Sunday, October 11, 2009

Day 18 - Prolife is Family Affair

Pro-Life is a Family Affair

National Campaign Daily Intention

We pray for a flowering of the joy of parenthood.

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National Campaign Daily Intention

We pray for a flowering of the joy of parenthood.

Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb is a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, so are the children of one’s youth. Happy is the man who has his quiver full of them; they shall not be ashamed, but shall speak with their enemies in the gate.— Psalm 127:35

I still vividly remember the day my first child was born. As she came into the world I gazed upon the most beautiful little baby I’d ever seen. Later I was driving home from the hospital for a shower and a fresh change of clothes when a song came on the radio, “The Men in My Little Girl’s Life”—a ballad about being a father as he watches his daughter grow through childhood to womanhood. I wept as I listened, knowing the years would go by very fast—and they did. Being a father, whenever I read the Psalm quoted above I’m always captivated by one word: “heritage.” It basically means “something passed down from a preceding generation.”

That little girl I watched being born and wept for is not mine to give to God like a product of our fertility, but rather His, which he has entrusted to us. So are all her siblings. My wife and I share a great treasure: precious lives, which are placed in our lineage that His life with us might be perpetuated. To the psalmist, this was a blessing from the Lawgiver, God Himself, who blessed Israel with another generation intended to continue their covenantal promise. For us in Christ, it is his gift of succeeding generations for His Church and the families. These days I’m looking upon my grandchildren, and rejoicing that my children and their spouses will pass on the greatness of Christ’s gospel to them and thus will continue the work of God in the world. What a blessing. What a heritage!

Randolph Sly
National ProLife Religious Council

National Campaign News

Never Give Up

The National campaign reports on why we pray at the abortion site, even when it is not open for business. Here is an excerpt from today’s update.

… It's Saturday, so you may find some unexpected "guests" at the Days for Life vigil sites today. In previous messages, I've mentioned some of the abortion supporters who feel obliged to "challenge" our prayer vigils, and Saturday seems to be the one day of the week they find time to come out.

Sarah left a note on the 40 Days for Life blog that sums up pretty well how to properly respond to these highly vocal critics. "When I get ridiculed for telling the truth, it only makes me pray more and encourages me to tell the truth," she said. "Let's never give up this good fight." …

To read the entire national update go to: http://40daysforlife.com/blog/?p=351. Please join us as we give witness to the truth at our sidewalk. Utilize this Right before someone puts in place an ordinance that removes our right to free speech.

Local Campaign News

Pro-Life is a Family Affair

While praying at the abortion site today, I was unexpectedly joined by Rosemary, a woman whom I’ve had the pleasure of talking to on the phone. Neither of us was on the schedule to be at the sidewalk, but had found a window of time in our days that allowed us to come and Pray to End Abortion. Shared a few minutes of pleasant greetings and then joined one another in praying. When we had finished a Rosary we resumed exchanging pleasantries when I learned that she is the mother of one of our key volunteers and grandmother to a teen who has played an key role in our area’s pro-life efforts since she first realized what abortion is while still a young girl of 12.

Have you felt that abortion is too adult a subject to share with your children? I suggest that it is the children who instinctively appreciate the humanity of the unborn and this innocent knowledge is something we want to capture and reinforce before the world corrupts their innocence. There are a number of local families who come to the abortion site to pray together. If you haven’t already done so, please consider bringing your children out to Pray to End Abortion. This could be your legacy, including your young ones in the battle to change our culture at a time when it was at its most bleak.

Please, spend an hour at the sidewalk tomorrow and then send me an email telling about your experiences! To register for the hours when you’ll be at the sidewalk, go to: http://www.vigilcalendar.com/renotahoe I thank you in advance for your assistance with this effort. Send your impressions of your time at the sidewalk to renotahoe@40DaysforLife.com.

I’d also like to bring your attention to our website, which has been undergoing major renovations, due to the assistance of our webmaster, Suzie. I encourage you to take at look by going to: www.40DaysforLife.com/RenoTahoe

A Midway Rally?

I’ve been asked to hold another Rally, and due to schedule constraints the following weekend, I’m considering holding one next Saturday, Oct 17, if there is sufficient interest. Would you like to attend a Midway Rally next Saturday evening? Reply to renotahoe@40DaysforLife.com or call 530-412-1573.

Coming Events

A Vigil of Mourning – Tuesday, Oct 13, 6:00 pm
On the thirteenth of each month, a group gathers on the sidewalk outside the abortion site to remember the lives that will never be lived, the potential never realized because of the tragedy of abortion. Come join them, dressed in mourning, as they pray for God’s Mercy. You are welcome to bring a large votive candle.
Pro-Life Solidarity Day – Oct 20, All Day
[Survivors of the Abortion Holocaust] "The Survivors challenge students of all ages to be bold advocates for the 3,500 preborn who are murdered everyday in our country. You have an opportunity to stand with your fellow classmates and an obligation to be a voice for the voiceless. By standing in united solidarity across the world, students everywhere can identify with the preborn children, and our silence will proclaim 'stop killing our generation!' We can and must be warriors for the preborn!" Read the article from Survivors regarding this day long event.
Allow us to Announce Your Pro-Life Prayer Gathering Here
Gather together to Pray to End Abortion! When you have plans, let us know and we’ll let others know through our updates.

40 Days through Scripture

Day 18: John 20 – Acts 4 (including: Acts 3:1-10)
Now Peter and John were going up to the temple area for the three o’clock hour of prayer. And a man crippled from birth was carried and placed at the gate of the temple called “the Beautiful Gate” every day to beg for alms from the people who entered the temple. When he saw Peter and John about to go into the temple, he asked for alms. But Peter looked intently at him, as did John, and said, “Look at us.” He paid attention to them, expecting to receive something from them. Peter said, “I have neither silver nor gold, but what I do have I give you; in the name of Jesus Christ the Nazorean, [rise and] walk.” Then Peter took him by the right hand and raised him up, and immediately his feet and ankles grew strong. He leaped up, stood, and walked around, and went into the temple with them, walking and jumping and praising God. When all the people saw him walking and praising God, they recognized him as the one who used to sit begging at the Beautiful Gate of the temple, and they were filled with amazement and astonishment at what had happened to him.

If Christ can make the lame walk through His apostles, He can use us to bring about an end to abortion. Become a part of the solution, join us as we Pray to End Abortion.

To get the complete 40 Days Through the New Testament list, go to: www.40DaysforLife.com/renotahoe/NewTestament, print it out and get started now. It’s never too late to start reading the bible.

National News

Abortionist arrested after punching woman in face

[as reported by ALL Daily News Summary] Sandy Springs police have arrested a Marietta doctor suspected of punching a woman in the face during a Monday afternoon road rage incident. Daniel E. McBrayer, 58, was arrested following an investigation into an assault reported by a woman who told police that McBrayer, following a traffic altercation, got out of his car at the intersection of Roswell and Abernathy roads, walked up to her car and struck her in the face, Sandy Springs police Lt. Steve Rose said. McBrayer is an ob-gyn who, according to the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners, was disciplined in 2001 for performing second-trimester abortions in his Marietta office. Performance of abortions after the first-trimester in a non-hospital setting or in an unlicensed abortion facility is a violation of Georgia law. Read the original article.

International News

Top Cervical Cancer Vaccine Researcher Warns about its Dangers

[as reported by ALL Daily News Summary] One of the key researchers involved in the clinical trials for both Gardasil and Cevarix cervical cancer vaccines has gone public with warnings about their safety and effectiveness. This highly unusual warning against these vaccines by one of Big Pharma's own researchers surfaced in an exclusive interview with the Sunday Express in the UK over the last few days. There, Dr. Diane Harper openly admitted the vaccine doesn't even prevent cervical cancer, stating, "[The vaccine] will not decrease cervical cancer rates at all." Read the story on-line

Video Vignette

Their Pro-Life Story is that She Was Warned to Abort or Die

[RockforLife] Watch the video:

Get Involved!

Abortion: The Heart and Soul of Obama’s Health Care Plan

[Americans United for Life Action] With several competing bills in Congress aiming to reform America's health care system, it is imperative that those who value life from conception to natural death make their voices heard in Washington. Read More & Take Action

Support 40 Days for Life with a Donation through our Website

Thank you to the two donors who have donated via our website. We have received a donation of $25 and another for $30. No donation is too small or too large, any support is accepted and appreciated. Do you believe in the work we are doing as we Pray to End Abortion? If so, help support the effort with a donation to cover our expenses. Donate Now

Campaign Materials

Free 40 Days for Life Items - Bumper Sticker, Bracelet & More.

Heritage House, is offering a Promotion Pack of 40 Days for Life items through their website for the amazing cost of $0, they are even picking up the postage.If you have wished to place a bumper sticker on your car, but I haven’t had one on hand when we’ve seen one another, our you haven’t yet got one of the rubberized bracelets, but you’d like one, now is your chance to get these and more items,for free.They aren’t even requiring that you enter your email address to receive this promotion, although, I encourage you to do so, and they will continue to keep you informed of the many great items they place on sale during the course of the year.And if you see something on sale and would like to purchase it for our 40 Days for Life campaign, I would gladly accept the help in making their many excellent pro-life items available!To receive your free promo pack, go to: http://www.40dayspromopack.com/40dayspromopack/signup.asp

Two Hearts Catholic Books & Gifts to Carry 40 Days for Life Items

Truly, pictures are worth a thousand words.To make it possible for us to communicate more effectively with those who witness our campaign, Millie has stocked Yard signs, Rally signs, New colored precious feet, Pro-life buttons, Static and Bumper sticker available @ The Two Hearts,33 Winter Street, Reno NV and St. Rose of Lima Church (weekend Masses).

More information

Please share this truth, among others relative to abortion with those who follow your Facebook posts! For more information on 40 Days for Life, Reno/Tahoe, visit our local website, at: www.40DaysforLife.com/RenoTahoe, look for us on FaceBook, or Call: Carol Marie at 530-412-1573 Please forward this message to anyone you know who might be willing to Pray to End Abortion.

To receive your own copy of these updates, as well as information from the National Campaign , go to http://www.40DaysforLife/renotahoe and request to receive updates. If you prefer to only receive our local updates, send an email with “Please Add Me to 40 Days for Life” on the subject line to renotahoe@40DaysforLife.com

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