1. ETHICS AT THE EDGES

2. What does the Catechism say? 2280 Everyone is responsible for his life before God who has given it to him. It is God who remains the sovereign Master of life. We are obliged to accept life gratefully and preserve it for his honor and the salvation of our souls. We are stewards, not owners, of the life God has entrusted to us. It is not ours to dispose of. 2288 Life and physical health are precious gifts entrusted to us by God. We must take reasonable care of them, taking into account the needs of others and the common good. Concern for the health of its citizens requires that society help in the attainment of living- conditions that allow them to grow and reach maturity: food and clothing, housing, health care, basic education, employment, and social assistance. 2319 Every human life, from the moment of conception until death, is sacred because the human person has been willed for its own sake in the image and likeness of the living and holy God. 2304 Respect for and development of human life require peace. Peace is not merely the absence of war, and it is not limited to maintaining a balance of powers between adversaries. Peace cannot be attained on earth without safeguarding the goods of persons, free communication among men, respect for the dignity of persons and peoples, and the assiduous practice of fraternity. Peace is "the tranquillity of order." Peace is the work of justice and the effect of charity.

3. What does this look like? ■Beginnings and ends ■Quality of life ■Productivity ■Worthiness ■What about the enemy?

4. All mighty God, giver of all that is good. We thank you for the precious gift of human life. For life in womb, coming from your creative power For the life of children, making us glad with their freshness and promise For the life of young people, hoping for a better world For the life of the handicapped and disabled, teaching us humility For the life of the elderly, witnessing the ageless values of patience and wisdom. Like Blessed Mary, may we always say yes to your gift. May we defend it and promote it from conception to it's natural end and bring us at last oh Father to eternal life, in Jesus Christ our lord. AMEN