Archive for the ‘Contraception’ Category

Lots and LOTs of people are apathetic about abortion.  Many people are nonplussed and because it doesn’t seem to affect their lives or anyone they know they just don’t think about it.  The fact that every 3 minutes in the U.K. an abortion kills an unborn child during an abortion doesn’t seem to impact many [...]


Womans ‘ Hour on radio 4 featured the new Christmas British Pregnancy Advisory Services’ advert yesterday and discussed in a neutral way, as to whether it was a bit much or in bad taste?  I listened quietly and rolled my eyes.  However when I saw the actual advert this morning the grossness, the disregard for [...]


It was fantastic to read that the U.S. Catholic prelate, Cardinal Raymond Burke has recently urged pro-life advocates to confront ” the erroneous view of human sexuality” that robs the sexual act of its life – giving purpose. As many of you will know here at the Initiative we are always reminding people that we [...]


Here’s a wonderful story http://www.lifesitenews.com/news/father-battling-cancer-sees-his-14-children-as-incredible-gift  of a couple who have been blessed with 14 children and wondered what else God had in store for them? Just reading about their life of being open to what God wanted in their lives is inspiring and so pro-life. We need to read about other people who are trying to live a life [...]


Tolerance is Not a Christian Virtue We need to remember that tolerance is not a Christian virtue, and it’s never an end in itself. In fact, tolerating grave evil within a society is itself a form of evil. -Archbishop Charles J. Chaput


We had a lovely visit from some sixth formers and their teacher, Mr McKinnon to the Initiative a few weeks ago.  The pupils are part of a Caritas group which meet regularly.  They came to hear a talk on abortion and contraception as well as having a tour around the Initiative and doing some practical [...]


When Sr Roseann gives talks about the work of Cardinal Winnings’ Pro-Life Initiative around the country she often refers to our work here as “mopping up” the mess of society,http://www.olmctempe.com/video_humanly_posible.php demonstrated in  this excellent video. On this theme we came across the work of an American woman Melanie Pritchard who is a chastity and pro-life speaker and worker. [...]


05Sep11

A remarkable story of one woman’s journey from hearing a calling to be a religious,  to motherhood,  to working in a clinic that referred women for abortions, to leaving and joining the pro-life movement in America! Life site news is a great source of news internationally in terms of what’s going on regarding abortion and [...]


You may have heard of this film looking into the financial aspect of the abortion industry but have you seen the trailer for the film? You can use this link to view it http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYaTywSDmls and then pass it on to friends and family who may be interested. For more information and to sign up to the [...]


Sr Roseann has been invited to speak to the Canmore Society, the Catholic Society part of St Andrews University this Wednesday 16th February 2011.  The talk is entitled “Can Condoms solve anything?”. All welcome.



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