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40 Days for Life - baby saved on day 1 and White Plains gets a mention

Here's the website - 40daysforlife.com/location

Here are the stories -

40 Days for Life vigils are just beginning--and a baby has already been saved from abortion!

 

Maria in Toronto reports that she has been broadcasting 40 Days for Life videos over her church's live stream channel. An expectant mom saw one of the videos and contacted Maria for help.

"[She] wanted to keep her child...but her partner did not agree," Maria said. "She reached out for us to pray for this situation."

Those prayers were quickly answered. When the expectant mother thought she was arriving at the abortion facility...it turns out she had mistakenly booked a visit with a pro-life doctor!

The woman chose life and has been referred to a pro-life maternity home where she'll be safe from those pressuring her to abort. She is considering adoption.

 

White Plains, New York

Vigil participants in White Plains were thrilled to unite again after the pandemic disrupted the spring vigil.

"It was great to gather together as a 40 Days for Life community after a long hiatus," wrote Gerald, the longtime leader.

Kickoff event attendees were treated to a number of compelling speakers, including a pastor who made a powerful admission to attendees that at one point he was not pro-life--until the Gospel of John changed his heart.

Amy Coney Barrett, Trump's potential pick for the Supreme Court

These are her past opening remarks in the confirmation process when she was put forward to be on the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals in 2017. People with good memories who follow this stuff will recall that Senators Feinstein and Durbin took some issue with her religious faith. She was eventually confirmed for the Court by a 55-43 Senate vote. The other woman in the running is the Cuban-American, Barbara Lagoa. Also a Catholic who takes her faith seriously.

 

(In)Famous abortionist has her license suspended

Leah Torres -

Abortion doctor who bragged about killing babies before they have a chance to scream has her medical license suspended

According to AL.com, Torres, who had been serving as medical director of West Alabama Women's Center in Tuscaloosa on a temporary license, was denied certification for lying on her application.

"The Board denied an application for a certificate of qualification on Aug. 19, and on Aug. 27 temporarily suspended her license to practice medicine 'until a hearing is held on the allegations against her,'" the report stated. "The letter of notice from the Board of Medical Examiners says that Torres, in her application, gave false answers to several questions including whether her staff privileges had ever been revoked or suspended at any hospital or health care facility."

The letter of notice also stated that Torres made "public statements related to the practice of medicine which violate the high standards of honesty, diligence, prudence, and ethical integrity demanded from physicians licensed to practice in Alabama."

Dr. Leah Torres, an Alabama abortion doctor famous for making inflammatory statements on social media, had her medical license suspended by the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners late last month.

According to AL.com, Torres, who had been serving as medical director of West Alabama Women's Center in Tuscaloosa on a temporary license, was denied certification for lying on her application.

"The Board denied an application for a certificate of qualification on Aug. 19, and on Aug. 27 temporarily suspended her license to practice medicine 'until a hearing is held on the allegations against her,'" the report stated. "The letter of notice from the Board of Medical Examiners says that Torres, in her application, gave false answers to several questions including whether her staff privileges had ever been revoked or suspended at any hospital or health care facility."

The letter of notice also stated that Torres made "public statements related to the practice of medicine which violate the high standards of honesty, diligence, prudence, and ethical integrity demanded from physicians licensed to practice in Alabama."

The Daily Wire reported that, back in 2018, Torres made national headlines for a since-deleted Twitter post bragging about cutting a fetuses "cord" before they have an "opportunity" to scream.

"So [if] it's not for the money, is it because you just like infanticide?" one Twitter user asked Torres. "Do you hear their heartbeats when you lay down at night? Do you hear their screams?"

The abortionist responded: "No. You know fetuses can't scream, right? I transect the cord 1st so there's really no opportunity, if they're even far enough along to have a larynx."

"I won't apologize for performing medicine," added Torres. "I'm also a 'uterus ripper outer,' if that's how you'd like to describe hysterectomy."

In response to the suspension, a spokeswoman for the West Alabama Women's Center, said the board's decision was "based on misunderstandings."

From the Bishops - "Voting with a Catholic Conscience"

This one pager has been circulated by at least one parish in Westchester in their bulletin. If you would like a pdf. please email us - hvcljournal@gmail.com

VOTING WITH A CATHOLIC CONSCIENCE

The Church equips its members to address political questions by helping them develop well-formed consciences. "Conscience" is a practical judgment that we make about the quality of a moral act, based on our knowledge and reason, aided by grace (Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 177778). Our conscience is not something that allows us to justify doing whatever we feel like doing. Instead, it is our moral compass for judging right from wrong.

Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship is a document produced by the United States

Conference of Catholic Bishops that guides the faithful on how to make responsible voting choices.

PLEASE READ Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship at http://usccb.org/

How do I start forming my conscience?

Start by being open to the truth and desiring to do what is right. Follow the proper guides: Sacred Scripture, the authoritative teachings of the Church, the gifts of the Holy Spirit, and the wise counsel of others. The U.S. Bishops have also published a useful article on conscience formation.

How should I evaluate candidates?

Does the candidate promote human life and dignity? Is he/she committed to justice and peace? Does the candidate possess integrity? What is his/her agenda? How are the candidate's policies in light of Catholic social teaching?

Are there any "non-negotiable" issues on which we cannot compromise?

Catholics must always oppose grave and intrinsic evils such as abortion, euthanasia, terrorism, torture, etc. The right to life and the dignity of the human person must always take priority.

"Any politics of human dignity must seriously address issues of racism, poverty, hunger, employment, education, housing, and health care... But being 'right' in such matters can never excuse a wrong choice regarding direct attacks on innocent human life" (U.S. Bishops, Living the Gospel of Life).

"The inalienable right to life of every innocent human person outweighs other concerns where Catholics may use prudential judgment, such as how best to meet the needs of the poor or to increase access to health care for all" (New York State Bishops).

Can I ever vote for a pro-abortion candidate?

In the vast majority of cases, Catholics cannot vote for a pro-abortion candidate in good conscience. Voting in this way would only be permissible "for truly grave moral reasons, not to advance narrow interests or partisan preferences or to ignore a fundamental moral evil" (Faithful Citizenship 35). What happens if all the candidates are pro-abortion?

In this unfortunate circumstance, Catholics can vote for the candidate who is less likely to push an evil agenda, more likely to pursue other good goals, and more likely limit damage. Catholics can also choose not for vote or they can write in a better candidate (Faithful Citizenship 36).

PRAY for the legal protection of every human person, born and unborn, and for God's assistance in discernment to choose the best candidates for local, state and national positions.

Here's Sister Dede Byrne's 4 minute speech at the Republican convention

Sister is a military veteran and a surgeon. Now the superior of her community in Washington.

Her background is incredible and just follow the link to read about her -

Sister Dede now spends her days as clinical director of the Catholic Charities Medical Clinic in Washington, where she cares for refugees, the poor and the uninsured. If her patients require surgery, she operates at nearby Sibley Memorial Hospital.

 

Arrangements for Bernadette Harris

Here and Bernadette's obituary below. A beautiful person. We posted this about Bernadette two days ago.  Bernadette Harris - Rest in Peace

Family and friends are invited to Pleasant Manor Funeral Home, Inc. at 575 Columbus Avenue, Thornwood, New York 10594 on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 from 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Bernadette at Holy Innocent's Church in Pleasantville on Thursday, August 27, 2020 at 11:00 am. She will be laid to rest at St. Raymond's Cemetery in the Bronx, New York.

Bernadette Harris

Catholic sister to speak at Republican Convention

Sr. Deirdre “Dede” Byrne, POSC. A woman with an amazing resume. She is scheduled for Day three, Wednesday the 26th. This is in contrast to the "Nun on the Bus" Sister Simone Campbell, who spoke at the Democrat Convention and in the past supported abortion.   She very recently hedged her position. "I’m a lawyer. I would have to study it more intensely than I have,” she said in a recent interview.

Hit the link below for the full story of Sister Dede.

A surgeon, retired army officer, missionary, and Catholic religious sister is among the featured speakers at this week’s Republican National Convention. The convention, which takes place over four days this week, will officially nominate President Donald Trump for reelection. Sr. Deirdre “Dede” Byrne, POSC, was announced as a speaker by the Trump campaign on Sunday, and she has one of the most unique resumes of any speaker to address the convention. A retired colonel in the U.S. Army and a member of the Little Workers of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, Byrne has served overseas as a soldier and a missionary.

 

Bernadette Harris - Rest in Peace

A right to life star is getting her reward. No doubt escorted through the gates by the Blessed Mother, who Bernadette had a deep devotion to... Bernadette left us last Friday.

She sent around this picture last Tuesday, with the short note below it - she had a neck issue

It Really works PG....keep those prayers coming they never get wasted..

B

Bernadette has had saintly friends in high places for decades - see the dates on these two notes - the first is from 1995.

And from 1990!

Enough said - except Bernadette pray for all those you've left behind.

Prayer request: Joan Andrews Bell and Dan Brusstar

We rarely post prayer requests - if we did, it would overwhelm the site! But we are making an exception for these two people.

Joan (needs no introduction) had surgery several weeks ago and is "on the road to recovery."

Dan Brusstar in the 90's was co-head of BORN (Bi-state Operation Rescue Network) - he and his family have made huge sacrifices over the years for the prolife cause. Dan has had serious health issues for several years with multiple surgeries.

This from an email we received over the weekend. Only initials (or jail nicknames!) for names, except Dan & Joan.

 

Dan Brusstar had major surgery today that could have killed him (so the surgeons warned Quarry), but didn't. Here is L W's report about it, indented:

 

     All done. Dan's vital signs are good and he is in recovery. Took about six hours. Kathy said it was a scary pre-op. The plastic surgeon had to move skin from the stomach area to cover the wound opening, the urologist had to put a stint in and the main surgeon took out the intestines. He has a long recovery ahead of him. They will have to monitor his pain and keep a close eye on infection. He weighs 121 pounds, but he made it through. Thank you all for praying. It is a great relief that he's alive! Thank God.

 

Know B C's bride had comparable surgery, & didn't long survive lost intestines: may it prove otherwise with our great friend & comrade, sustained by our prayers. Joan too having a slow & one fears likely painful recovery from serious surgery a couple weeks past.

 

So midst our afflictions, blessings to be recalled, not least that we've granted the high privilege of living in era graced by Awesome & Joan.

 

In Christo per Miram - 126

This AM; 2 students arrested for CHALKING "Black Pre-born Lives Matter" on public sidewalk

In Washington DC, outside - but on public sidewalk - of Planned Parenthood. Attached are two videos and the statement from the email we received this morning from Students for Life of America (SFLA). If you read the textofr the email, you'll see that the students  - young man and a woman - had a permit and "followed all the rules" but were arrested anyway.

 

And a second video with the students explaining what they were doing before they started chalking.

 

Here's the statement from SFLA -

Two of our pro-life students were ARRESTED in Washington, D.C. early this morning.

Their crime?

Writing “BLACK PREBORN LIVES MATTER” in chalk on a public sidewalk in front of the Planned Parenthood abortion facility.

As you likely know, the mayor of Washington, D.C. recently ordered BLACK LIVES MATTER be painted on a public street near the White House. Protesters then added the message “DEFUND THE POLICE” next to the city-sanctioned mural.

After talking with our lawyers, we know that their actions opened up city streets for painting political messages and that they must give equal access to groups like Students for Life.

So we sent a letter (that thousands of our supporters like you signed) to the mayor insisting she allow us to paint our life-affirming message on the streets of Washington, D.C. too.

We worked with the police. We purchased the type of paint, temporary paint, they told us to get. We had our face masks on. And we even got a permit to be in front of the Planned Parenthood.

We followed all the rules.

But, when we showed up this morning, the police were waiting for us with six police cars. They told us if we painted the streets they would arrest us. So, as a backup, we decided to begin chalking our pro-life message on the public sidewalk in front of the Planned Parenthood like we do every Saturday.

They arrested our students anyway.

I’ve been on the phone with our lawyers all morning long, so forgive me for being brief.

Will you please click here to read about all the details and watch the video on our website?

This story is still developing, so please keep an eye on your email and follow our social media here over the coming days for more updates.

Here's the Students for life report on their website.