Generation Life

Join us as we continue building a culture of life here in St. Louis! Group registration opens tomorrow on www.genlifestl.com

March for life this weekend and support the pro-life cause right here in St. Louis! Check out STLmarch.com for more information and to register

What a joy to march for life! Every human being has dignity and deserves respect from the moment of conception to natural death. Love is at the center of why we marched today, and love is the reason we will continue to defend the sanctity of human life.

Last night we had the privilege of hearing from a very special speaker Immaculée Ilibagiza. She spoke about her experience in the Rwandan genocide and how it lead to a deepening of her faith and taught her to forgive. She reminded us that being Generation Life means recognizing the dignity of every human person.

We started off programming tonight with some praise and worship. After that, we headed into a South County Showdown and a game of “Take a Chance or Do a Dance.” Hosts Father Fallon and Sister Karolyn asked each group some fun trivia questions where our groups got to show off their knowledge….and their dance moves.

Have you attended a Generation Life Pilgrimage? Do you want to help support other teens and parishes so that they too may experience Christ in this way? If so, donate today!

Check out https://www.coalitionforlifestl.com/march-2/ for more information and to register for a time slot!

Be sure to check out Archbishop Mitchell Rozanski column from this week's Review which ties into our programming from today! https://www.archstl.org/serve-the-lord-with-gladness-focus-on-what-we-can-influence-6107

SERVE THE LORD WITH GLADNESS | Focus on what we can influence The great saints of our faith made changes by becoming something deeper within their own sphere of influence

Teens heard from the founder of The Garden of Innocence, Judge Rebecca Navarro-McKelvey https://www.facebook.com/GardenOfInnocents

As a closing activity tonight all participants have been invited to write out an answer to how they will proclaim the Gospel of Life at home. Post a picture and tag or send them to [email protected]. Let's unite over social media and show a united culture of life in the Archdiocese of St. Louis!

Follow up from Mary and Melissa's conversation! Here is a link to participate in the Love in Action service project! All are welcome to participate.

Remember what Mary left us with tonight:

"One person can make a difference. We never know how a singular brave act will impact those around us."

Be brave!
Respect Life Apostolate - St. Louis

Event Info - Generation Life 2021 Find event info and details about the annual Generation Life pilgrimage to Washington DC. Hotels, schedule, FAQs, pricing, and supporting documents.

We just heard from Chris Padgett.

“When we talk about loving our neighbor and being a part of this Generation of Life and proclaiming the Gospel, it has to begin at home, it has to be real, it has to be authentic, it has to be felt, it has to be tangible, it can’t just be here’s a warm thought…it’s an encounter.” Respect Life Apostolate - St. Louis

Here we go, Generation Life 2021!!!
Join us in our opening prayer that comes from "Evangelium Vitae" written by St. John Paul II:

Mary, bright dawn of the new world,

Mother of the living, to you do we entrust the cause of life

Look down, O Mother, upon the vast numbers of babies not allowed to be born, of the poor whose lives are made difficult,

of men and women who are victims of brutal violence,

of the elderly and the sick killed by indifference or out of misguided mercy.

Grant that all who believe in your Son may proclaim the Gospel of life with honesty and love to the people of our time.

Obtain for them the grace to accept that Gospel as a gift ever new,

the joy of celebrating it with gratitude throughout their lives

and the courage to bear witness to it resolutely, in order to build,

together with all people of good will, the civilization of truth and love,

to the praise and glory of God, the Creator and lover of life.

Amen.

Rounding out our introductions with Saturday’s line up! Respect Life Apostolate - St. Louis

is blessed to have these two joining us next Saturday!