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Pray the "Prayer for Religious Liberty" promulgated by the U.S. Bishops on every day during Holy Week — if possible, before the Eucharist at Mass or Adoration. PRAYER FOR RELIGIOUS LIBERTY : O GOD OUR CREATOR, from your provident hand we have received our right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. You have called us as your people and given us the right and the duty to worship you, the only true God, and your Son, Jesus Christ. Through the power and working of your Holy Spirit, you call us to live out our faith in the midst of the world, bringing the light and the saving truth of the Gospel to every corner of society. We ask you to bless us in our vigilance for the gift of religious liberty. Give us the strength of mind and heart to readily defend our freedoms when they are threatened; give us courage in making our voices heard on behalf of the rights of your Church and the freedom of conscience of all people of faith. Grant,

PLEASE SHARE THE FRUITS OF YOUR LABOR Dear EWTN Media Missionaries, We care! Please share with us the fruits of your labor. Let us know if you are able to successfully place a requested announcement in your parish bulletin by one of the three options below: 1.       E-mail volunteers@ewtn.com with a link to your parish bulletin 2.       Scan and e-mail a copy of your parish bulletin to volunteers@ewtn.com 3. Mail a copy of your parish bulletin to: EWTN Media MIssionaries 5817 Old Leeds Road Irondale, AL 35210 Thank you in advance for your kind cooperation. As always, feel free to contact me with any questions. God Bless, Gus Federle Manager of Volunteer Support EWTN Media Missionaries (205) 795-5771 gfederle@ewtn.com

Access: Pro-Life Action League

Information from October Baby Action Squad in Del Rio, Texas.    I know we only have a short amount of time to promote the movie, but I have no doubt that it is possible to get 750 people to commit to purchasing tickets on opening day. Here are some points from organizational meeting. · Anna will contact AFR · Johanna and Kathy will pass out flyers at Street Beat. · Lisa has created the commitment card. We will print out a few to get you started.  · Lucy has created the Facebook page. Check it out. https://www.facebook.com/events/379321958754555/?__adt=3 ·   Janeshka will advertise in the Del Rio News Herald. Also, take advantage of these great October Baby resources to help get the word out. http://www.octoberbabymovie.net/takeaction_resources If you have any question please contact  Janeshka at (830)765-6150 or Lisa at (830 )719-0656. Thank you  

This meditation, based on a sermon I once heard, is adapted for pro-life concerns. It's Friday. Jesus is on the cross. He has been killed by his enemies; he is off the scene. But that's because it's Friday. Sunday's comin'! It's Friday. Abortionists continue their work 3,300 times a day, tearing off the arms and legs of little babies and crushing their heads. But that's because it's Friday. Sunday's comin'! It's Friday. Pro-abortion groups receive blood money from billionaires who are as deceived as they are. But that's because it's Friday. Sunday's comin'! It's Friday. Liars attempt to speak for all women and hide the pain of abortion, and ignore the evidence of how it harms women, and call abortion a blessing. But that's because it's Friday. Sunday's comin'! It's Friday. People of hardened hearts guard the clinics and usher desperate women in to have their a

(Received in email) There is a Divine plan that I don’t know, though I strive to imagine it. Into this plan we enter totally, with our mistakes and our failings. How good it would be to feel and to know that we are fulfilling the Divine plan, this plan of love! But, no, we sense the opposite. Something tells us that we are forgetting God’s plan, or, what is worse, that we know it, but ignore it. Our struggle and our great error is to want to overthrow the Lord’s plan, as Lucifer sought to do in the beginning. But that, friends, will never be accomplished. In the end, as always, Christ will triumph and will rescue us from the claws of error, since He has already given His life for us.   ( http://vivenciadefe.blogspot.com/search/label/Poemas )

  The current administration’s effort to force religious institutions to adopt practices that violate their conscience is perhaps the biggest threat to religious liberty in our nation’s history. It should spur every serious Christian into action. We don’t want you to be just the signer of a petition; we need you to be actively engaged in this battle. Here’s how: We’ve prepared a powerful DVD, “Breaking the Spiral of Silence,” with interviews and appeals by a broad spectrum of Christian leaders; Sammy Rodriguez, Harry Jackson, Eric Metaxas, Robby George, Timothy George, and I. We are setting aside April 28 for the first showing of this video across the country. And we’re asking you to be an ambassador, to sign up now to receive the DVD and to premiere it in your home or church to as many friends as you can assemble. Will you please join us? The DVD will equip you and your friends to articulate the reasons why religious freedom, the sanctity of life, and traditional marriage

The addresses of Pope Benedict XVI on his trip to Mexico and Cuba are a great blessing for the faithful in those countries, and for us all. Here is the list so far: Benedict XVI Arrives in Mexico as a Pilgrim of Faith, Hope and Love To Bishops: Stand Beside Those Who Are Marginalized True Devotion to the Virgin Always Leads Us to Jesus Human Strategies Will Not Suffice to Save Us, We Must Have Recourse to God Protect Children that They May Look to the Future with Confidence The True Face of the Church Is a Place Where God Draws Near and Encounters Humanity Pope Leaves Mexico Reiterating His Call for Solidarity Justice, Peace, Freedom and Reconciliation for Cuba

March 26, 2012 WASHINGTON—The Vatican has approved the publication of the "Rite for the Blessing of a Child in the Womb," which will be printed in English and Spanish in a combined booklet and should be available for parishes by Mothers' Day. The U.S. bishops who collaborated on the development of the blessing welcomed the announcement of the recognitio , or approval, by the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments in Rome. "I'm impressed with the beauty of this blessing for human life in the womb," said Cardinal Daniel DiNardo of Galveston-Houston, chairman of the Committee on Pro-Life Activities of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). "I can think of no better day to announce this news than on the feast of the Annunciation, when we remember Mary's 'yes' to God and the incarnation of that child in her the womb that saved the world." "We wanted to make this announcement as soon a

This past weekend, a beautiful movie brought a story of forgiveness and hope to a world in desperate need of both. Thanks to your support and efforts, OCTOBER BABY finished No. 3 in per-screen average and No. 8 overall (despite being on only 390 screens). But those numbers don’t tell the real story; that can be found on Facebook pages, blog posts, emails, and conversations. For Sherwood Pastor Michael Catt, who discovered as an adult he had been adopted, the film hit close to home: “I am more than viable tissue. Jeremiah says, that God knew me before I was in my mother’s womb. Mom, wherever you are, if you ever read this, I was no accident. God had a plan for you and for me. Thank you for not having an abortion. Thank you for loving me enough to give me breath. I hope that one day you will see and know how God has used all this for His glory.” For Melanie’s parents, it was a chance to realize the impact of a life of service: “My parents have such a heart for the Lord and for chil

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(Received in email) Thanks for helping share the excitement as OCTOBER BABY arrives in Del Rio. I hope you can join us for a meeting on Thursday March 29 at Pizza Hut at 5:30 pm to discuss the line-up. I have attached the poster to help spread the word about this film. Print as many as you like. http://www.octoberbabymovie.net/takeaction_resources If you know of other ministries, organizations, or business that would like to a part of the team, please ask them to have 1 or 2 representatives at the meeting. Once again, thank you for being a part of the Town Action Squad. If you have any questions please call me at 765-6150. Blessings, Janeshka

On March 23, at 12 noon, a group of a little over 100, gathered at Greenwood Park in downtown Del Rio in solidarity with the national movement “Stand Up For Religious Freedom” in collaboration with “Pro-Life Action League” and “Citizens for a Pro-Life Society”. This peaceful and prayerful assembly of concerned citizens was led by Father Clay Hunt, pastor at St. Joseph Church; along with Father Tom Edelen, local chaplain,   and Father Martin Laird from Louisiana. The reason for this rally was to bring awareness to all the citizens of our country about the national crisis of conscience that we are experiencing at this time. Our cherished right to religious freedom guaranteed in our national constitution is being undermined and under attack by the very government that is supposed to protect our precious right to practice our religion and adhere to our conscientious moral convictions. In January the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a mandate

In Del Rio, Texas we are blessed to have both English and Spanish language television stations broadcasting the Pope's visit to Mexico. God bless Pope Benedict XVI and the people of Mexico.

  The bishops of the United States call for the Catholic faithful, and all people of good will throughout the nation to join them in prayer and penance “for our leaders and for the complete protection of our First Freedom – religious liberty.” “Prayer is the ultimate source of our strength,” the bishops said, “for without God we can do nothing. But with God all things are possible.” Let Us Pray Gracious and loving God, let your Spirit be with us (me) today. Hear our (my) prayers, and increase in us (me) the will to follow your Son Jesus. Help us (me) to draw on the resources of our (my) faith as we (I) use the opportunities of our democracy to shape a society more respectful of the life, dignity, and rights of the human person, especially the poor and vulnerable. We (I) ask this through Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever. Amen. Read Action Alert Conscience Protection-USCCB Catholics Care. Ca

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1.       Pray for the power and presence of God. 2.       Pray to be positioned into the flowering and fullness of our purpose. 3.       Pray to be in complete and total alignment and agreement with God’s Will for our life. 4.       Pray for the equilibrium God desires us to maintain as part of a balanced life, including having sufficient time for recreation and relaxation. 5.       Pray for God’s Presence and God’s Peace. 6.       Pray to be released from addiction to busyness and from addiction to being a busybody. 7.       Pray to know God’s mission for us. 8.       Pray to experience a fullness of purpose, feelings of fulfillment and genuine joy. 9.       Pray to be delivered from the darkness of doubts, disbelief and discouragement pegged to our past. 10.   Pray to know when to speak and when to be silent, when to do something and when to do nothing, when to reach out and when to pull back, when to hold

(Received in email)   Monday the Supreme Court will hear arguments in favor of and against Obamacare and also the HHS Mandate. This has been something that has been in the courts for 2 years now. It is EXTREMELY important for people to fast, pray the Rosary, go to Mass and receive Holy Communion, make a Holy Hour on Monday, which by the way is the Feast of Annunciation. The arguments are: Is it constitutionally required that people be required to purchase national healthcare and is the HHS Mandate Constitutional? The expert on EWTN said the Supreme Court could go either way. The expert also said it will take about 2 years for current lawsuits (EWTN"s and others) to go to the Supreme Court, which means if Obamacare and the Mandate is Constitutional, the law will take effect before the Mandate from Jan. 20th is repealed. Please get the word out to everyone--FAST, PRAY THE ROSARY, GO TO MASS, MAKE A HOLY ON MONDAY (Feast of the Annunciation) for the Supreme Court.

(Received in email) Hello Media Missionaries: If you haven’t taken the time to visit EWTN ’s Media Missionaries face book page, please do so. Click on ‘photos’ to see what other Media Missionaries around the U.S. are doing to support EWTN programming and informing their parishioners on what EWTN has to offer to everyone. Go to www.factbook.com/ewtnmissionaires . If you would like to set up an EWTN information table at your parish, contact Jane Sperber at janesperber@att.net . A few weeks back, I had my 4 yr. old granddaughter here for a visit. I thought it was a good time to introduce her to EWTN’s Kid’s web page. Not only did she have a blast on the website, I did too! Check it out for yourself and pass this valuable information on to others. Ask your schools if they are aware of the wonderful learning games related to our faith on the website for their students to enjoy. Have them go to www.ewtn.com and click on ‘EWTN KIDS website and TV programs’. I will end with

Thank you to all who attended the “ Lenten Journey with Mary at the Foot of the Cross of Jesus” presented by Father Antonio O. Moreno on Sunday, March 18, 2012 at St. Joseph Parish Hall. You truly blessed us with your presence and participation. In appreciation especially to Father Moreno for sharing with us his God-given gifts of beautifully inspirational biblical insights and practical spiritual guidance for our day-to-day living. We hope that all of you are having a Blessed Lenten Season and are joyfully anticipating the upcoming Easter season! Make plans to attend, and invite someone, to the next presentation by Father Antonio O. Moreno “ Mary Queen of Heaven and Earth” on Sunday, May 6, 2012 at 2:30 pm at St. Joseph Parish Hall. Please pray for the Legion of Mary and for Father Antonio O. Moreno that we may do God's Will, and with God's Grace and Mary's intercession continue offering workshop presentations. Mary at the Foot of the Cross of Jesus, p