J.M.J. +
I am posting in regards to this Saturday’s peaceful prayer vigil on the 1st of March which will take place outside Planned Parenthood (345 Whitney Avenue New Haven) from 8am until 12 pm noon, the hours which the babies are scheduled to be killed by abortion.
Below I have included a very sad article I received which highlights the importance of serving the Lord through coming out to pray for these babies and moms. It is said that it is impossible for us to know how many lives will be spared through serving God by praying and standing as a witness at the abortion mill, at least until eternity. We know by faith that Our Lord uses all things for good especially faithful and earnest prayer and fasting.
You may not know it now, but God very well may be asking you to serve Him by coming out to Planned Parenthood and offering the sacrifice of your time, comfort, and prayers for the very least of His, these women and babies everyone else has forgotten about or written off as inconvenient. If God appeared and asked you right now to come out to pray would you tell Him no? Would you say I am too busy, too cold, too tired, or too afraid? Do you feel there is just plain too much going on in your own suffering? If this is true then thank God! There is great power in the prayer of the suffering, use that suffering and that fear and that discomfort for Jesus who is asking us in sacred scripture to protect and love and care for the least of His people. He assures us whatever we do to them and for them we do unto Him. Offering our own suffering and getting out of ourselves by giving it all to Jesus we are assured He will transform it not wasting one ounce.
One of the best pieces of advice I have ever received in regards to suffering is when you are hurting help someone else who is hurting. Give it to Him and come and pray with us. After all, offering your suffering may mean life instead of death for a mother and her child.
May God bless you,
Mike and Kerry
FOXNEWS.COM HOME - WORLD U.K. Artist Kills Herself After Aborting TwinsSunday, February 24, 2008Last Updated: 12:23pm GMT 24/02/2008An artist killed herself after aborting her twins when she was eight weeks pregnant, leaving a note saying: 'I should never have had an abortion. I see now I would have been a good mum.'
Emma Beck was found hanging at her home in Helston, Cornwall, on Feb 1 2007. She was declared dead early the following day - her 31st birthday.advertisementHer suicide note read: 'I told everyone I didn't want to do it, even at the hospital. I was frightened, now it is too late. I died when my babies died. I want to be with my babies: they need me, no-one else does.'The inquest at Truro City Hall heard that Miss Beck had split up with her boyfriend, referred to as 'Ben' after he 'reacted badly' to the pregnancy.She saw her GP before the termination, but missed an appointment at a hospital in Penzance. She then cancelled, but later turned up to an appointment at a clinic at Royal Cornwall Hospital in Treliske. The counsellor was on holiday so a doctor referred Miss Beck to a pregnancy counselling telephone service eight days before carrying out the abortion when she was eight weeks pregnant, the inquest heard.The coroner, Dr Emma Carlyon, ordered that the identities of the doctor who performed the abortion and her lead consultant be kept secret.The inquest heard that Sylvia Beck, the victim's mother, wrote to the hospital after her daughter's death, saying: 'I want to know why she was not given the opportunity to see a counsellor.'She was only going ahead with the abortion because her boyfriend did not want the twins.'I believe this is what led Emma to take her own life - she could not live with what she had done.'The doctor said: 'I discussed Emma's situation with her, and wrote on the form, 'Unsupported, lives alone, ex-partner aware'.'It is normal practice to give a woman the number for telephone counselling when a counsellor is not available.'I am satisfied that everything was done to make sure that Emma consented to the operation.She added: 'We have since appointed more counsellors so there is more holiday cover.'Katie Gibbs, Miss Beck's GP, told the hearing: 'She was extremely distressed by the abortion procedure, and I didn't think she ever came to terms with it.'She had a long history of anxiety and depression. Despite my best efforts, she was not willing to see a counsellor after the termination.'Her boss at the clinic, said: 'The time that can be given to a woman by a counsellor is limited in a busy hospital.'I am satisfied everything was done to make sure Emma was consenting to surgery. I don't feel there was any gap in the counselling service.'There were lots of individuals who would be alert to any doubts. The comments made by Emma's mother are not about a doctor I recognise.'Mrs Beck told the court: 'Emma was considered a talented artist, and sold a number of paintings.'She was pleased when she became pregnant, but Ben reacted badly to the news.'Recording a verdict of suicide, Dr Carlyon said: 'It is clear that a termination can have a profound effect on a woman's life.'But I am reassured by the evidence of the doctors here.' http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2008/02/22/nartist122.xml
The Eucharist
May the Heart of Jesus, in the Most Blessed Sacrament, be praised, adored and loved with grateful affection, at every moment, in all the tabernacles of the world, even to the end of time. Amen.
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Abortion Hurts Us All
J.M.J +
I am posting in regards to this Saturday the 23rd’s peaceful prayer vigil which will take place outside Planned Parenthood (345 Whitney Avenue New Haven) from 8 am until 12 pm noon, the hours which the babies are scheduled to be killed by abortion.
Below I would like to share with you a powerful testimony which was sent to me by the 40 Days For Life Campaign. You may click here to hear the powerful story http://40daysforlife.com/blog/?p=65
It goes to show that none of us are immune to the effects of the evil of abortion and that knowing abortion is wrong in our hearts and carrying the pro-life cause there is simply not enough, not when our brothers and sisters in Christ are being killed in our neighborhoods and we are doing nothing to stop it. Every child that is killed wipes out generations to follow and effects each of our lives in a very real and profound way. Eileen Smith whose daughter died as the result of having an abortion understands this all too well. Please read the excerpts of her testimony below provided by the 40 Days For Life Campaign and hear her story in her own words.
May God bless you,
Mike and Kerry
'My daughter was killed by an abortionist.'
That is the shocking testimony of Eileen Smith,
whose daughter Laura died as the result of an
abortion this past September 13.
Laura was raised in a pro-life Christian home. Her
mother knew nothing was amiss until she received a
chilling phone call with the stunning news. 'To
say my world was rocked to its core is an
understatement.'
Eileen e-mailed me during this 40 Days for Life to
share her tragic story and to say that she had
always been pro-life in her heart, but 'I am sorry
to say, that is where it stayed. I believed if I
lived my Christian life, preached the gospel,
raised my children with Christian principles that
not only would abortion not touch my home, but we
could make converts to Christianity and thereby
lower the numbers. I was wrong on all counts.'
Eileen says she now realizes that God 'is the head
of the pro-life movement and He will guide and
direct and empower us if we but hear His voice and
follow His heart.'
She has committed the rest of her life to this
vital battle, and challenges all 'Christian
leaders make life a major priority in their
mission and pulpits.'
'I believe the Lord will continue to inspire you,'
said Eileen, 'and give you the wisdom you need to
continue and be victorious in this enormous fight
against this horrific evil. I believe we shall see
abortion be outlawed in our lifetimes. God bless
you in all you do.'
Eileen agreed to record a short phone interview
with me to share her experiences with you.
During this *MUST HEAR* audio, you can
listen to Eileen's powerful story of tragedy --
and overcoming -- in her own words. Listen at:
-->> http://40daysforlife.com/blog/?p=65
I am posting in regards to this Saturday the 23rd’s peaceful prayer vigil which will take place outside Planned Parenthood (345 Whitney Avenue New Haven) from 8 am until 12 pm noon, the hours which the babies are scheduled to be killed by abortion.
Below I would like to share with you a powerful testimony which was sent to me by the 40 Days For Life Campaign. You may click here to hear the powerful story http://40daysforlife.com/blog/?p=65
It goes to show that none of us are immune to the effects of the evil of abortion and that knowing abortion is wrong in our hearts and carrying the pro-life cause there is simply not enough, not when our brothers and sisters in Christ are being killed in our neighborhoods and we are doing nothing to stop it. Every child that is killed wipes out generations to follow and effects each of our lives in a very real and profound way. Eileen Smith whose daughter died as the result of having an abortion understands this all too well. Please read the excerpts of her testimony below provided by the 40 Days For Life Campaign and hear her story in her own words.
May God bless you,
Mike and Kerry
'My daughter was killed by an abortionist.'
That is the shocking testimony of Eileen Smith,
whose daughter Laura died as the result of an
abortion this past September 13.
Laura was raised in a pro-life Christian home. Her
mother knew nothing was amiss until she received a
chilling phone call with the stunning news. 'To
say my world was rocked to its core is an
understatement.'
Eileen e-mailed me during this 40 Days for Life to
share her tragic story and to say that she had
always been pro-life in her heart, but 'I am sorry
to say, that is where it stayed. I believed if I
lived my Christian life, preached the gospel,
raised my children with Christian principles that
not only would abortion not touch my home, but we
could make converts to Christianity and thereby
lower the numbers. I was wrong on all counts.'
Eileen says she now realizes that God 'is the head
of the pro-life movement and He will guide and
direct and empower us if we but hear His voice and
follow His heart.'
She has committed the rest of her life to this
vital battle, and challenges all 'Christian
leaders make life a major priority in their
mission and pulpits.'
'I believe the Lord will continue to inspire you,'
said Eileen, 'and give you the wisdom you need to
continue and be victorious in this enormous fight
against this horrific evil. I believe we shall see
abortion be outlawed in our lifetimes. God bless
you in all you do.'
Eileen agreed to record a short phone interview
with me to share her experiences with you.
During this *MUST HEAR* audio, you can
listen to Eileen's powerful story of tragedy --
and overcoming -- in her own words. Listen at:
-->> http://40daysforlife.com/blog/?p=65
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
God's Pearl
J.M.J+
I am emailing in regards to this Saturday the 16th’s peaceful prayer vigil which will take place outside Planned Parenthood (345 Whitney Avenue New Haven) from 8 am until 12 pm noon, the hours which the babies are scheduled to be killed by abortion.
For those of us who come out each Saturday it is no surprise to see how threatened Planned Parenthood has become by the prayerful presence of Almighty God. So much deception and lies spews forth from that building that in the face of Truth they have no choice but to feel exposed. Our very peaceful and prayerful presence has shown to be powerful, and it’s being manifested in the building. This is why it is so important for each of us to come out to pray and why we need each and every one of you. Fasting and prayer as Our Lord has told us in the bible is certainly the only way to drive out this Planned Parenthood demon. Those of us who sidewalk counseled this past Saturday were assigned a PP deathscort to try to encourage the women not to speak with us right on the sidewalk. As a car drove in an opened the window to freely receive literature these women would tell them to drive in and not to listen to us. We were literally are and arm with them in the driveway entrance. God is so very good to us who are trying so hard to serve him and our brothers and sisters in the womb. His ways are truly so far above ours, His patience and long suffering certainly foreign to our world. At first it seemed we were in trouble with this new stumbling block, but God permitted it because He knows and sees everything. It seemed the more the deathscorts tried to convince people to just drive in, the more people wanted to hear what we were trying to say. Like it almost peaked their interest in what PP was so desperately trying to hide. We knew it was our awesome God showing us that pearl again amongst the oyster.
This opportunity also gave these two young ladies who were PP deathscorts much time to hear why we were out there praying and how God would like them to join us. Joanne and I spoke with them at length speaking words of truth exposing the deception and lies that our culture has fed them. Because they are instructed by PP to not speak to us we seriously felt we had never spoken so much in our lives. We prayed the Holy Spirit would inspire our words and trusted that the Helpers praying the rosary would carry us through the intercession of Our Blessed Mother.
We are looking forward to sharing the sidewalk now with our new friends from PP who whether they know it or not are participating in the killing of these innocent lives and hurting women, men, and families everywhere. We are looking forward because we know our God has placed these women too into our care and we by the grace of God will strive faithfully to help bring them to a place of understanding where God’s grace can work. We know God wants their participation in this killing to stop, but also wants their hearts for Himself. Please pray for these three women and all who participate in the killing in New Haven. If there is anything we have learned it is that God’s ways are not ours but His ways are the best!
I have included this link http://www.plannedparenthood.org/issues-action/abortion/clinic-escort-11854.htm
to Planned Parenthood’s website featuring an article written by a PP deathscort and her experience dealing with those who come out to pray. I found the authors experience to be drastically the opposite to what we as Christians are hoping to give as a witness in front of PP. It is often true that those of us defending life are often portrayed in an untruthful light; however we take joy in being able to offer these persecutions in consolation to our Lord who was so badly persecuted and lied about. We in New Haven know that speaking words of love to these individuals is the only way to help bring about conversion of what most of the time is already a hardened heart. This does not mean stifling the truth, but speaking it with love. Please join us this Saturday as we imitate Our Lord who became obedient for us unto death, even death on a Cross, and let us die to our selves so that we may love as our Lord did. As blessed Mother Teresa said so often to truly love we must love like Jesus did. He shows us authentic true love every time we look at the Crucifix. Jesus gave everything He had for us even His own life He gave and loved until it hurt. Let us in humility for this great gift thank Him by loving these babies and moms with all we have, loving until it hurts.
May God bless you,
Mike and Kerry
I am emailing in regards to this Saturday the 16th’s peaceful prayer vigil which will take place outside Planned Parenthood (345 Whitney Avenue New Haven) from 8 am until 12 pm noon, the hours which the babies are scheduled to be killed by abortion.
For those of us who come out each Saturday it is no surprise to see how threatened Planned Parenthood has become by the prayerful presence of Almighty God. So much deception and lies spews forth from that building that in the face of Truth they have no choice but to feel exposed. Our very peaceful and prayerful presence has shown to be powerful, and it’s being manifested in the building. This is why it is so important for each of us to come out to pray and why we need each and every one of you. Fasting and prayer as Our Lord has told us in the bible is certainly the only way to drive out this Planned Parenthood demon. Those of us who sidewalk counseled this past Saturday were assigned a PP deathscort to try to encourage the women not to speak with us right on the sidewalk. As a car drove in an opened the window to freely receive literature these women would tell them to drive in and not to listen to us. We were literally are and arm with them in the driveway entrance. God is so very good to us who are trying so hard to serve him and our brothers and sisters in the womb. His ways are truly so far above ours, His patience and long suffering certainly foreign to our world. At first it seemed we were in trouble with this new stumbling block, but God permitted it because He knows and sees everything. It seemed the more the deathscorts tried to convince people to just drive in, the more people wanted to hear what we were trying to say. Like it almost peaked their interest in what PP was so desperately trying to hide. We knew it was our awesome God showing us that pearl again amongst the oyster.
This opportunity also gave these two young ladies who were PP deathscorts much time to hear why we were out there praying and how God would like them to join us. Joanne and I spoke with them at length speaking words of truth exposing the deception and lies that our culture has fed them. Because they are instructed by PP to not speak to us we seriously felt we had never spoken so much in our lives. We prayed the Holy Spirit would inspire our words and trusted that the Helpers praying the rosary would carry us through the intercession of Our Blessed Mother.
We are looking forward to sharing the sidewalk now with our new friends from PP who whether they know it or not are participating in the killing of these innocent lives and hurting women, men, and families everywhere. We are looking forward because we know our God has placed these women too into our care and we by the grace of God will strive faithfully to help bring them to a place of understanding where God’s grace can work. We know God wants their participation in this killing to stop, but also wants their hearts for Himself. Please pray for these three women and all who participate in the killing in New Haven. If there is anything we have learned it is that God’s ways are not ours but His ways are the best!
I have included this link http://www.plannedparenthood.org/issues-action/abortion/clinic-escort-11854.htm
to Planned Parenthood’s website featuring an article written by a PP deathscort and her experience dealing with those who come out to pray. I found the authors experience to be drastically the opposite to what we as Christians are hoping to give as a witness in front of PP. It is often true that those of us defending life are often portrayed in an untruthful light; however we take joy in being able to offer these persecutions in consolation to our Lord who was so badly persecuted and lied about. We in New Haven know that speaking words of love to these individuals is the only way to help bring about conversion of what most of the time is already a hardened heart. This does not mean stifling the truth, but speaking it with love. Please join us this Saturday as we imitate Our Lord who became obedient for us unto death, even death on a Cross, and let us die to our selves so that we may love as our Lord did. As blessed Mother Teresa said so often to truly love we must love like Jesus did. He shows us authentic true love every time we look at the Crucifix. Jesus gave everything He had for us even His own life He gave and loved until it hurt. Let us in humility for this great gift thank Him by loving these babies and moms with all we have, loving until it hurts.
May God bless you,
Mike and Kerry
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