‘A stirring of the heart and conscience’: OneLife march raises awareness
‘A stirring of the heart and conscience’: Los Angeles archdiocese’s OneLife march raises awareness of dignity of life at all stages
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles on Jan. 24 held the 12th annual OneLife LA, an event that includes a walk through Los Angeles, speakers, performances, and a Requiem Mass for the unborn. This year’s event focused on a range of issues related to the dignity of human life, such as end-of-life issues, immigration, and abortion.
Angelus News reports that the event drew about 5,000 participants. Archbishop José Gómez welcomed the participants and mentioned the upcoming 250th anniversary of the U.S. in his address. The country, he stated, was founded on “the truth that God has endowed all men and women with the right to life.”
He added that while it is the government’s job to secure the rights of its citizens, OneLife LA is primarily a religious event, “a stirring of the heart and conscience … where every human life is sacred.”