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A short reflection: "Ginsburg and My Son's Death - Abortion's Reality"

From the "Reclaiming Our Children" website. It is short - seven paragraphs - and powerful

September 22, 2020

When the words came across the bottom of the television screen that Ruth Ginsburg had died I was filled with mixed emotions.  If I am going to be completely honest, there was a part of me that felt relief that now we could get a pro life judge on the court and end some of the slaughter of the innocent unborn by overturning Roe s Wade. The other part of course, felt sorrow and a host of other emotions, some of which I cannot even articulate. I was particularly disturbed that her last wish was that she would not be replaced  "until a new president is installed", I have no doubt this wish was because of her fear of the overturning of Roe vs Wade. Still, I was shocked that even at deaths doorway this was her priority.

When the words came across the bottom of the television screen that Ruth Ginsburg had died I was filled with mixed emotions.  If I am going to be completely honest, there was a part of me that felt relief that now we could get a pro life judge on the court and end some of the slaughter of the innocent unborn by overturning Roe s Wade. The other part of course, felt sorrow and a host of other emotions, some of which I cannot even articulate. I was particularly disturbed that her last wish was that she would not be replaced  "until a new president is installed", I have no doubt this wish was because of her fear of the overturning of Roe vs Wade. Still, I was shocked that even at deaths doorway this was her priority.

When the words came across the bottom of the television screen that Ruth Ginsburg had died I was filled with mixed emotions.  If I am going to be completely honest, there was a part of me that felt relief that now we could get a pro life judge on the court and end some of the slaughter of the innocent unborn by overturning Roe s Wade. The other part of course, felt sorrow and a host of other emotions, some of which I cannot even articulate. I was particularly disturbed that her last wish was that she would not be replaced  "until a new president is installed", I have no doubt this wish was because of her fear of the overturning of Roe vs Wade. Still, I was shocked that even at deaths doorway this was her priority.

Amy Coney Barrett's remarks after the introduction of her as the Supreme Court nominee

But first - comedian David Angelo's comments on her talk, which perhaps illuminates Schumer's remarks? OK we are just kidding...

Coney Barrett: "I love the United States"

David Angelo: "I wish she wouldn't antagonize the Democrats right out  of the gate like that."

Poised, and good she spoke well of her predecessor Ruth Bader Ginsburg. She does point out that she is an "originalist" in the Justice Antonin Scalia mold.

 

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 - [email protected]

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.