All human life is sacred. God creates life from its beginning. The life of every person is part of God's plan. This ministry began through the prayers offered for an unborn baby, before and after she was born, praying that she may have abundant life. She is seven years old now. She is a precious gift from God, a little miracle who radiates love to everyone she encounters.
Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you. Jeremiah 1:5
The Introduction of EVANGELIUM VITAE The Encyclical Letter Gospel of Life Pope John Paul II March 25, 1995
"The Gospel of life is at the heart of Jesus' message. Lovingly received day after day by the Church, it is to be preached with dauntless fidelity as "good news" to the people of every age and culture.
At the dawn of salvation, it is the Birth of a Child which is proclaimed as joyful news: "I bring you good news of a great joy which will come to all the people; for to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord" (Luke 2:10-11). The source of this "great joy" is the Birth of the Saviour; but Christmas also reveals the full meaning of every human birth, and the joy which accompanies the Birth of the Messiah is thus seen to be the foundation and fulfillment of joy at every child born into the world (cf. John 16:21).
When he presents the heart of his redemptive mission, Jesus says: "I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly" (John 10:10). In truth, he is referring to that "new" and "eternal" life which consists in communion with the Father, to which every person is freely called in the Son by the power of the Sanctifying Spirit. It is precisely in this "life" that all the aspects and stages of human life achieve their full significance."
There is a beautiful sacred place in my parish called Saint Joseph Chapel where many hours of Eucharistic Adoration are offered every week. It is saturated with the Presence of Jesus. Our chapel has received two very special blessings from the Holy See: Papal Apostolic Blessings signed by Pope John Paul II for the Unborn and for the Sick and Dying. These blessings were granted to the Eucharistic Apostles of The Divine Mercy for adoration chapels who pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy for the Unborn and the Sick and Dying. Many graces will flow from these special blessings. All the prayers being offered are like incense rising up from the altar to Our Heavenly Father.
As we approach the tragic anniversary of Roe v. Wade in the United States, let us pray a nine day novena for the Protection of the Unborn. Please pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy beginning today for the next nine days for the Protection of Life in the womb. January 22nd will be a Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children. Our Lady of Guadalupe, Protectress of the Unborn, we ask for your powerful intercession.
You formed my inmost being; You knit me in my mother’s womb. I praise You, because I am wonderfully made; wonderful are Your works Psalm 139:13-14
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