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Support Bill to Stop Abortion of Pain-Capable Unborn

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NRTL Action AlertTake Action Now!

DEMAND THAT THE US SENATE VOTE
ON PROTECTING PAIN-CAPABLE UNBORN CHILDREN

WASHINGTON (November 12, 2013) — At a press conference on November 7, I joined U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) in announcing introduction of the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act (S. 1670) in the U.S. Senate.

This bill would protect unborn children from abortion, nationwide, beginning at 20 weeks fetal age, based on scientific evidence that by this stage of development (if not earlier), the baby will experience excruciating pain when subjected to typical late abortion procedures. This is the most important single pro-life bill to be proposed in Congress since the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act was enacted ten years ago. 

This new bill (S. 1670) is based directly on the model legislation crafted by National Right to Life, which has already been enacted in 10 states.  With strong backing from National Right to Life, a virtually identical bill (H.R. 1797) has already passed the U.S. House of Representatives.  Now, it is time to demand that the U.S. Senate vote on this landmark legislation. But that won’t happen without your help. Continue reading →

40 Days for Life — Day 40

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SPRING VALLEY — The seventh Rockland 40 Days for Life vigil ended Nov. 3 with a prayer service led by Msgr. McCabe of St. Mary of the Assumption in Haverstraw.

From the leaders of the national 40 Days for Life program:

Day 40! As another 40 Days for Life campaign comes to an end today, we look back at all the amazing blessings God has poured out in 306 locations in ten countries around the world.

These blessings include children that were scheduled to be aborted over these past 40 days … who are now alive because of your prayers and witness. I want to personally thank you for all of your sacrifices on behalf of those who are unable to speak for themselves.

Week 1      Week 2      Week 3      Week 4     Week 5

40 Days of Life — Day 18 — The Rosary Rally

In Memory of John J. Davidson, 40 Days of Life Supporter

40 Days of Life — Week 5

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“Our efforts to heal the wounds of society
will depend on our capacity to love
and be faithful to our mission.”
— Sean Cardinal O’Malley

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The closing ceremony for the 40 Days for Life will take place on Sunday, Nov. 3, at 3:00 p.m., at the prayer site of Perlman Drive in Spring Valley.  Please join us for the brief service to close the 40 Days for Life.

 

40 Days of Life — Week 4

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TO SAVE ONE LIFE IS TO SAVE THE ENTIRE WORLD — TALMUD

To date, 311 babies have been saved from abortion, as reported by the 40 Days for Life national headquarters. God bless all these moms and their little ones.

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Sex — What Does it Really Mean?

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PARENTS, HAVE YOU EVER ASKED YOURSELF . . .

HOW can I convey to my child that sex is a precious gift from God, not what they see on TV?
WHEN should I start talking to my child about the meaning of true love?
WHAT words do I use to help my child understand that God created us male and female for a reason?

Family HonorIf you answered YES to any of the above, then you’ll want to register for this webinar from Family Honor, co-sponsored by the Archdiocese of New York Family Life Office.

Family Honor is  Catholic organization that provides and promotes a family-centered Catholic approach to chastity education. 

For any parent or guardian of a child from 0-11 years old; Gives practical suggestions to start important conversations with your child; Led by an experienced Family Honor parent presenter; One-hour long and presented live via your computer; to register: http://familyhonor.org/programs/find-a-family-honorprogram-near-you/

If you have any questions, please contact Family Honor atfamhonor@aol.com or (803) 929-0858.

40 Days of Life — Day 18

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OUR LADY OF FATIMA ROSARY RALLY BRINGS THE YOUTH

20131012_123247-fA beautiful, sunny autumn day brought an incredible turnout of over 40 prolifers of all ages — but especially  young people — to the prayer site on Perlman Drive for the 12 to 1 pm hour on Saturday. The occasion was the Our Lady of Fatima Rosary Rally.

There were groups from St. Joseph’s in Spring Valley, St. Peter’s in Haverstraw, and  an especially large contingent from St. John’s in Piermont, the Immaculate Heart of Mary Youth Ministery.

Passing motorists cheered and honked, and the young people and their chaperones displayed their signs — many of which they made themselves — prayed the Rosary for Life.

There was joy on Perlman Drive in Spring Valley this afternoon!

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Communion Breakfast for Good Counsel

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20131012_093752-cSupporters of the Good Counsel Home for pregnant mothers and babies in Spring Valley gathered for Mass and a Communion Breakfast today at the Marian Shrine in Stony Point.

20131012_0935116-cThe celebrant of the Mass was Fr. Bill Cosgrove, pastor of St. Augustine’s in New City, and the guest speaker at the breakfast was Debbie DuHaime, Traffic Reporter from WABC radio and television. Joe Quartucci, from Good Counsel Homes, was Breakfast Chairman and master of ceremonies.

In his homily, Fr. Bill spoke of the deeper, expanded meaning of the response of Jesus to the woman who called out to him, “Blessed be the womb that bore you and the breasts that nursed you.” Jesus’ reply — “Rather, blessed are those who hear the word of God and observe it” — is His call to all of us to be hearers and doers of His word, like his Mother, who was blessed because of her willingness to bear the Son of God, to nurse and form Him, and do all things according to God’s will.

Fr. Bill noted the work of the Good Counsel Homes — supporting both mother and child in need — as a way of putting the word of God into action. Continue reading →

40 Days for Life — Week 2

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“The crux of the debate over the ethics of abortion is the nature and value of the unborn: Is the human embryo or fetus a human being? Since, as science has established, the unborn is indeed a living individual of the species Homo sapiens, how should we treat him or her? Do all human beings, at all developmental stages, have a right to life, or do only some?

These are the questions that matter, and they are questions that Planned Parenthood continues to ignore.”

~~Paul Stark, Minnesota Citizens for Life

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The Life Chain: 200+ Proclaim Message of Life

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Students from Albertus Magnus HIgh School display their message for LIFE.

Students from Albertus Magnus HIgh School display their message for LIFE.

In spite of gray skies, a constant mist, and the threat of showers, over 200 Rocklanders gathered at the intersection of Route 59 and Middletown Rd. on Sunday, Oct. 6, for the 21st annual Life Chain.

The Rockland Life Chain was one of 29 being held simultaneously today in the boroughs of New York City and the lower Hudson Valley. Hundreds were held across the United States and in Canada. Continue reading →