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Greetings,
Wishing peace and joy for a happy New Year,
The Respect Life Office
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The Epiphany of the Lord
Then Herod called the magi secretly
and ascertained from them the time of the star's appearance. He sent them to Bethlehem and said, "Go and search diligently for the child. When you have found him, bring me word, that I too may go and do him homage." After their audience with the king they set out.
And behold, the star that they had seen at its rising preceded them, until it came and stopped over the place where the child was.
They were overjoyed at seeing the star,
and on entering the house
they saw the child with Mary his mother.
They prostrated themselves and did him homage. Then they opened their treasures
and offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. And having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they departed for their country by another way.
Matthew 2:7-12
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A Prayer For Life
Father and maker of all,
you adorn all creation
with splendor and beauty,
and fashion human lives
in your image and likeness.
Awaken in every heart
reverence for the work of your hands,
and renew among your people
a readiness to nurture and sustain
your precious gift of life.
Grant this through our Lord
Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in
the unity of the Holy Spirit,
God forever and ever.
Amen
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Una Oración Por La Vida
Padre y creador de todo,
que adornan toda la creación
con el esplendor y la belleza,
y la moda vidas humanas
en su imagen y semejanza.
Despierta en cada corazón
reverencia por la obra de tus manos,
y renuevas entre tu gente
una buena disposición para nutrir y sostener
tu precioso regalo de vida.
Te lo pedimos por nuestro Señor
Jesucristo, tu Hijo,
que vive y reina contigo en
la unidad del Espíritu Santo,
Dios por los siglos de los siglos.
Amén
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Come to Washington, D.C. for the 43nd anniversary of Roe vs. Wade. Join us to witness to life.
"The birth of every child changes the world; let every child be born for a better world".
For more information visit or to download map of meeting place visit our website respectlife.drvc.org
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Newly proposed dangerous legislation on assisted suicide has recently been introduced into the New York State Legislature.
This conference is designed to educate diocesan leadership on the moral, medical, legal and legislative dangers of physician assisted suicide.
Become informed and knowledgeable on how to take action to oppose this legislation and on the Church's guidance and teaching that respects all life from the moment of conception through natural death.
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The Baptism of the Lord
The people were filled with expectation, and all were asking in their hearts
whether John might be the Christ. John answered them all, saying,
"I am baptizing you with water, but one mightier than I is coming.
I am not worthy to loosen the thongs of his sandals.
He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire."
After all the people had been baptized
and Jesus also had been baptized and was praying,
heaven was opened and the Holy Spirit descended upon him
in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven,
"You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased."
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9 Days For Life: Prayer, Penance, And Pilgrimage
On January 22 our nation will mark the 43rd anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court decision that made abortion legal throughout the U.S.
Join thousands of Catholics across the country in prayer for a Culture of Life from Saturday, January 16, 2016 - Sunday, January 24, 2016. For more information visit usccb.org
4 Ways to Join
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Every Life Is Worth Living: 10 Surprising Tips For Love The Culture Won't Tell You
Respect Life Program 2015 Articles
We have a deep need for a love that will fill us to the brim. But for as much as we hear about lovein movies, songs, and TV shows, there's a lot of confusion about how to satisfy that longing within us. Could it be that we're missing something?
Pop culture tells us love is mostly about feeling good, but true love is about wanting the absolute best for the person we love. Jesus wants the absolute best for us, and he asks us to follow his example of self-sacrificial love so we can live in union with him forever. Jesus showed us what real love looks like when he died for us on the Cross. He is the only one who can fill our hearts, and when we grow in love-becoming more like him-we become more fully the people we were created to be.
Part of this growth includes living out the virtue (a habit of doing good) of chastity. While practicing chastity does require saying "no" to some things, it is actually a much bigger and better "yes" to love and the life God has planned for us.
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Prayer and Healing Retreats, help those suffering the effects of abortion. We offer a safe place, a way out of the pain, in a non-judgmental atmosphere. All retreats are led by the Sisters of Life and women who have experienced both the suffering of abortion and the joy of healing in Christ. For more information visit our website
Entering Canaan
DAYS OF PRAYER & HEALING
for women
Saturday, January 16, 2016
Saturday, February 13, 2016
Saturday, February 27, 2016 (in Spanish / Español)
Saturday, March 19, 2016
Saturday, April 30, 2016
Saturday, May 28, 2016
Saturday, June 25, 2016
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For more information or to register contact
Sisters of Life 866.575.0075 (toll free) or
Theresa Bonopartis 877.586.4621 (toll free)
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For more information on
Entering Canaan DAY OF PRAYER & HEALING for Men
contact Lumina 877.586.4621 (toll free) Lumina@postabortionhelp.org | postabortionhelp.org
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Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy
Merciful Like the Father
December 8, 2015 - November 20, 2016
As we continue into this Year of Mercy, let us show to others the mercy that God has shown on us so that our actions can authentically reflect God's mercy. Below are a few different ways that you can live out that mercy every day!
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9 Days For Life:
Prayer, Penance, And Pilgrimage
On January 22 our nation will mark the 43rd anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court decision that made abortion legal throughout the U.S.
Join thousands of Catholics across the country in prayer for a Culture of Life from Saturday, January 16, 2016 - Sunday, January 24, 2016.
NATIONAL PRAYER VIGIL FOR LIFE
COME PRAY WITH US!!!!!
The National Prayer Vigil for Life will be held from Thursday afternoon, January 21, through Friday morning, January 22, 2016.
The Opening Mass begins
Thursday, January 21 at 6:00 p.m.
The National Rosary for Life
begins at 9:00 p.m.
Night Prayer (Byzantine Rite)
begins at 10:00 p.m.
Holy Hours
begin at 11:00 p.m. and end at 6:00 a.m. Friday, January 22.
The Closing Mass
begins Friday at 7:30 a.m.
For those in diocesan leadership
OPPOSITION TO ASSISTED SUICIDE
EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE
February 3, 2016
12:30 Registration | 1:00 - 4:15 PM
Seminary of the Immaculate Conception
440 W Neck Rd Huntington, NY 11743
For questions contact the Respect Life Office
516-678-5800 ext. 626
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Word of Life Palabra de Vida
English Español
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DEUS CARITAS EST ... GOD IS LOVE
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THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR CONTINUED MISSION TO SERVE LIFE!
Allison O'Brien, Director
S. Elizabeth A. Geraghty, CSJ Project Rachel Ministry Coordinator
Diana Tellis, Ministry/Dept. Assistant
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Ashley Foster, Media Specialist Lea Green, Respect Life Office Intern
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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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March For Life
"The birth of every child changes the world: let every child be born for a better world."
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Bulletin Inserts - For Parish Respect Life
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Please add these to your bulletin announcements.
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Suggested New Year Winter Reading
From The Respect Life Office
Stay cozy indoors with hot coco and read a great book with our recommended list for winter reading.
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