By Val and Deacon Gary Streff Special to the Herald In 2004, David Bereit founded the nonprofit organization 40 Days for Life. Since its inception, 40 Days for Life has grown exponentially and can be found in hundreds of cities across the U.S. and around the world. The number 40 is often referred to in […]
Parish ‘baby showers’ offer pregnant, parenting mothers support
Special to the Herald Pregnant and parenting moms are in our parishes and neighborhoods, but in desperation are turning to other places for help. Walking with Moms in Need is a nationwide program established by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in 2020 to welcome pregnant and parenting moms to honor the gift of life. […]
Mass for children who die before birth
By the Respect Life Ministry Bishop Larry Silva celebrated a Mass for mothers, fathers and family members who have lost a child through miscarriage, Sept. 29 in the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa. The liturgy prays for those grieving the loss of their child, whether through miscarriage, an accident or any other reason. Each child is […]
Deacon Gary and Val Streff: Walking with moms in need
RESPECT LIFE I honor of the 25th anniversary of the papal encyclical Evangelium Vitae (The Gospel of Life) and in answer to St. John Paul II’s call, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Committee on Pro-Life Activities is inviting parishes, through the support of their bishops and pastors, to join a nationwide effort entitled “Walking […]
Deacon Gary and Valerie Streff: Pray for an end to abortion
RESPECT LIFE “God blessed them and God said to them: ‘Be fertile and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it. Have dominion over the fish of the sea, the birds of the air, and all the living things that crawl on the earth.’” (Genesis 1:28) As baptized Christians we are committed to falling to our […]
Deacon Gary and Valerie Streff: Lent: What to give up?
COMMENTARY During the 40 days of Lent, many of us consider giving up something, like TV or chocolates or our morning Starbucks ritual. But instead of abstaining from something, how about spending more time in prayer and meditation? Maybe, just maybe, we should redirect our focus on the corporal and spiritual works of mercy. The […]
Memorials for children who died before birth
By the diocesan Respect Life Office Special to the Herald Have you ever noticed a memorial for the unborn on your church grounds? If so, when was the last time you meditated or prayed at the memorial for an unborn child or the child’s parents? A memorial for the unborn is a place of love […]
Marching for the cause of life
By Deacon Gary and Valerie Streff Special to the Herald The 49th Annual March for Life 2022 was an awe-inspiring 10 days of novenas, fasting and marching around the Hawaii State capitol. Its true beauty was the unison of people — 40-Days for Life participants, Students for Life, Knights of Columbus, Sacred Hearts sisters and […]
