In today's Gospel (Luke 24: 13-35), two of Jesus' disciples unknowingly meet up with Jesus on the road to Emmaus. The disciples are so confused and distraught about the recent events that they don't even recognize Jesus. In general, these two disciples lack faith in the resurrection of Christ as told to them by the women who "reported that they had indeed seen a vision of angels who announced that he was alive." As they walk, Jesus opens up the Scriptures to them to clear away their confusion, distress and lack of faith. Eventually, the two disciples recognize that it was Jesus with them on the road all along, "...he took bread, said the blessing, broke it, and gave it to them. With that their eyes were opened and they recognized him, but he vanished from their sight."
Like the disciples, we too are sometimes slow to recognize all of the ways that Jesus is with us. Indeed, Jesus is with us until the "end of the age". He will never leave us. He will always love us. If we find ourselves confused, distraught or lacking in faith, we should say, "Jesus, I trust in you." In that we do trust Jesus, he will clear away any confusion, distress or lack of faith for us. He will help us to see what we did not recognize before.
Please bring your trust in Jesus to the sidewalk this week.
OPEN HOURS
Monday, 5/5 - 100% filled; Praise God!
Tuesday, 5/6 - Only 31% filled on this Abortion Day! 1 needed at 11a; 2 needed at 12p; 2 needed at 1p; 2 needed at 3p; and 2 needed at 4p.
Wednesday, 5/7 - Only 20% filled on this Abortion Day! 1 needed at 8a; 2 needed at 9a; 1 needed at 11a; 2 needed at 12p; 2 needed at 1p; 2 needed at 2p; 2 needed at 3p; 2 needed at 4p and 2 needed at 5p.
Thursday, 5/8 - Just 70% filled; 1 needed at 4p and 2 needed at 5p.
Friday, 5/9 - Just 75% filled; 1 needed at 2p.
To sign up for hours go to: vigilforlife.org/calendar/
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Life chosen!
On Friday, April 25th - A prayer warrior called to say that as a young couple was leaving Planned Parenthood they stopped, opened their car window and the young woman let our prayer warrior know that , " I just couldn't do it." Isn't that beautiful? LIFE is such a beautiful choice!
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Pro-Life Benefit Dinner
Our Lady of Hope Clinic and The Women's Care Center of Madison are co-sponsoring a Celebration of Life benefit dinner on Saturday, May 10 at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison. A social hour will start at 6:00 and dinner is at 7:00 p.m. Cost is $75 per person or $500 for a table of eight. Space is limited. Please RSVP @CELEBRATELIFEMADISON.ORG. (www.celebratelifemadison.org/
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Pro-Life Wisconsin Pro-Life Boot Camp with nationally acclaimed speaker Pam Stenzel
Thursday, May 8th at St. Dominic Catholic Church, 18255 W. Capitol Dr., Brookfield, WI.
Event is free. Pre-registration is required. Call 262-796-1111 or visit Pro-Life Wisconsin.org
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Pro-Life Teen Retreat
June 14, 2014 - 9:15a-6p - Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, 5250 Justin Road, La Crosse
Join Pro-Life Wisconsin youth for a fun day of education, networking with other pro-life youth, prayer, and spiritual strengthening! Recommended age range 14-17.
Register online at www.ProLifeWisconsin.org or call 262-796-1111.
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Rescue the Pre-born
By: Fr. Terry Gensemer
O God of Beginnings, You are the Creator of all life. As we begin this week, be near us as we unite with our Pre-born brothers and sisters who are scheduled for death. May you by your Holy Spirit and by the voice of your church lead your people to rescue from death the innocent children and bring those who participate in their death to true repentance that they may taste of your goodness and mercy; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
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