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How to debate abortion around the Thanksgiving table: Planned Parenthood tweets advice

Once again, this year Planned Parenthood has tweeted out a link to their article “Talking Turkey,” which provides their fans with “8 Easy Steps for Discussing Reproductive Health and Justice at the Holiday Table.” It’s a pretty nauseating read, not least because of the fact that Planned Parenthood apparently can’t think of anything other than abortion and contraception in conjunction with Thanksgiving. But probably the most revealing part of the whole article is this little gem of advice: “Debating when life begins or whether or not abortion is federally funded may get you nowhere.” Instead of debating when life begins, […]
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Happy Thanksgiving: A Message from Fr. Frank Pavone

Dear Friends of Priests for Life, I take this occasion to wish you and your family all the blessings of a Happy Thanksgiving. By my travels throughout the nation, I have visited so many of you in your homes and communities, and there are many more that I will visit as my travels continue. I wish I could visit with each of you personally again today, as we all thank the Lord for so many blessings. My Mass of Thanksgiving Day will be offered for you. In a particular way, we should thank the Lord today for the call to […]
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