"Never tire of firmly speaking out in defense of life from its conception and do not be deterred from the commitment to defend the dignity of every human person."

— St. Pope John Paul II 

HOW WE ARE HONORING LIFE 

Save the Date: Gospel of Life Workshop 👪

Mark your calendar for Wednesday, August 5, 2026 from 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm, and plan to be part of this uplifting event. Join our office in our Annual Gospel of Life Workshop, an inspiring evening dedicated to engaging hearts and minds for life.

This year’s workshop will feature honest discussion, hope-filled stories, and opportunities to learn how you can make a difference featuring Hope's Promise and Springs of Love. Join fellow community members for meaningful conversations, encouragement, and insight into supporting children and families through foster care and adoption. We invite you to come be renewed in faith, compassion, and service. Couples, families, and single men and women are all warmly welcome.

To RSVP please email life@ccdenver.org. 

The Power of Prayer: Jersey and Matt Chose Life 🍼💙

Participants in this past spring's 40 Days for Life campaign demonstrated the power of prayer and compassion by creating heartfelt cards filled with encouragement for Jersey and Matt, a young couple who courageously chose life for their baby after facing significant pressure to abort. Their witness is a beautiful reminder that our community's prayers and support can make a lasting difference for families facing unexpected pregnancies.

As we continue to accompany Jersey and Matt throughout their pregnancy, the Respect Life ministry hopes to celebrate their growing family with a baby shower this fall. Stay tuned for more details on how you can participate. If you would like to support the baby shower, please reach out to Lisa at auroraco40daysforlife@gmail.com.

Together, we can continue surrounding this family with love, prayers, and practical support as they prepare to welcome their baby in October.

Responding to the Need: Marisol Health Denver Now Open on Saturdays 🌻

Marisol Health Denver has officially reopened Saturday services, expanding opportunities to support women and families in our community. The reopening coincides with Planned Parenthood resuming Saturday operations nearby, allowing Marisol Health to continue offering compassionate care, resources and life-affirming support to individuals seeking additional options and services.

This important expansion would not be possible without the dedication of our employees and volunteers who generously give their time and talents each weekend. We are deeply grateful for everyone helping make this outreach possible.

Making Space for New Life 🛠️ 🎨

A simple storage room at Samaritan House has been transformed into a peaceful Mother's Room where mothers can feed, care for and bond with their babies in comfort and privacy. Inspired by her own experience as a new mother, parishioner Macy rallied volunteers, donors and her parish community to bring the space to life with furnishings, baby supplies and a beautiful mural of the Blessed Mother holding the infant Jesus. The project is a powerful reminder of how faith-filled generosity can restore dignity and hope to mothers facing difficult circumstances.

United for Life: Denver Law Summit 📜

Across Colorado, people like you are working every day to build a Culture of Life — serving women, supporting families, and standing for the dignity of every human life.That’s why we are excited to invite you to join us for the Denver Law of Life Summit, a special gathering designed to bring together pro-life supporters, advocates, and organizations from across the state for a day of encouragement, collaboration and practical equipping.

• Dr. Catherine Wheeler, American Association of Pro-Life OB/GYNs
• Dena Espenscheid, Leadership Institute
• Beverly Jacobson, Mama Bear Care
• Lauren Castillo, Bella Health

🎙️ Special Episode on July 6th: Natural Family Planning 101

Host Emma Ramirez welcomes Caitlin Burnett, BSN, RN, a registered nurse and Fertility Care Practitioner at Bella Health + Wellness, for a conversation on the beauty of Natural Family Planning (NFP). With more than 20 years of nursing experience,Caitlin shares her passion for helping women understand their fertility and overall health. 

She explains how NFP works, addresses common misconceptions, and discusses how fertility awareness can reveal underlying health concerns. Emma and Caitlin also explore how NFP strengthens communication between spouses and encourages couples to embrace God's design for marriage and family life. This episode offers practical insights and encouragement for anyone interested in authentic, life-affirming women's healthcare. 

New episodes are released each week, so there’s always something inspiring to listen to. Listen and share with others who are passionate about defending life at every stage.

🎧 Listen here: https://respectliferadio.podbean.com

Respect Life Round Up: Events & Tools to Take Action

How is God Calling You to Love? 🌿 

Nearly 1,400 children in Denver are in foster care. Many long for the stability of a loving family. Yet many foster families stop fostering because they feel alone and unsupported.

Not everyone is called to foster or adopt, but everyone can do something.

Springs of Love is a national Catholic ministry working in partnership with the Archdiocese of Denver to build parish-based support for foster and adoptive families. Our focus is to:

• Identify foster and adoptive families who may need support
  • Help families discern the call to foster or adopt
  • Encourage parishioners to accompany them through prayer, practical help, and small groups

If you have been touched by fostering or adoption, or would like to offer support, please complete the brief survey. Your response will help shape Springs of Love in the Denver region.

Light of the World Parish Presents 15th Annual Respect Life 5K 🏃

Join the community for the 15th Annual Light of the World Respect Life 5K on Saturday, July 18, at 8:00 a.m. at Light of the World Roman Catholic Church in Littleton. Whether you choose to run, walk, volunteer, or donate, this family-friendly event is a wonderful way to support and celebrate the dignity of human life. Participants can register individually or as part of a team, enjoy kids activities, compete for awards, and share in a free post-race breakfast hosted by the Knights of Columbus. All 5K participants will receive a T-shirt and be entered into the prize drawing, so be sure to register early to guarantee your shirt.

To register, donate, or learn more:

🌐 RespectLife5K.com

A Few Words from the Respect Life Duo ✌️❤️

Summer is well underway! As we move through this season, our Respect Life team is taking time for rest and renewal. This brief pause allows us to return refreshed and better equipped to continue serving the dignity of every human life with joy and dedication. While our pace may slow for a short time, our commitment to supporting you, your parish, and our entire Respect Life community remains steadfast. Thank you for your prayers, encouragement, and faithful witness as together we continue building a culture of life.

Want to start a Respect Life Group at your parish? Desire to pray for life? Want to connect to other leaders in the area? Please reach out to either one of us or contact us at life@ccdenver.org.