The Blessing of a Child in the Womb
The Blessing of a Child in the Womb
“May almighty God, who has created new life now bless the child in your womb. The Lord has brought you the joy of motherhood: May he bless you with a safe and healthy pregnancy. You thank the Lord today for the gift of your child: May he bring you and your child one day to share in the unending joys of heaven.”
The U.S. Bishops have approved this beautiful new blessing in their Fall general assembly last week. Bishop Arthur Serratelli of Paterson, N.J., chairman of the bishops’ Committee on Divine Worship, introduced the prayer.
He said the blessing, which had been approved both by his committee and by the Committee on Pro-Life Activities, “was prepared to support the parents awaiting the birth of their child, to encourage in the parish, prayers for and recognition of the precious gift of the child in the womb, and to foster respect for human life within society.”
In Hoc Signo Vinces
Whose baby picture?
In Hoc Signo Vinces
It’s Your Choice
Sign the Fight FOCA Petition
Christmas Shopping
"The hour has come." -Mk. 14:41
“Be watchful! Be alert! You do not know when the time will come.” -Mk 14:33
Helpers Monthly Mass & Procession - Nov. 8
Be My Voice, My Defense. Please, For If Not You, Who?
Election Day Prayer Vigil at PDL
Mass and Prayer Vigil at Holy Innocents Chapel Today
Sunday Prayer Rally, Monday Rosary Vigil for the Election
Storming Heaven at the Sunday Prayer Rally
Monday Rosary Vigil Today for the Elections
Should we not pray for them?
Nov. 2nd Prayer Rally, Election Novena, Shepherd's Voice
Please join us this coming Sunday, November 2nd, starting at 2:00 p.m. We will pray together on this last day of the 40 Days prayer campaign to rejoice that almost 400 babies have been saved during the national 40 Days campaign; for the election of righteous, God-fearing civic leaders from the Presidency to local state representatives; and for the conversion of so many of our fellow citizens who are blind to the hidden holocaust in America. We will pray for God’s forgiveness and loving mercy.
When: November 2nd, 2:00 – 3:00 P.M.
Where: Project Defending Life
625 San Mateo Blvd. NE ABQ
Join us in praying a SPECIAL ELECTION NOVENA and ask everyone you know to pray and fast for the national elections.
Bishop Arthur Serratelli of Patterson, New Jersey, has joined at least 50 other American Bishops who have recently spoken forcefully to instruct their flocks about the grave moral choices we are faced with as Catholic voters this election. Bishop Seratelli writes in his recent letter,“A Politician’s Promise: No Right to Life! No Freedom!”:
“For thirty-five years, Americans have been wrestling with The Supreme Court’s decision legalizing abortion in Roe v. Wade. Most Americans now favor some kind of a ban on abortion. Most who allow abortion would do so only in very rare cases. In fact,in January, 2008, the Guttmacher Institute published its 14th census of abortion providers in the country. Its statistics showed that the abortion rate continues to decline. Abortions have reached their lowest level since 1974. There is truly a deep sensitivity to life in the soul of America…
“The Freedom of Choice Act (FOCA),would mortally wound this sensitivity. In effect, it would dismantle the freedom of choice to do all that is necessary to respect and protect human life at its most vulnerable stage. FOCA goes far beyond guaranteeing the right to an abortion throughout the nine months of pregnancy. It arrogantly prohibits any law or policy interfering with that right. While advocates trumpet this law as the triumph of the freedom of choice,
they hide the dark reality that the law would actually inhibit choice…
“Along with 108 members of Congress, the present [D]emocratic [Party] candidate for President continues his strong support for the Freedom of Choice Act. In a speech before the Planned Parenthood Action Fund last year, he made the promise that the first thing he would do as President would be to sign the Freedom of Choice Act. What a choice for a new President!” Full Text of Bishop Serratelli’s letter
Mass Schedule this week at PDL:
Tuesday, Oct. 28th, 12:10 p.m., Fr. Stephen Imbarrato, celebrant
Thursday, Oct. 30th, 9:30 p.m., Fr. Milan Garcia, celebrant
Remember our Holy Innocents Chapel at PDL, 25 San Mateo Blvd. NE, is open 24 hours a day for adoration. Call office for details, 266-4100.
(Posted by P. Sevilla)
A Politician's Promise: No Right to Life! No Freedom!
We need to be informed voters.
Life Chain This Sunday in Rio Rancho - Address Correction
Dear Friends,
Please join us for an hour this coming Sunday for the Life Chain in Rio Rancho. Can you spare an hour?
When: Sunday, October 26th. 2:00-3:00 P.M.
Where: At the intersection of Sara Rd. and Hwy 528 in Rio Rancho by Intel.
Life Chain is a peaceful, prayerful, public community witness. Bring the whole family. Attendees are invited to pray and hold signs that read “Abortion Kills Children”, “Jesus Forgives and Heals”. For more information, please contact Isabel Herbelin at 280-4445.
News Updates for October 24th
Protest At Planned Parenthood
Christ Showed Us the Way
Life Chain in Rio Rancho
Protest At Planned Parenthood
Large group gather in front of Planned Parenthood last Saturday, Oct. 18th. They came from San Clemente in Los Lunas, Destiny Christian Church and UNM. Some put red tape across their mouth as a sign of their “silent protest” against abortion. It was a wonderful sight to see 30 to 40 people praying their hearts out for the cessation of abortion and God was listening to every word.
Christ Showed Us the Way
When the Son of God came on earth to redeem the human race, He was born as a member of a family. God chose sinless Mary to bear and mother Him, and pure, just Joseph to head the Holy Family. Mary and Joseph were both poor—Joseph supported them by the daily toil of his hands, a poor carpenter without any lucrative trade—the day of the birth of Mary’s Child was most inconvenient, due to Caesar’s census which necessitated an arduous journey in her late pregnancy—then too Jesus’ patrimony was seemingly uncertain to anyone who knew of Mary’s conception and there was the fact that He was born under conditions below even poor hygienic standards—in a stable and laid in a manger. These were all negative factors relative to Jesus’ birth—He Who was omnipotent God. Yet on the first Christmas every difficulty was surmounted that human ingenuity could devise and Emmanuel (God with us) was born.
God has invalidated every reason an abortionist could ever have. Not to mention that only God has jurisdiction over human life.
He is its Creator—created for His purpose.
Its inception is His. Its completion is His.
Planned Parenthood Lies Yet Again
Below is an example of how Planned Parenthood gets more donations for their abortion mills. Ask Planned Parenthood what happened to this made up woman. What was her name? Where was she from? What hospital was she seen at? What was the police report number? All these are fair questions had there been an, “injured woman lying semi-conscious on the sidewalk” to begin with.
After reading below feel free to contact Planned Parenthood of New Mexico and ask them nicely to stop lying. And don’t forget to let them know we will be praying for them to stop the killing.
Gift Shop Now Open!
Just in time for Christmas and all your gift giving needs!
Updates for October 16th
Archbishop Sheehan – “Vote pro-life!”
Abortionist Settling In?
Father Stephen Imbarrato In the Holy Land
News Update for October 8th, 2008
You can Help us improve our site's Google Rank!
Project Defending Life shows up as number 10 on the first page of a Google search for “abortion albuquerque”. This is great news! Can you help us get even higher in the list?
Pro-Life vs. Pro-Abortion Debate at UNM
Dauneen speaks on behalf of the unborn.
News Updates for September 29th
Theology On Tap At Project Defending Life
Life Chain October 5th
Have You Heard About Anne?
Rummage Sale A Big Success, A Big THANK YOU For All Who Helped
Pro-Life Video in trouble at YouTube
The pro-life video from Bella star Eduardo Verastegui, which we reported on recently, has run into censorship trouble at YouTube. Read the complete story at LifeNews.
Pro-life letter to the editor
PDL friend Benjamin Sanchez has a letter printed in the Daily Lobo, the UNM Campus Newspaper.
40 Days Off to a Great Start
40 Days Off to a Great Start!
The first day of the national prayer campaign got off to a great start in front of the Planned Parenthood abortion center in Albuquerque. Parishioners from St. Bernadette’s came in large numbers to witness to life. Is your parish participating? If not call our office at 266-4100 and we’ll provide you with information to bring to your pastor and parish office.
(Posted by P. Sevilla)
Project Defending Life's Calendar for Sept. 24th-Oct 4th
Sept. 24th. START OF 40 DAYS FOR LIFE CAMPAIGN. St. Bernadette’s parishioners day to pray in front of Planned Parenthood.
Sept. 25th Tridentine Mass at 9:30 am, Fr M. Garcia celebrant.
Sept. 25th Risen Savior’s parishioners day to pray in front of Planned Parenthood.
Sept 26th Rummage Sale fund-raiser and opening of PDL *Gift
Shop.*
Sept 26th Annunciation’s parishioners day to pray in front of Planned Parenthood.
Sept. 27th St. Thomas Aquinas’ parishioners day to pray in front of Planned Parenthood.
Sept. 28th Ascension’s parishioners day to pray in front of Planned Parenthood.
Sept 29th Mass at 12:10 pm, celebrant, Fr Joseph Kanavallil.
Sept. 29th Holy Ghost’s parishioners day to pray in front of Planned Parenthood.
Sept. 30th Mass at 12:10 pm, celebrant. Fr. S Imbarrato, followed by a procession with the Most Blessed Sacrament around Planned Parenthood, Benediction and refreshments.
Sept. 30th Our Lady of the Nativity’s day to pray in front of Planned Parenthood.
October 1st John XXIII’s parishioners day to pray in front of Planned Parenthood.
October 2st Tridentine Mass* at 9:30 am, Fr M. Garcia celebrant.
October 2nd Immaculate Conception’s parishioners day to pray in front of Planned Parenthood.
October 3rd Our Lady of Fatima’s parishioners day to pray in front of Planned Parenthood.
October 4th St Therese the Little Flower’s parishioners day to pray in front of Planned Parenthood.
October 5th LIFE CHAIN will be on San Mateo in front of Planned Parenthood stretching north to Lomas and south to Central Ave on both sides of the street. We will gather to sign in and pick up a sign at 11:30 a.m. at the PDL office, 625 San Mateo NE so we can be out on the sidewalk promptly at 12:00 noon. The chain will end at 1:00 p.m. – plenty of time to get to the Rosary Rally. Bring the whole family.
(Posted by Sally M Govea)
40 Prayers for 40 Days
Dear Friends,
As we begin the Albuquerque 40 Days Prayer Campaign tomorrow, Wednesday, September 24th, we hope and pray you can join us in front of Planned Parenthood at 701 San Mateo Blvd NE ABQ from 7 am to 7pm daily through November 2nd.
For those who cannot join us on the sidewalk, we invite you and all participants to join us in prayer wherever you are to unite all our supplications and petitions for the end of abortion in our communities. Daily prayers can be accessed or downloaded from the Pray for Life website.
(Posted by P. Sevilla)
It's Just A Sign
On September 16th, a sidewalk counselor, Frances Gomez, was praying outside of the Planned Parenthood at 619 San Mateo NE in Albuquerque. She held a sign saying, “Abortion, the Ultimate Child Abuse” with a picture of a baby’s face on it. A young woman, perhaps 20 years old, was on her way into the abortion mill when she stopped to look at Frances’ sign. Frances prayed for her and for her unborn child, holding the sign higher as the young woman paused for several seconds still staring.
Storming Heaven for 40 Days...Special Mass at PDL,9/23, 5 p.m.
Are you coming?
What are you doing from September 24th to November 2nd? What’s really important to our families and our nation? No excuses unless you’re on pilgrimage with the Pope.
Well… let’s see.
School has started for many of our family members.
The national election is on November 4th.
Oh… there’s a serious nationwide prayer campaign called 40 Days for Life! It starts in one week in Albuquerque next to PDL’s chapel and office at 625 San Mateo Blvd.
Haven’t signed up yet for an hour of prayer in front of Planned Parenthood during the 40 day vigil? Is there anything more urgent we need to attend to?
Believe it! Babies will be saved; Providers and enablers converted
Imagine babies saved and mothers spared the horrible consequences, our nation freed from the abomination of abortion and countless conversions of abortion providers and enablers witnessed because hundreds of thousands of believers all over our nation came out in front of baby killing places to intercede, to beseech our Lord for mercy and to storm Heaven with prayer that our country be made new and cleansed of this evil.
Sign Up! Your witness is needed
Can you spare at least one hour in these coming 40 days? Rain or shine, we stand with the unborn from 7 am to 7 pm, 7 days a week. Please call our office and sign up, 505-266-4100. Visit our 40 DAYS WEBSITE
Watch our national kick-off video: “Being Human: 40 Days for life” on EWTN, Sunday, September 21st, 7 p.m. Mountain Time
Please COME to our special kick-off Mass and prayer service at Holy Innocents Chapel, 625 San Mateo Blvd,ABQ, on September 23rd. Mass starts 5:00 p.m. The Holy Innocents chapel will be open 24×7, seven days a week during 40 Days. If you can’t make it to the sidewalk, come spend a holy hour with our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament.
(Posted by P. Sevilla)
September 15th News Update
A Wonderful Day for God’s Precious Infants
Saturday, Sept. 13 was the second anniversary of the Helpers of God’s Precious Infants Mass and procession. Over 100 people came to intercede for the infants in the wombs that are in danger of being aborted. Everyone spiritually adopted one or more of these endangered babies. For nine months they will light their candle and say a little prayer for the babies they adopted and named. I took two kits which contained the candle tide with a ribbon corresponding with the sex of the baby and was pleasantly surprised to find that one of the kits was for twins, so I had three babies. I named them Jason, Jessica and Joshua. I’m sure everyone was as happy as I was when they opened their kits. And you know what? I believe that God will save all the babies that now have spiritually adopted parents praying for them. If you would like to spiritually adope an unborn infant in danger of being aborted call Yolanda at220-8891.
Are You Ready for 40 Days? Largest nationwide pro-life campaign starts Sept. 24th
Sign up and mobilize the churches!
If you haven’t signed up for an hour or more at the Planned Parenthood abortion mill on San Mateo (next to Project Defending Life at 625 San Mateo Blvd.), please do so right away. We would also appreciate your assistance soliciting others from your parish community or individuals who could help fill prayer hours, 7 days a week, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. between September 24th and November 2nd. Please see our 40 Days website for more details or call our office at 266-4100.
Special Event! 2nd Anniversary of the Helpers of God's Precious Infants
YOU CAN BECOME A VOICE FOR THE UNBORN
JOIN US FOR THE SECOND ANNIVERSARY OF OUR MONTHLY HELPERS MASS AND PROCESSION SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13TH 2008 WITH FATHER STEPHEN IMBARRATO.
SAN IGNACIO CHURCH, 300 WALTER ST. NE, ALBUQUERQUE
MASS BEGINS: 8:00AM FOLLOWED BY EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
PROCESSION TO NEARBY ABORTION MILL, RETURN TO CHURCH FOR BENEDICTION
BRUNCH IN THE PARK TO FOLLOW ACROSS THE STREET FROM SAN IGNACIO PARISH
FEEL FREE TO BRING A CHAIR OR BLANKET
WE WILL BE STARTING A SPIRITUAL ADOPTION PROGRAM
WONT’T YOU JOIN US FOR THIS SPECIAL EVENT?
CALL YOLANDA AT 220-8891 FOR MORE INFORMATION
Update of Project Defending Life's Calendar
+Sept. 11, Thursday:* Tridentine Mass at Holy Innocents Chapel at 9:30 a.m. Father Garcia, celebrant.
Sept. 13, Saturday Helper Vigil’s second anniversary. Mass begins at 8 a.m., at San Ignacio Church, 1300 Walter St. Spiritual adoption of an unborn baby begins. A pot luck brunch/ picnic will be held after Procession to Boyd’s abortuary.
Weekly Update News
Learn to Use an Ultrasound To Save A Baby’s Life
Would you like to help save the life of an unborn baby. Statistics show that 90% of the woman that see their unborn child’s heart beat or the movement of their hands and legs keep their babies. We are looking for people who are willing to learn how to scan the abdomen of a woman so when can see her living baby within her. Someone who would be available to come when needed to help a mom to make the right choice through this valuable instrument. If you are interested classes will be given September 10th at 11 a.m., 1,2,3,4, & 6 p.m.
Archbishop Sheehan says: VOTE PRO-LIFE!
Archbishop Sheehan’s letter in the upcoming edition of the archdiocesan newspaper, People of God, encourages members of his flock to vote pro-life.
Updated Calendar Events - September 3rd to 15th
Thursday, Sept. 4th Tridentine Mass at Holy Innocents Chapel at 9:30 a.m. Father Garcia, celebrant.
Thursday, Sept.4th Theology on Tap at Monroe’s Restaurant, 6051 Osuna off San Mateo. Father Stone will be speaking about “Conquering the Sin of Pride with the Virtue of Humility” For more information call 881-4224.
Saturday, Sept.6th 2000 Hail Marys starting at 8:30 a.m. in Holy Innocents Chapel. This devotion is known to bring amazing results. Everyone is invited all or part of this time.
PDL NEWS UPDATE -AUGUST 28TH
Ultrasound Training Available
A new ministry of Project Defending Life is born in answer to our prayers. We have established a new ultrasound ministry. We are offering training for volunteers who want to learn how to perform ultrasound abdominal scans as a new service offered to mothers in crisis pregnancies. New Mexico does not require a license to perform this service. A licensed M.D., R.N. and sonographer are joining PDL to help administer the service.
PDL NEWS THIS WEEK - AUGUST 25TH
Special Mass and Procession Every Tuesday at PDL
40 Days For Life Starts September 24th
OBAMA IN ABQ TODAY
Come Pray at the Obama Rally Today
Senator Obama Speech at Planned Parenthood Action Fund Event
A Humble Plea by Randy Terry
PDL ON THE MOVE
Prayer – Our Most Powerful Weapon
Spiritual Adoption of the Unborn Mass
Schedule at the Holy Innocents Chapel
Project Rachel Retreat September 19-21, 2008
40 Days for Life Campaign Coming Soon
Rummage Sale
Ultrasound “Window to the Womb” Will Save Lives
Lori
TAKE ACTION FOR LIFE
Helpers Vigil This Saturday August 9, 2008
40Days for Life Meeting Tonight
40 Days Campaign Coming Soon
40 Days Campaign Coming Soon
Good News About Stem Cells
Rummage Sale Coming Up
Update - Week of July 21st
Boyd Abortion Mill Victim Testifies
Stem Cell Research Presentation – Wednesday, July 23rd
Project Rachel Weekend Retreat – September 19th
PDL Ministries – Come and See
UPDATES - WEEK OF JULY 14TH
Archbishop Dedicates New PDL Chapel
Helpers Vigil July 19th Saturday
Sidewalk Prayer and Counseling Hours
Wanted: PC Keyboard
Upcoming Events for July
Archbishop Celebrates Dedication Mass
July 10th Traditional Latin Mass at PDL
July 18th Rachel’s Vineyard Weekend Retreat in Las Cruces Diocese
July 19th Helpers Mass and Procession
July 23rd Video Lecture on Stem Cells and Cloning
New Holy Innocents Chapel Open
Twins Return Home to Farmington... Abortion Cancelled!
Twins Return Home to Farmington … Abortion Cancelled!
Project Defending Life Has Moved
First Holy Mass at New Chapel on July 1st
NOVENA FOR PROJECT DEFENDING LIFE
Dear Friends,
The Project Defending Life staff has embarked on a major project to move the Holy Innocents chapel and office over the next nine days. We will physically be invading the stronghold of the prince of the world, a murderer and liar from the start (Jn. 8:44), close up, cheek by jowl, primed for hand to hand combat… spiritually that is.
Helpers Vigil Saturday, June 21st
Helpers Vigil Saturday, June 21st with Mgr. Mukasa
Monsignor Mukasa will lead the Helpers of God’s Precious Infants monthly Mass and procession on Saturday, June 21st. Mass will begin at 8:00 a.m. at St. Ignacio Parish, 1300 Walter St. NE, Albuquerque.
Mass is followed by exposition and procession to the abortion mill nearby. Bring your family and friends to this peaceful and prayerful event. Social to follow at San Ignacio hall. For more information, please contact Yolanda Castro 220-8891 or go to www.defendinglife.org.
(by Yolanda Castro)
Ashley and Kevin Say Yes to Their Baby's Life on The Solemnity of the Sacred Heart
Our selfless sidewalk counselor, Philip Leahy, shared a story today about the parents of the unborn child saved at Planned Parenthood:
NEWS UPDATES FOR JUNE 13TH
Headlines
PDL MOVE Is Finally Upon Us
Helpers Vigil Saturday, June 21st with Mgr. Mukasa
Mass Schedule Next Week
We Welcome our New Volunteers
The Unborn Feel Pain
News from Planned Parenthood
NEWS UPDATES FOR JUNE 5TH
Ashley and Kevin Say Yes to Their Baby’s Life on The Solemnity of the Sacred Heart
Sidewalk Counseling Training Seminar
Pro-Life Masses at Holy Innocents Chapel
Virginia’s Abstinence Programs Do Work!
Pro-Life Talk At Your Parish
We Need Your Help To Move!
NEWS UPDATES FOR MAY 30TH
Headlines
Masses Next Week
Urgent Appeal to Cover Extraordinary Expenses
Monsignor Reilly video seminar on June 5th
Prayer and Sidewalk Counseling training on June 11th
Praying for those who are most in need of grace
We’re moving! We need help!
Retail space available
Pope Benedict bumper stickers available
Watch an inspiring video on unwed Moms
NEWS UPDATES MAY 23RD
News Headlines
Pro-Life Talk At Your Parish
We Need Your Prayers and Presence
Sidewalk Prayer and Counseling Hours
Events at Abortion Mill – May 17th
Space For Sub-Lease
We Need Your Help
Office Volunteers Needed
We Need Your Help!
Project Defending Life is moving the chapel and office. The new location will be 50 feet from Planned Parenthood across the street from our present location. We need your help on Saturday, June 21st, starting at 9:00 am,and Saturday, June 28th at 9:00 am. Office furniture and boxes on the 21st and the chapel altar and pews on June 28th. We could use some trucks and some brawn to make it a smooth transition. If you would like to help please call the office: 266-4100 or email sally@defendinglife.com
Thank you.
News Items Updated May 14th
News Headlines
Mikala Keeps Her Baby
Helpers Vigil This Saturday, May 17th, at San Ignacio, 8:00 a.m.
We Need Your Help – Chapel and Office Moving
Mass Celebrated at Holy Innocents Chapel, Thursday, 12:10 pm
Father Imbarrato Available for Talks
Cenacles of Life, Queen of Angels, Wednesday,May 14th, 7:00 p.m.
The eve of Mother’s Day 2008
News Items from Project Defending Life
News Headlines
- Baby and Mom Saved!
- RTLCNM dinner honoring Senator Domenici
- 2000 Hail Marys
- Mass Schedule Changes
- Pope Benedict Pro-Life Bumper Stickers Available
- Sidewalk Prayer and Counseling Hours
- PDL Office and Chapel Moving
- Sub-lease available
Honoring Our Priests & Pro-Life Politicians
Mass On Mondays at the Chapel of Holy Innocents
One of Project Defending Life’s goals is to have pro-life Mass celebrated every day in the Chapel of Holy Innocents. This coming week we are coming closer to achieving that goal. Beginning on Monday, April 28, 2008 there will be another Mass at the Chapel of Holy Innocents at 12:10 PM.
Our new Mass schedule is:
Monday & Tuesday at 12:10 PM.
Wednesday Tridentine Mass at 9:30, May 7th There will be no Mass Thursday, May 8th.
Father Garcia is Going to Spain, His Native Country
Father Garcia will be going out of the country May 8th and won’t be back until June 23rd. Father celebrates the Tridentine Mass every Wednesday and Thursday at 9:30 AM. At this time we don’t have a priest to replace him.
A Person Is A Person No Matter How Small
Pro-life message from the new movie “Horton Hears a Who” reminds us how to end abortion.
Good Bye, Holy Father
Our Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI departed yesterday to return to Rome. Did we not feel like orphans again after spending almost a week with our spiritual father on American soil? His last words:
May God Bless America
“For all the people of America, and indeed throughout the world, I pray that the future will bring increased fraternity and solidarity, a growth in mutual respect, and a renewed trust and confidence in God, our heavenly Father.With these words, I take my leave, I ask you to remember me in your prayers, and at the same time I assure you of my friendship and affection in the Lord. May God bless America.”
Welcome, Pope Benedict XVI and Mary Elizabeth
Pope Benedict XVI arrived in America this week and has been warmly received by President Bush at the White House, the Catholic University of America, and at the United Nations. Our Holy Father also met with the American episcopacy to counsel and advise our bishops concerning the challenges facing the Church in America.
The Joy of Laughter
Isaac Brings Laughter and Joy
Today was a great day! A young man named Oscar, who was about 20 years old, stopped by to talk to Philip Leahy and thanked him because eight years ago both he and his wife were at the abortion center thinking about aborting their child. “I did not want my wife to listen to the sidewalk counselor but she did and we decided to keep the baby.” They named their son Isaac, which means laughter, and Oscar said he did indeed bring joy and laughter. The family has subsequently been blessed with another son.
Three Babies Saved… Twins Spared
We experienced other joyous occasions the first week of April. Three babies were saved, assisted by volunteers associated with Project Defending Life. Phil Leahy witnessed to one Mom who left Planned Parenthood to pray at the PDL chapel and subsequently met with Ruth Lowe for counseling. Twins were spared when an African-American couple decided to keep their babies after counseling and viewing an ultrasound of their very active youngsters in the womb… thanks to the initiative and persistence of Elisa Martinez and Mark Hall. Mark Hall flew in from Cocoa Beach, Florida, with a mobile ultrasound machine to help and our good Lord blessed his efforts abundantly. Mark directs a very active pro-life group in Florida called the Messengers of Hope.
By Sally Govea and Phil Sevilla
Thank You for Making 40 Days A Success
Nancy G. sent us this note after the Jericho Walk: “Just wanted to thank you for all your work in making the Jericho Walk a huge success. We WILL tumble those walls down in God’s time!! I really felt strongly that the people in the P.P. buildings were becoming concerned and somewhat intimidated by our numbers, by the looks on some of their faces. God is Good.”
Hundreds Surround Planned Parenthood Abortion Facility at Good Friday Prayer Service
On Good Friday, a steady stream of peaceful prayerful supplicants arrived from around the Archdiocese to join the climax of the Albuquerque 40 Days for Life prayer crusade. Hundreds arrived for the Jericho Walk prayer service, processed and encircled Planned Parenthood starting at 8:00 am and up to four hundred were counted by 10:00 a.m., surrounding the abortion facility from front to back. Their weapons – the rosary, litanies, hymns and signs proclaiming the timeless truth that all abortion is an abomination to the Author and Creator of all life! Young pregnant mothers with baby strollers, seniors, clergy and small and large families joined the three hour service storming the triumphant church in Heaven.
Many Blessings During 40 Days As We Approach Final Week
The 40 Days prayer campaign got underway on Ash Wednesday. Here in Albuquerque we had approx. 100 prayer volunteers the first day. We have had a steady stream of prayer volunteers in front of Planned Parenthood and intercessors at the Holy Innocents Chapel.
During the second week of Lent two separate couples approached Phil Leahy, our highly esteemed and beloved pro-life missionary, who was ministering in front of Planned Parenthood. They told him they were returning to Planned Parenthood to get their money back and they were not going through with an abortion. Praise the Lord!
Thank You For Being Here
Project Defending Life kicked off “The Face of Abortion” public witness campaign on February 20th led by Fr. Stephen Imbarrato. That day fifteen pro-lifers held large abortion graphic images at the Richardson pavilion of UNM Hospital. Handouts were distributed explaining our pro-life position on embryonic stem cell tissue research, abortion, and our opposition to the Governor’s initiatives against his Catholic faith.
Belen March For Life
Palm Sunday March 16, 2008, The Knights of Columbus are having their annual March for Life. Every one will gather by 1:00pm at Our Lady of Belen Parish and walk to Our Lady of Guadalupe mission in Los Chavez. (About 2.5 hours)
There will be refreshments along the way and an escort car. Please wear layered clothing and good walking shoes.
Babies Saved and Tears Shed During 40 Days for Life
The 40 Days For Life prayer crusade kicked off in Albuquerque and throughout 59 metro areas around the states on Ash Wednesday. News from around the country mirror our own experience here in Albuquerque – babies are being saved, mothers and fathers spared from suffering the effects of abortion and souls convicted and committed to ending the evil of abortion.
Pro-life Lecture at UNM
Members of the University of New Mexico School Of Law’s St. Thomas More and Virgin of Guadalupe Society hosted a lecture on “Rejecting the Culture of Death” at the University of New Mexico’s Student Union Building on January 3oth this year. Fr. Stephen Imbarrato gave a talk and answered questions about his journey from indifference to fighting abortion and promoting the culture of life as a Catholic priest. Several young people in attendance asked sincere questions about unborn life and the culture of abortion that permeates our society. Thanks to James Dory-Garduno, student at the university’s law school, for promoting the pro-life message at UNM.
PDL Gabriel Project helps mother and baby
In July of last year, Annmarie was pregnant with two very young children at home. She found herself at Planned Parenthood scheduled to have an abortion. Instead, she turned to PDL prayer warrior Philip Leahy outside the abortion mill for help. Philip turned Annmarie over to the Gabriel Project for help and support. Pictured here is Annmarie with newborn Julia.
Thousands attend Sanctity of Life Event for Prayer and Public Witness
The Sanctity of Life Awareness and Unity Day co-sponsored by the Catholic Bishops of New Mexico and Project Defending Life was a resounding success. Held in Santa Fe on January 21st and 22nd of 2008, over two thousand attended two Masses at the Basilica/ Cathedral in Santa Fe celebrated by the Archbishop and Bishops of New Mexico and concelebrated by a number of priests representing all three dioceses in the state. The event commemorating the 35th anniversary of the Supreme Court case which legalized abortion in America.
Upcoming Events
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Pro-Life Mass and Eucharistic Procession
Tue Jan 6 12:10 pm Fr. Stephen Imbarrato, celebrant
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Pro-Life Tridentine Mass
Thu Jan 8 9:30 am Fr. Millan Garcia, celebrant
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Pro-Life Mass
Mon Jan 12 12:10 pm Fr. Joseph Kanavallil, celebrant
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Pro-Life Mass and Eucharistic Procession
Tue Jan 13 12:10 pm Fr. Stephen Imbarrato, celebrant
