Lives SAVED!

Dear Friends of Vigil for Life - 

This past week we received a note from a woman who has prayed to end abortion with our 40 Days for Life fall campaigns.  We wanted to share it with all of you too.

"I wanted to share a story of how Vigil for Life is having an impact.

I'm a middle school teacher for a rural district in Dodge County. One day during my prep time, I had a student come in who sometimes stops by to talk. I have no idea how we got on this subject, but she shared with me that she had a cousin who found herself pregnant and set up 2 appointments to have an abortion at the East side Planned Parenthood but couldn't go through with it. My student told me that her cousin saw a man holding a poster (or something like that) of a mother and a child.  When she saw this, she knew she couldn't keep the abortion appointment.  I told my student that there was a Women's Care Center across the street that could assist her cousin with anything she needed.

I wanted to thank you and all the other prayer warriors who make a

commitment to pray and bear witness to a culture of life.  Who knows

what would have happened if no one had been there that day?  In the

past, I've prayed during the fall 40 Days for Life vigils, but this

motivates me to sign up and pray during the summer months when I'm not

teaching."

The above story is a gift from God showing us how lives were saved from abortion (a mother and her baby's).  We did not know of these particular lives saved until we heard from this prayer warrior.  The young woman never spoke to any of our sidewalk counselors.  For every one positive known there are, at least, 10 more that are not known.  So - just think.... 

God is using the presence of Vigil for Life prayer warriors to save lives and wanted us to know that our presence is needed!

Also - this past week we had four confirmed turn-aways which means that our prayer warrior/sidewalk counselors assisted four young women who were headed into Planned Parenthood in finding their way across the street to the Woman's Care Center.  Praise God!

Please sign up for an hour this week - your peaceful, prayerful presence is needed to save lives!

Tuesday, 6/2 - 75% filled on this Abortion Day - 1 needed at 10a; 2 needed at 3p and 1 needed at 4p.

Wednesday, 6/3 - Only 60% filled on this Abortion Day - 1 needed at 8a; 2 needed at 9a; 1 needed at 10a; 1 needed at 11a; 1 needed at 4p and 2 needed at 5p.

Thursday, 6/4 - Just 67% filled on this busy day at Planned Parenthood - 2 needed at 9a; 2 needed at 10a; 1 needed at 11a and 1 needed at 5p.

Friday, 6/5 - 75% filled - 1 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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 The Pill Kills Event  will take place at 1p on Wednesday, 6/10/15 on the sidewalk outside of Planned Parenthood, Madison.

The birth control pill and other birth control products have a lower dose of estrogen, which increases the chance of breakthrough ovulation and thus increases the likelihood of chemical abortions occurring. Even with the lower dose, the pill still has other dangerous side effects such as blood clots, breast cancer, stroke, cervical cancer, infertility, weight gain and much more.

There is a direct relation between the use of birth control pills and abortion.  Not only that the pill can cause an early abortion but also that when the pill fails (which it often does) abortion is often considered.

Dan Miller, State Director from Pro-Life Wisconsin, and Matthew Von Reuden, Development Director from Pro-Life Wisconsin, will be joining us for this event.

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2015 Awakening Hope Youth Retreat sponsored by Pro-Life Wisconsin - July 24-26- St. Vincent Pallotti Retreat Center, Elkhorn, WI  - for teens aged 13-17.

To register go to: www.prolifewisconsin.org/events.asp

For more information, contact Emma Scuglik at escuglik@prolifewisconsin.org

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Mark your calendars: Pro-Life Wisconsin's Annual Auction Dinner featuring Abby Johnson at the Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee on October 17.

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Prayer for Zeal

(Saint Augustine)

O Lord, our God, we believe in Thee, Father, Son and Holy Ghost. As far as I have been able, as much as Thou hast given me the power to do so, I have sought for Thee. I have desired to see that in which I believe; much have I striven and labored.

Lord, my God, my only hope, let me never tire of seeking Thee, but make me seek Thy face with constant ardor. Give me the strength to seek after Thee--Thou who hast made me find Thee, who hast given me more and more the hope of finding Thee.

Thou seest my strength and my weakness; do Thou sustain the one and heal the other; Thou seest my strength and my ignorance. Where Thou hast opened to me, come make me welcome; where Thou hast closed to me, open to my plea. Give me to remember, understand, and love Thee.

Too many open hours on Tuesday & Wednesday, Abortion Days

2 Turn-aways in this past week!  This past week we had one confirmed turn-away on Thursdayand one confirmed turn-away on Friday!  In both instances, God used our prayer warrior/sidewalk counselors to send young women over to the Women's Care Center instead of Planned Parenthood!  Praise God!

Come to the sidewalk this week and see how God can use you!

OPEN HOURS

Tuesday, 5/26 - Only 38% filled on this Abortion Day - 1 person needed at 11a; 2 people needed at 12p; 2 people needed at 1p; 2 people needed at 2p; 2 people needed at 3p and 1 person needed at 4p.

Wednesday, 5/27 - Just 45% filled on this Abortion Day - 2 people needed at 8a; 2 people needed at 9a; 2 people needed at 11a; 1 person needed at 12p; 2 people needed at 4p and 2 people needed at 5p.

Thursday, 5/28 - Just 56% filled on this busy day at Planned Parenthood - 2 needed at 9a; 2 needed at 10a; 1 needed at 11a; 1 needed at 12p; 1 person needed at 3p and 1 person needed at 4p.

Friday, 5/29 - Just 50% filled - 1 needed at 1p and 1 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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The Pill Kills Event  will take place at 1p on Wednesday, 6/10/15 on the sidewalk outside of Planned Parenthood, Madison. 

The birth control pill and other birth control products have a lower dose of estrogen, which increases the chance of breakthrough ovulation and thus increases the likelihood of chemical abortions occurring. Even with the lower dose, the pill still has other dangerous side effects such as blood clots, breast cancer, stroke, cervical cancer, infertility, weight gain and much more. 

There is a direct relation between the use of birth control pills and abortion.  Not only that the pill can cause an early abortion but also that when the pill fails (which it often does) abortion is considered. 

More event details to come...

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2015 Awakening Hope Youth Retreat sponsored by Pro-Life Wisconsin - July 24-26- St. Vincent Pallotti Retreat Center, Elkhorn, WI  - for teens aged 13-17.

To register go to: http://www.prolifewisconsin.org/events.asp?article=2015+Awakening+Hope+Youth+Retreat&aid=496&id=3#topnews

For more information, contact Emma Scuglik at escuglik@prolifewisconsin.org

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Mark your calendars: Pro-Life Wisconsin's Annual Auction Dinner featuring Abby Johnson at the Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee on October 17. 

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Litany of the Holy Ghost

Lord, have mercy on us.

Christ, have mercy on us.

Lord, have mercy on us. 

Father all powerful, have mercy on us

Jesus, Eternal Son of the Father, Redeemer of the world, save us.

Spirit of the Father and the Son, boundless life of both, sanctify us.

Holy Trinity, hear us 

Holy Ghost, Who proceedest from the Father and the Son, enter our hearts.

Holy Ghost, Who art equal to the Father and the Son, enter our hearts. 

Promise of God the Father, have mercy on us.

Ray of heavenly light, have mercy on us

Author of all good, have mercy on us

Source of heavenly water, have mercy on us

Consuming fire, have mercy on us

Ardent charity, have mercy on us

Spiritual unction, have mercy on us

Spirit of love and truth, have mercy on us

Spirit of wisdom and understanding, have mercy on us

Spirit of counsel and fortitude, have mercy on us

Spirit of knowledge and piety, have mercy on us

Spirit of the fear of the Lord, have mercy on us

Spirit of grace and prayer, have mercy on us

Spirit of peace and meekness, have mercy on us

Spirit of modesty and innocence, have mercy on us

Holy Ghost, the Comforter, have mercy on us

Holy Ghost, the Sanctifier, have mercy on us

Holy Ghost, Who governest the Church, have mercy on us

Gift of God, the Most High, have mercy on us

Spirit Who fillest the universe, have mercy on us

Spirit of the adoption of the children of God, have mercy on us 

Holy Ghost, inspire us with horror of sin.

Holy Ghost, come and renew the face of the earth.

Holy Ghost, shed Thy light in our souls.

Holy Ghost, engrave Thy law in our hearts

Holy Ghost, inflame us with the flame of Thy love.

Holy Ghost, open to us the treasures of Thy graces

Holy Ghost, teach us to pray well.

Holy Ghost, enlighten us with Thy heavenly inspirations.

Holy Ghost, lead us in the way of salvation

Holy Ghost, grant us the only necessary knowledge.

Holy Ghost, inspire in us the practice of good.

Holy Ghost, grant us the merits of all virtues.

Holy Ghost, make us persevere in justice.

Holy Ghost, be Thou our everlasting reward. 

Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, Send us Thy Holy Ghost. 

Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, pour down into our souls the gifts of the Holy Ghost. 

Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, grant us the Spirit of wisdom and piety. 

V. Come, Holy Ghost! Fill the hearts of Thy faithful, R. And enkindle in them the fire of Thy love. 

Let Us Pray

Grant, 0 merciful Father, that Thy Divine Spirit may enlighten, inflame and purify us, that He may penetrate us with His heavenly dew and make us fruitful in good works, through Our Lord JesusChrist, Thy Son, Who with Thee, in the unity of the same Spirit, liveth and reigneth forever and ever. R. Amen.

MANY open hours this week

Last week we had:  Two confirmed turn-aways (where our sidewalk counselors were able to direct young women to the Women's Care Center instead of Planned Parenthood) and One confirmed very positive counseling session with a young Dad on the sidewalk.  In all three of these scenarios, had there not been any prayer warriors or sidewalk counselors there God would not have been able to use us to offer compassion and give out information about alternate options.

Your peaceful, prayerful witness is needed on the sidewalk this week!

OPEN HOURS

Monday, 5/18 - 75% filled - 1 needed at 9a

Tuesday, 5/19 - Only 31% filled on this Abortion Day - 1 needed at 9a; 1 needed at 11a; 2 needed at 12p; 1 needed at 1p; 2 needed at 2p; 2 needed at 3p and 2 needed at 4p.

Wednesday, 5/20 - Just 60% filled on this Abortion Day - 1 needed at 8a; 2 needed at 9a; 1 needed at 11a; 2 needed at 12p; 1 needed at 4p and 1 needed at 5p.

Thursday, 5/21 - Just 61% filled - 1 needed at 9a; 1 needed at 10a; 1 needed at 11a; 2 needed at 12p; 1 needed at 3p;1 needed at 4p and 1 needed at 5p.

Friday, 5/22 - Just 50% filled- 1 needed at 1p and 1 needed at 2p.

To sign up for hours go to: vigilforlife.org/calendar/monthview

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The Pill Kills Event  will take place at 1p on Wednesday, 6/10/15, on the sidewalk outside of Planned Parenthood on Orin Rd. in Madison.  

The birth control pill and other birth control products have a lower dose of estrogen, which increases the chance of breakthrough ovulation and thus increases the likelihood of chemical abortions occurring. Even with the lower dose, the pill still has other dangerous side effects such as blood clots, breast cancer, stroke, cervical cancer, infertility, weight gain and much more.  

There is a direct relation between the use of birth control pills and abortion.  The direct relations is this: Not only can the pill can cause an early abortion but also when the pill is being used and when it fails (which it often does) abortion is considered.  

More event details to come...

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2015 Awakening Hope Youth Retreat sponsored by Pro-Life Wisconsin - July 24-26- St. Vincent Pallotti Retreat Center, Elkhorn, WI  - for teens aged 13-17.

To register go to: www.prolifewisconsin.org/events.asp

For more information, contact Emma Scuglik at escuglik@prolifewisconsin.org

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Mark your calendars: Pro-Life Wisconsin's Annual Auction Dinner featuring Abby Johnson at the Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee on October 17.  

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Prayer for Life

from: Catholic Household Blessings and Prayers

Father and maker of all,

you adorn all creation

with splendor and beauty,

and fashion human lives

in your image and likeness.

Awaken in every heart

reverence for the work of your hands,

and renew among your people

a readiness to nurture and sustain

your precious gift of life.

Grant this through our Lord

Jesus Christ, your Son,

who lives and reigns with you in 

the unity of the Holy Spirit,

God forever and ever.

Amen.

URGENT need for Prayer Warriors this week

Have you heard this statistic?: 75% of appointments are not kept at abortion facilities that have people witnessing for life outside of them.

This is only one reason why our presence outside of Planned Parenthood on Orin Rd. in Madison is so important! We need your peaceful, prayerful presence! 

Please sign up for one or two hours this week!

OPEN HOURS

Tuesday, 5/12 - Only 50% filled on this Abortion Day - 1 needed at 11a; 1 needed at 12p; 1 needed at 1p; 2 needed at 2p; 2 needed at 3p and 1 needed at 4p.

Wednesday, 5/13 - Just 65% filled on this Abortion Day - 1 needed at 8a; 2 needed at 9a; 1 needed at 10a; 2 needed at 11a; 1 needed at 1p.

Thursday, 5/14 - Only 56% filled on this busy day at Planned Parenthood - 1 needed at 9a; 2 needed at 10a; 1 needed at 11a; 1 needed at 12p; 1 needed at 4p and 2 needed at 5p.

To sign up for hours go to:  vigilforlife.org/calendar/monthview or e-mail info@vigilforlife.org or call Gwen Finnegan at (608)393-8545.

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Mother Angelica's Prayer for Mothers Considering Abortion

Lord God, we ask for something
that only you can give.
We know this woman's
great pain, uncertainty, shame,
humiliation and fear.
We ask that You touch her, Lord,
and let the child within her grow,
come to light, and one day see you
face-to-face.

Take away her fears. Take away
everything that makes her uncertain.
And Lord, we ask you to heal the
relationship between family members
who have so much tension at this point
and confusion.

Lord, we put this wonderful family
in Your hands and ask You to heal
them, that they may present a child
one day to the world. We ask Mary
our Mother to pray with them
and bless them.

Amen.

Lots of OPEN HOURS ON WED., AN ABORTION DAY

A long & sad but beautiful read!  The story of a mother's selfless love. We all need to hear stories like this.  Every mother is capable of this kind of selfless love; they just don't all know it yet.

The brave mother who gave up her life to save her baby

by BECKY MORRIS, Daily Mail

WHEN Cheryl Anderson was diagnosed with cancer at 32, her one concern was for the unborn child she was carrying. She even refused to take any painkillers except paracetamol, in case they harmed the baby. Her daughter Taylor was born two months ago - tragically, Cheryl died the same day. Here, her husband Leigh, 36, talks to BECKY MORRIS about his courageous wife. . .

TAYLOR ANDERSON was born on August 23 and, in years to come, her birthday, like any much-loved little girl's, will be marked with cakes, streamers and a pile of presents.

But it will also be a day of sorrow for Taylor and her family. For her birthday is also the day that her mother, Cheryl, died, just hours after she'd used up the last vestiges of her strength in bringing her tiny daughter into the world.

Cheryl, who was only 32, was diagnosed with cancer in May when she was two months pregnant. Her response was utterly selfless, inspired by the strength of the maternal bond. She refused an abortion and even went without pain relief in case it damaged the baby.

Cheryl lived with crippling pain in a desperate race against time, hoping she would stay alive long enough for her baby to be born safely.

At six months, doctors felt time had run out, and performed an emergency Caesarean. Cheryl came round from the anaesthetic for long enough to hear the news that her daughter had survived the traumatic delivery. Hours later, Cheryl slipped away in her husband's arms.

Today, her husband Leigh, 36, the manager of a construction company, sits in his immaculate house in Newport, South Wales, surrounded by photographs of his wife and their elder daughter, Georgia, four.

'Cheryl and I had been together for 13 years and I never quite realised how much she did to make Georgia and I happy until she was gone,' he says.

'I never felt particularly spiritual before, but now I feel her presence strongly in the house, reassuring me and helping me keep cheerful for the children's sake.

'The worst time is at night when I feel so overwhelmed, as though I can't face another day.' His voice trails away.

He and Cheryl were, he says, 'just an ordinary family with very ordinary hopes and fears'.

HE ADDS: 'We were very much in love, even after all those years together, and were so excited about the prospect of having a second child to complete our family. And then this happened - and suddenly life was terrifying.'

It was one day in May this year that Cheryl asked her GP to check out a small lump on the side of her neck. Both she and Leigh were so confident that it was harmless, that they took Georgia along to the local hospital to pick up the biopsy results.

'We realized it might be bad news when we noticed several nurses milling around and sensed a strange atmosphere. And when two of them very directly led Georgia away to find a balloon, Cheryl and I looked at each other and at once registered alarm.

'The specialist came straight to the point. He sat us down and said: "There's no easy way to say this. I'm afraid we found cancer in the biopsy.î

Leigh pauses to compose himself. 'We both sat there, utterly stunned. Cheryl was barely out of her 20s - it was the last thing we expected to hear. Yet her reaction was absolutely typical of the way she lived her life. She didn't think of herself for a second. Her first words were: "But what will happen to my children?î

Cheryl couldn't have chemotherapy because it would harm her baby - and neither would she consider an abortion, not for religious reasons but because she wanted another child so much. She had such a powerful sense of duty towards the baby that was growing inside her.

Instead, she underwent a major operation that month in which the rapidly growing tumor was removed from her neck.

She then refused all pain relief - she was convinced there would have been a risk, even though doctors told her it was probably safe - apart from four paracetamols a day and then battled through 30 exhausting doses of radiotherapy to prolong her life so that she could give Taylor the best possible chance of survival.

Whereas chemotherapy is given intravenously and would be toxic to a developing baby, radiotherapy, an external treatment, allowed for the baby to be shielded from harmful rays.

In the following months, Cheryl was strong enough to care for Georgia and live a fairly normal life. And with every passing week, the hope that her baby would survive grew stronger.

By August, though, Cheryl was growing weaker and was succumbing to the cancer which was spreading through her body.

'The last two weeks of her life were very, very hard,' says Leigh. 'She was at home but getting more tired and weak by the day.

BUT she'd smile when I asked how she was and say she was "not too badî. One day she admitted her back was painful. I know now that, with cancer in her spine, she must have been in absolute agony.

'She knew that every day she could keep Taylor in her womb, the safer she would be,' said Leigh. 'And so she fought with all her might to keep going.'

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-81401/The-brave-mother-gave-life-save-baby.html#ixzz3ZEAvx6t7 

OPEN HOURS

Tuesday, 5/5/15 - only 63% filled on this Abortion Day (it was 88% filled then five hours were cancelled just 30 min. ago) - 2 needed at 11a; 1 needed at 12p; 1 needed at 1p and 2 needed at 3p.

Wednesday, 5/6/15 - only 45% filled on this Abortion Day - 1 needed at 9a; 1 needed at 10a; 1 needed at 11a; 2 needed at 12p; 2 needed at 1p; 2 needed at 2p and 2 needed at 3p.

Thursday, 5/7/15 - just 61% filled on this busy day at Planned Parenthood - 2 needed at 9a; 2 needed at 10a; 1 needed at 11a; 1 needed at 12p and 1 needed at 5p.

Friday, 5/8/15 - just 50% filled - 1 needed at 1p and 1 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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National Day of Prayer – Thursday, May 7

8-5 p.m. – Prayer Room – 411-South

12-1 p.m. – Gathering at King Street-East Lawn Entrance (inclement weather-Room 411

South)

Contact Person:

Joleen Helbig

WI National Day of Prayer State Coordinator

P.O. Box 1086, Cumberland, WI  54829

1-715-419-1362

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Gratitude for Mothers

Dear Lord, 

Today I turn to you to give you thanks for mothers. With your own gift of life, they bear children in their wombs and give them life. They tenderly, patiently care for their children and teach them to walk and to talk. They read to their children and make them laugh. No one delights in their children's successes more; no one comforts their children better in their failures. We are so grateful for how our mothers mother us and mentor us, and even discipline us. 

Please bless all mothers, Lord, and comfort them. Help their loving hearts to continue to love and give selflessly to others. Strengthen them when they are down and give them hope when they are discouraged. 

Most of all, Lord, please give mothers the graces they most need. We ask you this, in the name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior, forever and ever.  Amen.

Lots of Open Hours on Wed., An Abortion Day

Christ is risen!  Alleluia!  Alleluia!

We hope you are all continuing to celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus!

Excerpt from: The Story of Jonathan Davidson published by Spiritus Films, April 27, 2015

www.scribd.com/doc/263188202/Chapter-4-the-story-of-Jonathan-Davidson


"And all of those moments and those people eventually led to Deborah Edge and her fellow late-
term abortion workers who saw a man in a suit praying and thought, “Wow…what dedication to
God.”

 The glory is God’s dedication to Deborah Edge and to the man that God sent, and all the people
that prayed leading up to that moment. This happens every day, but we don’t know the series of
events that were orchestrated by God to rescue and redeem His children. There are so many other
Deborah’s who are waiting for someone to answer God’s call and stand outside of their clinic
and pray.

And there are so many Jonathan’s waiting to be fed God’s Word and to become His faithful servants. So many young men and women who are thirsty for the truth.

 All of these blessings occur when God’s warriors show up.

 And that includes many of you who are reading this book. Thank you for your sacrifice and your persistence. Your hard work is paying dividends, even if you never see the faces of all the people who were touched by your willingness to serve God.

 God has a specific plan that involves specific people – including you.

It’s a blessing to be in a pro-life movement. It’s a blessing to stand beside God and watch His
miracles unfold. I hope this story will motivate you to continue in your work, especially for those who are weary, or to start anew if you’ve been wounded and on the sidelines. Our God is famous for second chances!

 And our God is victorious."

 “Let us not grow tired of doing good, for in due time we shall reap our harvest, if we do not give  up." Galations 6:9

 OPEN HOURS

 Tuesday, 4/28 - 94% filled on this Abortion Day - 1 needed at 4p.

 Wednesday, 4/29 - Only 50%  filled on this Abortion Day - 1 needed at 9a; 1 needed at 12p; 1 needed at 1p; 2 needed at 2p; 2 needed at 3p; 1 needed at 4p and 2 needed at 5p.

 Thursday, 4/30 - Just 50% filled on this busy day at Planned Parenthood - 2 needed at 9a; 2 needed at 10a; 1 needed at 11a; 1 needed at 12p; 1 needed at 4p and 2 needed at 5p.

 Friday, 5/1 - Only 75% filled - 1 needed at 2p.

 To sign up for hours go to: vigilforlife.org/calendar/monthviewor e-mail info@vigilforlife.org or call Gwen at (608)393-8545.

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MORE PRAYERS ANSWERED BY GOD ON THE SIDEWALK

A story from one or our Prayer Warriors from Thursday, 4/23/15 -

"While out there during the 11:00 hour I had the privilege of talking with two young women who arrived together and were just about to enter the Planned Parenthood doors.  With special thanks to The Holy Spirit, and to a fellow Prayer Warrior's prayers, they listened to my short message about the Women's Care Center, and came down the sidewalk, with one asking me if they had the emergency contraception (I think those were her words).  I can't remember exactly what I said, but suggested that they go over and see what might be available to them.  Leaving their car in the parking lot they walked over to the Women's Care Center, and were inside for quite a long time.  I stayed until they came out, which was around 12:15.  They came over to me, and the one girl, with tears in her eyes, said "Thank You" . . .  I gave them a few things, including some Holy Cards.  They were very appreciative and left without going into Planned Parenthood.   We were happy that their visit to Planned Parenthood's facility turned out to be to The Women's Care Center instead . . .  Thanks Be To God"

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 Lord, I pray today for every unborn child. The beauty of the bodies and souls of these children flows from your hands and your eternal plan. Awaken in every human conscience a profound reverence for human life, and grant us grace to defend our smallest and most defenseless brothers and sisters, those still being formed in the secret places of their mothers’ womb. Amen.

Prayer by Fr. Frank Pavone

Open Hours on Tuesday & Wednesday - BOTH ARE ABORTION DAYS

Christ is risen! Alleluia! Alleluia!

We hope that you are all continuing to celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus!

We just found out some more good news! Here it is as reported by Shawn Carney of 40 Days for Life: 

BREAKING NEWS: Two of the three abortion facilities where 40 Days for Life campaigns have been held in the metropolitan Mexico City area were just shut down.

One was the nation's leading abortion center, a Marie Stopes facility in the Roma neighborhood. It was shut down by the government for numerous violations, following the just-completed 40 Days for Life campaign, and the building is now plastered with giant infringement signs.

The second abortion facility, in Coyoacan, abruptly closed on its own and has now been removed from the Marie Stopes abortion chain website.

The local 40 Days for Life prayer volunteers are thanking God for these developments ... and praying that these closures remain permanent.

PRAYERS FOR ABORTION FACILITIES TO CLOSE ARE BEING ANSWERED! We are always hopeful that the Planned Parenthood on Orin Rd. in Madison will be the next one to close its doors. The breaking news above tells us that God works through prayer warriors witnessing for the GOSPEL OF LIFE outside of abortion facilities. We have MANY open hours this week. Your prayerful presence is URGENTLY needed. 

OPEN HOURS

Monday, 4/20 - 0 spots filled for this day so far - 2 needed at 9a and 2 needed at 10a.

Tuesday, 4/21 - Only 44% filled on this Abortion Day - 1 needed at 9a; 1 needed at 10a; 1 needed at 11a; 1 needed at 12p; 1 needed at 2p; 2 needed at 3p and 2 needed at 4p.

Wednesday, 4/22 - Just 30% filled on this Abortion Day - 2 needed at 8a; 2 needed at 9a; 1 neded at 10a; 2 needed at 11a; 2 needed at 12p; 2 needed at 1p; 2 needed at 4p and 1 needed at 5p.

Thursday, 4/23 - Only 44% filled on this busy day at Planned Parenthood - 2 needed at 9a; 2 needed at 10a; 1 needed at 11a; 1 needed at 12p; 1 needed at 3p; 1 needed at 4p and 2 needed at 5p.

Friday, 4/24 - 50% filled - 1 needed at 1p and 1 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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MORE PRAYERS ANSWERED BY GOD

One of our prayer warrior/sidewalk counselors relayed a story of prayers answered this past week. When he was on the sidewalk this past Tuesday, he spoke with a woman who was at Planned Parenthood. The woman said she remembered him from having spoke with him last year on that same sidewalk. 

Last year, she was there with a daughter. This sidewalk counselor had reminded them that, "God loves you". Five minutes later the mother & daughter went over to the Woman's Care Center across the street. Our prayer warrior/ sidewalk counselor had always prayed for the women to choose life for the baby and had often wondered if he would ever know of the outcome before his next life. 

Our prayer warrior/sidewalk counselor asked the woman if life was chosen. She confirmed that, "Yes" life had been chosen and she now had a grandchild. The baby was born on January 23rd (one day after the Roe v. Wade anniversary). She also confirmed that when our prayer warrior/sidewalk counselor reminded them that "God loves you" had a lot to do with them leaving Planned Parenthood and going over to the Women's Care Center. 

Our prayer warrior/sidewalk counselor was overcome with joy upon hearing this news and praised God! In his own words: "I began to cry and hugged her and told her that I have been praying that that girl went through with keeping the baby and I often wondered about her. I thought I may never know till the next life."

Also, in his own words: "Thank you God for letting her choose life. I want to welcome Vance (the baby's name) into this worId. I'm not taking credit for anything but you know we have to speak up and three words changed that girl's mind. ... 'God loves you'. And you know what? It's true .God does love her. He loves us all .Please go out to Planned Parenthood and pray and witness .Please. .... everybody! Thank you for letting me share my testimony. I love you all .God bless you. And pray to end abortion!"
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An Original Easter Prayer
by Fr. Dominic, SCJ

"This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad." (Psalm 118:24)

Father in heaven, through the resurrection of your Son,
Jesus Christ, you have destroyed sin and death.

Jesus has given us new life, new hope and the promise
that you will be with each one of us on our spiritual and
joyful journey to your kingdom...a kingdom of truth and
life, a kingdom of holiness and grace, and a kingdom of
justice, love and peace.

Help each one of us now to continue to walk as children
of the light and be a living example of the Gospel for all to
see and hear.

We pray that the love of the Sacred Heart of Jesus be with
us always so that we can share His love.

Amen.