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Prolife

What “I Know My Limits” Really Means

February 24, 2014 by Lisa Schmidt 12 Comments

My social media feeds blew up several days ago with friends near and far sharing their disgust over words an Iowa lawmaker spoke on the floor of the Iowa House. The lawmaker at the center of the kerfuffle is Representative Beth Wessel-Kroeschell who stands in opposition to a bill here in Iowa banning telemed or webcam abortions. In response, many prolife media outlets naturally issued stories with headlines reading, “Lawmaker says crying baby is reason for abortion!” Or, “Democrat Legislator: A Colic, Crying Baby is a Good Reason for an Abortion.” And while I agree they were right to call out Wessel-Kroeschell on the colic comment, it was another word that caught my attention. What was that word? Limits.

Posted in: Faith Tagged: abortion, Motherhood, Prolife

20 Ways (and counting!) At-Home Moms Can Volunteer for the Pro-Life Movement

April 26, 2013 by Lisa Schmidt 3 Comments

I recently received an email from a young at-home mom with limited access to transportation requesting advice on how she can get involved in the pro-life movement given her current stage of life and vocation. With the help of my Facebook friends, here are 20 ways busy, at-home moms can be engaged in the pro-life movement.

Posted in: Schmidt, Lisa Tagged: abortion, Prolife, Volunteer

Biking for Babies on EWTN — TONIGHT!

January 24, 2013 by Lisa Schmidt 2 Comments

Food for thought today: It’s been said that our generation will be remembered for what we did or did not do to combat abortion. What will your grandchildren say about your efforts? Passing along a note from our friend Jimmy, who’s doing something worth remembering. And he now has an international platform to share his message. Jimmy and his Biking For Babies cofounder Mike Schaefer will be guests on EWTN’s Life on the Rock tonight to talk about Biking For Babies, their prolife ministry.

Posted in: Schmidt, Lisa Tagged: abortion, Biking For Babies, Des Moines, Jimmy Becker, Prolife

Wordless Wednesday: Life

January 23, 2013 by Lisa Schmidt Leave a Comment

The photo itself says so much that it doesn’t need any description.

Posted in: Schmidt, Lisa Tagged: Defend Life, Prolife, Wordless Wednesday

President Obama’s Prolife Principles

January 22, 2013 by Deacon Joel Schmidt 7 Comments
Photo courtesy of Glyn Photoworks, used under creative commons license.

The president used the occasion of his second inaugural address to lecture America on equality and dignity of all persons. Here are 18 quotes from it that in isolation might fool one into thinking he regards the unborn with the same inherent dignity as everyone else.

Posted in: Schmidt, Joel Tagged: abortion, Prolife

We Belong Neither to Darkness Nor to Night

January 22, 2013 by Lisa Schmidt 2 Comments

Walk into any darkened room, and all it takes is one small lit match to overpower its darkness and illuminate it. One. Small. Light. As The Christophers say, it’s better to light one candle than to curse the darkness. Today go be that light in this world that has been darkened and devastated by abortion.

Posted in: Schmidt, Lisa Tagged: abortion, Fasting, life, Light, Prayer, Prolife, Roe v Wade

What It Means to be Prolife: A Teenage Perspective

January 20, 2013 by Katherine Bourne 2 Comments

Katherine Bourne, a high school sophomore, shares thoughts on being a Catholic prolife teen. This entry was selected as a 2013 March for Life essay winner.

Posted in: Authors, Guest Contributors Tagged: abortion, Iowans for Life, March For Life, Prolife

A Vanity Pro-Life License Plate?

September 17, 2012 by Lisa Schmidt 1 Comment

“Choose Life” license plates available to purchase. How could we ‘vanitize’ one?

Posted in: Schmidt, Lisa Tagged: Iowa, Prolife, Prolife

Follow-Up: Resources for Miscarriage, Stillbirth & Perinatal Loss

June 13, 2012 by Lisa Schmidt 3 Comments

We recently asked for input given Joel and I are working on developing a new miscarriage/stillbirth/perinatal loss support group for our diocese. Wow, ask and you shall receive! I shouldn’t be surprised. 25% of pregnancies end in miscarriage. Many of us have been emotionally jolted by the loss of a child (or grandchild/niece/nephew, etc), and feel passionate … [Read more…]

Posted in: Faith, Family, Schmidt, Lisa Tagged: Healing, Miscarriage, Parenting, Perinatal Loss, Prolife, Stillbirth, support group

Have you Experienced Miscarriage, Stillbirth or Perinatal Loss?

June 6, 2012 by Lisa Schmidt 18 Comments
Healing from Perinatal Loss

We are seeking your input in order to help others My husband Joel and I are collaborating with others to form a diocesan-wide support program for families experiencing the loss of a child through miscarriage, stillbirth, or other type of perinatal loss (more info here). Joel is currently in deacon formation, and this work is … [Read more…]

Posted in: Faith, Family, Schmidt, Lisa Tagged: Des Moines Diocese, Miscarriage, Parenting, Perinatal Loss, prayers, Prolife, Stillbirth, support group
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