Pope Francis’ Day for Life 2022 Message In a message sent to Bishop John Sherrington and the Bishops’ Conferences of England and Wales, Scotland and Ireland, Pope Francis has offered his support and prayers for those celebrating Day for Life on Sunday, 19 June 2022. Taking the theme ‘Caring for the Older Person’, Day for […]
‘Day for Life’, Sunday 19 June, is the day in our calendar set aside to celebrate life from conception to natural death. This year our focus in on caring for and valuing the elderly. Do not cast me off in the time of old age; forsake me not when my strength is spent. Psalm 71:9 […]
This prayer was offered for the first World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly by the Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life. +++ I thank You, Lord, for the comfort of Your presence: even in times of loneliness, You are my hope and my confidence, You have been my rock and my fortress since my […]
We invite people to think again about the value and worth of older persons in families, in society, and to make practical choices to build bridges between the generations. Caring for the Older Person The focus of the Day for Life this year is older persons. The COVID pandemic highlighted the desperate plight of many […]
Bishop John Sherrington, the Lead Bishop for Life Issues for the Church in England and Wales, has written to his brother bishops about this year’s Day for Life. Message We celebrate Day for Life on Sunday 20 June 2021. This day, inaugurated by Saint John Paul II, presents an opportunity to pray for the gift […]
Here are some websites and online resources that we hope you’ll find useful. The Art of Dying Well The Centre for the Art of Dying Well at St Mary’s University specialises in research and public engagement around death, dying and bereavement. Its website – artofdyingwell.org – offers practical and spiritual support to those faced with […]
Further information to help you apply for a 2021 Day for Life grant from the Catholic Trust for England and Wales.
Mae gennym ni, yr Eglwys Gatholig, neges o obaith a stori o gariad; gyda’n gilydd gallwn hybu parch at fywyd.
On this Day for Life, we pray for the lives lost as a result of abortion. Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. Lord, instil in us and in all people an understanding of the sacredness of every human life. Inspire our efforts to protect and care for […]
Pregnancy Matters – for confidential counselling, helpline: 0808 802 5433 or text Pregnancy Matters on: 07860 077 339. Online and Text-to-Talk services can also be found via the Life website. Life Life has been speaking out against abortion and offering a positive alternative to it since 1970. Using the Life website you can find information […]