Is it right to fear God? What is the difference between a destructive fear and a “holy trepidation”? An Advent homily by Fr Stephen Wang: Look around you at the chapel walls. Look at the […]
Tag: pro-life
The Alliance of Pro-Life Students gathers momentum
The Alliance of Pro-Life Students (APS) hit the pro-life scene only a year and a half ago. On Saturday 8th February, this dynamic student body held its first AGM, following previous APS events such as a high-profile party […]
From a London prayer group to the pro-life work of the Colombian Bishops’ Conference
It’s been a year since I started work as the Director of the Department of Promotion and Defence of Life in the Colombian Bishops’ Conference, an experience I never expected! I had a conversion experience […]
Nudge theory and the pro-life movement
In a recent post I explained how a successful set of ‘nudges’ can radically reorientate someone’s thinking and behaviour, and how the pro-life movement can learn from this. Many are vaguely familiar with ‘nudge’ theory. Originally […]
Abby Johnson’s pro-life conversion
On Friday last week, fresh from the studios of Women’s Hour, Abby Johnson spoke to the Catholic Voices Academy in London about “Changing Minds on Abortion”. Abby is a former executive at Planned Parenthood in Texas […]
The attempt to impose abortion-on-demand via Brussels
The European Parliament recently voted against an attempt to make abortion a ‘human right’ in the EU. So far, so reassuring. But the margin was narrow. And the debate exposed the growing hostility to freedom of conscience […]
What women want: a monthly abortion pill?
What women want is a question pored over and pondered by many women and men. Films, psychology journals, women’s magazines, politicians, the ‘bloke down the pub’, as well as scientists, have flirted with and failed […]
40 Days for Life vigil begins 25 Sept
The 40 Days for Life vigil begins in London soon, and in many other cities in the UK and across the globe. You can read more about the vision of the campaigns here. Do take […]
40 Days for Life London: Is it a good thing to pray outside an abortion clinic?
I was at the 40 Days for Life vigil in central London during Lent. People gather outside the BPAS abortion clinic in Bedford Square, between Tottenham Court Road station and the British Museum. They pray. They witness […]
