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 website from the founder of the Annunciation Society 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." To read or pdf-download the article "The Conception of Christ from a Biblical Perspective" written by Annunciation Society founder Helen Dietz, please click here.

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. Offers various free e-cards including several designs for Feast of the Annunciation e-cards--among which are the two carnation designs offered from this site in a downloadable print version. (To find the e-mail versions of our downloadable print carnation cards, go to the DateOfLife.com site and click "Search ecards" button at top and enter annunciation in box.) When you click to select the card to send, you will get green menu bars at the top--“Select Poem” will allow you to add the "Prayer to Christ Unborn" or "Prayer to Christ in His Hidden and Public Life"). Free registration is all that is required to sign up for Life-Day alert/reminders and free e-cards on pro-life themes. The site also offers e-greetings for conception dates celebrated as Life-Days or FirstDays. Contact info@dateoflife.com for more information.

EWTN's web page on celebrating the Annunciation. This text document from the on-line library of the Eternal Word Television Network briefly explains the importance of the feast and includes suggestions on honoring the day with Mass attendance, family celebrations, and activities with children.

The Great Prayer Project--End Abortion. This new initiative at Luke181.com has selected the March 25th Feast of the Annunciation as the starting point for a yearlong cycle of pro-life prayer. Beginning in 2010, individuals may sign up for a 20-minute time-slot during which they will pray for an end to abortion. Participants will be able to sign up in advance (starting Jan. 1st) for calendar slots from March 25, 2010 onward. Their ultimate goal is to fill time-slots for a full year of continuous prayer. Site visitors can also join their newsletter mailing list to receive updates.

Jesus en el Santuario de Maria. A Spanish language website featuring the work of July de Mouriño, author of the book "Maria, el Primer Sagrario" (Mary, the First Tabernacle) and founder/director of rioporlavida.net. The jesusenmaria.com.ar site includes the prayer, Oracion a Jesus en el Santuario de Maria. [For free translation of these or other websites please visit http://translate.google.com]

The Knights of Columbus’ “Day of the Unborn Child” WebPages and Resources. The Knights of Columbus commitment to promoting the Annunciation feast day as the “Day of the Unborn Child” is expressed through their many events and pro-life masses for the day sponsored by local councils and via their website which offers several “Day of the Unborn Child” resources and the KofC recommendations for church-based activities including an Overview, several Action Steps, various Support Materials, as well as a .pdf file of Suggested Intercessions. Additional information and ideas can be accessed via the website's search function -- enter "day of the unborn" in the text box to search the site.

Lutherans For Life. Lutherans For Life offers many worship resources including materials with Biblical quotes and historical references that can be downloaded or ordered free of charge or at low cost: Click here for the Annunciation search page (most relevant items will display first). They also offer “The Miracle of the Incarnation”/"The Miracle of the Annunciation" bulletin insert -- click here to order print copies and to access a downloads page with a link to a free text version. Also see the Lutherans For Life section of the Worship Resources page.

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. Contact them at office@preciouslifeministries.org

Priests For Life Annunciation Web Page. This site features reflections pertinent to the Annunciation and the pro-life lessons it carries. The page offers a special PFL booklet with suggestions for observing the Annunciation--to order, e-mail orders@priestsforlife.org or call 888-735-3448, ext. 237, and ask for the booklet “Life is a Miracle.” It also has a link to a reflection by Pope John Paul II on the Annunciation. There are two links to Fr. Frank Pavone’s reflections on the feast as well. At the bottom of the page is a special feast day prayer “Redeemer in the Womb” in English and Spanish. Also visit the Priests for Life page urging believers to "Celebrate the Annunciation" as Day of the Unborn Child.

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 Jesus. This site is focused specifically on devotion to the unborn Jesus and the pro-life implications of the Incarnation.

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 versions--one just for bloggers or here for more Vote Life Canada graphics.

Pro-Life (General)

National Right to Life Committee A 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--the text of the letter (brief enough to be formatted to a standard postcard) was accepted as an example for ProLifeLetters.com. It includes an eye-opening quote (strongly affirming the logic of the pro-life premise) that appeared under the entry for “life” in a standard medical reference--Taber’s Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary, 1973 edition--the very year abortion was legalized.

Pregnancy Centers, Helplines, and Assistance

Heartbeat International (This is their homepage link)

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