Posted on 03/26/2010 12:45:31 PM PDT by Faith
"They sacrificed their sons and their daughters to the demons; they poured out innocent blood, the blood of their sons and daughters... and the land was polluted with blood. Then the anger of the Lord was kindled against his people, and He abhorred his heritage; he gave them into the hands of the nations, so that those who hated them ruled over them. Their enemies oppressed them, and they were brought into subjection under their power. (See Psalm 106:37-43)
Pray that we become vessels of hope to all around us, especially to those who minister in the pro-life movement.
SCRIPTURE
On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb. They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. "Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here; he has risen!"
-- Luke 24:1-5
REFLECTION - by Fr. Frank Pavone, Priests for Life
This meditation, based on a sermon I once heard, is adapted for pro-life concerns.
It's Friday. Jesus is on the cross. He has been killed by his enemies; he is off the scene.
But that's because it's Friday. Sunday's comin'!
It's Friday. Abortionists continue their work 3,300 times a day, tearing off the arms and legs of little babies and crushing their heads.
But that's because it's Friday. Sunday's comin'!
It's Friday. Pro-abortion groups receive blood money from billionaires who are as deceived as they are.
But that's because it's Friday. Sunday's comin'!
It's Friday. Liars attempt to speak for all women and hide the pain of abortion, and ignore the evidence of how it harms women, and call abortion a blessing.
But that's because it's Friday. Sunday's comin'!
It's Friday. People of hardened hearts guard the clinics and usher desperate women in to have their abortions, while keeping them from the pro-life people who want to give them hope.
But that's because it's Friday. Sunday's comin'!
Hope does not mean that we ignore or minimize the evils around us. It means, rather, that we see the whole picture, which is that evil is conquered because of what happened one Sunday morning.
We are called to proclaim, celebrate, and serve that victory, waiting in joyful hope for Christ's return and the full flowering of the Culture of Life!
Indeed, Sunday's comin'!
PRAYER
Lord, fill your people with new hope. Make us vessels of hope to all around us, especially to those who minister in the pro-life movement, that as we engage in the difficult work ahead, we may experience the peace and joy that come only from you and that nobody can take away from us. We ask this through Christ our Lord, Amen.
“Open your mouth for the speechless,
In the cause of all who are appointed to die.
Open your mouth, judge righteously,
And plead the cause of the poor and needy.”
(Proverbs 31: 8-9)
Heavenly Father,
Your hands formed every precious baby and all are perfectly and wonderfully made. Your Word instructs us to plead the cause of the poor and needy, and those who have no voice. May we always be ready to stand in defense of these babies as they grow in the wombs of their mothers, and may they be protected from the abortionist’s hand. Grant each mother a heart filled with love and enable each baby to be welcomed with the gift of life. In the Name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
Amen!!!!!
Every prayer for these babies, mothers, and fathers is precious and desperately needed. Thank you sincerely.
Amen, Sister Faith. Praying in Agreement with you.
MATTHEW 16:26-27
26 What good will it be for a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul? Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul?
27 For the Son of Man is going to come in his Father’s glory with his angels, and then he will reward each person according to what he has done.
May it be, Merciful Father, that we be found faithful at Your coming, and may it be, Creator God, that some have come from darkness into light, because You had mercy upon those for whom we pray. In the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ, turn the hand of the executioners, that they proclaim life, not death. May it be so, Lord Jesus, may it be so. Amen and Amen ...
Yes, Lord. Help these abortionists to understand that they perform this killing not in an effort to defend and help women, but in direct disobedience to You as the Author and Creator of Life. Call them to turn from this evil, in the Name of Jesus Christ.Amen.
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