Isaac Cuevas of OneLife LA recently joined John Morales on Morning Air to discuss the mission of the OneLife movement and how Catholics in the Los Angeles area can take part in this year’s event on January 24, 2026. Their conversation placed OneLife LA within a significant week for the pro-life movement across the nation, as Catholics and people of good will prepare for the March for Life in Washington, D.C., the Walk for Life West Coast in San Francisco, and the annual OneLife gathering in Los Angeles.
This week also marks the 53rd anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion nationwide in 1973. While Roe was overturned in 2022, ending federally imposed abortion laws, the reality of state-sanctioned abortion remains. As Isaac explained, this moment in history calls for renewed clarity, charity, and commitment from Catholics who believe in the dignity of every human person.
OneLife LA stands out in a city known for its constant activity and endless events. Isaac noted that Los Angeles is not an easy place to capture attention, yet OneLife continues to do so through strong support, consistent leadership, and faithful participation. More importantly, the movement is not focused on spectacle but on formation. A central goal of OneLife is to educate participants on how they can best serve a culture of life in their own communities.
Solidarity is another defining mark of OneLife LA. The walk through downtown Los Angeles is a public expression of unity, a reminder that the defense of life is not an isolated issue but a shared responsibility. John and Isaac reflected on how walking together reinforces the truth that Catholics are not alone in this mission, even when the cultural climate is challenging.
The vision behind OneLife, as Isaac explained, is to elevate the defense of the unborn into a broader celebration of all human life, from conception until natural death. This vision has been strongly encouraged by Archbishop José H. Gomez, who has asked organizers not to play it safe. Through faithful witness, personal example, and sustained apostolic work, Catholics can help change hearts and minds, making abortion and euthanasia increasingly unthinkable.
This year’s event will feature several notable speakers, including Bishop Mark J. Seitz of El Paso, whose ministry emphasizes pastoral care and outreach to diverse communities, and Archbishop Gomez, shepherd of the nation’s largest Catholic archdiocese. Participants will also hear from Sofía Alatorre González, whose life has been shaped by profound suffering and resilience after surviving a devastating childhood accident. Her story reflects the Church’s belief that even the deepest trials can become a source of hope and service to others.
Since its founding in 2015, OneLife LA has grown from a single event into a sustained movement of love and mercy. By partnering with organizations that serve pregnant women, immigrants, the homeless, trafficking survivors, the elderly, the disabled, and foster children, OneLife reminds participants that defending life must always be accompanied by ongoing service.
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