malvern Retreat House. This event features a screening of the newly released 90 minute movie, Sexual Revolution: 50 Years Since Humanae Vitae.
- Attend the conference presented by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Office for Life and Family entitled, Humanae Vitae: The Prophetic Voice of Blessed Paul VI 50 Years Later on October 13, 2018.
