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March For Life: Changing Laws, Changing Souls

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When we attend the March for Life, we stand in the streets of our Nation’s capital to protest a law that is unjust. To take a day to gather and give a very public witness – to “shout” that we are Pro-Life, and that the law of our land is unjust. But as Catholics – as humans – we know that at the heart of the pro-life movement it is not a question of laws but of souls. The souls of babies, the souls of mothers and fathers, and the souls of those with whom we disagree.

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Why Am I Alive?: And Other Thoughts on My Birthday

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I’ve been thinking about life a lot lately. Mostly my own, really. This past weekend I celebrated my birthday.

It was an awesome day. How could it not be great? There was a Boston Cream Pie cake, calls from all my favorite people, and Facebook notifications endlessly popping up on my phone from wall posts.

I can’t help but thank God over and over again for the gift of my life, especially at this time of year with so much talk about abortion. A lot of our generation never made it out of the womb, let alone into their 20’s. Why me?

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Help! I’m Pregnant!: How To Help Your Friend Considering an Abortion

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It seemed like in one moment, our sophomore year, (our whole life) was changed forever. Two minutes ago we only had to think about cute boys, classes, and our plans for spring break. Now I had to think about baby diapers, stretch marks, and helping Jessica face the possible ridicule and judgment of our peers.

How was I supposed to love and support her? The selfish part of me didn’t want to face this. But the only thing I knew was that my Catholic faith asked me to take courage and stand beside my friend, to believe that God would work it out, and to hope in His promises . . . But sometimes things don’t end as you think it should.

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Sunday, Sunday, Sunday: 01/29/12

Readings for the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Dt 18:15-20; Ps 95:1-2, 6-7, 7-9; 1 Cor 7:32-35; Mk 1:21-28

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John 10:10 [Wallpaper]

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This pro-life design by David Calavitta is on a t-shirt in the Life Teen Store. Buy one today! “The thief only comes to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have Life.”

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Protect Life From Extinction [Wallpaper]

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Protect Life From Extinction “I’m pro-life and I believe we should protect all life from extinction . . . even dinosaurs.” Designed by Gabe Telepak Download: 2560×1440, 1600×900, iPhone Wallpaper

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Beyond Words: 1/22/12

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Saint Quotes: St. Gianna Beretta Molla on Abortion

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“The doctor should not meddle. The right of the child is equal to the right of the mother’s life. The doctor can’t decide; it is a sin to kill in the womb.”

“If you must choose between me and the baby, no hesitation; I choose – and I demand it – the baby. Save her!”

- St. Gianna Beretta Molla

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“Dear Mommy”: A Letter From an Aborted Baby

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Dear Mommy,

I want you to know how much I love you even though I’m not with you anymore. I was really scared the other day, but I’m ok now.

I woke up to your crying and all of a sudden I felt a force like no other. I gripped my tiny hands into your flesh, but I was no match. I felt like I was being sucked away. And then came the pain. Mommy . . . it really hurt. The doctor tore me from your womb and placed my body like garbage on the cold table. I hoped you would hear me, but my cries were not enough. I needed you Mommy. I know that all the pain I felt yesterday is nothing compared to the pain you must feel. I’m sorry you’re hurt too . . . I love you.

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Christ Crucified [Wallpaper]

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Christ Crucified Photographed and Designed by Carlos Weaver Download: 2560×1440, 1600×990, iPhone Wallpaper

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You Formed Me [Wallpaper]

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You Formed Me Designed by Gabe Telepak Download: 2560×1440, 1600×900, iPhone Wallpaper

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Sunday, Sunday, Sunday: 01/22/12

Readings for the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time: Jon 3:1-5, 10; Ps 25:4-5, 6-7, 8-9; 1 Cor 7:29-31; Mk 1:14-20

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Beyond Words: 1/15/12

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What If I Told You The Truth

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Editor’s Note: Can you see the truth through the Religion vs. Jesus debate? We’re praying for you as you talk about this issue and the viral video with your friends. We loved how well Peter Kreeft articulates this question about “church” in his book Before I Go: Letters to Our Children about what Really Matters. Here is the truth, boiled down to the basics without any fancy distractions. “What’s the Big Deal about Church? Why is she so important? Because she is how we know Jesus. She tells us (by her teaching), shows us (by her saints) and feeds us [...]

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True Facts About Abortion [PDF]

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Check it out! We put together a fact sheet about abortion for you to download. It’s important to be aware of what’s really going on and you won’t know that until you look at the shocking numbers and data. Go ahead and print it out, pass it around, and educate yourself about this issue.

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Torn Up Inside: The Truth About Abortion

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I think we can agree on a lot of things that are wrong. No one is going to say that abuse of any kind is okay. Or that starving children in third world countries should remain hungry. We can all agree that school shootings are terrible. And that no person, young or old, should have to deal with the pain of cancer.

But what about abortion?

It’s confusing. Especially when you hear so many conflicting voices. It can be hard to see clearly whether it’s right or wrong. I understand it’s difficult to make that judgment. In my own mind, I know that a woman, especially in a crisis situation, deserves what is best for her. She deserves to be cared for.

But when I think about the baby, I want the baby to be loved and cared for too. What is best for both of them? Is it the same in every circumstance?

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Sunday, Sunday, Sunday: 01/15/2012

Are you listening to the call of Christ? Readings for the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time: 1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19; Ps 40:2, 4, 7-8, 8-9, 10; 1 Cor 6:13c-15a, 17-20; Jn 1:35-42

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Saint Quotes: St. Paul of the Cross

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“Celebrate the feast of Christmas every day, even every moment in the interior temple of your spirit, remaining like a baby in the bosom of the heavenly Father, where you will be reborn each moment in the Divine Word, Jesus Christ.”

- St. Paul of the Cross

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Beyond Words: 1/8/12

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We Three Kings: The Feast of the Epiphany

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If we’re focused on what we can get out of God and not what we can give to Him, then our worship is selfish. Christ is faithful, but when we expect something in return we put Him in a box. Shifting our focus on what we can give Him frees us to receive His love the way He wants to give it.

The Magi did exactly that, and to Christ the true present was their presence.

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