DEACON FOR LIFE

Were there to be no support in the whole history of ethical and moral thought, were there no acknowledged confirmation from medical science, were the history of legal opinion to the contrary, we would still have to conclude on the basis of God's Holy Word that the unborn child is a person in the sight of God. He is protected by the sanctity of life graciously given to each individual by the Creator, Who alone places His image upon man and grants them any right to life which they have.

Friday, July 11, 2014

40 Days For Life: Look who's talking!

Dear Deacon John,

Applications to lead a 40 Days for Life campaign from September 24 to November 2 are open until July 22 ... and have they been pouring in! If you're ready to lead a campaign, you can apply today. Just go to:

http://40daysforlife.com/apply

If you're still discerning your role ... or need some words of encouragement ... just take a look at who's talking about 40 Days for Life! It's people like Jim Daly of Focus on the Family … Kristan Hawkins of Students for Life of America … Dr. Alveda King, niece of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. … Alan Sears of Alliance Defending Freedom … as well as numerous pro-life leaders, pastors and bishops …

… including the bishop of Rome!

Robert Colquhoun, our international outreach coordinator, and his wife Kara met Pope Francis on a trip to Rome, shortly after their wedding ... and offered him a copy of the 40 Days for Life book.

Well … that was about a year ago. Just recently, Robert received a note from the Vatican Secretariat of State:

“The Holy Father greatly appreciates the dedicated

work that you and everyone involved in 40 Days for

Life are engaged in to promote respect for the lives

of all unborn children.”

The letter went on to say that Pope Francis “assures

you of his prayerful support for you, your colleagues

and all those whose prayer, fasting and sacrifices are

saving countless lives and giving glory to God.”

You can check out this uplifting message – and many others – at http://40daysforlife.com/endorsements

Leading a local campaign is a major commitment. It requires determination, heart and — above all — faith.

If you're ready to make that commitment to lead a local 40 Days for Life campaign in your community, here's the link to start the application process:

http://40daysforlife.com/apply

And if you have any questions, please do let me know!

For Life,

SHAWN CARNEY

Campaign Director

40 Days for Life

www.40daysforlife.com

PS: Applications are only for those who want to lead a local campaign. You don’t need to file an application to participate a 40 Days for Life vigil.