Our Lady of Victory Prayer

Prayers are needed for the Our Lady of Victory building as the pro-life owners discern God's will for the building and His help in carrying out that will. Please offer prayers on their behalf. You might use this litany to Our Lady of Victory:

Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.

God, the Father of Heaven, Have mercy on us.
God, the Son, Redeemer of the World, Have mercy on us.
God, the Holy Ghost, Have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, one God, Have mercy on us.

Our Lady of Victory, Pray for us.
Triumphant Daughter of the Father, Pray for us.
Triumphant Mother of the Son, Pray for us.
Triumphant Spouse of the Holy Ghost, Pray for us.
Triumphant Choice of the Most Holy Trinity, Pray for us.
Triumphant in Thy Immaculate Conception, Pray for us.
Triumphant in Crushing the Head of the Serpent, Pray for us.
Triumphant Over All the Children of Adam Pray for us.
Triumphant Over All Our Enemies, Pray for us.
Triumphant in the Embassy of the Angel Gabriel, Pray for us.
Triumphant in Thy Espousal to St. Joseph, Pray for us.
Triumphant at the Scene of Bethlehem, Pray for us.
Triumphant in Thy Flight Into Egypt, Pray for us.
Triumphant in Thy Exile, Pray for us.
Triumphant in Thy Humble Dwelling at Nazareth, Pray for us.
Triumphant in Finding Thy Divine Child in the Temple, Pray for us.
Triumphant in the Earthly Life of Our Lord, Pray for us.
Triumphant in His Passion and Death, Pray for us.
Triumphant in the Resurrection, Pray for us.
Triumphant in the Ascension, Pray for us.
Triumphant in the Descent of the Holy Ghost, Pray for us.
Triumphant in Thy Sorrows, Pray for us.
Triumphant in Thy Joys, Pray for us.
Triumphant in Thy Entrance into the Heavenly Jerusalem, Pray for us.
Triumphant in the Angels Who Remained Faithful, Pray for us.
Triumphant in the Felicity of the Blessed, Pray for us.
Triumphant in the Graces of the Just, Pray for us.
Triumphant in the Announcement of the Prophets, Pray for us.
Triumphant in the Desires of the Patriarchs, Pray for us.
Triumphant in the Zeal of the Apostles, Pray for us.
Triumphant in the Light of the Evangelists, Pray for us.
Triumphant in the Wisdom of the Doctors, Pray for us.
Triumphant in the Crowns of the Confessors, Pray for us.
Triumphant in the Purity of the Numerous Bands of Virgins, Pray for us.
Triumphant in the Triumph of the Martyrs, Pray for us.
Triumphant in Thy All-Powerful Intercession, Pray for us.
Triumphant under Thy Many Titles, Pray for us.
Triumphant at the Hour of Our Death, Pray for us.

Lamb of God, Who taketh away the sins of the world, Spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, Who taketh away the sins of the world, Graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, Who taketh away the sins of the world, Have mercy on us, Lord.

V. Pray for us, O Blessed Lady of Victory!
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let Us Pray

O Victorious Lady! Thou who has ever such powerful influence with Thy Divine Son, in
conquering the hardest of hearts, intercede for those for whom we pray, that their hearts
being softened by the rays of Divine Grace, they may return to the unity of the true
Faith, through Christ, our Lord. Amen.

Salve Regina

Hail Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our life, our sweetness, and our hope. To Thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To Thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in the valley of tears. Turn, then, most gracious advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us. And after this, our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus.O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary, Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God: That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Memorare

Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who, fled to thy protection,implored thy help, and sought thy intercession, was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To thee I come; before Thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate! Despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me.
Amen.

Sidewalk Counselor Training Scheduled!

This Saturday, January 22, 2011, we will stand witness and remember the 53 million babies killed by abortion in the United States, abortion which is not safe, legal or rare. Do not let Saturday pass without praying for an end to the horrors of abortion and for the healing in our country through God's Mercy. Besides your prayers from wherever you are, please consider the following items.

Help needed FRIDAY for "365 for Life" initiative

Our stalwart sidewalk counselor who comes out every Friday afternoon will be traveling to Washington D.C. for the March for Life this week. And so, we need help in Madison on Friday (01/21/11). We need 1 more person to pray at 1:00 p.m. and 2 more people to pray at 2:00 p.m. If you are able to lend a hand this Friday, please sign up at reitzinternet.com/vfl/monthview or call Laura Karlen at 608-445-2064. We also need 2 people for next Tuesday for the 2-hour stretch (9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.).

Roe v. Wade Vigil with Fr. William Vernon Saturday!

We are blessed to have Fr. William Vernon lead us in prayer on the sidewalk in front of Planned Parenthood (3706 Orin Road, Madison, WI 53704) on Saturday, 01/22/11 at 1:00 p.m.to commemorate 38 years since the Roe v. Wade decision. We Americans have been wandering in the desert for 38 years... let the Lord use us to lead our country out of the desert! Join us on the sidewalks!

Sidewalk Counseling Training Times and Location for 02/11/11-02/12/11

Mark your calendars! We are offering sidewalk counseling training by seasoned sidewalk counselors in two sessions:

Friday, 02/11/11 at 6:30 p.m.
St. Peter's Catholic Church
5001 N. Sherman Avenue
Madison, WI 53704

Saturday, 02/12/11 at 10:00 a.m.
St. Peter's Catholic Church
5001 N. Sherman Avenue
Madison, WI 53704

We hope that you are able to join us for these needed trainings. In San Antonio, simply having sidewalk counselors out every abortion day reduced the number of abortions by 46%! Think of the lives saved! We need YOU out there and want to get YOU ready!

Please contact Laura Karlen at 608-445-2064 or laura@vigilforlife.org with questions.
Friends, thank you for your help with these items. And please say a prayer for the March for Life in Washington D.C. and the Walk for Life in San Francisco. May God use these events for His Glory and for His Plan to end abortion.

Win a free copy of Abby Johnson's expose of Planned Parenthood!‏

Vigil for Life and Pro-Life Wisconsin's 365 for Life Initiative is off to a great start! It is nothing short of remarkable to know that for the last two weeks, there has been a prayer presence at Planned Parenthood for every woman who comes for an abortion.

To ensure this presence continues through next week, however, we need help. Can you sign up for a two-hour shift? If you can't fill both hours, find a friend and each take an hour! Click here to sign up. You can also call 608-445-2063 or email info@vigilforlife.org to sign up.

We've also got an exciting incentive to help sweeten the deal! Every participant that signs up for a regular monthly vigil slot by February 10 will be entered into a drawing to win a copy of Abby Johnson's book Unplanned, which was released this week! You might remember Abby as the former Planned Parenthood director who joined the pro-life movement in 2009, largely due to the presence of loving prayer warriors like you! We'll give away one copy at each Sidewalk Counseling Training session (held on Friday February 11 and Saturday February 12--save the date!). You don't need to be present to win.

Reminders!

• Fr. Rick Heilman will lead Stations of the Cross at Planned Parenthood (3706 Orin Road) beginning tomorrow (Friday 1/14) at 6:30 a.m. and lasting every day until the Roe vs. Wade anniversary on 1/22.
• Speaking of the Roe vs. Wade anniversary, you're invited to join us in prayer on Saturday, 1/22 at 1 p.m. at Planned Parenthood to memorialize the 53 million children who have lost their lives to abortion since 1973.

Vigil for Life formally partners with Pro-Life Wisconsin

After years of close partnership, Vigil for Life has formally affiliated with Pro-Life Wisconsin—an arrangement that will lead to increased collaboration and foster new opportunities to build a Culture of Life in Dane County and beyond. From the moment Pro-Life Wisconsin invited Vigil for Life founders to start Madison’s first fall 40 Days campaign, to side-by-side efforts to derail the proposed Madison Surgery Center abortion site, to the new 365 for Life Initiative, the VFL-PLW partnership has proven extremely beneficial to pre-born babies in Southern Wisconsin. We look forward to continuing to work together to save the lives of those threatened by the abortion industry.

Baby Saved on First Day of 365 Initiative!

Looking for a little extra motivation to sign up for the 365 Initiative? Consider this: it only took one day to save our first baby.

Earlier today, an older couple brought a frightened-looking young mother to Planned Parenthood, but the woman kept looking back toward the sidewalk. Even after entering the building and approaching the registration desk, the young mother kept peering out the window at a prayer warrior who simply held a sign that said “Life for Baby.”

The glances back to the sidewalk continued as an animated conversation began between the double doors of Planned Parenthood. By the grace of God, the woman never passed through that second set of doors, and the conversation ended with the mother exiting the building with a big (and relieved looking!) smile. Praise God!

We may not record a saved baby every day. But in giving up a short amount of time once a month you WILL save babies. Together we’ll save more than we ever know because it’s impossible to count the number of women scheduled for abortions who see us on the sidewalk—a sign of hope and an answer to their prayers—and keep on driving. So please, commit to signing up for a monthly or one-time two hour slot on the sidewalks. As always, you can call 608-445-2063 with questions or for additional information.

BREAKING: VFL Announces perpetual presence at Planned Parenthood

Dear Friends,

Vigil for Life and Pro-Life Wisconsin Dane County announced yesterday plans to bring a prayerful presence to Planned Parenthood every day it's open.

Looking to build on momentum generated by five successful 40 Days for Life campaigns and the derailment of late-term abortion plans at the Madison Surgery Center, the "365 for Life" initiative looks to ensure that every woman who comes to Madison for an abortion has a chance of being offered hope by prayer warriors and sidewalk counselors.

Here’s the plan: Individuals and groups sign up for recurring 2-hour shifts on a weekly or monthly basis. Here's the schedule:
• Monday-Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
• Thursday and Friday: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

If you, your group, or your church cannot make the allotted time, we ask you to attempt to find a replacement (we will provide a list of willing prayer warriors). For example, if your church signs up to pray every Tuesday, only 10 participants going out once a month are needed to fill the schedule!

Sign up and stand up. All you need to do is choose your regularly scheduled time (ex: the 1st Tuesday of each month). You can sign-up by contacting Laura Karlen at 608-445-2064 or laura@vigilforlife.org. Soon, you will be able to sign up online as you did during 40 Days for Life. You will receive reminder e-mails before your vigil time for your convenience. After you sign up, we will equip you with guidelines and resources to bring with you to the sidewalk.

Let's get rolling TODAY! God willing, we will begin holding vigil on Monday, January 3.

If you can't get involved in the "365 for Life" initiative by signing up for a monthly vigil, you can still help our efforts. Anyone can help us in the following ways:

1. Outreach. Can your group or organization contribute to our initiative by taking a weekly or monthly block? Let Laura know.
2. Volunteer Calling. Would you be willing to contact the Vigil for Life group by phone so this initiative reaches beyond the Internet? You would be making phone calls over the span of a week or two according to your availability. Let Laura know.
3. Being "On-Call." Even if you can't commit to always being out a certain day in the month, you can still be involved by signing up to be "On-Call." Coordinators or individuals would contact you to fill in our schedule as needed. Let Laura know and indicate your availability.
4. Stop by. Now that there are set times each work day that people will be on the sidewalks, you can stop by and join the group.
5. Give us your feedback. Do you have any ideas or concerns you want to share to help us chart out this initiative? Let Laura know.

As always, you can contact Laura Karlen at 608-445-2064 or laura@vigilforlife.org.

Praise God for the moment and resources He has given us! We trust that, with God's blessing, our presence will change hearts and minds day-in and day-out with the outcome of ending Planned Parenthood's lucrative business at 3706 Orin Road in Madison, WI. The Lord always provides.

May Our Lord bless you today and our "365 for Life" initiative.

In Christ,

Laura and Steve

BREAKING: UW pulls out of abortion plans at the Madison Surgery Center!

We are delighted to share the joyous news that abortion plans at the Madison Surgery Center have been abandoned! All praise and glory be to God Almighty! Official confirmation can be found in this letter from the Attorney General's office.

Throughout all the ages, God has chosen the most unlikely of people to serve as his instruments of mercy and grace. And here in Madison, Wisconsin, He has done so again!

It wasn't politicians or judges or people with money and influence that won this battle. It was the humble, the meek, and the lowly who came before God asking for deliverance. The working dads. The mothers and children. Retirees and students. The Lord has done great things for us, and Holy is His Name!

When we undertook this mission to prevent the Madison Surgery Center from becoming a late-term abortion facility, our prospects were dim. But you brought the Light of Christ to Madison. You said yes to the Lord's call. And for your faithfulness, God has had mercy on His people, sparing us from this great horror.

Friends, there will certainly be more developments in the coming days. For now, let us rejoice! Praise to Jesus Christ!