Every October, the Catholic Church in the United States celebrates Respect Life Month, and the first Sunday of the month (Oct. 4 this year) is designated as Respect Life Sunday. This year’s theme is “Mary, Mother of Life” and is centered on Mary’s role as mother of all the living. Her life can teach us to respect the gift of life in all its stages – even when it is unexpected or requires us to make sacrifices. Here are three things that people can do during Respect Life month to embrace that calling.