PAPAL MESSAGE FOR THE DAY FOR LIFE 2023

Pope Francis has kindly sent a message of encouragement for all who participate in the Day for Life. The message is as follows:

The Holy Father Francis was informed of the celebration of the 2023 Day for Life in Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales under the theme “Listen to Her” and sends his greetings and good wishes to all the participants.

In listening to Mary, our Mother, and following her example, he invites us to discover our personal call from God who is the source of our existence, reminding us that, “Each human being is called by God to enjoy the fullness of life; and, is entrusted to the maternal care of the Church. Every threat to human dignity and life cannot but have an effect on her heart, on her maternal ‘womb’. To defend life is not an ideology for the Church. It is a reality; a human reality which involves all Christians, precisely because they are Christian and because they are human”. (General Audience, 25 March 2020).

With these sentiments in mind, I assure all who participate in this year’s Day for Life of Pope Francis’ prayers, particularly for all expectant mothers and their families. Through the intercession of the Mother of God, the Holy Father cordially imparts his Apostolic Blessing to all participants and invokes an abundance of Divine graces.

Support Organisations

Have you or someone you know been affected by abortion? There are some wonderful organisations that can help you. Here are three.

Rachel’s Vineyard

rachelsvineyard.ie

rachelsvineyard.org.uk

Rachel’s Vineyard is a safe place to renew and rebuild your life after experiencing the trauma of abortion. Their healing weekends offer a supportive, confidential and non-judgmental environment where women and men can deal with painful post-abortive emotions.

Gianna Care

giannacare.ie

Gianna Care’s goal is to help people in any way they can. Whether you are experiencing an unexpected pregnancy, or need help following an abortion, their trained client advocates, counsellors, nurses and doctors are here to help.

Abortion Recovery Care and Helpline (ARCH)

archtrust.org.uk

ARCH is dedicated to promoting the emotional, psychological and spiritual well-being of clients, by the provision of real understanding, counselling and supportive help to women, men and families after an abortion.