Here is a web link to EWTN for the end of life decisions
The death of Terri Schiavo raises a number of issues moral, legal and constitutional, about the right to life and the so-called right to die. Most coverage of the case focused on the question of her guardian's right to decide according to her alleged wishes and the due process of the judicial proceedings. However, at base the question was a moral, not a legal, one: under what conditions, if any, may a patient, a guardian, medical personnel or civil authorities, withhold or withdraw nutrition and hydration.
VATICAN CITY, JAN. 10, 2005 (Zenit.org).- Life, food, peace and freedom are the four urgent challenges now facing humanity, according to John Paul II.(click on the title for the full article)
Straight Answers: Embryonic Stem-Cell Research
There seems to be so much controversy over stem-cell research. It seems to be something good that can help people, yet I think the Church is against it. What do we believe as Catholics about this? — A reader in Springfield
The issue concerning stem-cell research certainly is in the media spotlight and has become very highly politicized. The problem is not with the research itself, but from whom one obtains the stem cells. Stem cells are like "master cells" that turn into other types of cells, like nerve, stomach or brain cells. If one obtains adult stem cells from sources like fat, bone marrow, umbilical cord blood and placenta blood, such research is morally permissible.(click on the title for the full article)
Scientific Basis for Doubts About Stem Cell Research Embryology Points to Humanity of Nascent Life
WASHINGTON, D.C., JUNE 4, 2005 (Zenit.org).- The bioethics debate has heated up with the recent approval by the U.S. House of Representatives of funding for stem cell research on human embryos and the combined announcements of human cloning in South Korea and England. The cloning experiments in both cases were designed with the end of producing stem cells for medical research and eventual treatments. (click on the title for the full article)
The National Silent No More Awareness Campaign
The National Silent No More Awareness Campaign is an effort to make the public aware of the devastation abortion brings to women, men, and their families. The emotional and physical pain of abortion will no longer be shrouded in secrecy and silence, but rather exposed and healed. This effort is a key to make abortion unthinkable and persuade society that women deserve better than abortion.
We are an officially approved association of Catholic Clergy who give special emphasis to the pro-life teachings of the Church. We offer ongoing assistance to the clergy in addressing the topics of abortion and euthanasia, and training and resources to the entire pro-life movement.
Samuel's Spina BIfida Surgery In Utero
This is the original photo of Samuel's spina bifida in utero surgery taken by Michael Clancy. Permissions and copies of this image may be requested from this site. In his Mission Statement, Michael Clancy says he wants to “print the picture of Samuel on posters for donations to Crisis Pregnancy Centers, and billboards are next on the agenda”. “If you think you could help in putting the picture of Samuel on billboards, preferably next to high schools and abortion clinics, please e-mail me your suggestions,” writes Clancy.
In Defense of the Roman Catholic Church
This web site was developed mainly for non-Catholic Christians, but is also for Catholics who want to explain their faith to Protestants and non-Christians. Most often, this "defense" is against "Bible" Christians and Fundamentalist Christians. Since the majority of non-Catholic Christians incorrectly believe the Holy Bible is the sole or final authority for Christian beliefs (Sola Scriptura), this web site will explain Catholic beliefs in reference to the Holy Bible. In addition, the doctrine of the Catholic Church is explained by what is NOT stated in the Bible and what is just plain God-given "common sense." In addition, quotes from the "Catechism of the Catholic Church," "The Early Church Fathers" and "The Doctors of the Church" are cited.
We are happy in our marriage and love working with engaged couples. We stress the importance of communication in marriage and share how God's grace is always available to married couples.
CHURCH
AND INTERNET
Pontifical Council for Social Communications -- February 28, 2002. The
Church and the Internet addresses the particular question of how the
Catholic Church can make use of the new medium. Again urging caution, and
commenting on the need to bring all of the world's people into an active
participation the digital exchange, the Vatican document lays heavy emphasis on
the virtue of creativity.
ETHICS IN
INTERNET
Pontifical Council for Social Communications -- February 28, 2002. This
document begins with the recognition that the internet has enormous
power, as the latest in a series of developments that have eliminated time and
space as obstacles to communication. Archbishop John Foley, the president of the
Pontifical Council for Social Communications, observed in his remarks about the
document that the Church should recognize this new medium as an opportunity and
a challenge, and not a threat.
INTERNET: A
NEW FORUM FOR PROCLAIMING THE GOSPEL
John Paul II -- January 30, 2002.
The Holy Father's Message for the World Communications Day 2002. Following an
established practice, the Pontifical Council for Social Communications published
the Message on the memorial of St. Francis de Sales, patron of journalists,
January 24. The World Communications Day itself is observed on May 12 next.
THE VIEWS
OF THE HOLY SEE ON HUMAN CLONING
Holy See's Mission at the United Nations -- February 2002.
Text released by the Holy See which supports a worldwide, comprehensive ban on
human cloning.
AVERY
CARDINAL DULLES AND HIS CRITICS: AN EXCHANGE ON CAPITAL PUNISHMENT
Various -- August/September 2001.
Responses to an article by Avery Cardinal Dulles entitled, "Catholicsim and
Capital Punishment". Respondents include among others: E. Christian Brugger,
Charles Rice, Ralph McInerny, Mark Totten and J. Daryl Charles.
CATHOLICISM
& CAPITAL PUNISHMENT
Avery Cardinal Dulles -- April 2001.
A lucid presentation of the state of the capital punishment issue in Church
teaching and contemporary Catholic theology, faith and practice by one of the
premier theologians of our time.
AfterAbortion.org
Over 300 links to thousands of
pages of original research, testimonies, articles, and resources. Most of
these are drawn from articles and books published by the Elliot Institute, one
of the nation's leading authorities on post-abortion issues.
Their goal is to present information about the Mother of Jesus and to lead people to a loving knowledge of her who is the first and most holy of the faithful. We call her Our Lady, Madonna, Notre Dame, Domina. Learning more about Mary, we develop a fuller knowledge of Christ who is the fulfillment of human existence.
Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation
The Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation, Inc., is committed to promoting the dignity and value of human life from conception to natural death and to restoring legal protection for the unborn.
Rachel’s Vineyard was developed by Theresa Karminski Burke, Ph.D., along with Barbara Cullen, and offers weekend retreats held across the United States for any woman or man who has struggled with the emotional and spiritual pain of an abortion. Many women and men seek help anywhere from five to twenty years after their abortion, having suffered in confusion and silence. Do not continue to live in the shame and fear. Come allow others to share, cry and heal with you.
International Anti-Euthanasia Task Force
Addressing
the issues of euthanasia, assisted suicide, advance directives, assisted suicide
proposals, "right-to-die" cases, euthanasia practices in the
Netherlands, disability rights, pain control and much, much more.
Hello, the purpose of this page is to make everybody a little more aware of God, the actual world has forgotten about God, please go back to Him, try to make good remember things of your life, PRAY,PRAY,PRAY. I´m a Roman Catholic, but this page is for everybody, please listen, come back to Jesus and Mary, if you are Catholic pray the Rosary EVERYDAY, God is highly offended because of sex and murders (including abortion). Make something good of your life, make sacrifices for Jesus and Mary. He doesn´t see faith in the world today, please listen to this page AND DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT. Please pray for the end of abortion, and for the mercy of God, remember that He is a loving father, but also that He is a fair judge, dont wait still the last minute, for convertion, DO IT NOW Remember that if you don't follow God's commandments, you will be condemned, it's not a matter of 80 or 90 years, it will be forever.
The virtual directory serving the Catholic Community
Only Catholic Online, located at www.catholic.org, gives the largest and broadest population of Catholics worldwide easy access to comprehensive, educational and timely information about Catholicism, and provides a range of easy methods to integrate their faith into their daily lives. The mission of Catholic Online (COL) is to accurately represent the Catholic religion: its’ “past” and present. Today, Catholic Online provides over five million pages of content including the largest online historical and biblical database about the Catholic Church including comprehensive information about over 15,000Catholic saints and comprehensive online scriptures from all books of the Old and New Testament
Catholic electronic evangelization since 1987
Catholic.net
is the new, successor site to the Catholic Information Center on the Internet
(CICI), one of the pioneering Catholic web sites since its inception in
1995.
In the new Catholic.net, you'll find everything you've come to expect from CICI
- access to leading Catholic magazines and newspapers, papal encyclicals, Church
documents, helpful devotional services - all in a new, smartly-designed and
streamlined format.
The Goldmine is always looking to expand it's directory of links. From 300 in 1995 to almost 3,000 in 2000, I expect the Goldmine to grow by another 1,000 screened links in the next year.
Catholic
Answers
Catholic Answers is an apostolate dedicated to serving Christ by bringing
the fullness of Catholic truth to the world. We help good Catholics become
better Catholics, bring former Catholics “home,” and lead non-Catholics
into the fullness of the faith. We explain Catholic truth, equip the faithful
to live fully the sacramental life, and assist them in spreading the Good
News.
Apparitions
Miraculous events are common in the worlds of the Old and New Testaments, and
the lives of the saints are marked by supernatural intervention. In our time,
the Eternal Father seems to also be grabbing ordinary people from our midst to
use as His mouthpieces. He is calling us to honor the covenant He made with us
so that His "will be done on earth as it is in Heaven."
The
Vatican
The Vatican Website
Marianland.com
One of the Largest Catholic Marian Resource Web Sites on Internet
Pro-life
Editorial Cartoon
An editorial cartoon on the atrocity of partial birth abortion from Focus on the
Family
Just
the Facts
Check out this great website about the first nine months of life, from
conception to birth
Catholic
Exchange
The new and totally free complete Catholic site
Catholicity!
Another great site dedicated to Catholics
The
Ultimate Pro-Life Resource List
Your complete source for Pro-Life news and events
Women
and Children First
A site dedicated to women and children