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.”

Mater Filius House in Colorado Springs is inviting everyone to a Wall Blessing & Construction Tour, on Saturday, July 22, 10am-Noon.

COLORADO SPRINGS. Mount St. Francis will host the Steps to Empower walk on Aug. 5, to benefit Bakhita Mountain Home for survivors of human trafficking.

Respect Life Pilgrimages Weekly Masses for Life to pray for the value of all life.

Friday, July 7, 8:30 a.m., St. Francis of Assisi, Colorado Springs

Friday, July 14, 8 a.m., St. Mark, Highlands Ranch

Friday, July 21, 7 a.m., St. Benedict, Falcon

Friday, July 28, Noon, Our Lady of Victory, Limon

COLORADO SPRINGS. On April 19, a small but dedicated group of prayer warriors walked from Divine Redeemer Church to the Colorado Springs City Hall as an act of reparation for the state of abortion in Colorado.

Editor’s note: Recently, the Respect Life Apostolate of the Diocese of Colorado Springs has been asked to explain the difference between Mater Filius, Gabriel Project, and Walking with Moms in Need. In the following Q&A, Julie Bailey, the Director of the Respect Life Apostolate, explains how these initiatives relate to one another.