Luke 19:47-48 (The Power of Words)

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"And every day He was teaching in the temple area. The chief priests, the scribes, and the leaders of the people, meanwhile, were seeking to put Him to death, but they could find no way to accomplish their purpose because all the people were hanging on His words." ~ Luke 19:47-48 (full readings)

Rosemary's Reflections: As a writer and former journalist, I understand the power words have on people. Words have the ability to cause riots and chaos, yet can also bring hope and peace. Today's media seems to focus more on what is wrong in our world, leaving people with a sense of despair or bitterness. As Christians, we are called to be bearers of the Good News and help spread its message of hope. As pro-lifers, we need to offer this message to those considering abortions or those working for abortion clinics. We can change a few hearts and save some lives by speaking His words, the words people continue to cling to so dearly.

Faith Challenge: What kind of message are you sending others, either by what you say or how you act? Become a bearer of Good News! Pray for Gabriel, the messenger archangel and patron of communication workers, to guide those working in the media to do so as well.

Sr. Francelle's Devotion: Thanksgiving

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Our Prayers: Prayer to end abortion. LIFE Runners Creed and Patron Saint. Add Prayers. Pray with meals, bedtime, wake up, etc. Consider mid-week Family Rosary (17 min). Let’s pray now. >

Feast Day: St. Rose Philippine Duchesne. During the French Revolution and performing missionary work in America, she risked her life to help others.

Faith Quote: “I'm hangin' on another day, just to see what you throw my way. And I'm hanging on to the words you say. You said that I will be okay.” ~ Lifehouse "Broken"

Through Christ Our Lord,
Rosemary

2 Tim 4:7
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* Pray/Fast: Prayer connects us with God’s will & His miracles, changing us & helping others. Fast from things that take your eyes off Jesus. Those who pray together stay together, and close to God!
* Save Unborn (& family): Abortion reality (images)…#1 death cause (22% pregnancies). Prov 24:11 & Jer 1:5. “A great poverty that a child must die that you might live as you wish.” Mother Teresa.
* Evangelize: Make room for unbelievers & re-evangelization of self, by way of prayer (relationship) and following Christ’s example of love (service/sacrifice/mercy). Matt 28:19.

Rom 15:15-16 (Be a Beacon to Others)

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"But I have written to you rather boldly in some respects to remind you, because of the grace given me by God to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles in performing the priestly service of the gospel of God, so that the offering up of the Gentiles may be acceptable, sanctified by the Holy Spirit." ~ Rom 15:15-16 (full readings)

Rosemary's Reflections: It gets pretty hard these days to be a pro-life Christian, let alone one who attends a college where you can buy the "morning after" pill from the school nurse. It saddens me to see how many young adults have thrown aside their faith because it's "old-fashioned" or they had a bad experience with the Church. This is where not only do I have to be able to defend my Catholic faith and my belief that life begins at conception, but I must be a beacon of light to a culture cloaked in darkness. As comforting it is to stay among my Christian friends, I am called to reach out to my other peers who may not be as understanding. Just a few days ago, a friend of mine made a comment on my Facebook photo with the LIFE Runners. Let's just say I was disappointed in what he said. I could easily have deleted him from my friends or have wrote an angry response, but instead I wrote the reasons why I believe in the pro-life movement and will keep him in my prayers. I know there will be a few casualties, but that comes with the territory of living on the frontline. I would rather lose one friend by staying true to my beliefs than gain a dozen by going astray. As because I'm a Christian, I will always leave the door open for that one friend to come back. We must let the light of Christ shine through us for the lost to find the way back home.

Faith Challenge: Brighten up the world with a smile or an act of kindness. Just don't talk the talk. Be a walking example of Christianity.

Sr. Francelle's Devotion: A Modern Martyr.

Counter-Culture News: LSN, LifeNews, Priests for Life, Vatican, Project Rachel.

Our Prayers: Prayer to end abortion. LIFE Runners Creed. Add Prayers. Pray with meals, bedtime, wake up, etc. Consider mid-week Family Rosary (17 min). Let’s pray now. >

Feast Day: St. Charles Borromeo. His life was an example for the clergy of the Archdiocese of Milan to renew the faith of the people.

Faith Quote: “You must not lose faith in humanity. Humanity is an ocean; if a few drops of the ocean are dirty, the ocean does not become dirty.” ~ Gahndi

Through Christ Our Lord,
Rosemary

2 Tim 4:7
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* Pray/Fast: Prayer connects us with God’s will & His miracles, changing us & helping others. Fast from things that take your eyes off Jesus. Those who pray together stay together, and close to God!
* Save Unborn (& family): Abortion reality (images)…#1 death cause (22% pregnancies). Prov 24:11 & Jer 1:5. “A great poverty that a child must die that you might live as you wish.” Mother Teresa.
* Evangelize: Make room for unbelievers & re-evangelization of self, by way of prayer (relationship) and following Christ’s example of love (service/sacrifice/mercy). Matt 28:19.

Exodus 10:27 (Obstinate)

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"But the Lord made Pharaoh obstinate..." ~ Exodus 10:27 (full readings)

Steve's Reflections: I heard it said that a closed mind can not be opened from the outside. Jesus words in Revelations also point to this truth, "Behold, I stand at the door and knock..." Pharaoh's mind was closed even when seeing the miracles performed by Moses and Aaron. In Exodus God withdrew from Pharaoh and used his obstinance to bring about His will. Often in the pro-life movement we become frustrated when women still choose to end the life of their child despite seeing an ultrasound or when a doctor trained to heal brings death. Abby Johnson is the most recent example of how in God's time he turned the mind and heart of someone inside the abortion clinic to do his work. As Paul tells us in Romans, "God causes all things to work together for good."

Faith Challenge: Today trust that God is in control - pray that his will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

Sr. Francelle's Devotion: Never Let Yesterday Use Up Today

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Our Prayers: Prayer to end abortion, Spiritual Adoption, Alpha Center, Peters family (JP). Add Prayers on our website. Pray with meals, bedtime, wake up, LIFE Runners, etc. Consider mid-week Family Rosary (17 min). Let’s pray now. >

Feast Day: St. Bonaventure (d. 1274)

Faith Quote: "In the way of virtue, there is no standing still; anyone who does not daily advance, loses ground." ~ St. Bonaventure

Through Christ Our Lord,
Steve
Romans 12:2 .

* Pray/Fast: Prayer connects us with God’s will & His miracles, changing us & helping others. Fast from things that take your eyes off Jesus. Those who pray together stay together, and close to God!
* Save Unborn (& family): Abortion reality (images)…#1 death cause (22% pregnancies). Prov 24:11 & Jer 1:5. “A great poverty that a child must die that you might live as you wish.” Mother Teresa.
* Evangelize:Make room for unbelievers & re-evangelization of self, by way of prayer (relationship) and following Christ’s example of love (service/sacrifice/mercy). Matt 28:19.

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