Our Lady of Hope Catholic Parish, Church of the Holy Child

ANNOUNCEMENT The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania adopted the relaxed measures this past Thursday. However, the City of Philadelphia is still waiting to announce the adoption of the relaxed measures. In Philadelphia, churches and institutions are to continue for the time being to encourage everyone in church to wear a face covering or mask. ... Social Distancing is still in effect and every other pew must be roped off until June 11, 2021.

May the Holy Spirit consecrate us in truth

Praying for the gift of fortitude

In this world, you will have many troubles but take courage for I have conquered the world says the Lord

Seventh Sunday of Easter, May 16, 2021 Spanish Mass at 10:30am

This is PART 2 of the DEACON's CALL: Deacon Homer on Bioethics I-B Quality of Life- continued: Many voices, even from the medical field, advocate for euthanasia. A good death meant to be around loved ones and free from severe pain at the moment of death. Today, it involves mercy killing for the purposes of:... - putting an end to extreme suffering; - having abnormal babies; - the mentally ill; - the incurably sick; -burden to families and society; - quality of life. Mercy killing and neglect are not part of the Christian view of human dignity and have no role in medical care. Life is a fundamental good and the basis of all other goods. It is a gift of God’s love who made the human person in His image and likeness. Thus, human life deserves utmost care and we have a duty to preserve it. Euthanasia and assisted suicide are always morally wrong. See more