"We all nod our heads that, in theory, it makes perfect sense for God to answer prayer in his own way, in his own time. After all, God knows everything. But it isn't easy when we pray, and pray, and pray, and don't see that God is answering.
I think the apostle Paul knew that feeling too. When he wrote his letter to the Corinthians, he said, "For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known" (1 Corinthians 13:12).
On this earth, through our human eyes, we see only "in part". The challenge is to keep on praying, trusting that God hears, listens, loves and acts even if we cannot see the evidence. My years with 40 Days for Life have taught me lessons in the importance of persistent prayer in the face of God's mysterious silence."
Excerpt from 40 Days for Life... Discover what God has done... Imagine what he can do (pp. 65-66) by David Bereit & Shawn Carney with Cindy Lambert
OPEN HOURS
Tuesday, Nov. 25th - Only 69% filled on this Abortion Day - 2 needed at 2p; 2 needed at 3p and 1 needed at 4p.
Wednesday, Nov. 26th - Just 75% filled on this Abortion Day - 1 needed at 9a; 1 needed at 11a; 1 needed at 1p; 1 needed at 4p; and 1 needed at 5p.
Friday, Nov. 28th - Only 50% filled; 1 needed at 1p and 1 needed at 2p.
To sign up for hours go to: vigilforlife.org/calendar/monthview or call (608)393-8545 or e-mail info@vigilforlife.org.
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Empty Manger Caroling - Monday, December 22nd - 4p - 3706 Orin Rd., Madison, WI
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7th Annual Respect Life Retreat hosted by Servants of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Vigil for Life - Friday, Dec. 19th & Sat., Dec. 20th.
For more information go to: www.facebook.com/events/975503229141938/
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"Dear Lord, help me to accept your timetable rather than insisting on my own and to not be discouraged when the two don't coincide. When I face frustrations, roadblocks, disappointments, and persecution in my attempts to do your work, as I surely will, help me to not simply bear them but to rejoice in them, because they are what strengthen me and help me to grow to be more like your Son. It is no small privilege to participate with him in his sufferings - even in this small way. Amen."
Prayer from: 40 Days for Life... Discover what God has done... Imagine what he can do (p. 71).
Monday, November 24, 2014
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
Do you have time to save a life?
Lately, I have been sent and consequently viewed many graphic images of aborted babies. As heartbreaking as it is to look at these images; they are a stark reminder of the reality and brutality of abortion. That beautiful, tiny hand so perfectly formed (by 9-12 weeks unique fingerprints are evident and never change); those eyes (that will not get to see the wonderful, beautiful world that God created for us); those sweet tiny feet (that will not get kissed by a loving Mommy & Daddy or learn how to walk or run) etc. Yes, so very heartbreaking.
This is why we must never give up; we must endure the cold, the snow, the wind, the rain, the sub-zero temps., and any other thing that makes witnessing for life not appealing. We must persevere!
OPEN HOURS THIS WEEK
Tuesday, Nov. 18th - 88% filled on this Abortion Day - 1 needed at 1p and 1 needed at 3p.
Wednesday, Nov. 19th - Only 65% filled on this Abortion Day - 1 needed at 9a; 1 needed at 10a; 1 needed at 11a; 1 needed at 1p; 1 needed at 2p and 2 needed at 5p.
Thursday, Nov. 20th - Just 50% filled on this busy day - 2 needed at 9a; 1 needed at 11a; 2 needed at 12p; 1 needed at 3p; 1 needed at 4p and 2 needed at 5p.
Friday, Nov. 21st - 75% filled - 1 needed at 2p.
To sign up for hours go to: vigilforlife.org/calendar/monthview or call (608)393-8545 or e-mail info@vigilforlife.org.
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Empty Manger Caroling - Monday, December 22nd - 4p - 3706 Orin Rd., Madison, WI
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7th Annual Respect Life Retreat hosted by Servants of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Vigil for Life - Friday, Dec. 19th & Sat., Dec. 20th.
For more info. go to: www.facebook.com/events/975503229141938/
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Psalm 139: 13-14
You created
my inmost being;
You knit me together
in my mother's womb.
I praise You
because I am
fearfully and
wonderfully made;
Your works
are wonderful,
I know that full well.
This is why we must never give up; we must endure the cold, the snow, the wind, the rain, the sub-zero temps., and any other thing that makes witnessing for life not appealing. We must persevere!
OPEN HOURS THIS WEEK
Tuesday, Nov. 18th - 88% filled on this Abortion Day - 1 needed at 1p and 1 needed at 3p.
Wednesday, Nov. 19th - Only 65% filled on this Abortion Day - 1 needed at 9a; 1 needed at 10a; 1 needed at 11a; 1 needed at 1p; 1 needed at 2p and 2 needed at 5p.
Thursday, Nov. 20th - Just 50% filled on this busy day - 2 needed at 9a; 1 needed at 11a; 2 needed at 12p; 1 needed at 3p; 1 needed at 4p and 2 needed at 5p.
Friday, Nov. 21st - 75% filled - 1 needed at 2p.
To sign up for hours go to: vigilforlife.org/calendar/monthview or call (608)393-8545 or e-mail info@vigilforlife.org.
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Empty Manger Caroling - Monday, December 22nd - 4p - 3706 Orin Rd., Madison, WI
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7th Annual Respect Life Retreat hosted by Servants of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Vigil for Life - Friday, Dec. 19th & Sat., Dec. 20th.
For more info. go to: www.facebook.com/events/975503229141938/
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Psalm 139: 13-14
You created
my inmost being;
You knit me together
in my mother's womb.
I praise You
because I am
fearfully and
wonderfully made;
Your works
are wonderful,
I know that full well.
Monday, November 10, 2014
ONLY 44% filled on Thursday--a busy, busy day at Planned Parenthood
"There will be days that you may not want to do the work God calls you to do. I have felt that way. Do it anyway. That is why the pro-life movement is as effective as it often is today - because of people who simply decided to do it anyway, whether or not they felt like it. And that is how I believe that, ultimately, we will win this battle for life - by each of us doing it anyway."
Excerpt from 40 Days for Life Discover what God has done... Imagine what He can do (p.250).
By: David Bereit and Shawn Carney with Cindy Lambert
OPEN HOURS
Tuesday, Nov. 11th - 88% filled - 1 needed at 3p and 1 needed at 4p.
Wednesday, Nov. 12th - just 70% filled on this Abortion Day - 1 needed at 11a; 2 needed at 2p; 2 needed at 3p and 1 needed at 5p.
Thursday, Nov. 13th - Only 44% filled on this busy, busy day at PP - 1 needed at 9a; 2 needed at 10a; 2 needed at 11a; 2 needed at 12p and 1 needed at 4p.
Friday, Nov. 14th - 75% filled - 1 needed at 2p.
To sign up for hours go to: vigilforlife.org/calendar/monthview or call Gwen Finnegan at (608)393-8545 or e-mail info@vigilforlife.org.
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St. Ambrose Academy Faculty Lecture Series: Wednesday, November 12th from 7p - 8:30p at Cathedral Parish (Holy Redeemer) 128 W. Johnson Street, Madison.
Guest Lecturer will be Vicki Thorn.
“The Biochemistry of Attraction”
Today, the prevailing view on sex is that it is casual
and carefree. Is that the case? Vicki Thorn has
disproven time and time again this faulty view of sex
in presentations across the country. Instead, in her
presentation, Vicki will demonstrate that
contraception, the key to “casual sex,” alters
relationships and the bonding between people. There
is, in fact, a “biochemistry” to attraction between men
and women. Men and women are made to be
complementary. Vicki will also answer the question:
“Are the Catholic Church’s teachings on sex and marriage outdated?"
This important lecture is free and open to the public.
Children are welcome to join their parents.
Refreshments will be served.
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Prayer to End Abortion
By: Fr. Frank Pavone, Priests for Life
Lord God, I thank you today for the gift of my life,
And for the lives of all my brothers and sisters.
I know there is nothing that destroys more life than abortion,
Yet I rejoice that you have conquered death
by the Resurrection of Your Son.
I am ready to do my part in ending abortion.
Today I commit myself
Never to be silent,
Never to be passive,
Never to be forgetful of the unborn.
I commit myself to be active in the pro-life movement,
And never to stop defending life
Until all my brothers and sisters are protected,
And our nation once again becomes
A nation with liberty and justice
Not just for some, but for all,
Through Christ our Lord. Amen!
Excerpt from 40 Days for Life Discover what God has done... Imagine what He can do (p.250).
By: David Bereit and Shawn Carney with Cindy Lambert
OPEN HOURS
Tuesday, Nov. 11th - 88% filled - 1 needed at 3p and 1 needed at 4p.
Wednesday, Nov. 12th - just 70% filled on this Abortion Day - 1 needed at 11a; 2 needed at 2p; 2 needed at 3p and 1 needed at 5p.
Thursday, Nov. 13th - Only 44% filled on this busy, busy day at PP - 1 needed at 9a; 2 needed at 10a; 2 needed at 11a; 2 needed at 12p and 1 needed at 4p.
Friday, Nov. 14th - 75% filled - 1 needed at 2p.
To sign up for hours go to: vigilforlife.org/calendar/monthview or call Gwen Finnegan at (608)393-8545 or e-mail info@vigilforlife.org.
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St. Ambrose Academy Faculty Lecture Series: Wednesday, November 12th from 7p - 8:30p at Cathedral Parish (Holy Redeemer) 128 W. Johnson Street, Madison.
Guest Lecturer will be Vicki Thorn.
“The Biochemistry of Attraction”
Today, the prevailing view on sex is that it is casual
and carefree. Is that the case? Vicki Thorn has
disproven time and time again this faulty view of sex
in presentations across the country. Instead, in her
presentation, Vicki will demonstrate that
contraception, the key to “casual sex,” alters
relationships and the bonding between people. There
is, in fact, a “biochemistry” to attraction between men
and women. Men and women are made to be
complementary. Vicki will also answer the question:
“Are the Catholic Church’s teachings on sex and marriage outdated?"
This important lecture is free and open to the public.
Children are welcome to join their parents.
Refreshments will be served.
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Prayer to End Abortion
By: Fr. Frank Pavone, Priests for Life
Lord God, I thank you today for the gift of my life,
And for the lives of all my brothers and sisters.
I know there is nothing that destroys more life than abortion,
Yet I rejoice that you have conquered death
by the Resurrection of Your Son.
I am ready to do my part in ending abortion.
Today I commit myself
Never to be silent,
Never to be passive,
Never to be forgetful of the unborn.
I commit myself to be active in the pro-life movement,
And never to stop defending life
Until all my brothers and sisters are protected,
And our nation once again becomes
A nation with liberty and justice
Not just for some, but for all,
Through Christ our Lord. Amen!
Saturday, November 1, 2014
BISHOP MORLINO to lead 40 Days for Life closing prayer vigil
This fall's 40 Days for Life campaign is quickly coming to a close. Please join us for our closing prayer vigil with BISHOP MORLINO at 5 p.m. on Sunday, November 2 on the sidewalk outside of Planned Parenthood, 3706 Orin Rd., Madison. In addition to being blessed by Bishop Morlino's presence, we will be making a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT.
After our prayer vigil, please join us for our closing celebration and meal at 6p.m. at St. Albert's in Sun Prairie. At this event, we will recognize people who spent many hours in prayer on the sidewalk or who worked behind the scenes to make this 40 Days for Life campaign such a success.
Vigil for Life will provide the meat entree. We ask our friends to please bring a dish to pass. Friends with last names ending in A-H = please bring a salad or appetizer; I-Q = please bring a side dish; R-Z = please bring a dessert. Contact Gwen Finnegan at 608-393-8545 or e-mail info@vigilforlife.org with questions or for more details. Please bring a friend!!
Here is the link to the flyer for this event: vigilforlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/40DFL-Closing-Vigil-Flyer-rev.-10.22.14-1.pdf
Please feel free to print it out and to have it posted at your parish or elsewhere.
Many, many blessings,
The Vigil for Life Team
After our prayer vigil, please join us for our closing celebration and meal at 6p.m. at St. Albert's in Sun Prairie. At this event, we will recognize people who spent many hours in prayer on the sidewalk or who worked behind the scenes to make this 40 Days for Life campaign such a success.
Vigil for Life will provide the meat entree. We ask our friends to please bring a dish to pass. Friends with last names ending in A-H = please bring a salad or appetizer; I-Q = please bring a side dish; R-Z = please bring a dessert. Contact Gwen Finnegan at 608-393-8545 or e-mail info@vigilforlife.org with questions or for more details. Please bring a friend!!
Here is the link to the flyer for this event: vigilforlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/40DFL-Closing-Vigil-Flyer-rev.-10.22.14-1.pdf
Please feel free to print it out and to have it posted at your parish or elsewhere.
Many, many blessings,
The Vigil for Life Team
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