40 Days For Life

This morning I attended Mass with my good friends Karen, Stan and their daughter Jenna to kick off the 40 Days For Life campaign.  Hard to believe the election is so close.  It's time for all Christians to get involved.  Here is a link to explain activities in your local diocese and around the country: http://www.40daysforlife.com/.  There are also devotionals and prayers available if you are not able to attend activities.  This is important for our children, grandchildren and all future generations.  Stand up for life.  Have a voice.  Choose your political candidates wisely . . .

In todays Gospel (Luke 9:1-6), Jesus requires us to proclaim the Good News . . . and choosing life is a priority in our times:

Jesus summoned the Twelve and gave them power and authority over all demons and to cure diseases, and he sent them to proclaim the Kingdom of God and to heal the sick. He said to them, "Take nothing for the journey, neither walking stick, nor sack, nor food, nor money, and let no one take a second tunic. Whatever house you enter, stay there and leave from there. And as for those who do not welcome you, when you leave that town, shake the dust from your feet in testimony against them." Then they set out and went from village to village proclaiming the Good News and curing diseases everywhere.

And, in Volume One, Jesus calls us to action for the defenseless unborn:

"The modern world tries to persuade you to think that life is complex. Most issues are simple. For example, abortion is murder, dear ones. Do not be fooled. Children are your treasure, regardless of when your heavenly Father decides to send them. That issue is not complex and I need My children to be courageous in defending the lives of the unborn children of God. Your generation is suffering untold calamities because of this grave, grave sin. Be alert, My children, and I will instruct you in your role. But truly I say to you, all of heaven cries out against this crime. How long can your God remain silent in the face of these pleas? I am with you. I love you. I will remain with you in a special way, and anything you are asked to do for Me will be accompanied by such graces that it will be easy to accomplish. But you must remain close to Me. It is only when you drift off and close your ears to Me that your life becomes complex again. Be happy, dear ones. All of heaven stands ready to assist you."

Lay apostles, unite with your brothers and sisters in prayer to end abortion.  Participate in the 40 Days For Life activities.  Choose your political candidates on who Christ would choose . . . I know He would steer clear of anyone promoting the killing of such a defenseless population.  Please, now more than ever, be a Christian and help turn this beautiful country toward God again.  

Thank you, Lord, for praying the Rosary today with so many loving, kind people standing up for life.  And, I pray every Christian takes a look at what is happening to this country, seriously considering what is the best choice in favor of our dear, sweet Jesus.

God bless,

Bonnie

Here are pics from today's walk: