These reflections are taken from the book “Pro-Life Reflections for Every Day” by Fr. Frank Pavone which is available for purchase at: ProLifeReflectionsForEveryDay.org

“If you wish to enter into life, keep the commandments.” He said, “Which ones?” And Jesus answered, “You shall not kill . . .” – Mt 19:17-18

Reflection: The prohibition of murder is mentioned first by Jesus when He refers to the commandments in answer to the rich young man’s question about how to reach eternal life.

Taking one’s neighbor’s life is the most direct contradiction to the love of that neighbor and to the blessing God want us to enjoy, the foundation of which is life.

Prayer: Lord, all the good You give us depends on life. Bring an end to all killing so that we may each walk the path to life eternal.

These reflections are taken from the book “Pro-Life Reflections for Every Day” by Fr. Frank Pavone which is available for purchase at: ProLifeReflectionsForEveryDay.org

There is reason for you to rejoice, even if now for a little while you must suffer trials of many kinds. – 1 Pet 1:6
Reflection: Today is “Terri’s Day,” the anniversary of the death of Terri Schiavo who was killed by deliberate dehydration.

Some say, “I wouldn’t want to live like that.” We would not want to live like the homeless, or those with various forms of addiction or severe financial crises. But like all God’s children, we respect their right to life.

Prayer: Give continued consolation, Lord, to Terri’s family, and protection to the vulnerable.

These reflections are taken from the book “Pro-Life Reflections for Every Day” by Fr. Frank Pavone which is available for purchase at: ProLifeReflectionsForEveryDay.org

Love your neighbor as yourself. I am the Lord. – Lev 19:18

Reflection: The command “Love your neighbor” does not have distinctions, limitations, or exclusions. It includes our unborn neighbor.

And to love them “as yourself” does not simply mean to love them “to the degree” that you love yourself; it means first to recognize them as a person like yourself.

Prayer: Let Your command of love, O Lord, free us all from the prejudices that distract us. Open our eyes to see every human person as our neighbor and act accordingly.

These reflections are taken from the book “Pro-Life Reflections for Every Day” by Fr. Frank Pavone which is available for purchase at: ProLifeReflectionsForEveryDay.org

Come to me, all you who are weary and overburdened, and I will give you rest – Mt 11:28

Reflection: The burden Jesus is talking about is not just that you have bills to pay, tasks to accomplish, or busy schedule to keep. He is speaking about the burden we feel when we see the rights of our brothers and sisters ignored and innocent blood shed. He is speaking of the work we do to correct these injustices and build a culture of life.

Prayer: Thank You, Lord, for refreshing me each day in the battle for life!

These reflections are taken from the book “Pro-Life Reflections for Every Day” by Fr. Frank Pavone which is available for purchase at: ProLifeReflectionsForEveryDay.org

In everything, deal with others as you would like them to deal with you. – Mt 7:12

Reflection: The “Golden Rule” applies also when the “others” are unborn children scheduled for abortions. We are to do what we would want others to do if we were in danger.

We can stop wondering how many people we should risk offending or how many positions we should risk losing. “In everything, do to others what you would have them do to you.”

Prayer: Father, in this simple rule, You have shown us how far we need to go in defending human lives. Give us the courage to carry it out.

These reflections are taken from the book “Pro-Life Reflections for Every Day” by Fr. Frank Pavone which is available for purchase at: ProLifeReflectionsForEveryDay.org

When I am lifted up from the earth, I will draw all to Myself. – Jn 12:32

Reflection: Jesus fulfills this promise in the Eucharist, which builds up the Church. All those receiving Communion today receive the very same Jesus.

God, enthroned in heaven, is drawing all these people to Himself and also to one another. We become one body and are responsible to foster the unity of the entire human family.

Prayer: Lord, continue to fulfill Your promise of unity. Free us from the divisions that result from aborting children and killing the sick. May we build a culture of life!

This reflection is taken from my book Pro-Life Reflections for Every Day, which is available for purchase at: ProLifeReflectionsForEveryDay.org

The Lord God formed the man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being. – Gen 2:7

Reflection: The act of creation described in Genesis 2:7 is a sovereign act. God did not have to do it.

Yet without our asking for it or eraning it, God brought us out of nothingness and into life, and sustains our existence at every moment.

Prayer: Lord, teach us the lesson that there is no God but You and that no human being has dominion over life. Fill us with awe in Your presence.