“Never Weary, Never Rest”

Shortly before his death, Richard John Neuhaus, speaking at the annual convention of the National Right to Life Committee, delivered what I believe to be the greatest pro-life speech ever given. It will inspire the pro-life faithful of all traditions and stations until the field is finally won. It was, I believe, his final gift to the movement and to all men and women of goodwill. In this period of January between the anniversary of Fr. Neuhaus’ death and the anniversary of the Supreme Court case that licensed the deaths of millions of our tiniest and most vulnerable borthers and sisters, it is worth recalling his words, found here .

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