Who among us gave the 'breath of life' to oneself ? Those who can not breathe well due to illness understand and value the gift of breath. We belong to God and we breathe God's life. Only the Giver of life has the right to take it away. Every human life, from the moment of conception, is sacred as the human person is in the image and likeness of the Living and Holy God. The murder of a human being is gravely contrary to the dignity of the person and the Holiness of the Creator. From his/her conception, the child has the right to life. Direct abortion, that is, abortion willed as an end or as a means, is a "criminal" practice gravely contrary to the moral law. Suicide is seriously contrary to justice, hope and charity. It is forbidden by the fifth commandment. Scandal is a grave offense when by deed or omission it deliberately leads others to sin gravely. "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God" (Mt 5:9).(Ref. CCC 2319-2330)
Prayer :
Ever Living God, thank you for the breath of life. I become aware that I belong to you. Help me to live in awareness of my breath and thus of the gift of life. Let me not move around as though I gave life to myself. May I not think, say or do anything against life in myself or in others. Make me always a peacemaker to value and promote life.
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