Dear Deacon, There is still time. We're nearing the end of this 40 Days for Life campaign.
From all the stories I've heard ... bringing light into
darkness really does seem to be a major theme this fall. Have you brought the light of Christ to the 40 Days for
Life vigil yet? Make this weekend count! God could use YOU to help save
the life of a child scheduled to be aborted. It's been
done hundreds of times already in the last 37 days! Here's the link to the cities holding campaigns right now: http://40daysforlife.com/location.cfm Look for one near you -- and please join in!
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SYRACUSE, NEW YORK
------------------------------------------------------- The young woman walked out of Planned Parenthood in
tears. She just wanted to know if she was pregnant --
but Planned Parenthood wanted to steer her towards
abortion. "We offered her support and assisted her
to the pregnancy care center next door," said Jeanie,
a 40 Days for Life leader in Syracuse. It was not an isolated situation. "One couple we offered assistance to told us as they
were leaving that Planned Parenthood would not even
give them a pregnancy test if they were not planning
to have an abortion," she said, "and the couple said
they had insurance." Volunteers also spoke to a mother and daughter on the
sidewalk outside. "The daughter was pregnant and angry
at Planned Parenthood for not being willing to provide
any pregnancy care whatsoever if she didn't plan on
aborting the baby," Jeanie said. She simply needed help filling out insurance forms.
They were directed instead to the pro-life pregnancy
care center to get the assistance they needed. To see a photo of the 40 Days for Life vigil in Syracuse,
go to:
http://40daysforlife.com/blog/?p=2548
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LYNN, MASSACHUSETTS
------------------------------------------------------- Cori in Lynn said "it warmed my frozen fingers and
toes" to see a group of six dedicated prayer volunteers
huddled in the rain at the 40 Days for Life vigil. "They asked if they could hold the signs that were in
my bag," she said. "I made sure they knew that it might
pave the way for ridicule." But they took the signs and walked back and forth the
length of the block. "Friendly and encouraging honking
of horns was the result," Cori said. "I was relieved
-- and grateful for so much." The rain later turned to snow, and the challenges of
just being there increased. Cori took a picture of the
group. "I hope it cheers and encourages all of you as
it has me," she said. "Just beautiful and so full of
life -- in the shadow of darkness." To see the picture from the vigil in Lynn, go to:
http://40daysforlife.com/blog/?p=2548
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BAYAMON, PUERTO RICO
------------------------------------------------------- "We are very happy for the participation of
homeschoolers at our prayer vigil," said Zulimar, the
local 40 Days for Life coordinator in Bayamon. "As part of their mission as educators," she said,
"parents from various locations in Puerto Rico decided
to join the prayer vigil as a way of educating their
children about the gift of life." Zulimar said the vigil filled with joyful children
contrasted with the sad reality of what happens inside
the abortion center. "We hope the presence of these
families may have touched the hearts and minds of the
abortionist and the employees that work at the abortion
center." To see the picture from the vigil in Bayamon, go to:
http://40daysforlife.com/blog/?p=2548
Here's today's devotional from Fr. Frank Pavone,
National Director of Priests for Life.
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DAY 38 INTENTION
----------------------------------------------------- Pray that we become vessels of hope to all around us,
especially to those who minister in the pro-life
movement.
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SCRIPTURE
----------------------------------------------------- On the first day of the week, very early in the
morning, the women took the spices they had prepared
and went to the tomb. They found the stone rolled
away from the tomb, but when they entered, they did
not find the body of the Lord Jesus. "Why do you look
for the living among the dead? He is not here; he has
risen!" -- Luke 24:1-5
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REFLECTION by Fr. Frank Pavone
----------------------------------------------------- This meditation, based on a sermon I once heard, is
adapted for pro-life concerns. It's Friday. Jesus is on the cross. He has been
killed by his enemies; he is off the scene. But
that's because it's Friday. Sunday's comin'! It's Friday. Abortionists continue their work 3,300
times a day, tearing off the arms and legs of little
babies and crushing their heads. But that's because
it's Friday. Sunday's comin'! It's Friday.
Pro-abortion groups receive blood money from
billionaires who are as deceived as they are. But
that's because it's Friday. Sunday's comin'! It's Friday. Liars attempt to speak for all women and
hide the pain of abortion, and ignore the evidence of
how it harms women, and call abortion a blessing. But
that's because it's Friday. Sunday's comin'! It's
Friday. People of hardened hearts guard the clinics
and usher desperate women in to have their abortions,
while keeping them from the pro-life people who want
to give them hope. But that's because it's Friday.
Sunday's comin'! Hope does not mean that we ignore or minimize the
evils around us. It means, rather, that we see the
whole picture, which is that evil is conquered
because of what happened one Sunday morning. The
power of sin and death has been broken by the
Resurrection of Christ. We are called to proclaim,
celebrate, and serve that victory, waiting in joyful
hope for Christ's return and the full flowering of
the Culture of Life! Indeed, Sunday's comin'!
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PRAYER
----------------------------------------------------- Lord, fill your people with new hope. Make us vessels
of hope to all around us, especially to those who
minister in the pro-life movement, that as we engage
in the difficult work ahead, we may experience the
peace and joy that come only from you and that nobody
can take away from us. We ask this through Christ our
Lord, Amen.
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PRINTABLE DEVOTIONAL
----------------------------------------------------- To download today's devotional as a formatted,
printable PDF to share with friends: http://40daysforlife.com/docs/fall2011day38print.pdf -----------------------------------------------------
Yours for Life, Shawn Carney
Campaign Director
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