Destined for Eternity
Embracing the Culture of Life.
By: Fr. Dan Mindling
It has been ten years since Pope John Paul II issued his encyclical letter The Gospel of Life. Perhaps now, when life issues seem to be more prominent than ever, it is a good time to fan the flame of this landmark document. Born on the Feast of the Annunciation, this encyclical proclaims that the heart of Jesus' message is the gospel of life: "I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly" (John 10:10). So brilliant is the pope's letter that no summary can do it full justice.
So instead of trying to boil the whole letter down in one brief article, let's take a look at three central points that the pope made:...
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