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    It's official! This fall's 40 Days for Life will be a record-setter ... and YOU are invited to help make history! Here's a quick rundown on the largest 40 Days for Life campaign yet, which will be conducted from September 26 to November 4: * 314 locations (the most ever!) * 49 US states -- plus Washington, DC * 7 Canadian provinces * Australia, England, Spain and -- for the first time -- Uganda * Many NEW cities ... 46 first-time campaigns The full list of locations for the 40 Days for Life campaign has just been posted at: http://www.40daysforlife.com/location.cfm This fall's campaign, from September 26 - November 4, will be the largest and longest internationally coordinated pro-life mobilization in history ... and you can help save lives by getting involved TODAY! Here's what to do: 1) Go to the list of 40 Days for Life locations: http://www.40daysforlife.com/location.cfm 2) Using the map, or the list of locations, click

What is at Stake in 2012 The privilege of democracy carries with it the responsibility to vote, and in each election cycle it is important to consider what is at stake. In recent election cycles, American voters have proven that Life Counts at the ballot box by choosing life by a margin of two to one. No matter your political persuasion, if concern for life motivates your vote, these are the top five most significant issues in 2012. The United States needs policies: 1. CURBING THE RADICAL EXPANSION OF ABORTION :    To read more about abortion in healthcare, click here . 2. RESTORING FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHT OF CONSCIENCE PROTECTIONS : Click here to learn more. 3. PROVIDING COMMONSENSE LIMITS ON ABORTION : To learn more about the health risks of late-term abortion procedures, click here . 4. ADOPTING LIFE-AFFIRMING POLICIES IN LINE WITH THE VAST MAJORITY OF THE WORLD : To read an AUL analysis of this tragedy, click here . 5. GETTING THE TAXPAYER OUT OF THE BUSINESS OF SUBS

The Story of the Test of Fire By Adriana Gonzalez The thought of making a video came to us as a sudden inspiration from a friend. Though we had little knowledge of the video-making process, the idea made sense, and so we contacted our videographer friends at Creative Lab. We wanted a video that would powerfully communicate the non-negotiable issues of life, marriage, and religious liberty. Excited at the prospect, Jeremy from Creative Lab agreed and got to work right away. A few days later Jeremy emailed us a script. We loved it immediately. The script described a blacksmith in his forge and iron words in the fire.    "Jeremy, this is great!" we told him on the phone.   We heard a sigh of relief on the other end of the line. "I'm so glad you liked it. The idea came to me in a dream!" Jeremy explained that he had received the inspiration for the video while he slept, and when he awoke he hurriedly wrote down the dream. His idea was very specific, very vivid

Enroll Now in Outstanding Great Books and Catholic OnlineClasses ! Welcome to our growing family of Ignatius-Angelicum Liberal Studies Program students. Supplement your high/home school with Catholic online classes. We have record high enrollment numbers this year - join us! - Fr. Joseph Fessio, S.J., Th.D ., LSP Chancellor Our online Angelicum Great Books Program classes (for high/home school or college credit) begin Thursday, August 30th with orientation. Other online Great Books classes begin September 3-5. Its not to late to enroll .      

      This Saturday is the First Saturday of the Month: September 1, 2012  

  By: David Kerr (with editing) (EWTN News/CNA) Pope Benedict XVI said Sunday that a lack of sincerity in life is “the mark of the devil” as witnessed in the decision of Judas Iscariot to continue following Jesus Christ even after he had ceased to believe in him. “The problem is that Judas did not go away, and his most serious fault was falsehood, which is the mark of the devil. This is why Jesus said to the Twelve: ‘One of you is a devil’,” said the Pope. The pontiff said that Catholics pray to the Virgin Mary to help them to believe in Jesus as St. Peter did and “to be always sincere with him and with all people.” The Pope continued his recent weeks’ reflections upon Jesus’s “Bread of Life” discourse as delivered in the synagogue of Capernaum. After Christ declared himself to be “the living bread which came down from heaven” many of those who had followed him, records St. John in his Gospel, “drew back and no longer went about with him.” Asked by Jesus if they too will lea

    In celebration of the one-year anniversary of the release of CATHOLICISM and its accompanying book, Father Robert Barron wants to thank you personally! Please join Father Barron on Wednesday, September 5 at 7 p.m. CST for a live web conversation. Check out this link to sign in and for more information: http://www.livestream.com/imagebooks This event is a partnership stream from Word on Fire Catholic Ministries and Image Books        

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    Retiro para Jovenes   Septiembre 28 - 30, 2012     ***     Retiro para Matrimonios   Octubre 12 - 14, 2012       Para mas informacion favor de llamar:   Grace Quinones  830-765-2267              

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  Access: Restless Heart   430 AD. The Roman Empire is beginning to crumble. The Vandals and other marauding tribes spill through the gaps in Roman defenses. And one of the greatest saints of the Christian church stands between his flock and the barbarian invaders. As he attempts to negotiate between the proud Roman authorities and the implacable Vandal king, Bishop Augustine recalls his own life before Christianity... In this stirring and epic new film on the life of St. Augustine of Hippo, follow the great saint as he rises from his reckless days as a youth to his accomplishments as a renowned but dissolute orator. Though worldly success and riches come his way, including a position in the imperial court of Milan, satisfaction and peace elude him. It takes a confrontation with the Christian bishop Ambrose and the countless prayers offered by his patient mother, Monica, to break through his intellectual pride. Starring Alessandro Preziosi, Monica Guerritore, Johannes Bandrup, and Fran

(Received in email)   As I return to the classroom, my biggest is concern is can I do this and that I need to buy story books to read to the students and to put books in their hands. I talked to God and told him I could never buy the number of books I need within the next two years. Well, at this campus, whatever staff members don't want or need they put in a designated area to trade, swap or give away. This afternoon, God put 6 laundry baskets filled with paper back books in the swap area! Needless to say, I dragged all 6 baskets into my room:-) God is great and he thumped me on the head again today with the gift of books and stories to read to his children. I had to share. It took my breathe away figuratively and physically dragging them:-) Many Blessings!

Pass Respect for Rights of Conscience Act On August 1, the Obama Administration’s contraceptive and sterilization mandate went into effect. Congress must take action now to protect religious liberty and conscience rights. During the August recess, contact your Representative and two Senators. Urge Members to support and work for enactment of the Respect for Rights of Conscience Act (H.R. 1179, S. 1467) this year, whether as a free-standing bill or as part of other legislation. Recommended Actions : Send an e-mail through NCHLA’s Grassroots Action Center:   Click Here Call the U.S. Capitol switchboard at: 202-224-3121, or call your Members’ local offices. Additional contact info can be found on Members’ web sites at:   www.senate.gov   and www.house.gov . During the month of August, Members of Congress will be in their home districts and states. During this time, community leaders should meet with Members at the

Access: 40 Days to Save America Participate in " 40 Days to Save America " The upcoming national election will be the focus of the 40 DAYS TO SAVE AMERICA, a national call to prayer, fasting and repentance in the 40 days prior to the election. 

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Eternal Father, your Son has promised that you would grant all the graces we ask of you in his name.   Trusting in this promise, and in the name of and through the merits of Jesus Christ, I ask of you five special graces: First, I ask pardon for all the offenses I have committed, for which I am sorry with all my heart, because I have offended your infinite goodness. Second, I ask for your divine light, which will enable me to see the vanity of all the things of this earth, and see also your infinite greatness and goodness. Third, I ask for a share in your love, so that I can detach myself from all creatures, especially from myself, and love only your holy will. Fourth, grant me the grace to have confidence in the merits of Jesus Christ and in the intercession of Mary. Fifth, I ask for the grace of perseverance, knowing that whenever I call on you for assistance, you will answer my call and come to my aid; I fear only that I will neglect to turn to you in

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  Dear EWTN Media Missionary, This fall, EWTN is proud to unveil a host of new and exciting series. Don't forget to program your DVR or VCR so that you can preview the shows and find your new favorites. The exciting new series include: The Catholic View for Women - Teresa Tomeo, Janet Morana, and Astrid Bennett Gutierrez host an engaging and informative series just for women, to help them live out their faith in every sort of circumstance. Authentically Free at Last - Gloria Purvis, Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers, and Damon Owens examine important issues in today's society that affect our Catholic faith, such as marriage, abortion, contraception, and the forming of a good conscience. Portraits in Faith - Barbara McGuigan and her guests discuss the strength that Faith gives them to walk through shadows into light, to embrace the meaning and redemptive value of suffering, and to defend the fatherless, the widow, and the f

What others may use to hurt and harm us; God uses to help and heal us

(Received in email)   "Today may there be peace within. May you trust that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith in yourself and others. May you use the gifts that you have received and pass on the love that has been given to you. May you be content with yourself just the way you are. Let this knowledge settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love. It is there for each and every one of us."

(Received in email) Thank you very much for the information on the Women of Grace webinar, Fit for Eternal Life, I loved it, and I also got the book and started reading it.

God's temple in heaven was opened, and the ark of his covenant could be seen in the temple. ~ Rv 11:19a MARIAN PRAYER of Saint Albert the Great “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.” Mary, you have found grace, not taken it as Lucifer tried to do. You have found grace, not lost it, as Adam did. You have found favor with God because you desired and sought it. You have found uncreated Grace, that is, God himself became your Son, And with that Grace, you have found and obtained every uncreated good. Today, as we honor our Mother in Heaven, we invite you to join us in praying for our nation, our bishops and priests, our Blessed Mother’s intentions, and for all who have asked for our prayers. Blessings to you, Cheri and Father Jim and your friends at Mary’s Touch To find out more about our Blessed Mother and support our ministry with your prayers and donations, visit www.marystouch.org Real-life stories of Mary’s love ~ + ~ MARIAN PRAYER of Saint Alp