Related Links

(To suggest a website addition that includes info on the Annunciation, Day of the Unborn Child, a related March 25 event, or the pro-life aspects of the Incarnation and Christ’s life before birth, please contact us at info@DayOfTheUnbornChild.com).

 

Prenatal Life of Christ, Significance of March 25th (Annunciation/Day of the Unborn Child); Conception Celebrations for Individuals (Life-Day, Firstdays)

 

American Life League’s Annunciation Web Page. (including suggestions for home, school, and church based activities)

 

Annunciation Celebration.  A new website focused on the history of the feast, including the traditions of Colonial America.  The page on Annunciation carols offers two as samples, the music for which can be "freely reproduced by churches, schools, and individuals for their non-commercial use."

 

Date of Life Foundation.  A multi-denominational site dedicated to the annual celebration of individual conception days including that of Jesus Christ on the March 25th Annunciation Feast.  Free registration is all that is required to sign up for Life-Day alert/reminders and free e-cards on pro-life themes, including Feast of the Annunciation e-cards, as well as e-greetings for conception dates celebrated as Life-Days or Firstdays.  (Note:  For Annunciation e-cards you have the option to click for more options to add a prayer, including the “Prayer to Christ Unborn” and “Prayer to Christ in His Hidden and Public Life.”)  Contact info@dateoflife.com for more information.

 

Lutherans For Life Annunciation Web Page.  A link to this site is featured on the Lutherans For Life home page as the feast date draws near.  The site features many worship resources including materials with Biblical quotes and historical references that can be downloaded or ordered free of charge: 

 

Precious Life Ministries.  This site currently offers the “Preborn Christ” book for children.  It is dedicated to exploring the prenatal life of Christ and its pro-life implications.  Check the site periodically for updates.   office@preciouslifeministries.org

 

Priests For Life Annunciation Web Page.  This site features reflections pertinent to the Annunciation and the pro-life lessons it carries.

 

Pro-Life Apostolates’ Joint Statement on the Annunciation.  79 leaders of Catholic pro-life organizations have signed this joint document issued in 2002 urging reflection on and celebration of the life-affirming mystery of the Incarnation.  Similarly oriented organizations wishing to be added to the signature list for the statement, entitled “The Annunciation: A Feast of Life,” can contact mail@priestsforlife.org.

 

Unborn Word Alliance.  A website created to promote understanding of the significance of Christ’s life in the womb through various materials, most notably George A. Peate’s book “Unborn Jesus Our Hope” (see Further Reading for more info.).  In addition, the site offers large format (6”x4”) full-color pro-life prayer cards designed for modern sensibilities, featuring prayers focused on Christ’s prenatal life--a free sample can be requested.  The cards can be viewed and ordered via its on-line store.   Most appropriate for distribution on March 25th are “Litany of the Unborn Christ Child” (also avail. in Spanish), and “Angelus of Praise/9 Reasons to Honor Unborn Jesus)” (also avail. in Spanish).  For more information e-mail info@unbornwordalliance.com or visit their contact page to order the free sample.

 

Vote Life, Canada! officially launched the International Day of the Unborn Child in Canada March 25, 2007.  Their 2008 graphic designed for IDUC is available for pro-life bloggers and other legitimate parties--Click here to access the graphic in two resolutions.

 

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Pro-Life (General)

 

National Right to Life Committee  The leading pro-life organization in the U.S.  Seeks to achieve protection for the unborn and other vulnerable populations through political and educational means.

 

A Pro-Life Apology (It's not what you think)--Secular Anti-Abortion Arguments Summary.  This site provides a concise summary of the pro-life position from a faith-neutral perspective.  Scroll to the bottom of the opening page or visit the topics page for a powerful but rarely invoked argument against anti-abortion violence.

 

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Pregnancy Centers, Helplines, and Assistance

 

Heartbeat International  (This is their homepage link)

For immediate assistance call 1-800-395-HELP

E-mail  and  Instant Message

850 locations in U.S. & Canada

Click for an International Directory of Pregnancy Centers