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Fortnight For Freedom 2014 | Freedom to Serve
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Greetings,
"Whoever lives and believes in me shall never die" (Jn 11:26): the gift of eternal life
The life which the Son of God came to give to human beings cannot be reduced to mere existence in time. The life which was always "in him" and which is the "light of men" (Jn 1:40) consists in being begotten of God and sharing in the fullness of his love: "To all who received him, who believed in his name, he gave power to become children of God; who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God" (Jn 1:12-13)
- The Gospel of Life, St. John Paul II (Evangellium Vitae) 37
Wishing you Peace, Joy and Fun
These Summer days,
Respect Life
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The Respect Life Office of the Diocese of Rockville Centre is inviting ALL parish members who would like to know more about Respect Life and become involved in Respect Life Ministry.
Registration ends July 5th.
Register Today
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 Cardinal O'Malley Welcomes Supreme Court Decision Affirming Freedom Of Speech For Pro-Life Americans
WASHINGTON-The U.S. Supreme Court upheld freedom of speech for pro-life Americans in a June 26 decision in the case of McCullen v. Coakley. The Court unanimously declared unconstitutional a Massachusetts law barring pro-life advocates from public sidewalks near abortion facilities. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley of Boston, chairman of the U.S. bishops' Committee on Pro-Life Activities, issued the following statement."Today the Supreme Court found unconstitutional a Massachusetts law imposing criminal penalties on pro-life Americans who peacefully pray for and offer alternatives to pregnant women approaching abortion clinics. This discriminatory law barred these citizens from gathering on nearby public sidewalks, while exempting 'clinic escorts' trained to expedite women into the facility. Clearly this was an attack on pro-life Americans' freedom of speech, and we welcome the Court's decision to overturn the law. Read More
Supreme Court Decision On Hobby Lobby: A Great Day For The Religious Freedom Of Family Businesses
WASHINGTON-The U.S. Supreme Court's decision today in favor of Hobby Lobby Stores and Conestoga Wood Specialties means "justice has prevailed," said Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, and Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore, chairman of the U.S. bishops' Ad Hoc Committee for Religious Liberty. The Court ruled that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) "preventive services" mandate violates the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) as applied to these employers to the extent that it would have forced them to provide insurance coverage for drugs and devices that violate their religious convictions on respect for human life. The statement follows:
"We welcome the Supreme Court's decision to recognize that Americans can continue to follow their faith when they run a family business. In this case, justice has prevailed, with the Court respecting the rights of the Green and Hahn families to continue to abide by their faith in how they seek their livelihood, without facing devastating fines. Now is the time to redouble our efforts to build a culture that fully respects religious freedom. Read More
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To Live Each day With Dignity
"To live in a manner worthy of our human dignity, and to spend our final days on this earth in peace and comfort, surrounded by loved ones-that is the hope of each of us. In particular, Christian hope sees these final days as a time to prepare for our eternal destiny.
Today, however, many people fear the dying process. They are afraid of being kept alive past life's natural limits by burdensome medical technology. They fear experiencing intolerable
pain and suffering, losing control over bodily functions, or lingering with severe dementia. They
worry about being abandoned or becoming a burden on others." Read More ________________________________ DECLARATION ON EUTHANASIA Human life is the basis of all goods, and is the necessary source and condition of every human activity and of all society. Most people regard life as something sacred and hold that no one may dispose of it at will, but believers see in life something greater, namely, a gift of God's love, which they are called upon to preserve and make fruitful. And it is this latter consideration that gives rise to the following consequences: 1. No one can make an attempt on the life of an innocent person without opposing God's love for that person, without violating a fundamental right, and therefore without committing a crime of the utmost gravity. Read More |
Respect Life for Children
This collection of quotes from St. John Paul II is a testimonial to his love and respect for the children of the world. Each page has an inspirational message that speaks to important Catholic, such as "Family," "School," "Prayer," "Suffering," "Peace," and "My First Communion." Alongside each quote is an exquisite color photograph of a child or group of children.
Under the opening heading "Greeting," St. John Paul offered these words in an address to a crowd of 10,000 children at Vatican City: " I greet you with my whole heart, and I tell you that you bring me particularly great joy. One is always happy among the young. The Pope wishes well to everyone, but he has a preference for the youngest, because they had a special place in the heart of Christ, who wished to remain with the children and to talk with the young. He addressed his call to the young especially, and John, the youngest apostle, was his favorite."
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Prayer for the Protection of 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, we pray, O heavenly Father,
a clear and united voice to all your sons and daughters gathered in your Church in this decisive hour in the history of our nation, so that, with every trial withstood and every danger overcome-
for the sake of our children, our grandchildren,and all who come after us-
this great land will always be "one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
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Suggested Summer Reading
From The Respect Life Office
The summer is a perfect time for a leisurely read while your at the beach or by the pool, check out our recommended list for great summer reading. View List
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Respect Life Ministry Training - LEVEL I: GOSPEL OF LIFE
The Respect Life Office of the Diocese of Rockville Centre is inviting ALL parish members who would like to know more about Respect Life and become involved in Respect Life Ministry. The training will be two sessions:
Parish Respect Life Ministry Level I:
Gospel of Life - Respect Life and Back to Basics
July 10 from 6 pm - 8:00 pm
Christ the King Parish, Commack, NY 11725
Parish Respect Life Ministry Training Level II:
Principals of Respect Life - Pastoral Plan for Pro-life Activities in Parish Life
Date: TBA
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Life Matters - All Year Long
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DEUS CARITAS EST ... GOD IS LOVE
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THANK YOU VERY MUCH!
Allison O'Brien, Director
S. Elizabeth A. Geraghty, CSJ Project Rachel Ministry Coordinator
Diana Tellis, Ministry/Dept. Assistant
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Ashley Foster, Part Time Assistant
Haylee Greenwood, Respect Life Office Volunteer
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OUR OFFICE
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RESPECT LIFE OFFICE
50 North Park Ave.
F: (516) 536-3473
Rockville Ctr., NY 11570
P: (516) 678-5800
Exts.626 & 381
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Un lugar de encuentro para las parejas y su familia
El matrimonio es la base sólida de la familia y si el matrimonio está sólido, la familia también lo está; y si la familia está bien, la sociedad está mucho mejor. Mas
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