The Climb For Life 2012 took place on Saturday, 5th May and was a highly enjoyable and fulfilling event. Up to 100 people joined in the Climb which commenced with Rosary at Our Lady's Grotto at the foot of the reek. The Climb was led by members of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal and Mass was celebrated at the Reek by Fr. Maurice Colgan O.P.The weather was excellent and pro-life advocates young and old from all over Ireland climbed the mountain. Representatives from many pro-life organisations participated and the Climb presented a genuine opportunity for groups and individuals to unite in a pilgrimage to promote the dignity and humanity of the unborn child from conception.We are already looking forward to Climb 2013!
Human rights for the unborn child, let their voices be heard!
By Hilary MacBride
Ireland is in a unique position on abortion; we respect life, which makes us unique as a nation.
In the United States the law that legalised abortion is now viewed as flawed, "A pre born child is not considered a person".
When the Omagh Bombing happened in 1998 one of the shocking stories was the death of a mother and her pre-born babies. The father of those babies, Mr. Rush, sadly passed away in March of this year. His love for his wife and his quest for justice lead him to campaign tirelessly for the truth.
This truth applies to the right to life of the unborn child. Ending the life of an unborn baby is not a solution. Life begins and should be allowed to take its natural course, no act to deliberately interfere with that life should be permitted and the law should uphold what is in the greatest interest of society. Abortion does not belong here.
In a recent episode of Grey’s Anatomy, the hospital based TV show, one of the doctors was confronted with a premature baby. The parents were doctors, and medically the baby had no chance of survival. The mother of the baby was advised to leave her medical hat off, and use her intuition even if that meant going it alone. She decided to trust life and allowed the baby a chance of survival - relying on her love. The baby proved to be a fighter and survived. This is the beauty and mystery of life.
In recent time there has been a significant rise in the number of women who have come out and said they have regretted their abortions, more and more people realise it is just not the immediate problem of unwanted pregnancy but the pieces of life that have to be picked up after a woman has undergone an abortion.
As a society, we must strive to ensure that women in crisis pregnancy receive all necessary supports from their communities, during pregnancy and after their child is born. And we must extend our compassion and support to women hurt by abortion.
The culture of abortion forces us to look to the future. Has life no worth at the start? Keeping Ireland abortion-free is in the interests of humanity, we must all look to our own existence, and it is not about choices, it is about truth and respect. It is not a valid choice to choose whether a child in the womb has value.
Regardless of circumstances or problems encountered, unborn children deserve to have their voices heard. We must remain the light to other nations in respecting life.
Ireland is in a unique position on abortion; we respect life, which makes us unique as a nation.
In the United States the law that legalised abortion is now viewed as flawed, "A pre born child is not considered a person".
When the Omagh Bombing happened in 1998 one of the shocking stories was the death of a mother and her pre-born babies. The father of those babies, Mr. Rush, sadly passed away in March of this year. His love for his wife and his quest for justice lead him to campaign tirelessly for the truth.
This truth applies to the right to life of the unborn child. Ending the life of an unborn baby is not a solution. Life begins and should be allowed to take its natural course, no act to deliberately interfere with that life should be permitted and the law should uphold what is in the greatest interest of society. Abortion does not belong here.
In a recent episode of Grey’s Anatomy, the hospital based TV show, one of the doctors was confronted with a premature baby. The parents were doctors, and medically the baby had no chance of survival. The mother of the baby was advised to leave her medical hat off, and use her intuition even if that meant going it alone. She decided to trust life and allowed the baby a chance of survival - relying on her love. The baby proved to be a fighter and survived. This is the beauty and mystery of life.
In recent time there has been a significant rise in the number of women who have come out and said they have regretted their abortions, more and more people realise it is just not the immediate problem of unwanted pregnancy but the pieces of life that have to be picked up after a woman has undergone an abortion.
As a society, we must strive to ensure that women in crisis pregnancy receive all necessary supports from their communities, during pregnancy and after their child is born. And we must extend our compassion and support to women hurt by abortion.
The culture of abortion forces us to look to the future. Has life no worth at the start? Keeping Ireland abortion-free is in the interests of humanity, we must all look to our own existence, and it is not about choices, it is about truth and respect. It is not a valid choice to choose whether a child in the womb has value.
Regardless of circumstances or problems encountered, unborn children deserve to have their voices heard. We must remain the light to other nations in respecting life.
Join us on Saturday May 5th Pilgrimage for the Unborn, Croagh
Patrick Co Mayo, 9.45am all are invited to attend. This is an opportunity for all pro-life individuals and groups to
unite.
Climb For Life 2012
The Climb, which is an annual event, will commence at 9.45am with Rosary at Our Lady's Grotto at the base of the mountain. Fr. Maurice Colgan OP will lead the climb and Mass will be celebrated in St. Patrick’s oratory at the top of Croagh Patrick.
Members of the public, pro-life individuals and organisations and prayer groups are very welcome and encouraged to participate. Walkers are advised to bring good footwear, raingear and drinking water. All are welcome.
All are welcome. We look forward to seeing you there!
Climb For Life 2011 a great success
The 2011 Climb For Life which took place at Croagh Patrick, Co. Mayo on 7th May was a great success. A gang of at least fifty people of every age and background gathered to climb the mountain as a pilgrimage offered up for the protection of the unborn child from the moment of conception.
Rosary was recited at Our Lady's Grotto at the base of the mountain in the morning and after a long and arduous climb, Holy Mass was celebrated in St. Patrick's oratory at the top of the mountain by Fr. Fidelis assisted by his brother Friars of the Renewal.
Following the Climb, pilgrims were generously invited to join with the Tuam Archdiocese Youth Pilgrimage for refreshments. Though a challenge, as always, the Croagh Patrick climb was a fantastic spiritual and enjoyable experience and we hope it goes from strength to strength.
Our thanks to the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal and to all the participants. See you next year!
Rosary was recited at Our Lady's Grotto at the base of the mountain in the morning and after a long and arduous climb, Holy Mass was celebrated in St. Patrick's oratory at the top of the mountain by Fr. Fidelis assisted by his brother Friars of the Renewal.
Following the Climb, pilgrims were generously invited to join with the Tuam Archdiocese Youth Pilgrimage for refreshments. Though a challenge, as always, the Croagh Patrick climb was a fantastic spiritual and enjoyable experience and we hope it goes from strength to strength.
Our thanks to the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal and to all the participants. See you next year!
Climb For Life at Croagh Patrick Co. Mayo - 7th May 2011
A Climb For Life to increase awareness of the right to life from conception until natural death will take place on Saturday, 7th of May at Croagh Patrick, Co. Mayo.
The Climb, which is an annual event, will commence at 9.45am with Rosary at Our Lady's Grotto at the base of the mountain.
The Climb will be led by the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal from Derry and and Mass will be celebrated at the summit of the mountain by Fr. Fidelis.
Members of the public, pro-life individuals and organisations and prayer groups are very welcome and encouraged to participate.
Walkers are advised to bring good footwear, raingear and drinking water. If you are part of a pro-life group, please wear your organisations t-shirts. All are welcome
For more information, you can contact Hilary on 087-6311381 or email annualclimbforlife@gmail.com
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