The Day for Life
The motto adopted for the Day for Life is life as an unbeatable gift. This day, which the Church celebrates on March 25, the solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord, has been moved this year to April 8 because it coincides with Holy Monday.
The Valuation of Life
The Episcopal Subcommission for the Family and the Defense of Life has developed the contents for the celebration of the Day and proposes that life should always be considered as an unbeatable gift. In this sense, it is indicated that life must be received, appreciated and protected from the moment of conception to the moment of natural death.
Life with Do and Regal
The bishops express the idea that life is not an absolute right under human control, but a gift received from God. This is what makes it positive and significant news.
Motherhood and Human Life
It focuses on the importance of valuing motherhood in a positive way and of supporting mothers who find themselves in situations of unexpected pregnancies, promoting effective comprehensive help so that they can continue with their pregnancy without obstacles.
There is no Absolute Right to Have a Child
It is emphasized that there is no such thing as a completely indisputable right to have children. This implies that human life must be protected, avoiding the use of artificial fertilization techniques and condemning the practice of surrogates.
Heal and Value Human Life
The message of the bishops places special emphasis on the care of human life, especially in situations of vulnerability, and denounces human trafficking and modern slavery as serious violations of human dignity.
Humanitarian Perspectives
It is proposed to alleviate situations of extreme poverty, review attitudes towards migrants and improve people’s working conditions.
Life in the Face of Aging and Disease
The value of life during aging and terminal illness is claimed, insisting on the need to procure it and not consider it as a burden to be eliminated.
Life Beyond the Earthly World
Finally, there is a call to contemplate an existence that transcends the temporal limitations of this world, encouraging us to look towards eternal life.