A worrying culture of death has been spreading for more than half a century, especially in the West.

On Sept. 9, our diocese celebrated The National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children. It was a beautiful day as the faithful came to pray and stand with those who are healing from an abortion. Together we remembered their children and prayed for an end to abortion and the violence abortion creates against both child and parent.

Abortion has become one of the primary means of perpetrating violence against women, however, most of society does not see it this way. We need to begin reframing abortion for what it really is — domestic violence.

If we look closely, we will find that there are saints among us.

Evelyn called me one day, many years ago, wanting to get involved with 40 Days for Life. Even in her 90s, she was impressive. She went out to the sidewalk to pray when someone could bring her. She wrote letters to the editor and articles for local newspapers

COLORADO SPRINGS. The Bishop’s Respect Life Roundup, formerly called the Bishop’s Respect Life Dinner, will take place Aug. 24 from 5-8:30 p.m. at Flying W Ranch. The theme of this year’s event is “Hope in a New Generation.”