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The Respect Life Ministry there, and it’s already beautiful to see how many rosaries are already on the tree.” In addition to this initiative, the Respect Life Ministry also participates in the diocesan March for Life, as well as any pro-life activities, events, or fundraisers held through the diocese or parish. They have also recently begun to branch out into other pro-life issues in addition to abortion — for example, in conjunction with the Knights of Columbus, they have worked on initiatives to support and pray for the sick and homebound. “We were working with the Knights to do a Rosary for the Sick just before the parish’s weekly adoration, along with a meditation,” Jack says. “So we decided it would be a good idea to stream this ‘healing Rosary’ and adoration so that the sick and homebound would be able to see it since we’re not able to go to their homes. We have always done Rosaries for the Knights who have passed away, so we thought we should
continued from page 4 also be doing it for the living. We should be helping them, not only in a physical way but also emotionally and spiritually. We need to be involved and do that for them.” Those who have participated in ministry activities have been able to strengthen their own faith, as well. “We have a family of five who come to pray on Saturdays, and those three children know the Rosary better than you and me — they love praying the Rosary with us,” Jack says. “It’s so important of an issue, that I think it’s impossible to participate for any length of time without it having an impact on your personal faith. It increases your faith significantly, and I think it’s really impacted people in that way.” If you would like more information about the Respect Life Ministry, or to get involved, please contact Jack Falloure at prolifeisright@gmail.com.
