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Reflecting on the feast of the Holy Innocents

The children that Herod killed in attempting to eliminate the Christ-child are considered martyrs. Their lives were taken in witness to Christ. They are not forgotten but remembered each year in our Masses and prayers on December 28, the feast of the Holy Innocents.

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People

Providing a listening ear for half a century

On September 2 supporters of Birthline will gather to celebrate the anniversary of an organisation that for 50 years has been providing a phone counselling service for women facing an unexpected pregnancy. But its future is less certain as donations dwindle and the general community seemingly becomes more accepting of abortion.

International

US bishops respond

United States Catholic bishops have welcomed the Supreme Court ruling on abortion laws and called on Americans to “come together to build a society and economy…where every woman has the support and resources to bring her child into this world with love”.

News

Thousands demonstrate their love for 'both'

The message of ‘love them both’ – referring to the mother and the unborn child – came through loud and clear to approximately 5000 people who braved the rain to participate in the Walk for Life rally in Adelaide on Saturday.