Humanae Vitae (HV) is an encyclical written by Pope Paul VI on July 25, 1968 to reaffirm the orthodox teaching of the Catholic Church on married love, responsible parenthood and the continued rejection of unnatural forms of birth control and abortion. It affirmed traditional Church moral teaching on the sanctity of life and the procreative and unitive nature of conjugal relations.
Find many more details, event dates, video testimonials, news articles, and resources at http://www.archspm.org/sections/50th-anniversary-humanae-vitae/ or check the bulletin board.
 

Topic of the Month for June: Understanding Conscience

What is conscience?

God creates us with a capacity to know and love him, and we have a natural desire to seek the truth about him. Fortunately, we don't search for God unaided; indeed, he calls us to himself and writes his law on our hearts to help us draw closer to him.

Importance of a Well-Formed Conscience

Have you ever made a decision that turned out badly, but if you had more information beforehand, you would have made a better decision? Sometimes, we may have the best of intentions to do good, but choose an action that is, in itself, wrong.

How to Form Our Consciences

Wherever we are on our journey with Christ, we can grow deeper with him by continuing the work of forming our consciences well, so that we may follow him ever more closely. Although not a complete list, these suggestions can help us as we seek to inform and strengthen our consciences with God's truth.

1. Pray
2. Learn
3. Reflect
4. Nurture friendships

Two Challenges

A couple challenges we may face in following our consciences are worth noting.

1. Indifference
2. Coercion

Our Response

Inspired by the example of Sister Agnes Walsh and her mother superior, let us devote ourselves anew to following wherever the Lord leads. Let us take courage from their example of faith and, when facing our own trials, remember what Jesus promised his apostles before ascending into heaven: "Behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age" (Matthew 28:20). Be not afraid; God is with us.
 

For more information on this topic, click here for the usccb article and more like it. 
 

Pro-Life Ministries

The mission of MCCL is to secure protections for innocent human life from conception until natural death through effective ecuation, legistlation and political action.  Contact Gloria at 651-437-5961 for more information.
 

“We’re here for you.” 1 in 5 pregnancies will end in abortion in the United States. At Pro-Life Action Ministries, we offer women entering abortion facilities, real options of hope and love by ministering to them from out on the sidewalks. As sidewalk counselors and prayer supporters, we do all we can with God’s help to encourage women to choose life for their child.
 

Click HERE for Archdiocesan programs and resources in Respect Life Outreach.
 

TLC serves the community by providing life-affirming pregnancy and parenting education and support. The services include pregnancy testing and verification, limited obstetrical ultrasound, life coaching, fertility education, medical management, lactation consulting, abortion education and healing, adoption information and referrals, parenting classes and support, STD and contraception education, baby clothing, furniture and supplies. Youth outreach is essential and TLC provides speakers for schools and churches on topics such as teen pregnancy and parenting, sexual integrity, STD's and healthy relationships. All services are free and confidential.