Our pastor made an interesting point in his sermon yesterday. He said that God has a plan while man has free will.
God's plan for us is always good while our free will could and often does lead us astray. In the matter of the unborn, there is always a reason a child is conceived because God doesn't create 'trash'. When man, using his free will, deliberately kills that unborn child, he changes God's plan for that baby and changes a bit of the course of the world.
Naturally, man can and does make good choices and his good choices can improve the future of the word from his small corner of it. Abortion, however, never makes a change for the good and a life is lost each time this 'freedom of choice' is made.
Remember to support the bishops' postcard campaign to send our message to the president. Also consider participating in the red letter campaign, too. If you can't find red envelopes in the stores, they can be ordered on-line. I found mine at Paperworks.
Monday, February 16, 2009
A Quote and no comment!
"Anybody who wants the presidency so much that he'll spend two years organizing and campaigning for it is not to be trusted with the office."
-- David Broder
-- David Broder
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Red Letter Day for the Unborn . . .
I just received the following message and think that it is an incredibly FANTASTIC idea!!!!! Please join me in spreading this message and bombarding Washington with these RED envelopes . Pray that this pro-life message changes and converts the hearts of all who see and read the message in all the red envelopes!
Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2009 13:55:39 -0500
Subject: Help send a message to Washington
From: belonginghouse@gmail.com
Dear Friends and Intercessors:
This afternoon I was praying about a number of things, and my mind began to wander. I was deeply distressed at the symbolic actions that President Obama took as he began his presidency. Namely, that he signed executive orders releasing funds to pay for abortions, permission to fund human stem cell research, and federal funding for contraception. I have been involved in the pro-life movement for nearly 20 years, and it pained my heart to see a man and a political party committed to the shedding of innocent blood. This man, and this party lead our country, but they do not represent me or the 54% of Americans who believe that abortion is wrong and should no longer be legal.
As I was praying, I believe that God gave me an interesting idea. Out in the garage I have a box of red envelopes. Like the powerful image of the red LIFE tape, an empty red envelope will send a message to Barack Obama that there is moral outrage in this country over this issue. It will be quiet, but clear.
Here is what I would like you to do:
Get a red envelope. You can buy them at Kinkos, or at party supply stores. On the front, address it to
President Barack Obama
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
Washington, D.C. 20500
On the back, write the following message.
"This envelope represents one child who died in abortion. It is empty because that life was unable to offer anything to the world. Responsibility begins with conception."
Put it in the mail, and send it. Then forward this email to every one of your friends who you think would send one too. I wish we could send 50 million red envelopes, one for every child who died before having a a chance to live. Maybe it will change the heart of the president.
Warmly, Christ John Otto
This letter was signed by "Christ John Otto." Christ (pronounced with a soft "i") John Otto is working in lay ministry in the boston area right now. He did not support one candidate over another in this election, but chooses his battles carefully.
The silent majority" can’t remain silent especially regarding the sanctity of all life. We have to do what we can and this is a peaceful symbolic way to make our voices heard. Also pray that millions of red envelopes will be delivered to the White House.
Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2009 13:55:39 -0500
Subject: Help send a message to Washington
From: belonginghouse@gmail.com
Dear Friends and Intercessors:
This afternoon I was praying about a number of things, and my mind began to wander. I was deeply distressed at the symbolic actions that President Obama took as he began his presidency. Namely, that he signed executive orders releasing funds to pay for abortions, permission to fund human stem cell research, and federal funding for contraception. I have been involved in the pro-life movement for nearly 20 years, and it pained my heart to see a man and a political party committed to the shedding of innocent blood. This man, and this party lead our country, but they do not represent me or the 54% of Americans who believe that abortion is wrong and should no longer be legal.
As I was praying, I believe that God gave me an interesting idea. Out in the garage I have a box of red envelopes. Like the powerful image of the red LIFE tape, an empty red envelope will send a message to Barack Obama that there is moral outrage in this country over this issue. It will be quiet, but clear.
Here is what I would like you to do:
Get a red envelope. You can buy them at Kinkos, or at party supply stores. On the front, address it to
President Barack Obama
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
Washington, D.C. 20500
On the back, write the following message.
"This envelope represents one child who died in abortion. It is empty because that life was unable to offer anything to the world. Responsibility begins with conception."
Put it in the mail, and send it. Then forward this email to every one of your friends who you think would send one too. I wish we could send 50 million red envelopes, one for every child who died before having a a chance to live. Maybe it will change the heart of the president.
Warmly, Christ John Otto
This letter was signed by "Christ John Otto." Christ (pronounced with a soft "i") John Otto is working in lay ministry in the boston area right now. He did not support one candidate over another in this election, but chooses his battles carefully.
The silent majority" can’t remain silent especially regarding the sanctity of all life. We have to do what we can and this is a peaceful symbolic way to make our voices heard. Also pray that millions of red envelopes will be delivered to the White House.
A Quote for the Day . . .
"Before I met my husband, I'd never fallen in love, though I'd stepped in it a few times."
-- Rita Rudner
-- Rita Rudner
Friday, February 13, 2009
The last time YOU cleaned YOUR windows . . .
A young couple moves into a new neighborhood.
The next morning while they are eating breakfast, the young woman sees her neighbor hanging the wash outside. 'That laundry is not very clean', she said. 'She doesn't know how to wash correctly. Perhaps she needs better laundry soap'
Her husband looked on, but remained silent.
Every time her neighbor would hang her wash to dry, the young woman would make the same comments.
About one month later, the woman was surprised to see a nice clean wash on the line and said to her husband: 'Look, she has learned how to wash correctly. I wonder who taught her this?'
The husband said, 'I got up early this morning and cleaned our windows.'
And so it is with life. What we see when watching others depends on the purity of the window through which we look.
The next morning while they are eating breakfast, the young woman sees her neighbor hanging the wash outside. 'That laundry is not very clean', she said. 'She doesn't know how to wash correctly. Perhaps she needs better laundry soap'
Her husband looked on, but remained silent.
Every time her neighbor would hang her wash to dry, the young woman would make the same comments.
About one month later, the woman was surprised to see a nice clean wash on the line and said to her husband: 'Look, she has learned how to wash correctly. I wonder who taught her this?'
The husband said, 'I got up early this morning and cleaned our windows.'
And so it is with life. What we see when watching others depends on the purity of the window through which we look.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Makes sense . . .
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
I wonder . . .
We have a rule in our home. We only have dessert on the weekend whether it be a dish of ice cream or a freshly baked pie or cake. On Mondays through Friday, don't even ask if you want to avoid the disappointment of a negative reply. The children are being raised with this rule and they know more than an extra sweet will be lost if they nag.
There have been times, however, when an extra dessert was forthcoming during the weekdays because of a holiday or other special occasion. The children greatly enjoyed this break but it doesn't take them long to consider this the new rule! Any break from the usual discipline sends them on a quest for more and more laxness in their upbringing. It is very seldom considered a rare treat but a stepping stone to more freedom.
When I was checking my calendar, I noticed that Holy Days of Obligation are not always an obligation for us anymore. Making time for Mass on a Holy Day in my childhood was often a challenge between school and parents' jobs but we always managed it. Now, when ever a Holy Day falls on an 'awkward' day, the diocese make it easier for us by canceling our obligation. I often wonder if, we, as grown ups view it much the same as children and treats. Do we strive to live within a certain discipline or do we adjust our discipline to fit our lives?
There have been times, however, when an extra dessert was forthcoming during the weekdays because of a holiday or other special occasion. The children greatly enjoyed this break but it doesn't take them long to consider this the new rule! Any break from the usual discipline sends them on a quest for more and more laxness in their upbringing. It is very seldom considered a rare treat but a stepping stone to more freedom.
When I was checking my calendar, I noticed that Holy Days of Obligation are not always an obligation for us anymore. Making time for Mass on a Holy Day in my childhood was often a challenge between school and parents' jobs but we always managed it. Now, when ever a Holy Day falls on an 'awkward' day, the diocese make it easier for us by canceling our obligation. I often wonder if, we, as grown ups view it much the same as children and treats. Do we strive to live within a certain discipline or do we adjust our discipline to fit our lives?
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