I recently was telling a friend about how I had to battle to get a physical paid for by my insurance company, only the second physical I have had with that insurance provider, in which I have been covered since 2004. Yet, if I had been a woman seeking payment of an expensive contraceptive prescription, that would have been covered under government law without question. Often God’s law contradicts the law of man. In getting health coverage and in providing health care, out conscience and the values of the faith should count for something - which is the theme for today’s Fortnight for Freedom reflection.
From the US Bishops website:
Pray: That nurses, doctors, therapists, and all ministers of healing would be strengthened by the Holy Spirit in their imitation of Christ’s compassion
and care for the sick.
Reflect: Acts of healing were central to the earthly ministry of Jesus Christ. He restored sight to the blind, made the lame to walk, and cured leprosy. These miracles revealed that Jesus has come to restore the broken areas of this fallen world. The ministry of healing has continued in the Church. Christians have developed healthcare ministries dedicated to the study and practice of medicine. Indeed, the Church invented the hospital as we know it. Catholic hospitals today are often attacked for not performing abortions and other harmful procedures. Catholic medical professionals have been forced to violate their consciences and participate in abortions. Catholics serve in healing ministries out of fidelity to Jesus Christ. It is unthinkable that we would undermine our mission to heal by
destroying innocent life and harming the persons for whom we are called to care.
Freedom to care for the sick.
Act: Concerned Catholics can help by contacting their representatives in Congress and voicing support for conscience protection. Check out Human Life Action and the USCCB Action Alert Center for updates on bills like Conscience Protection Act (H.R. 644 / S. 301) and the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act (H.R. 7 / S. 184).
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