‘JOLIET DIOCESAN PRO-LIFE PRAYER BREAKFAST AND CONFERENCE. ‘

Report from Christ Is Our Hope .

August,2011

   A morning of prayer, fellowship and formation for those interested in pro-life issues will be held on August 20, 2011 at Saint Mary Immaculate Parish in Plainfield from 800- 1200 Noon.  The guest speaker will be Father Denis Wilde, associate director of Priests For Life. Bishop Colon will also attend. Cost is 15.00. For more information, please call the Joliet Diocesan Office at 1-815-834-4065. Thank you.

  #Post abortion women and men are encouraged to attend the Rachel Vineyard weekend retreat held twice this year at St Charles Borromeo Pastoral Center in Romoville. The next retreat will be held Sept 9-11, beginning on that Friday evening at 600P.M. Contact Kay at 1886-944-4483. 

www.rachelvineyardbrochure.pdf

Also see Catholic Charities at

www.cc-doj.org

PROVIDING HELP. CREATING HOPE.

‘ ACLU JOINS FOSTER CARE AGAINST CATHOLIC CHARITIES.’

  Here we go again. The American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois has joined forces with foster care to battle Catholic Charities’ policy  of turning away prospective parents who are in civil unions ( Gay marriage.)

   The Catholic Charities in Springfield and Belleville filed asking a Sangamon judge to uphold their policy for care only to married couples or single parents living alone. ACLU considers nothing but the ‘best interest of the child. ‘  Really? What is in the Bible with regards to Sodem?

  In other story the state of AL.  is being pointed out by President Obama over its law that get tough on illegals in their state. Included arrest for aid to an illegal  or hiring one.

   What he will not say is that it in the interest to stop a terrorist who may cause great  harm if he or she gets in. Wonder why AZ. State wants donations to build its own fence!  Hopefully, both challenges will fail !

See stories at www.chicagotribune.com

‘ WHAT IS EVANGELIZATION? WHAT POPE BENEDICT HAVE TO SAY?’

EVANGELIZATION IS ROOTED IN A PERSONAL ENCOUNTER WITH JESUS CHRIST.

‘ Christianity is not a new philosophy or new morality. We are Christians only if we encounter Christ…..Only in this personal relationship with Christ, only in this encounter with the Risen One  do we really become Christians……. There fore, let us pray to the Lord to enlighten us  so that, in our world, HE will grant us the encounter with his presence, and  thus give us a lively faith, an open heart, and great charity for all, capable of renewing the world. ‘

EVANGELIZATION IS A MISSION OF THE CHURCH.

” We cannot keep to ourselves the word of eternal life given to us in our encounter with Jesus Christ: they are ment for everyone, for every man and woman…. It is our responsibility to pass on what, by God grace, we ourselves have received’ —  Pope Benedict XVI Vacican City on September 3, 2008    Well put in the Catholic American’s opinion.

‘NEW ABORTION CURBS SIGNED IN IDAHO AND KANSAS.’

CHICAGO TRIBUNE REPORT-

‘Idaho’s governor said Thursday he signed into law a measure banning abortions after 30 weeks of pregnancy, making Idaho the third state  to enact such a late-term abortion prohibition.  Governor Butch Otto, a Republican said he signed the bill Wednesday.

  The new law is modeled after a 2010 Nebraska law which has not been challenged in court. Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback signed a bill Wednesday banning abortions after 21 weeks in his  state.’

   As a Catholic and a Conservative Democrat, Good! Hope to see  this in Illinois. Although we have a parent notice before an abortion, it’s being challenged in court.  Judges using good sense to vote no on this one!

SEE DEMOCRATS FOR LIFE @

www.democratsforlife.org

PREISTS FOR LIFE@

  www.priestsfror

www.priestsforlife.org

HELP THE POOR@

WWW. LOUVES-FISHES.ORG

‘LENT WITH THE HELP OF GOD.’

‘LENT. Our journey to become more like Christ. ‘ 

  On our own we cannot  live the life God intends for us. like Abraham, our lives can produce great fruit only if we follow God in faith. This week, pray for the grace to follow God with strong faith. Pray also to see the poor in our midst so that we may assist them, for the fruit of faith is love. Catholic Relief Services Operation Rice Bowl supports programs that help the most vulnerable in communities in Indonesia and around the world.

PRAY EACH DAY.

  My God, I am sorry for my sins with all my heart. In choosing to do wrong and failing to do good, I have sinned against you whom I should love above all things. I firmly intend , with your help, to do penance, to sin no more and avoid whatever leads me to sin. Our savior Jesus Christ suffered and died for us. His name, my God, have mercy. AMEM.

‘SEN. LIEBERMAN URGES DEMOCRATS TO GO MODERATE NOW.’

  Senator Lieberman went public to urge the party to go more moderate on issues in light of the defeat in Mass State and congressman moving away from Obama this election.

   In this writer’s opinion, I agree wholehearted. In order to regain trust and votes, we have to go more conservative as Democrats on abortion, spending, and winning this war.

  We will only regain congress by leaving radical ideas that will hurt this great nation. That is, Far left out of touch reasons that will not work!  Trust is earned and not given. Once more, Good for Sen. Lieberman! 

see story here@

www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/01/19/lieberman-urges-party-to-n 428686.html

‘JOHN THE BAPTIST REMAINS LOCATED?’

From the MSN Wire

  The remains of John The Baptist were located in Bulgaria near Istanbul once known as the Ottoman Empire according to sources. This is a major find for those who hold the Bible as true as this writer doses. John The Baptist was well-known for being humble when asked to baptize Jesus. He was killed in an infamous request. Several regions claim his remains as of today. We have to follow this story as it unfolds in the coming weeks!!

See the story here at

http://specials.msn.com

‘TAKE ACTION CONTACT CONGRESS. SUPPORT THE ‘ PROTECT LIFE ACT H.R.5111′

CALL ON CONGRESS TODAY. TELL THEM NO TO OUR MONEY FOR ABORTION AND GO WITH ‘SUPPORT LIFE ACT’ THAT IS STALLING OUT IN CONGRESS! See the link below to contact congress.

www.congress.org

‘IRAN THREAT TO U.S. SECURITY!’

  Interesting story I found on the V.F.W. Weekly. This writer agrees  strongly.  We should address this matter not sweep it under the rug as this president wants to do or censor opinions of those who are concerned about our great nation and where its going! If  a policy that is needed to be addressed or religious ideas.

 From ‘V.F.W. WEEKLY’  For 04-2010 Week

   A Mc’ Clatchy- Ipsos poll taken in October 2009 show that 66% of Americans believe Iran is s serious threat to the U.S. As two experts wrote in the Wall Street Journal, ‘Iran a supporter of terrorism now developing the capacity to fire nuclear-tipped missiles, may pose the greatest threat to global stability and American security.’  

  The U.S. State Department has designated Iran a state sponsor of terrorism since 1984. ‘Iran remained the most active state sponsor of terrorism and those who cause terrorism.

   V.F.W RES 409 support The Global War On Terrorist-calls for’ decisive action in the war on terrorism by staying on the offensive against international terrorist organization and groups as well as rouge or outlaw states guilty of inciting , harboring, aiding, and abetting terrorist.’

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  On another front, Sen. Lieberman (ID) , wants the senate to take action on stronger measures regarding rail travel and transportation in light of what happened in a Russia subway system.  This writer again agrees  with Sen Lieberman and should add that we have to be careful of who comes here and why they are here in the first place!

   We have to make it more difficult to receive a Social Security card for work unless we have a background check on the person. The same apples  to getting a driver’s licence that may also used to board an airplane or railway travel. Tests in English only and tough tests for driving a car!  We also have to guard the Atomic plants, chemical, and gas refiner from a terrorist attack! We need more who are on the ball as is Sen. Lieberman.

‘MARCH FOR LIFE TRIP TO WASHINGTON D.C.’

   On the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, ( January 22nd ) hundreds of thousands of people will go in Washington D.C. to march in behalf of life from first-born to being old. The Catholic Order annually sends high school students and others interested in preserving life as we know it and not have it destroyed.

  As we know, life is important and should not be decided by a government office or a bureaucrat appointment. Nor should we play God by using Full Stem Cell Research or Growing  Of Body Parts for use. That is  flat wrong and immoral!  

  If  your interested see the Priests For Life Web Page at www.priestsforlife.com  for information regarding this important trip from January 21st  to Sunday January 24th.  Thank you. Have a Happy New Year. God bless you!

Priests For Life

www.priestsforlife.com

Democrats For Life Of America

www.democratsforlife.org

SBA Group Pro-Life

www.sba.org