From 40 Days For Life: DAY 4: 375 cities ... 24 countries

Abortion is the leading cause of death in the world ... with an estimated 56 million happening every year. The crisis is global ... and so is the solution. Prayer. From now until November 5, this 40 Days for Life campaign is taking place in 24 countries around the world … … and even some of the local campaigns have an international flavor! German campaigns have great support from the Croatian community, for instance. And there is strong involvement from Polish communities in Canada and also in Scotland, where a first-time leader is bringing fresh excitement to the campaign.

Aberdeen, Scotland We start today in Aberdeen … with a quick video from the local leader, Klaudiusz Mozelewski, recorded on the Scottish shoreline with a lighthouse in the background. Klaudiusz brings a powerful message about the role fathers can play in 40 Days for Life, so check it out! Click the image above to see the video ... or go to: https://40daysforlife.com/2017/09/30/day-4-24-countries/

Taiwan The first-ever 40 Days for Life campaign in Taiwan is led by Angel, who works at a pregnancy care center. "The weather here in Taiwan is seriously very hot," she said, "but praise God! I believe more and more people are going to come!" Angel is hoping the vigil eventually attracts more than 100 volunteers – and she has certainly done a lot of behind-the-scenes work in preparation for the campaign, translating much of the 40 Days for Life resource material – including the vigil calendar – into the local language. Angel has high hopes that 40 Days for Life will continue to grow.

Cluj-Napoca, Romania "A new campaign has begun," said one of the Cluj-Napoca team members. "Let us unite to praise God together!" The volunteers are already thanking God for the many blessings received during the campaign – for those who came to watch … for those who joined the prayers … and especially those who brought warm food! (And for international flavor, one sign seen at the vigil was in French!) "Someone asked us how much we're paid to get out in the street," said one of the local leaders. Well, obviously, no one is being paid to pray for an end to abortion! However, the volunteer said they are at the vigil because they have two debts to pay: "One is to the Heavenly Father, as thanks for the gift of our lives. The second is to our younger brothers and sisters, who do not have a voice to defend themselves from injustice." And as always, it will help to have more volunteers for the remainder of the campaign. "See you tomorrow," the Cluj-Napoca leader said, "same time, same place!"

Then the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son, and shall call His name Jesus. He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Highest; and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David. And He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of His kingdom there will be no end.” — Luke 1:30-33 Heavenly Father, you have made the womb of each woman a very special place. Help us to hold fast to the sanctity of this first home of humanity, remembering the wonderful mystery, that God inhabited the womb of a young woman and came forth as the savior and deliverer of the world. See today's full devotional

Can't get out to the vigil during the week? Why not go this weekend! There are 375 sites around the world.

Shawn D. Carney President, 40 Days for Life

40 Days for Life 4112 E 29th St. Bryan, Texas 77802 United States (888) LIFE-316

California Catholic bishops weigh in on proposed bills - 29 September 2017

California Catholic Daily Dear Reader, Our lineup for today includes:   Catholic bishops weigh in on proposed bills: The California Catholic Conference is urging Catholics to let their voices be heard on a number of bills awaiting Gov. Jerry Brown’s signature US House to vote on banning abortion after 20 weeks: The Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act will be voted on by the U.S. House on Oct. 3   Fr. Aloysius Ellacuria (image from Christian News Wire)   Meeting scheduled on sainthood cause for Fr. Aloysius Ellacuria: Officials of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles will meet on November 17 to study the life, writings, and ministry of the Claretian Missionary known for his four decades of priestly work in Los Angeles, Phoenix, and San Antonio

From 40 Days For Life: DAY 3: Hurricanes and free abortions

Many of us have been touched in some way by the recent string of natural disasters – earthquakes in Mexico, hurricanes in Texas, Florida and the Caribbean. I live in Houston ... and the water from Hurricane Harvey came within just a few feet of our home. Many of our neighbors and friends were not so fortunate. These powerful forces of nature are reminders of how precious – and fragile – human life can be. But on the other hand, there's a Texas abortion center operator, who, in the wake of Hurricane Harvey, stepped forward to offer "free abortion care" to "women affected by the storm." She said, "it 's the right thing to do." She went on to say that abortion is "essential to our ability to function in society with true equality." Sadly, this is the empty mentality required in the cold and sterile abortion industry. They survive on despair and make money from forcing their will on the most vulnerable in our society.

Not long after Harvey hit, I went out to the largest abortion facility in the Western Hemisphere — the Planned Parenthood mega-center in Houston. There, just after the hurricane, I saw hope. The medical bus operated by the Houston Coalition for Life was parked outside Planned Parenthood, offering women ultrasounds and positive options — despite the organization 's office being flooded! The Houston Coalition for Life sponsors 40 Days for Life in their community, showing that neither natural disasters nor an industry that offers free abortions can deter the love of life and love of God.

Flint, Michigan "Despite record-breaking 93 degree heat for our kickoff, the entire event was such a blessing," said Tina in Flint. "God provided shade with the trees … and a steady wind kept us cool." A young woman named Kristen shared her story with those in attendance, telling how she had made an appointment for an abortion at Planned Parenthood seven years ago. A Planned Parenthood worker told her there would be people "protesting" outside – but to ignore them. "Just knowing that people would be there made her change her mind and choose life for her daughter," Tina said. Kristen 's daughter is now 6 years old. "Being physically present here makes a big difference," Kristen said. "I just really want to impress upon you all that being here can … help people understand this is not just a split decision," she said. "We are a community and that's why we are here!"

Subotica, Serbia "In the early morning hours, we started our third 40 Days for Life campaign in Subotica, Serbia," said one of the enthusiastic volunteers. Those who assembled for the beginning of the vigil received a blessing and were encouraged to have a fruitful and happy campaign. Along with the blessing, the local pastor invited the volunteers to deeper prayer and sacrifice on behalf of the unborn. "If anyone wants to be a part of this initiative," said one of the team members, "all they have to do is come and pray with us!"

Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? —Matthew 6:25-26 Loving heavenly Father, help us to see the worth of all human beings by the way in which you provide for us. We would ask that you provide also the faith, grace and courage to enable us to protect that which is so precious to you. See today's full devotional

Find a 40 Days for Life location and join the vigil nearest you! There are 375 from coast to coast in North America and around the world!

Shawn D. Carney President, 40 Days for Life

PS: Just a quick note -- I will be on Moody Radio today at 1 pm Eastern / noon Central. Please listen if you have a chance!

40 Days for Life 4112 E 29th St. Bryan, Texas 77802 United States (888) LIFE-316

LifeNews: Indiana Will Appeal Ruling Overturning Ban on Abortions of Babies With Down Syndrome

Indiana Will Appeal Ruling Overturning Ban on Abortions of Babies With Down Syndrome

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