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I Regret My Abortion – Tori’s Story | Can’t Stay Silent

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I Regret My Abortion – Tori’s Story | Can’t Stay Silent: https://youtu.be/WEtk2KzLxd0   “When I’m given the opportunity to speak with someone who’s considering abortion, I always tell them, ‘you’ll carry a baby for nine months, but you’ll carry an abortion for the rest of your life.’” Tori discovered she was pregnant when she was […]

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40 DAYS for LIFE Campaign / 40 Días por la Vida

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40 DAYS for LIFE Campaign: September 28-November 6, 2022 40 Days for Life is a community-based campaign that takes a determined, peaceful approach to showing local communities the consequences of abortion in their own neighborhoods, for their own friends and families. It puts into action a desire to cooperate with God in the carrying out […]

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Dobbs Pro-Life Rally July 9

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March for Life Chicago – Dobbs Pro-life Rally – July 9 Join the March for Life Chicago for the Dobbs Rally and March, Saturday, July 9, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at Federal Plaza (50 W. Adams), Chicago, IL. Show you care about preborn lives in our country. Show support for pregnant women so they can […]

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Religious Freedom Week begins June 22

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Religious Freedom Week takes place from June 22, the Memorial of Sts. Thomas More & John Fisher, through June 29, the Solemnity of Sts. Peter & Paul. Join Catholics across the country to pray and act for the freedom to serve faithfully and with integrity. Learn more at www.usccb.org/ReligiousFreedomWeek!

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Let us Unite in Prayer!

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The Supreme Court has agreed to take up a Mississippi case in its 2021-2022 session, Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, that will delve into the question of whether pre-viability limits on abortion beginning at 15 weeks’ gestation are constitutional. Dobbs: The Late-Term Abortion Case – March for Life Dobbs_March-for-Life-1.pdf (marchforlife.org)

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Super Bowl champion aims for empathy in new documentary on abortion

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https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/super-bowl-champion-aims-for-empathy-in-new-documentary-on-abortion   Super Bowl champion Benjamin Watson goes on a journey to discover the truth about abortion in America. Our nation is being torn apart. But what if there’s one big thing at the center of it all. In Divided Hearts of America, Super Bowl champion and executive producer Benjamin Watson goes on a journey […]

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Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann’s Homily for the Opening Mass National Prayer Vigil for Life

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On January 28, 2021: Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann Chairman, USCCB Committee on Pro-Life Activities gave a powerful homily for the Opening Mass National Prayer Vigil for Life.  The homily in its entireness can be accessed below: Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann – Opening Mass, 2021 National Prayer Vigil for Life | USCCB

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9 Days for Life: Day 6

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Intention May expectant mothers choosing adoption receive grace and support in embracing this loving option. Prayers Our Father, 3 Hail Marys, Glory Be Reflection Mothers placing their children for adoption often face many challenges along the way. One of the greatest obstacles can be inaccurately perceiving adoption as abandonment. But mothers who make an adoption […]

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9 Days for Life: Day Two

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Intention May all unborn children be protected in law and welcomed in love. Prayers Our Father, 3 Hail Marys, Glory Be Reflection Today, on this 48th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, we mourn the many children’s lives ended by abortion and remember in prayer those who suffer the aftermath. The Church comes together today to pray […]

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Rosary for America: October 7, 2020

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Join Archbishop José H. Gomez, President of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, bishops, priests, and Catholics across the country in praying a virtual rosary in a moment of unified prayer for America on Wednesday, October 7. We pause in a moment of prayer for America at this time when there is so much unrest and uncertainty. The […]

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One. Human. Race.

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The evil of racism will never be overcome until we stop dividing ourselves. The words of Martin Luther King never fail to stir the soul. His speech, “Where Do We Go From Here” delivered in 1967 to the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) contained words rarely quoted. Race is a human construct that has done […]

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Bless all Fathers

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Through our prayers and through the intercession of St. Joseph, patron of fathers, may fathers come to know the irreplaceable role they hold in the lives of their children, and the responsibility they share in welcoming God’s gift of new life!

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St. Gianna Beretta Molla

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St. Gianna Novena     St. Gianna Beretta Molla is a powerful patron for pregnant and parenting mothers during this pandemic. St. Gianna herself lived through a pandemic, the Spanish Influenza, which took the lives of three of her siblings. And as a physician, wife, and mother, she knew intimately what it was like to […]

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Word of Life for April 26, 2020

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“From your first moments of existence, you had all the DNA that would determine your sex, facial features, physique, and the color of your skin, hair, and eyes. At 24 days, your heart began beating. By 8 weeks, all your organs were present, and your unique fingerprints were forming. Ultrasounds show that by 18 weeks, […]

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Word of Life for April 19, 2020

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If you or someone you know has had an abortion, “be assured that it is never too late to seek God’s forgiveness in the Sacrament of Reconciliation.”* Additionally, other confidential, compassionate help is also available. Select “Find Help” from the menu on www.hopeafterabortion.org to find the diocesan Project Rachel Ministry near you.   USCCB Secretariat […]

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USCCB prolife secretariat Divine Mercy Sunday

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Archbishop Naumann will be live streaming a prayer service hosted by the Archdiocese of Kansas City, Kansas on Divine Mercy Sunday, April 19th at 3:00pm CDT. The goal is to reach women and men who have participated in abortion and to welcome all who wish to join in and pray. Please feel free to post and […]

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Find a Way, America

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Click here to view:Find a Way, America An inspirational, non-political anthem saluting those in the United States who are heroically finding ways to help us all through this historic period of the COVID-19 pandemic. Composed by Tom Dermody of Peoria, Illinois, and sung by Doug Chamberlain, “Find a Way, America” features musical accompaniment and orchestration […]

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Word of Life for April 12, 2020

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“Those who die in God’s grace and friendship live forever with Christ. Heaven is not an abstract idea, but a true and lasting relationship with God that is beyond all earthly description and understanding. We look forward to the resurrection of the dead and everlasting life by preparing now, in hope, for our passage from […]

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USCCB: Archbishop Gomez president of the USCCB:

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Join Archbishop José Gomez, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and archbishop of Los Angeles, in a national moment of prayer in the time of the coronavirus. Together as a nation, we will pray the Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and seek our savior’s healing and protection. When? Good Friday, April […]

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Word of Life for April 5, 2020

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“Like us, Christ entered the world through the womb of a woman. He willingly experienced the fullness of human suffering. He breathed his last on the Cross at Calvary in order that He might save us. Therefore, ‘God is the foundation of hope: not any god, but the God who has a human face and […]

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Word of Life for March 29, 2020

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“With great openness and courage, we need to question how widespread is the culture of life today among individual Christians, families, groups and communities in our Dioceses. With equal clarity and determination we must identify the steps we are called to take in order to serve life in all its truth” (The Gospel of Life […]

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Word of Life for March 22, 2020

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“There is an everyday heroism, made up of gestures of sharing, big or small, which build up an authentic culture of life… Part of this daily heroism is also the silent but effective and eloquent witness of all those ‘brave mothers who devote themselves to their own family without reserve, who suffer in giving birth […]

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Word of Life for March 15, 2020

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“To celebrate the Gospel of life means to celebrate the God of life, the God who gives life… In every child which is born and in every person who lives or dies we see the image of God’s glory. We celebrate this glory in every human being, a sign of the living God, an icon […]

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Word of Life for March 8, 2020

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“We are facing an enormous and dramatic clash between good and evil, death and life, the “culture of death” and the “culture of life”. We find ourselves not only “faced with” but necessarily “in the midst of” this conflict: we are all involved and we all share in it, with the inescapable responsibility of choosing […]

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Word of Life for March 1, 2020

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“[The Gospel of Life] is therefore meant to be a precise and vigorous reaffirmation of the value of human life and its inviolability, and at the same time a pressing appeal addressed to each and every person, in the name of God: respect, protect, love and serve life, every human life! Only in this direction […]

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January 26th   Abortion affects countless marriages, more than many people recognize. But God’s grace can bring true healing in relationships. Learn more at respectlife.org/healing-in-marriage or find help via goo.gl/XPyrMb.   USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities “Healing Within Marriage from an Abortion”

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January 19th “If someone shared with you she was pregnant and hadn’t ruled out having an abortion, would you know how to respond? … When a woman is facing a difficult pregnancy, the reaction of the first person she tells tends to set the tone for her decision-making. How do we respond to our friend […]

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January 12th “An unexpected pregnancy can be a difficult and frightening time, and it’s important that your friend knows you are thinking of her and supporting her. … don’t forget the most important thing is to pray. Even if it’s just a quick two-second prayer, prayer is the most effective way we can help. Pray […]

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November is Adoption Awareness Month

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November is Adoption Awareness Month: English:  Novena to St. Joseph Spanish:Novena Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe: November 24, 2019: For this I was born, and for this I have come into the world, to bear witness to the truth. In its core document, Our First, Most Cherished Liberty: A Statement […]

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Respect Life Conference September 13-14, 2019

Come and join us to listen to one of our dynamic speakers: Respect Life Conference Diocese of Peoria! The Truth will set you free! September 13 -14, 2019.  For more information visit our website: https://cdop.org/respect-life-conference/ Ryan Bomberger https://vimeo.com/136175539  

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July 21st “As a mom who had my first baby in college, I know that an unexpected pregnancy can sometimes bring fear, shame, and doubt. However, I also know that an unexpected pregnancy can bring joy, excitement, awe, gratitude, and deeper love than I knew was possible—not to mention the little bundle who inspires these […]

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July 7th “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.”   Catholic Household Blessings […]

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Religious Freedom week: USCCB June 22-June 29, 2019

Religious Freedom week: USCCB June 22-June 29, 2019: Religious freedom gives us the space to carry out the mission that Jesus has entrusted to the Church. Religious freedom means that Catholics, and all people of goodwill, are free to seek the truth and to live in accordance with that truth, and so to strengthen our […]

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Misnamed “Equality Act” poses threats to pro-life laws

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From the USCCB: This Friday, the U.S. House will vote on H.R. 5, the misnamed “Equality Act.” This bill would undermine current pro-life laws, including conscience protections for health care providers, and could be read to require taxpayer funding of abortion. H.R. 5 adds problematic “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” language to the definition of “sex” […]

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Surrounding Our State Capitol in Prayer

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Our Illinois Legislators are going to have a hectic day on Wednesday, May 15th.   So let’s lift up in prayer our legislators, their staff and visitors to the Capitol that day.    Join together in Surrounding Our State Capitol in Prayer Gather and pray on the sidewalk surrounding the Capitol Wednesday, May 15 Any time […]

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Divine Mercy Novena and Divine Mercy Sunday: USCCB

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Upcoming Divine Mercy Novena and Divine Mercy Sunday: USCCB Good Friday:  start the Novena to Divine Mercy!   Divine Mercy Sunday: St. Faustina’s Diary records 14 occasions when Jesus requested that a Feast of Mercy (Divine Mercy Sunday) be observed, for example: My daughter, tell the whole world about My inconceivable mercy. I desire that […]

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April 14th “When battered by life’s storms, or immersed in a dense fog of suffering and uncertainty, we may feel alone and unequipped to handle the circumstances. Yet with words that echo through thousands of years into the corners of our hearts, the Lord says to us, ‘Do not fear: I am with you’ (Isaiah […]

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Urge Nurses Association to Maintain Opposition to Assisted Suicide

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The National Association of Catholic Nurses-USA (NACN-USA) is sounding the alarm about a troubling proposal on assisted suicide being contemplated by the American Nurses Association (ANA). Currently, the ANA holds a position in opposition to assisted suicide. But a proposed position statement would change that position and the ANA is asking for public comment. All are welcome […]

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Novena to St. Joseph March 10-18, 2019

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Novena to Saint Joseph March 10-18, 2019:   Novena to St. Joseph: For Those on the Path of Adoption All are invited to join the St. Joseph Adoption Novena March 10-18 as we pray for all those who travel upon the path of adoption. Visit usccb.org/adoption-novena. English Novena: Novena for St. Joseph Novena a San […]

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Power In My Hands

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Respect Life: Movie: Date: Saturday, March 16, 2019  at 1PM: the Respect life Office invites all to come to the viewing of the movie: Power in My Hands. Place: Diocese of Peoria: Spalding Pastoral Center: 419 NE Madison Avenue, Peoria, IL 61603 This film represents the faces of America and propose the power of the […]

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January 5th “When I meet another parent of a child with Down syndrome, there is usually a moment of instant recognition and understanding. Our eyes meet, and we smile conspiratorially, as if we’re in on the same secret: the fundamental truth that every life is a good and perfect gift. …Our love for our children […]

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December 30th “Blessed Joseph,   You took Mary and Jesus into your home. You followed the prescripts of the Law, presented Jesus in the Temple, taught him skills at the plane and the lathe, and, daily, you shared traditions which were built on the covenants he came to fulfill.   Hear the prayers of the […]

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December 23rd “To couples who cannot have children of their own, you are no less loved by God; your love for each other is complete and fruitful when it is open to others.”   Pope Saint John Paul II, February 13, 1982 Homily. © 1982 Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Used with permission. www.goo.gl/jLDs4e  

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December 16th “In 1531, when the indigenous peoples of Mexico were subjugated and the practice of human sacrifice was still a recent memory, the Mother of God appeared to St. Juan Diego as a pregnant native woman, now known as Our Lady of Guadalupe. She sent him with miraculous flowers in his cloak to tell […]

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December 9th “‘Perhaps one of your friends has become pregnant unexpectedly. As someone who has been there, I encourage you to support your friend in her new journey of being a mother. Not sure how to help or what to say?’ Learn ten tips at www.usccb.org/support-her.”   “10 Ways to Support Her When She’s Unexpectedly […]

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December 2nd “Every life is a good and perfect gift. Many know this on an intellectual level, but those who love someone with a disability see it in their loved one’s face in a particular way. Our love for our children has nothing to do with their abilities. We love them simply because of who […]

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Life Issues Forum-Reflections from the Sidewalk

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LIFE ISSUES FORUM                                                                           For Immediate Release Reflections from the Sidewalk                                                                   November 16, 2018 I was praying the rosary recently on the sidewalk outside of a very busy abortion center in the Washington, D.C., area, where I live. The building, a seedy-looking structure that used to be a convenience store, is located on a […]

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Saint John Paul II quote

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We are facing an enormous and dramatic clash between good and evil, death and life, the “culture of death” and the “culture of life.” We find ourselves not only “faced with” but necessarily “in the midst of” this conflict: we are all involved and we all share in it, with the inescapable responsibility of choosing […]

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Take A Stand for Life: 40 Days for Life Campaign

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Take a stand for life: 40days for life campaign: From September 26 to November 4, our community will take part in 40 Days for Life … a groundbreaking, coordinated international  mobilization. We pray that, with God’s help, this will mark the beginning of the end of abortion in our city — and beyond. Kick-Off Rally: Tuesday, September 25th, 2018 […]

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Word of Life

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“‘Perhaps one of your friends has become pregnant unexpectedly. As someone who has been there, I encourage you to support your friend in her new journey of being a mother. Not sure how to help or what to say?’ Learn more at www.usccb.org/support-her.”   “10 Ways to Support Her When She’s Unexpectedly Expecting” 2015-16 Respect […]

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“Never tire of firmly speaking out in defense of life from its conception and do not be deterred from the commitment to defend the dignity of every human person with courageous determination. Christ is with you: be not afraid!”   Address of John Paul II to the Bishops and Apostolic Administrators of Albania on their […]

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 “We felt we had no control, but God reminded us again that He is always in control and that we could trust in Him. … Andrew* is two years old now, and… we can’t imagine loving a child whom we conceived more than we love Andrew.” *Name changed for privacy. “An Adoption Love Story,” 2014-15 […]

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‘Humanae vitae’ saves marriages

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Bishop Andrew Cozzens, auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of St.Paul and Minneapolis has given a series of talks ahead of the anniversary of Humanae Vitae. He has used the talks to highlight the damage done to couples and families by artificial contraception, contrasting it with the benefits of adhering to the Church’s teaching. “Much of […]

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“Through [the] loving care [of my family and friends], they affirm what I also know—that my life is, always has been, and always will be, worth living.’”   “Maggie’s Story: Living like Dad,” www.usccb.org/maggies-story USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities Por medio [del] cuidado amoroso, [de mis familiares y amigos] que afirman lo que también sé: […]

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“Do not be afraid to embrace God’s gift of life. Whatever storms or trials we face, we are not alone. He is with us.”   USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities 2017-2018 Respect Life Reflection, www.usccb.org/be-not-afraid Abracen sin temor el don de la vida que nos da Dios. No importa las tormentas o pruebas que enfrentemos, […]

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Life Issues Forum

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LIFE ISSUES FORUM                                                             FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE When a Friend Is Considering Abortion                                   July 13, 2018 USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities   If someone shared with you that she was pregnant and hadn’t ruled out having an abortion, would you know how to respond? Although the first instinct may be to convince her that abortion ends […]

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Novena to Saint Anne and Saint Joachim: Feast Day July 26

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As we approach the 50th anniversary of HV let us ask for the powerful intercession of Saint Anne and Saint Joachim! Saints Anne and Joachim for  all married couples, expectant mothers and married couples who are having difficulty conceiving, as well as all who have grown old.   Novena to Saint Anne and Saint Joachim: […]

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“Gracious Father, I thank you for the mercy you have shown in forgiving my sins and for the peace that comes from being reconciled with you and with your Church.”   “Trust in God’s Mercy” USCCB Prayer Card (Post-Abortion Healing)* Padre misericordioso, gracias por la misericordia que has mostrado en perdonar mis pecados y por […]

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“[Religious] freedom remains one of America’s most precious possessions. And, as my brothers, the United States Bishops, have reminded us, all are called to be vigilant, precisely as good citizens, to preserve and defend that freedom from everything that would threaten or compromise it.” Pope Francis, “Address on the South Lawn of the White House,” […]

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“Religion [cannot] be relegated to the inner sanctum of personal life, without influence on societal and national life.”   Pope Francis, Evangelii gaudium, 183. © 2013 Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Used with permission. “Nadie puede exigirnos que releguemos la religión a la intimidad secreta de las personas, sin influencia alguna en la vida social y nacional.” […]

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“If a friend told you she was pregnant and considering abortion, would you know what to do? Learn concrete tips for loving her in a way that is life-affirming for both her and her child.”   USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities “What to Do When a Friend Is Considering Abortion” www.usccb.org/l-o-v-e “Si una amiga te […]

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“To women with an unplanned pregnancy, Maya says, ‘This is survivable. Have hope.’”   USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities “Accompanying Expectant Mothers Considering Adoption” www.usccb.org/women-considering-adoption “Una mujer que queda embarazada inesperadamente puede sentir que es el fin del mundo. Pero, dice Maya, ‘esto es superable; tenga esperanza.’”   Secretariado de Actividades Pro-Vida de la USCCB […]

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“In 1943, when France was occupied by German Nazis, the search for Jews began. In the face of grave peril, Sister Agnes convinced her mother superior to open their convent and offer refuge to a Jewish family. …Let us devote ourselves anew to following wherever the Lord leads. Let us take courage from their example […]

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“Reflecting on the healed wounds of the Risen Christ, we see that even our most difficult trials can be the place where God manifests his victory. He makes all things beautiful. He makes all things new.”   USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities 2017-2018 Respect Life Reflection, www.usccb.org/be-not-afraid  

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“Reflecting on the healed wounds of the Risen Christ, we see that even our most difficult trials can be the place where God manifests his victory. He makes all things beautiful. He makes all things new.”   USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities 2017-2018 Respect Life Reflection, www.usccb.org/be-not-afraid  

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“Even among terminally ill patients, a request to die is nearly always a cry for help. … The patient requesting assisted suicide is often asking, ‘Does anyone want me to be alive, or care enough to talk me out of this request and support me through this difficult time?’”   USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities […]

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“We can all help encourage our government and other institutions to support life. They must always aid and support mothers and children, and never offer to pay for the destruction of life as a ‘solution’ to the challenges women face. The call to uphold women’s dignity and well-being, and that of their unborn children, is […]

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“Sometimes our actions speak for themselves; other times, words are needed. Whatever the situation, Jesus knows how to speak to each person’s heart; we simply need to follow where he leads.”   USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities “How to Build a Culture of Life,” www.usccb.org/culture-of-life    

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“If we are filled with the love of God, a culture of encounter and solidarity will begin to bloom.” USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities, “Serene Attentiveness to God’s Creation” www.bit.ly/serene-attentiveness   “Si estamos llenos del amor de Dios, comenzará a florecer una cultura de encuentro y solidaridad”. Secretariado de Actividades Pro-Vida de la USCCB Serena […]

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Heavenly Father… Give us love for all people, especially the most vulnerable, and help us bear witness to the truth that every life is worth living.   USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities “Every Life is Worth Living” Prayer Card, www.usccb.org/worth-living   Padre celestial, … Danos amor por todas las personas, en especial las más vulnerables, […]

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“A model of care has been developed specifically for families whose infant is likely to die before or after birth. Often called ‘perinatal hospice,’ it’s a way of caring for both the baby and the baby’s family before, as well as after, birth.”   USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities, “Supporting Families Who Receive a Prenatal […]

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“While many Catholics want to help women and men heal from past abortions, most don’t know how to begin.” Learn how you can become an instrument of mercy at www.usccb.org/bridges-of-mercy.   USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities, “Bridges of Mercy for Post-Abortion Healing”

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“Reflecting on the healed wounds of the Risen Christ, we see that even our most difficult trials can be the place where God manifests his victory. He makes all things beautiful. He makes all things new.”   USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities 2017-18 Respect Life Reflection, www.usccb.org/be-not-afraid  

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“Sometimes our actions speak for themselves; other times, words are needed. Whatever the situation, Jesus knows how to speak to each person’s heart; we simply need to follow where he leads.”   USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities “How to Build a Culture of Life,” www.usccb.org/culture-of-life “A veces nuestras acciones hablan por sí mismas; otras veces, […]

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“Many parents want perfect children. Our culture is obsessed with perfection—a superficial perfection. Photos are airbrushed, and social media sites depict seemingly perfect lives. God calls us to seek perfection, too. He does not call us, however, to perfection of appearance or abilities, but to perfection in love.”   USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities “A […]

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“The Church affirms the inviolable dignity of every person, regardless of the duration or extent of the person’s incapacity or dependency. Nothing diminishes the unchangeable dignity and sanctity of a person’s life, or the obligation to protect and care for it.”   USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities “Catholic Considerations for Our Earthly Passing” www.usccb.org/end-of-life-considerations “La […]

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“The dying process is a sacred time—a final season to seek closure in this life and prepare for the next in the hope of sharing in Christ’s Resurrection. As you enter into this season with your friend or family member, ask God to accompany both of you.”   USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities “Caring for […]

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Illinois Bill Would Make It 4th State to Ban Abortions on Babies with Down Syndrome

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Two Illinois lawmakers hope to make their state the next one to protect unborn babies with Down syndrome from discriminatory abortions. The Journal Star reports Republican state Reps. Allen Skillicorn, of Crystal Lake, and Thomas Morrison, of Palatine, introduced state House Bill 4210 last week to prohibit abortions on unborn babies solely because of a […]

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“He is always with us. Jesus promised this when he gave the disciples the same mission he gives to each of us: Go. … Walk with each other. Do not be afraid to embrace God’s gift of life. Whatever storms or trials we face, we are not alone. He is with us.” USCCB Secretariat of […]

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“If you know someone who has had an abortion, express your sympathy for her loss. Assure her of God’s unconditional love, and encourage her to seek healing and forgiveness.” USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities “Bridges of Mercy for Post-Abortion Healing,” http://www.goo.gl/MpC7RG “Si conoce a alguien que ha tenido un aborto, exprese compasión por su pérdida. […]

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The Pope’s Video For The Elderly-December 2017

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DECEMBER Universal: For the elderly That the elderly, sustained by families and Christian communities, may apply their wisdom and experience to spreading the faith and forming the new generations.  Click here to view video: The Pope’s Video For The Elderly December 2017 DICIEMBRE Universal: Por los ancianos. Por los ancianos, para que sostenidos por las […]

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Word of Life

“When we encounter Christ, experience his love, and deepen our relationship with him, we become more aware of our own worth and that of others.” USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities “How to Build a Culture of Life,” http://www.goo.gl/yAt6Gk “Al encontrarnos con Cristo, sentimos su amor y profundizamos nuestra relación con él, somos más conscientes de […]

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Solidarity in Suffering – A Week of Awareness

O God of all the nations, the One God who is and was and always will be, in your providence you willed that your Church be united to the suffering of your Son. Look with mercy on your servants who are persecuted for their faith in you. Grant them perseverance and courage to be worthy […]

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The Pope Against Abortion, “Killing children is perverse”

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Once again, Francis warned against “ideological, cultural and spiritual colonizations”, which have also resulted in the persecution of believers. The occasion is this morning homily in Casa Santa Marta, 21 November 2017, as Vatican Radio reports. The Pope also denounces the perversion of abortion, “killing children”, was a “sin” but “today it is not a […]

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Word of Life

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“By focusing on the most vulnerable members of society, we strengthen the entire fabric of society to protect the rights of all.” Archbishop William E. Lori, Chair Ad Hoc Committee for Religious Liberty “Solidarity at the Service of All People in the Middle East,” https://goo.gl/nAUXNQ

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Word of Life

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“Building a culture of life isn’t something we just do one month of the year, or with one event or initiative—it’s essential to who we are. It happens through our daily actions, how we treat one another, and how we live our lives.” Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan, Chair USCCB Committee on Pro-Life Activities 2017 Respect […]

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Word of Life

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“Christ came to liberate us from the cycle of violence by showing us how to love and be merciful. …As the culture of death threatens to electively select who does and who does not deserve life, we must uphold that all human life has invaluable dignity and worth.” USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities “Death Penalty: […]

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Word of Life

“Heavenly Father…If it be your will, bless those who are pursuing adoption, …and send them a child to love.” USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities “Novena to St. Joseph: For Those on the Path of Adoption” (Originally published in the 2016-17 Respect Life Resource Guide

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Word of Life

“Those who die in God’s grace and friendship live forever with Christ. Heaven is a true and lasting relationship with God that is beyond all earthly description and understanding.” USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities “Catholic Considerations for Our Earthly Passing,” http://www.goo.gl/MyKAp7

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Word of Life

“The Church affirms the inviolable dignity of every person, regardless of the duration or extent of the person’s incapacity or dependency.” USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities “Catholic Considerations for Our Earthly Passing,” http://www.goo.gl/MyKAp7

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Word of Life

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“The Church affirms the inviolable dignity of every person, regardless of the duration or extent of the person’s incapacity or dependency.” USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities “Catholic Considerations for Our Earthly Passing,” http://www.goo.gl/MyKAp7

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Word of Life

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“If someone shared with you she was pregnant and hadn’t ruled out having an abortion, would you know how to respond… in a loving way that is life-affirming for both her and her baby? Consider the four steps of the L.O.V.E. ApproachTM: Listen and Learn, Open Options, Vision and Value, and Extend and Empower.” USCCB […]

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Word of Life

“We must listen to God, who speaks to us. Having a well-formed conscience doesn’t mean we have all the answers to the complex problems in the world, but it does mean that we are sensitive to the needs and struggles of other people.” USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities “Understanding Conscience,” http://www.goo.gl/fc6bMA  

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Word of Life

“The knowledge and realization of how deeply we are loved by God elicits a response of love that simultaneously draws us closer to God and at the same time impels us to share his love.” USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities “How to Build a Culture of Life,” http://www.goo.gl/yAt6Gk

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Word of Life

“Walk with each other. Do not be afraid to embrace God’s gift of life. Whatever storms or trials we face, we are not alone. He is with us. ‘Behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age’ (Matthew 28:20).” USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities 2017-18 Respect Life Reflection Flyer, www.goo.gl/fZX2q6 NABRE © […]

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Word of Life

“Only respect for life can be the foundation and guarantee of the most precious and essential goods of society, such as democracy and peace.” Pope John Paul II, Evangelium vitae, © 1995 Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Used with permission https://goo.gl/8NoQ8N.

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Some Good News In the Battle Against Assisted Suicide

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The movement to legalize doctor-assisted suicide has been gaining momentum in recent years. Since 2015, two states (California and Colorado) and the District of Columbia have joined Oregon, Washington State and Vermont in legalizing the deadly practice. And 28 states had assisted suicide bills introduced in 2017 with a handful coming very close to succeeding. […]

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Word of Life

“The Church’s teaching on marital sexuality is an invitation … to receive the gift of God’s love and care, and to let this gift inform and transform us, so we may share that love with each other and with the world.” USCCB, “Married Love and the Gift of Life,” © 2006, https://goo.gl/eKhtav.

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Word of Life

“When people are tempted to see their own lives as diminished in value or meaning, they most need the love and assistance of others to assure them of their inherent worth.” USCCB, “To Live Each Day with Dignity: A Statement on Assisted Suicide,” © 2011, https://goo.gl/BVQ3dE.

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Word of Life

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“The sufferings caused by chronic or terminal illness … cry out for our compassion, a word whose root meaning is to ‘suffer with’ another person. True compassion alleviates suffering while maintaining solidarity with those who suffer. It does not put lethal drugs in their hands and abandon them.” USCCB, “To Live Each Day with Dignity: […]

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Word of Life

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“May the infinite depth and breadth of Christ’s Divine Mercy remind us that no wound is too great for God to heal.” Pray for Life: April 2016, https://goo.gl/rgX7jH. USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities

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Speaking a Language of Life

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In the Church’s efforts to teach about the grave evil of assisted suicide and the threats it poses, we must use clear and vigorous language. And it is always, always important that we do so with love. Assisted suicide is suicide. In the few states where it is legal, physicians willing to do so prescribe […]

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Our Lady of Fatima statue in church in Moscow, Russia

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Cardinal Parolin, Vatican Secretary of State is incensing an altar in Moscow during his recent trip to Russia. The beautiful statue if Our Lady of Fatima is present in the church in Moscow. “In the end, my Immaculate Heart will triumph. The Holy Father will consecrate Russia to me, and she shall be converted, and […]

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Word of Life

“The effectiveness of our commitment to peace depends on our understanding of human life. If we want peace, let us defend life!” Pope Benedict XVI, Morning Address, September 15, 2012, Apostolic Journey to Lebanon © 2012 Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Used with permission. https://goo.gl/hjJiNo.

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Word of Life

“God loves us, treats us with respect, and asks us to do the same with others. … No one should ever be treated callously or carelessly—everyone should be cherished and protected!” Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan, Chairman USCCB Committee on Pro-Life Activities 2016 Respect Life Month Statement, https://goo.gl/sAeD1G.

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Federal court judge halts enforcement of Illinois abortion notification law – Chicago Tribune

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For now, Illinois can’t enforce a change in state law requiring hospital and medical clinic professionals to tell pregnant women about all their available options, including abortion. That’s because a federal judge out of Rockford ruled that until a lawsuit over the law is settled, it shouldn’t be enforced statewide.  The move comes after several […]

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Word of Life

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“By opening our hearts to his love and mercy, we let Christ dwell in us and we see more deeply the intricate and unique beauty of each person.” Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley, O.F.M. Cap., Chairman USCCB Committee on Pro-Life Activities 2013 Respect Life Month Statement, https://goo.gl/sLEXYo.

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Dutch Cardinal: Bishops warned of Euthanasia’s Slippery Slope

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OXFORD, England – Recent increases in euthanasia and assisted suicide deaths among psychiatric and dementia patients reflect the concerns church officials expressed years ago, said a Dutch cardinal. Cardinal Willem Eijk of Utrecht, Netherlands, said psychiatrist Boudewijn Chabot was right to complain that doctors were now ignoring legal requirements that a patient requesting death should […]

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Word of Life

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“An unexpected pregnancy can bring joy, excitement, awe, gratitude, and deeper love than I knew possible!” — 10 Ways to Support Her When She’s Unexpectedly Expecting USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities, Respect Life Program

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Jesus, Healer of Wounds and Source of Mercy

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By Tom Grenchik   The recent Convocation of Catholic Leaders: The Joy of the Gospel in America was an unprecedented gathering. Led by 155 bishops, over 3,200 Catholic leaders attended from 159 dioceses and over 200 national Catholic organizations, apostolates, and movements. Inspired by Evangelii gaudium, the Convocation equipped and re-energized leaders to share the Gospel as […]

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Word of Life

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“A society will be judged on the basis of how it treats its weakest members; and among the most vulnerable are surely the unborn and the dying.” — Pope John Paul II, “Address to the New Ambassador of New Zealand to the Holy See.” © 2000 Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Used with permission. https://goo.gl/sUqzbC

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Fatherhood and the Sacredness of Human Life

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The upcoming celebration of Father’s Day is a fitting time to examine the irony that in our current culture, fatherhood is rarely mentioned. When mentioned at all, fathers are mocked or portrayed negatively. Some movies and stories downplay the role of the father in a child’s life, yet simultaneously portray the child as suffering from […]

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This New Technology Could Produce Babies from Skin Cells

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Within the next 10-20 years, a new and controversial fertility technology called in vitro gametogenesis could make it possible to manipulate skin cells into creating a human baby. However, this groundbreaking research has caused push-back from some critics, like Fr. Tadeusz Pacholczyk, director of education at the National Catholic Bioethics Center, who says IVG would […]

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Dependent

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Shortly after my wife had given birth to our first son, I held my little boy and was immediately struck by his helplessness.  Before that moment, I may have had some idea of how dependent a child is on others, but it became very real when my wife handed him to me on that sweltering […]

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Pro-Woman is Pro-Life

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Recent cultural conversations on the importance of women’s advancement have increasingly included abortion access, perpetuating a tragic assumption that ‘pro-woman’ and ‘pro-life’ are diametrically opposed viewpoints. This belief ignores the full reality of the beauty and dignity of all human life. To be pro-woman is to be pro-life; one cannot exist without the other. Read […]

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Word of Life

“Whether it lasts for a brief moment or for a hundred years, each of our lives is a good and perfect gift. At every stage and in every circumstance, we are held in existence by God’s love. … Every life is worth living.” USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities Respect Life Program Flyer

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Word of Life

“We are called to show mercy because mercy has first been shown to us.” Pope Francis, Misericordiae vultus, Used with permission.

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Word of Life

“A political society endures when it seeks, as a vocation, to satisfy common needs by stimulating the growth of all its members, especially those in situations of greater vulnerability or risk.” Pope Francis, Address to the Joint Session of the U.S. Congress, September 24, 2015

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Word of Life

Our relationships on earth are meant to help us and others grow in perfect love. We are meant to depend on one another, serve each other in humility, and walk together in times of suffering. USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities Respect Life Program Flyer

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Pray for Life

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English: The #9DaysforLife novena is done, but it’s not too late to sign up for monthly emails at www.9daysforlife.com! en español: ¡La novena #9diasporlavida ha terminado, pero inscríbete para las intenciones semanales en www.usccb.org/reza!

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9 Days for Life Novena – Day 8

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  English: #9DaysforLife: How can we bring hope to others & be examples of God’s merciful love? www.goo.gl/JUMHmF  en español: #9diasporlavida: ¿Cómo llevar esperanza y ser ejemplos del amor misericordioso de Dios? www.goo.gl/39k7Yb

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9 Days for Life Novena – Day 2

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English: #9DaysforLife: God is ready to forgive each of us! Don’t be afraid. Draw close to his heart. www.goo.gl/jXrEC6 en español: #9diasporlavida: ¡Dios está listo para perdonarte! No tengas miedo. Acércate a su corazón. www.goo.gl/rGu6eL

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9 Days for Life Novena

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English: Tomorrow is the 1st day of #9DaysforLife! Join thousands across the country in prayer: www.9daysforlife.com en español:  ¡Mañana es el primer día de #9Diasporlavida! Únete con tus oraciones a las miles de personas en todo el país: www.9daysforlife.com

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Advent Quote for Thursday – December 22, 2016

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Thursday, December 22, 2016: “I invite you to be more in silence, to discipline your senses to be more recollected, directed to God, to His Love and His Word… We live in a noisy time and noisy world…not necessarily of the “noise” we tend to define as such…The first noise that attacks the human spirit […]

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Advent Quote for Monday – December 12, 2016

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Monday, December 12, 2016: “Longing is a powerful disposition of the heart, because when we long for God we bring Him to earth.  Our Lady longed for God in such an immaculate manner that He came and dwelled in Her.  Longing is a movement of love; longing is the desire to be with the beloved. […]

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Novena to Our Lady of Guadalupe – Day 9

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Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts offers a Novena to Our Lady of Guadalupe. Day 9 Mother of our Savior, the conversion of your Aztec children brought an end to infant sacrifice in Mexico.  Holy Mary, we implore your help to end the infant sacrifice by abortion throughout the Americas. Our Father … Hail Mary … Glory […]

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Novena to Our Lady of Guadalupe – Day 8

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Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts offers a Novena to Our Lady of Guadalupe. Day 8 Mary, Mother of the Church, your apparitions at  Tepeyac and the miraculous image you left fostered unity between Catholic conquerors and clergy and the millions of Aztec converts. Bring unity, Mother, to the various factions within the Church and the wider public […]

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Novena to Our Lady of Guadalupe – Day 7

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Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts offers a Novena to Our Lady of Guadalupe. Day 7 Mystical Rose, your miraculous signs of Castilian roses in winter and your image on the tilma of Juan Diego led to the conversion of eight million Aztec people to Catholicism in just seven years. Mary, Mother of the Americas, intercede again for […]

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Novena to Our Lady of Guadalupe – Day 6

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Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts offers a Novena to Our Lady of Guadalupe. Day 6 Holy Mary, comfort of the troubled, you sought out Juan Diego when in fear and confusion he took a different route to avoid encountering you. Then you restored his hope and confidence so he could carry out the task you had entrusted […]

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Novena to Our Lady of Guadalupe – Day 5

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Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts offers a Novena to Our Lady of Guadalupe. Day 5 Virgin gentle in mercy, in Juan Diego’s anxiety to bring a priest to his dying uncle he failed to keep his appointment with you. Yet, you rewarded his filial love by restoring his uncle to health. Your compassion allowed Juan Diego […]

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Novena to Our Lady of Guadalupe – Day 4

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Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts offers a Novena to Our Lady of Guadalupe. Day 4 Virgin most wise, you chose a humble farmer to announce your motherly concern to the people of Mexico. Although Juan Diego felt unequal to the mission you gave him, you encouraged him to persevere. Faced with powerful anti-life forces today, we also feel […]

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Novena to Our Lady of Guadalupe – Day 1

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Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts offers a Novena to Our Lady of Guadalupe. Day 1 Holy Mother, you appeared to Saint Juan Diego as a maiden of his own race to reveal that you are the mother of all God’s children. Draw close to your heart those who are facing an unexpected pregnancy, so that like you they […]

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Women Speak for Themselves

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Women Speak For Themselves is a national grassroots movement empowering women to speak in media, local communities and online, about how women are disadvantaged respecting dating and marriage, especially because of contraception and abortion, and about how to reconnect sex with marriage and children for the good of all people.

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Advent Quote for Monday – November 28, 2016

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Monday, November 28, 2016: “Advent is a Marian time…and we must live it with a particular Marian expression: to live it from within the maternal and expecting heart of Mary, to enter into the mystery of her maternity, in her joyful waiting, in her sublime preparation, to come to contemplate, in her arms, the Word […]

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Natural Family Planning Awareness Week: July 24-30, 2016

Natural Family Planning Awareness Week: July 24-July 30, 2016 Natural Family Planning (NFP) is a unique form of fertility education. Specifically, NFP is the title for the moral, natural and healthy, modern and scientifically reliable methods of family planning. These methods teach married couples how to identify and understand their combined signs of fertility. This […]

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Natural Family Planning: Love, Mercy and Life: Opening the Hearts of Marriage

NFP Awareness Week Begins July 24th, 2016 Diocese of Peoria : “Natural Family Planning. Love, Mercy, Life. Opening the Heart of Marriage” is the theme of this year’s Natural Family Planning Awareness Week, a national educational campaign of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) to celebrate God’s vision for marriage and promote the […]

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Fortnight for Religious Freedom

Click here for video: Fortnight for Religious Freedom Click here for Letter in English and Spanish: Our First Most Cherished Liberty Primera Y Mas Preciada de Nuestros Libertades

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Campaign for 13 Million Rosaries

Dear All, I wanted to share with you my Religious Community new “13 million Rosaries” campaign.  We desire to offer to Our Lord through Our Lady 13 million Rosaries from now until May 13th 2017, the 100th anniversary of the Apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima for World Peace, for the Triumph of Her Immaculate […]

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The 70 Day After Abortion Pill

Much to the delight of abortion advocates, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has loosened its guidelines for the powerful abortion drug, RU-486/Mifepristone, marketed as “Mifeprex.” It may now officially be used up to 70 days gestational age, rather than 49, and administered by non-physicians where allowed by state law — including nurse practitioners and […]

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Pope Francis’ apostolic exhortation

  The joy of love experienced by families is also the joy of the Church. As the Synod Fathers noted, for all the many signs of crisis in the institution of marriage, “the desire to marry and form a family remains vibrant, especially among young people, and this is an inspiration to the Church”.1 As […]

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Evicting the Enemy at the Gates: Porn in Church

Satan’s greatest trick is deceiving us into thinking he doesn’t exist (C.S. Lewis). Or perhaps greater, to know he does exist, and the ways he’s working, but to do nothing about it. C.S. Lewis’ Screwtape Letters is one of my favorite books. It’s the chronicle of senior devil Screwtape’s advice to his apprentice tempter, Wormwood, […]

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Year of Mercy-“Time to Heal Wounds”: 8 Ways

On April 11, 2015, Pope Francis stood in front of the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica handing out copies of the Year of Mercy “Bull of Indiction” to the priests of the major basilicas of Rome and to Vatican officials. Inside St. Peter’s Basilica, portions of the 9,300-word proclamation were read aloud and then […]

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Novena for Life January 16-24, 2016

Respect Life  Ministry of the Diocese of Peoria invites you to: Join us in the:  Jubilee of Mercy to pray and offer sacrifices during the  Novena for Life from January 16-24, 2016. Click here to read more: Novena for Life-English Click here for Spanish version: Novena for Life-Spanish

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Christ the King

A Kingship that bears witness to the truth-Click here for the English version: Christ the King Click here for the Spanish version: Cristo Rey One

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John’s story

Click here to see the beautiful point of view.  Don’t sell life short.  Every life is worth living.  Have the courage to step into Life.  John’s Story

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Cardinal O’Malley: California Legalization of Assisted Suicide “a Great Tragedy for Human Life”

Cardinal O’Malley: California Legalization of Assisted Suicide “a Great Tragedy for Human Life”   October 6, 2015   WASHINGTON—Cardinal Seán O’Malley of Boston, chairman of the Committee on Pro-Life Activities of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), responded on October 6 to Governor Jerry Brown’s signing of the new California law legalizing assisted suicide. […]

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Stunning sculpture of ‘pregnant mountain’ goes viral

The image of a stunning sculpture carved on a mountain and portraying a baby inside his mother’s womb has gone viral in recent months. The sculpture, in the words of artist Dubian Monsalve, is a tribute to “the woman that gives life, because life is valuable from its conception to its end.”  Click here to […]

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Let Love Love You

We are in the eve of Respect Life month as well as preparing our hearts for the Jubilee of Mercy. May we be able to let God’s love shine forth   Let Love Love You by Kim Ketola–Let Love Love You  

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Pope Francis Live

Enjoy live stream video of the Pope’s visit to the U.S. through the Diocese of Peoria website.  While you’re there, check out what else is happening in the Peoria Diocese. Click here: Catholic Diocese of Peoria

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Pope Francis urges greater care for street women and children

(Vatican Radio) Abandoned children and exploited sex workers are a “shameful reality in our societies”. That was Pope Francis’s message on Thursday to participants at an  international symposium on the pastoral care of street people that has been taking place in the Vatican this week.  Click here to read full article: Pope Francis on Women […]

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Healing the Family: Rosary Reflections

The eyes of the Church are turned toward helping marriages and families. The face of God is turned toward our greatest needs for healing and holiness. Family life is a holy privilege that requires the work of prayer and sacrifice, the dedication to self-emptying love for the good of the other. Marriage and family is […]

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Peoria Pro-Life Kick-Off Rally is TODAY!

Peoria Pro-Life Kick-Off Rally is today at: Richwoods Christian Church 8115 N. Knoxville Ave. Peoria, IL at 6:30pm Speaker: Mary Wagner-hands out roses in abortion facilities. Kick-Off marks the start of 40 days of prayer and fasting. Call Karen to sign up a group or individual to pray anytime from 9/23-11/1 Public sidewalk outside the […]

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K of C fish fry to benefit local pro-life group

PEORIA—The Knights of Columbus Spalding Council will have a benefit fish fry for Central Illinois Right to Life from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, October 9, at the K of C Hall, 7403 N. Radnor Road. Catfish, chicken, cod and shrimp will be offered along with side dishes. CIRTL will conduct a baked goods sale […]

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Efficacious Novena-begins September 13

The Efficacious Novena to the Sacred Heart prayed by Padre Pio begins today, September 13th.  Please join us in prayerful union–Heavenly Father, through the powerful intercession of Padre Pio to the Sacred Heart of Jesus we pray for the protection of all life , the end to abortion, the healing of postabotive men and women and the end to […]

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“Step into Life”

“John’s Story: Beyond Independence” Born without arms, John Foppe speaks to a way of life beyond independence, namely inter-dependence: Together we are more. Assisted suicide sells everyone short, so in times of illness or disability, he encourages us to “step into life!” Click here to see video: https://youtu.be/uY2VQgUzPs0          

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“It’s great to be alive!”

Jeanette’s Story: 15 Years Later – featuring Jeanette Redmond & her cancer doctor, Dr. Kenneth Stevens, who encouraged her 15 year years ago not to pursue assisted suicide when she was facing inoperable cancer. She now looks back on how close she came to committing suicide and says: “It’s great to be alive!”  Click on the […]

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Local Life Chain set for October 4 along University Street

Contact: Dan Smith at 309-691-3611 PEORIA, IL—The central Illinois portion of the National Life Chain will be linked from 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday, October 4, on sidewalks along University Street. The Peoria Life Chain, characterized by silent prayer, will stretch from the city’s abortion clinic at 7405 N. University, past churches and schools, to […]

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National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children

Memorial Service for the Unborn will be Sept. 12 WEST PEORIA — The local observance of the National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, September 12, in St. Mary’s Cemetery, 421 N. Sterling. The service, sponsored by Central Illinois Right to Life, will be at the cemetery’s Memorial Site […]

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NFP Awareness week

National NFP Awareness Week – JULY 19 – JULY 25, 2015 2015 theme: All Natural! Natural Family Planning Good for the body. Great for the soul! “Celebrate and reverence God’s vision of human sexuality.” Discover Natural Family Planning NFP Awareness Week To learn more about the different types of FertilityCare check out the links below: […]

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Women’s Summer Retreat

Women’s Summer Retreat “The Family: a gift and a task of Merciful Love” Retreat Master: Servants of the Pierced Hearts of Jesus and Mary When: July 10-12, 2015 Retreat begins with registration at 5:30 PM on Friday until Sunday after lunch Where: Nazareth Retreat House, Henry, IL Cost: $180.00 per person / 2 nights 5 […]

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Novena to the Sacred Heart

Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus begins June 4, 2015 It is perhaps the greatest of all the devotions, as it is centered in the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus. Click here to join us for the the Novena For more information on the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary click: […]

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Theology on Tap

Join us for a four part series on all the Wednesdays of June (3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th). The series will take place at Kelleher’s Irish Pub, 619 SW Water Street, Peoria. All talks begin at 7pm. This year our theme is “Truth, Beauty & Goodness.” We have a great lineup of passionate speakers with […]

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CLRTL: Garage Sale

23rd Annual Right To Life  Benefit Garage Sale  Catholic Charities, Building F 2900 W Heading Ave, Peoria IL 61604 (Enter at the top of Swards Hill @ Alice- Building F is the first building) Friday, May 15th: 8 am-5 pm Saturday, May 16th: 8 am-10 am Saturday, May 16th: 10 am-12 pm, $3 Bag Sale […]

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Preparation to Pentecost

Pentecost Sunday is one of the most ancient feasts of the Church, is commemorates the Descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles, 50 days after  the Resurrection of Christ.   Click the link to read the novena to the Holy Spirit and other prayers for as we soon approach Pentecost Sunday http://www.piercedhearts.org/hearts_jesus_mary/holy_spirit/prayers_holy_spirit.htm The Catechism of […]

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Resources

Check out some great resources that may be beneficial to you! **Click the title to follow the link to there websites!** Woman Speak For Themselves and I Believe in Love

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Divine Mercy Novena

Jesus asked that the Feast of the Divine Mercy be proceeded by a Novena to the Divine Mercy which would be gin on Good Friday.  Join us in prayer as we enter deeper into Holy Week. Click the links below for the Novena and how to pray it. https://www.ewtn.com/Devotionals/mercy/novena.htm https://www.fisheaters.com/divinemercy.html  

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Preparing for Divine Mercy with Fr. Michael Gaitley

What is Divine Mercy? The message is quite a simple one: God loves us, He loves each and every one of us.  He wants us to recognize that His mercy is greater than our sins, so that we will call upon Him with trust, receive His mercy, and let it flow through us to others. […]

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Holy Week at The Cathedral of St. Mary’s

Holy Week Activities at the Cathedral As the official church of the Bishop, the Cathedral of St. Mary, 607 NE Madison AVE, Peoria, IL 61603, holds a special prominence in the worship life of the local church.  Here is the Cathedral’s schedule for Passion Sunday, Holy Week and Easter: Passion Sunday (Palm Sunday), March 29 […]

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Novena to St. Joseph

Let us ask for the powerful intercession of St. Joseph for the end of the culture of death as well as for our Christian brothers and sister suffering and being martyred throughout the world. The Novena Say this prayer every morning for nine days. O Saint Joseph, whose protection is so great, so strong, so […]

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Scott Hahn: Forty Days

Needing a little reminder of what Lent’s all about:  In the book of Matthew, Jesus, while in the Garden of Gethsemane says, “Watch and pray that you may not undergo the test.  The Spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.”   Here we see that the spirit is drawn to what is good yet […]

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Lent: The Season of Grace

Looking for some ideas or resources to make this Lent fruitful? Here are a few links to explore: Some good studies/emails/etc.  Best Lent Ever: free videos from Matthew Kelly sent to your inbox o http://dynamiccatholic.com/bestlentever/  CDs, Books, DVDs from Fr. Robert Barron o http://www.wordonfire.org/lent/  The Way: Video series from Real Life Catholic- […]

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Prayer for World Day of the Sick

Please Join us on FEBRUARY 11, 2015 as we PRAY for the SICK GOD OF HEALING AND COMPASSION, You shower us with your infinite care, and comfort all in pain and affliction. LOOK WITH ABUNDANT MERCY ON ALL WHO SUFFER in body, mind or spirit, Grant healing and hope to the sick, the wounded and the […]

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Marriage Mass & Valentine Date Night

When & Where: Saturday, February 14, 2015   ~Cathedral of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception: Holy Mass and Renewal of Wedding Vows @ 4:00 pm with Bishop Jenky. ~Spalding Pastoral Center: Candlelight Dinner Celebration @ 5:30pm catered by Coyote Creek Catering. Entertainment provided by Eric Genuis, World Renowned Classical Pianist. (*Attendance for Marriage Mass […]

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Sanctity of Life Rally

Central Illinois Right to Life will be holding the Sanctity of Life Rally on Tuesday, January 2015 The Family Resources Center will be have an open house from 5:30- 6:30pm 415 NE Monroe, Peoria, IL 61603   The Rally will be held at Riverside Community Church 207 NW Monroe, Peoria, IL 61603 Featuring Shawn Carney, Co- […]

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Salve Regina

In 2014, Friar Gabriel traveled from Perth, Australia to shred the streets of Chicago. Spirit Juice Films was honored and thrilled to capture every minute of his trip. Friar Gabriel skated for 7 years as a teenager, but felt his vocation was religious life. He was prepared to abandon his passion for skateboarding to live […]

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O Antiphons

Discover the meaning behind the Advent antiphons, the medieval prayers prayed by the Church in preparation for Christ’s birth!     These Seven ancient prayers have been prayed by millions of Christians through the centuries, for at least thirteen hundred years.  They are invoking Christ in the seven Messianic titles. There are seven heart cries […]

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The Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe

The Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe Far from a simple ‘painting’, the image of Our Lady on Juan Diego’s tilma has some noteworthy features that were immediately recognized by the native Mexicans and their Spanish conquerors. Carl Anderson underscores the incredible complexity of the Image. Every detail about the mage had a meaning for […]

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Advent Reflections with Fr. Robert Barron

I think one of the best ways to enter into Advent is to get reacquainted with the Bible. Many Catholics don’t know the Bible very well. Vatican II called for a revival in biblical studies, but I don’t think that’s happened yet, at least among average Catholics. We need to understand the great biblical story, […]

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Come See Pro- life Film “40” in Peoria on January 11

The Most Important Human Rights Issue of our time   Join us for a showing of the film with Director and Producer, John Morales who will be speaking at the end of the screening! When:  January 11, 2015 Where: Spalding Pastoral Center (419 NE Madison Ave, Peoria, IL, 61604) Time: 2pm RSVP: by January 7th at lifecdop@gmail.com […]

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The Mass- Chris Stefanick

“Catholics have risked their lives for thousands of years to be at Mass. For mere ritual? Nostalgia? Obligation? No. For the most intimate encounter we get with our Maker on this side of eternity, and to tap into the power we need to live the life we were made for.” — Chris Stefanick    Come […]

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46 Rosaries in Honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe

A popular Mexican Tradition: For more than a century, each year from October 28 the tradition of the 46 rosaries in honor of the Virgin of Guadalupe is performed. It is a traditional spiritual preparation for the focal date which is the 12th of December. Worshipers gather to pray the rosary for 46 days in […]

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Fatima in Peoria

The United Nations Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima and First Class Relics of Blessed Jacinta and Blessed Francisco are coming to the Diocese of Peoria! Saturday: November 22 2pm- Holy Hour 3pm- Divine Mercy Chaplet and Confession 4pm- Vigil Mass in Latin Sunday: November 23 10:15am- Public Mass for the Year of […]

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St. John Paul II’s Feast Day

Today is October 22, and we celebrate Saint John Paul II! “Saint John Paul II Called us to holiness.  To love and imitate Jesus Christ.  And he called us to join him in building a civilization of love and a culture of life.” – Most Rev. Jose H Gomez   Read about the life of […]

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Pope Paul VI: A Pope of Many Firsts

On Sunday, October 19th, Pope Paul VI was beatified. To give a little background Giovanni Battista Montini, cardinal of Milan, was elected as pope following Pope John XXIII.  He took the name Paul, indicating that his papacy would be missionary. He was the first pope to travel outside of Italy, making 9 trips in total. […]

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The Little Flower of Jesus

Today is the Feast of St. Thérèse of Lisieux of the Child Jesus and the Holy Face.  St. Therese is one of the most popular saints throughout the history of the church.  She is known for being a Doctor of the Church, the Patroness of missions, model for living a simple and practical life within […]

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God’s Creation

Each of us is a Masterpiece of God’s Creation Imagine Yourself pausing in front of a design of great beauty. Your soul quiets and is filled with wonder and awe. If art, created by man, can evoke such a response within us, how much more is the same wonder, reverence and respect due to each person […]

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October 19th: Our Lady of Fatima Event

Come join us for a showing of the film: The 13th Day at the Spalding Pastoral Center on October 19th at 2pm Refreshments and a brief presentation following the film will be held at the Family Resources Center Bring your Family and friends! Limited seating is available, Must RSVP to event by October 15th Email: […]

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Thirty Third Annual Respect Life Dinner

Come join us for our Annual Respect Life dinner! The Family Resources Center is dedicated to the defense of human life and the promotion of family values. When: Sunday, October 5, 2014 Time: 6:00pm Where: Spalding Pastoral Center 419 NE Madison Avenue Peoria, IL 61603 Keynote Speaker: Brian Clowes, Ph. D Director of Education and […]

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40 Days for Life Kick Off Rally

Come Join us for the the Kick Off of 40 Days for Life! When: Sunday September 21 Location: The Catherdral of St. Mary, 607 NE Madison, Peoria, IL. Time: 6:30pm Speaker: Connie McEldowney;  a mother who brings pregnant women into her home. Ministry-Rustic Hope. Music: Pete Buncher; Catholic/Christian/Rock 40 Days for Life is a community-based […]

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World Meeting of Families

The World Meeting of Families- Philadelphia 2015 is an international Conference on the Family founded by Saint John Paul II and sponsored by the Pontifical Council for the Family in Rome and the Philadelphia Archdiocese. There will be many international known speakers to discuss what can help strengthen the sacred bonds of families across the […]

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The Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows

Check out this article on Vatican Radio’s website: Pope at Santa Marta: Learning from Our Lady of Sorrows  “And this is out hope.  We are not orphans, we have mothers: Mother Mary.  But the Church us Mother and the Mother Church us anointed when it takes the same path of Jesus and Mary: the path […]

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Central IL- Right to Life Meeting

On Monday, September 8 from 6:30-7:30 pm the Central Illinois Right to Life will be having a board meeting.  They will be planning future events and interested individuals are encouraged to come and see the board in action! For more details feel free to contact Dan at danbohan9@gmail.com or visit http://cirtl.org/welcome/  

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Respect Life Celebration

Come join us on Saturday, September 6, 2014 for the Respect Life Diocesan Mass in celebration of the dignity and sacrednees of human life!  Lunch and key note speaker following mass. More information found on the Respect Life Flyer For more video’s like this check out the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops  

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