Six Catholic priests performed last week in the annual “Concert for Life,” a days-long musical event that raises money to benefit pregnancy resource centers (PRCs) in Texas.
According to Catholic News Agency, the band features Father David Michael Moses along with Father Victor Perez, Father Kevin Lenius, Father Max Carson, Father Mike Elsner, and Father Armando Alejandro. They came together from across the United States to perform at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Hutto, Texas, on Aug. 6; the Irving Convention Center in Irving, Texas, on Aug. 7; and the Bayou Music Center in Houston on Aug. 9.
Proceeds from the performances benefit the Loreto House Pregnancy and Parenting Resource Centers, the Respect Life Ministry at St. Patrick Catholic Church, and the Houston Pregnancy Help Centers. According to social media posts from Moses, thousands of people turned out for the three-concert event.
@fatherdavidmichael Dallas tonight and Houston Friday! #catholic #priest #catholicpriest #christian #supportlife #prolife ♬ original sound – Father David Michael Moses
Moses began the annual concerts when he was still a seminarian, and the events slowly grew from featuring a one-man-band to six musicians. According to Moses’ website, these concerts have “collectively raised over $800,000 to assist women in crisis pregnancies.”
In an interview with CNA, Fr. Kevin Lenius said the concert is just one way that shows that Catholics care about more than just stopping abortion.
“In many ways, I believe the concert offers a vision of life that is full and vibrant,” he said. “People get to see that we as Catholics are more than anti-abortion; we believe in life — abundant life.”
“As Catholics, we are all called to not only stand up against abortion but also to stand up for those who find themselves in situations where bringing life into the world can be difficult,” he went on. “By supporting pregnancy centers, we are able to aid those who are deeply in need of holistic care, body and soul, for both mother and child.”
He said he hopes concert goers “will be able to see that being pro-life is much more than being anti-abortion and that we must always take positive actions to help women who find themselves in difficult situations. Above all, I hope attendees can experience the wholesome joy that flows from the goodness of divine life.”
