September 6, 2013 (HLI) – Kiii TV News in Corpus Christi, Texas interviewed Human Life International President Father Shenan J. Boquet on Thursday to talk about Hope House, a place where mothers and their children stay and receive assistance to get back on their feet. Fr. Boquet said that facilities such as Hope House debunk the myth that the pro-life movement doesn’t care about mothers and their families after the children are born.
“The one thing that oftentimes people say about the pro-life movement is that we’re only concerned about the baby. But in reality we’re concerned about the total person – the mom, the baby, the family and the community itself,” said Fr. Boquet. “The Hope House is an example of that.”
We are a welcome refuge for women who have no other place to go because of domestic violence, homelessness, addiction or being left completely abandoned and alone. We provide shelter and assistance to mothers and their children regardless of race, age, ethnicity, religion or disability. Our shelter gives these women the opportunity to accept responsibility, to care for their children, further their education, obtain employment, permanent housing and become productive, self-sufficient members of our community with the support of our staff, volunteers and educational programs.
Fr. Boquet was invited to Corpus Christi to speak at the 24th Annual Celebration for Life Fundraising Banquet to benefit Hope House, the Gabriel Project and Birthright of Corpus Christi.
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The event was a huge success according to Fr. Boquet. About 550 supporters were in attendance, including many young people and a number of state legislators who have been supportive of pro-life bills.
“The spirit of the attendees was very jovial and hopeful,” said Fr. Boquet. “People were very excited about the recent legislative achievements. They talked about the decrease in the number of abortions because of pro-life legislation.”
Fr. Boquet spoke at the event about the difference between the language of life verses the language of death, and emphasized the necessity of proclaiming the heart of the Christian message.
“It is only in Jesus Christ, who challenges us to speak a new language, that we can bring about an authentic transformation of our world,” he said. “Minds and hearts change when they encounter an authentic witness of Jesus who reflects the love of Christ.”
Reprinted with permission from HLI