Cardinal Sean O'Malley in his homily at this year's Mass for Life at the March for Life explained the need for pro-lifers to embrace a love-based approach:
“We shall overcome the indifference only by love. A love that will allow us to see in every unborn child a precious gift, a fellow human being.”
“Christ has given us the formula for joy in the Gospel. We must learn to look on people with love. An attitude of judgmental self righteousness is not going to change peoples’ attitudes and save babies.”
“To change people’s hearts we must love them and they must realize that we care about them. They need the witness of our love and our joy. To evangelize is to be a messenger of joy, of good news.”
“We must work tirelessly to change the unjust laws, but we must work even harder to change hearts, to build a civilization of love. Solidarity and community are the antidotes to the individualism and alienation that lead people on the path of abortion and euthanasia.”
OPEN HOURS
Monday, 3/2 - 75% filled - 1 person needed at 10a.
Tuesday, 3/3 - Just 69% filled on this Abortion Day - 1 needed at 1p; 2 needed at 2p and 2 needed at 3p.
Wednesday, 3/4 - Only 25% filled on this Abortion Day - 1 needed at 8a; 1 needed at 9a; 2 needed at 10a; 1 needed at 11a; 2 needed at 12p; 2 needed at 3p and 2 needed at 4p.
Thursday, 3/5 - Just 50% filled on this busy day at Planned Parenthood - 2 needed at 9a; 2 needed at 10a; 1 needed at 11a; 2 needed at 12p; 1 needed at 3p and 1 needed at 5p.
Friday, 3/6 - Just 50% filled - 2 needed at 2p.
To sign up for hours go to: vigilforlife.org/calendar/monthview or e-mail info@vigilforlife.org or call Gwen at (608)393-8545.
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Reminder to all Prayer Warriors and Sidewalk Counselors
1. If another Prayer Warrior or Sidewalk Counselor is engaged in a conversation with a person going into or coming out of Planned Parenthood, please do not interrupt or join in the conversation unless you are invited to do so.
2. If people going into or coming out of Planned Parenthood yell at you or say unkind things when not in a conversation with you, please remember to "turn the other cheek". Truly, it is best not to respond at all; not even to say, "We are praying for you." Any response at all usually only increases their anger. Please pray for them silently however no need to yell it out to them.
3. Remember that this is a mission of love. As Cardinal O' Malley said - “To change people’s hearts we must love them and they must realize that we care about them. They need the witness of our love and our joy. To evangelize is to be a messenger of joy, of good news.”
4. We are on the sidewalk to help those who are lost and/or hurting. Be friendly and caring! As St. Paul said, we must "put on love" before coming to the sidewalk!
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VIGIL CAPTAIN needed for 2nd week of each month during 365 for Life campaign. Vigil Captain is responsible for ensuring that vigil hours are filled for assigned week. If interested in volunteering your services for this essential position, please call Gwen Finnegan at (608)393-8545.
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A movie, “The Drop Box” will be showing in Madison on March 3,4,5 at Point Cinemas 16, 7825 Big Sky Drive and East gate Cinemas, 5202 High Crossing Blvd. The movie is about Pastor Lee Jong-rak of South Korea. He, knowing many babies were just abandoned and left to die, created a Drop Box at his home where unwanted babies could be dropped off. Since 2009, 652 babies have been dropped off which he has helped survive. You can get more information at <http://www.fathomevents.com/event/the-drop-box>http://www.fathomevents.com/event/the-drop-box.
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Special showing of "God's Not Dead" sponsored by the St. Joseph Parish (Baraboo) SALT Ministry team. The showing will be at the the historic Al Ringling Theatre on Sunday, March 22, 2015 at 3 p.m. There will be no charge for the movie although free will offerings will be accepted to help support the Women's Care Center in Madison.
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Prayer for Life
Special showing of "God's Not Dead" sponsored by the St. Joseph Parish (Baraboo) SALT Ministry team. The showing will be at the the historic Al Ringling Theatre on Sunday, March 22, 2015 at 3 p.m. There will be no charge for the movie although free will offerings will be accepted to help support the Women's Care Center in Madison.
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Prayer for Life
O God, our Creator, all life is in your hands from conception until natural death. Help us to cherish our children and to reverence the awesome privilege of our share in creation. May all people live and die in dignity and love. Bless all those who defend the rights of the unborn, the handicapped and the aged. Enlighten and be merciful toward those who fail to love, and give them peace. Let freedom be tempered by responsibility, integrity and morality. We ask this through Christ, our Lord. Amen.
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