Wednesday, 14 November 2012
Baby Malachi, A Baby Aborted
Baby Malachi, A History
-- New York Lambs of Christ
This little baby boy was found frozen in a jar with three
other little children at an abortion mill in Dallas, Texas, in February 1993.
We were stunned when we found him. There were jars upon jars of frozen children
in that abortion mill. Rhonda Mackey, our executive secretary, brought this one
jar out and asked me what we should do with it. I had no idea, but I
instinctively knew we could not leave it there. We brought the jar to Dr.
McCarty, a wonderful Ob-Gyn in Dallas, who put the pieces of this baby and the
others back together.
The entire process was put on video as Dr. McCarty, and all
who were present, wept at the reconstruction of these precious children. The
life that was once there was now gone forever. It became apparent to all of us
that God had given us these children, one in particular, to show to the entire
world the horror of abortion. One picture can speak louder than a truckload of
words.
We prayed, and asked God to allow this little boy to speak
to our nation. We remembered the scripture in Hebrews 11:4: "...he still
speaks, even though he is dead." It was upon a very specific revelation
from our Lord that we had the picture of one baby blown up to poster size.
Rhonda asked me if she might have the privilege of naming this little baby boy.
She prayed, and God gave her the name that this child would become known by all
over the world - Malachi!
This name strikes terror in the hearts of those who kill
children, for they know that this child, more than anything else, reveals the
incredible horror of what abortion really is.
Yes, he has done that and so much more! Though he is dead,
yet he still speaks! Thousands upon thousands of children have been saved
because of his precious little life. It lasted only 21 weeks, yet fathers are
now joining the battle to defend the defenseless.
We buried Malachi at the Cemetery of the Innocents in
Dallas, Texas, in the summer of 1993. The funeral was held at the mammoth front
portico of the Dallas City Hall. Hundreds gathered to pay their last respects
to Malachi. We loved him deeply though we knew him not. When those in City Hall
realized that we were having a funeral for a real child they demanded that the
Dallas Police put a stop to the whole funeral. Captain Kowalski, the head of
SWAT in Dallas, told his superiors that he would in no way violate this
funeral. This man, who had arrested us on several occasions, now joined with us
in honoring the life of this one small (so very small) child. He stood for
Jesus. HE STOOD!
When he relayed to me that he would not interfere with the
memorial service, nor would he allow anyone else to interfere, I wept. I wept
because I knew that Captain Kowalski was now taking his stand and all his
officers knew it - all City Hall knew it! I wept because I knew that Malachi
was beginning his missionary journey and that he was already fulfilling the
purpose, for his short life.
Listen to these words, you mothers and fathers who have
aborted your children. Listen to these words you, who have failed so miserably
and found there is no way to undo the wrong you have done. Hear the word God
and your child are speaking to you: "You intended to harm me, but God
intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many
lives." Genesis 50:20.
If you know the mother and father of Baby Malachi, would you
please tell them that God is using him powerfully to speak for those who cannot
speak for themselves? Will you please let them know, that though they intended
him harm, God is using it for good? Will you please tell them that God loves
them and that the guilt that has driven them so far from Him can be overcome in
one divine moment? Please let them know that it is time to come home to Jesus.
Malachi means My Messenger.
Malachi's message
is that the
killing of innocent babies must stop!
Friday, 9 November 2012
Year of Faith: Oct. 11, 2012-Nov. 24, 2013
The Year of Faith
is a
“summons to an authentic and renewed conversion to the Lord,
the One Savior of the world”
(Porta Fidei 6).
In other words, the Year of Faith is an opportunity for Catholics to experience a conversion – to turn back to Jesus and enter into a deeper relationship with him.
The “door of faith” is opened at one’s baptism, but during this year Catholics are called to open it again, walk through it and rediscover and renew their relationship with Christ and his Church.
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| Venerable Archbishop Fulton Sheen |
Pope Benedict XVI has stated that the Year of Faith is to be a worldwide moment of prayer. One way to fulfill this request is the promotion of the World Mission Rosary. . . that was conceived in 1951 by the Servant of God, Archbishop Fulton Sheen. The World Mission Rosary unites people of the world in a spiritual communion and as Bishop Sheen said, the one who prays it will “embrace all continents, all people in prayer.”
In the Acts of the Apostles, we learn that God has opened the door of faith for the early Church. But did you know that God has opened the door of faith for each one us and he invites us to step through the threshold into a deeper relationship with him.
The upcoming Year of Faith is an opportunity for every Catholic to turn towards Jesus Christ, encounter him in the Sacraments, especially the Eucharist and rediscover the Faith and Church.
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| 2nd Vatican Council 1962-1965 |
During the Year of Faith, Catholics are asked to study and reflect on the documents of Vatican II and the catechism so that they may deepen their knowledge of the faith.
"The 'door of faith' (Acts14:27)
is always open for us,
ushering us into
the life of communion with God
and offering entry into his Church."
is always open for us,
ushering us into
the life of communion with God
and offering entry into his Church."
--Pope Benedict XVI,
Apostolic Letter Porta Fidei
for the Indiction of the Year of Faith
Pope Benedict Asks the Faithful to
"Cherish the Rosary
during the Year of Faith"
Before praying the Angelus on
Octctober 7, 2012, Pope Benedict XVI recalled that the traditional annual
"supplication", in which thousands of faithful around the world
participate, is taking place today at the Italian shrine of Pompei, dedicated
to Our Lady of the Rosary.
"As we too spiritually unite
ourselves to that choral invocation, I would like to invite everyone
to cherish
the Rosary during the forthcoming Year of Faith.
With the Rosary, in fact, we
allow ourselves to be guided by Mary, the model of faith,
in meditating upon the mysteries of Christ,
and day after day we are helped to assimilate the
Gospel so that it can shape our lives.
Therefore, in the wake of my
predecessors,
and in particular Blessed John Paul II who ten years ago gave us his Apostolic Letter
'Rosarium Virginis Mariae',
I invite people to pray the
Rosary individually,
in the family and in the community, placing themselves in
the school of Mary who leads us to Christ, the living center of our
faith".
— from Vatican Information Service
Disciples Called To Witness
The New Evangelization
A statement by the Committee on Evangelization and Catechesis
How often do we fail to realize that we are called to be Christ's witnesses to the world? How often do we reach out to our missing brothers and sisters by inviting them to join us at Mass or by asking why they no longer feel welcomed at Church? Did you know that through our baptism, we are called to proclaim the Good News to all people, everywhere and at all times.
PLENARY INDULGENCE
FOR THE YEAR OF FAITH
Vatican City, (VIS) - According to a decree made public today and signed by Cardinal Manuel Monteiro de Castro and Bishop Krzysztof Nykiel, respectively penitentiary major and regent of the Apostolic Penitentiary, Benedict XVI will grant faithful Plenary Indulgence for the occasion of the Year of Faith. The indulgence will be valid from the opening of the Year on 11 October 2012 until its end on 24 November 2013.
"The day of the fiftieth anniversary of the solemn opening of Vatican Council II", the text reads, "the Supreme Pontiff Benedict XVI has decreed the beginning of a Year especially dedicated to the profession of the true faith and its correct interpretation, through the reading of - or better still the pious meditation upon - the Acts of the Council and the articles of the Catechism of the Catholic Church"."Since the primary objective is to develop sanctity of life to the highest degree possible on this earth, and thus to attain the most sublime level of pureness of soul, immense benefit may be derived from the great gift of Indulgences which, by virtue of the power conferred upon her by Christ, the Church offers to everyone who, following the due norms, undertakes the special prescripts to obtain them".
"During the Year of Faith, which will last from 11 October 2012 to 24 November 2013, Plenary Indulgence for the temporal punishment of sins, imparted by the mercy of God and applicable also to the souls of deceased faithful, may be obtained by all faithful who, truly penitent, take Sacramental Confession and the Eucharist and pray in accordance with the intentions of the Supreme Pontiff.
"(A) Each time they attend at least three sermons during the Holy Missions, or at least three lessons on the Acts of the Council or the articles of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, in church or any other suitable location.
"(B) Each time they visit, in the course of a pilgrimage, a papal basilica, a Christian catacomb, a cathedral church or a holy site designated by the local ordinary for the Year of Faith (for example, minor basilicas and shrines dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Holy Apostles or patron saints), and there participate in a sacred celebration, or at least remain for a congruous period of time in prayer and pious meditation, concluding with the recitation of the Our Father, the Profession of Faith in any legitimate form, and invocations to the Blessed Virgin Mary and, depending on the circumstances, to the Holy Apostles and patron saints."(C) Each time that, on the days designated by the local ordinary for the Year of Faith, ... in any sacred place, they participate in a solemn celebration of the Eucharist or the Liturgy of the Hours, adding thereto the Profession of Faith in any legitimate form.
"(D) On any day they chose, during the Year of Faith, if they make a pious visit to the baptistery, or other place in which they received the Sacrament of Baptism, and there renew their baptismal promises in any legitimate form."Diocesan or eparchal bishops, and those who enjoy the same status in law, on the most appropriate day during that period or on the occasion of the main celebrations, ... may impart the papal blessing with the Plenary Indulgence".
The document concludes by recalling how faithful who, due to illness or other legitimate cause, are unable to leave their place of adobe, may still obtain Plenary Indulgence "if, united in spirit and thought with other faithful, and especially at the times when the words of the Supreme Pontiff and diocesan bishops are transmitted by television or radio, they recite ... the Our Father, the Profession of Faith in any legitimate form, and other prayers that concord with the objectives of the Year of Faith, offering up the suffering and discomfort of their lives".
Official Webpage of the Year of Faith
http://www.annusfidei.va/content/novaevangelizatio/en.html
The official calendar for the Year of Faith
The official calendar
for the Year of Faith lists the events which have been submitted to the
Organizational Secretary from around the world.
http://www.annusfidei.va/content/novaevangelizatio/en/eventi.html
Thursday, 8 November 2012
Prayers for the Souls in Purgatory
“It is holy and wholesome thought
to pray for the dead
that they may be loosed
from their sins.
2 Maccabees
12:46
Chaplet of
the Holy Souls in Purgatory
This Chaplet
can be prayed on rosary beads.
Begin with:
The Creed
1 Our Father
3 Hail Marys
1 Glory Be -- For the
Pope’s intentions
On the Large
Beads Pray
“O holy
souls draw the fire of God’s Love
into my soul to reveal Jesus crucified in me,
here on earth, rather than hereafter in Purgatory.”
into my soul to reveal Jesus crucified in me,
here on earth, rather than hereafter in Purgatory.”
On the Small
Beads Pray:
“Crucified
Lord Jesus have mercy
on the souls in Purgatory.”
on the souls in Purgatory.”
End by
saying the Glory Be three times
Prayer to Deliver them from Purgatory
My Jesus, by the sorrows
You suffered in Your agony in the Garden,
in Your Scourging and Crowning with thorns,
on the way to Calvary,
in Your Crucifixion and Death,
have mercy on the souls in purgatory,
and especially on those that are most forsaken;
please deliver them
from the terrible torments they endure;
call them and admit them to
Your most Sweet Embrace in paradise.
Amen.
Prayer on Passing a Cemetery
May God and Mary bless you all,
You were
once as
we are now, and we
we are now, and we
Will be, one
day, like you.
You pray
with us and we pray with you.
May Mary
pray with us both.
And may He
who suffered His Passion
For you,
grant you everlasting rest.
Amen.
Holy Water and Holy Souls
Holy Water
is to remind us
of the Sacred Blood of Christ,
by which we are cleansed
from our sins
and when
we bless ourselves,
remember the Holy Souls~
~they can benefit greatly
by sprinkling Holy Water
with the sign of the cross
on their graves
and recite
the prayer:
"By this Holy
Water
and by Thy Precious Blood,
O Lord wash away the sins
of all my dear
departed
brothers and sisters in Purgatory,
in the Name of the Father,
in the Name of the Father,
and of
the Son and of the Holy Spirit."
Amen
Prayer of Saint Gertrude the Great
Eternal Father, I offer Thee the most Precious Blood of Thy Divine Son, Jesus, in union with the Masses said throughout the world today, for all the Holy Souls in Purgatory, for all sinners everywhere, for sinners in the universal Church, those in my own home and within my family.
Amen
Each time you say this prayer 1,000 souls are released from purgatory
Imagine
if you repeated this prayer 10 times a day...
that would be 10,000 souls
you released from Purgatory!!
And in a year 3,650,000 souls!!!
How Wondrous & Infinite is God's Mercy!
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