CEC for Life News Lord Jesus Christ, You are the Author of LIfe, who died and now lives forevermore. May we who work and pray that children in the womb may be protected always draw strength, confidence, and joy from Your victory over death. For you are Lord forever and ever. Amen. – Fr. Frank Pavone, priests for life
Holy Saturday is one of the most reflective days of Holy Week if not of the entire Christian calendar. It is on Holy Saturday that we remember Jesus as his body lay in the tomb. We are also reminded in the Apostle’s Creed that He descended into Hell. It is almost impossible to imagine our … Read more
“ For this is the Passover of the Lord, in which, by hearing His Word and celebrating his Sacraments, we share in his victory over death.” “Look around and behold the newness of life that is now springing forth. Trees are blossoming; green grass overtaking the dead and a new fragrance rests upon the earth.” … Read more
Romans 5, verses 3 through 5: And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope; and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts… You know those verses that just follow … Read more
CEC for Life is considering hosting an internship at the CEC for Life world head quarter’s here in the heart of the south, Birmingham, AL. The internship will be post convocation (dates TBA). Winners of the CEC for Life youth contest are eligible to participate if interested. Please indicate that you are interested in the … Read more
Except for today, because TODAY I have finally posted the March for Life photos. Enjoy, my friends, enjoy. I have so many pictures of this flag. Fr. Terry, opening in prayer. Worship. Prayer. The new patriarch speaking to the people. Fr. Mark Johnson, making the best face ever. Steps of the Supreme Court. Alan Melanson … Read more
So last week I began chewing on the definition of “orphan.” How do we minister to these to them? This past weekend my church went to Planned Parenthood and prayed the Liturgy at Time of Death for the Pre-born. During this service there is a time of releasing the murdered children into the arms of … Read more
I took a little road trip this weekend. Up to Virginia for a few days to visit the Stand True Crew and, on Friday, up to Pennsylvania to see even more Stand True people (Bryan the Kemper, his lovely assistant Rachel, Emma the hobbit, and of course Jodie, one of many hippies who call Stand … Read more
ATTENTION YOUTH AGES 12-20! The CEC for Life 2008 contest is now officially underway! This year’s contest purpose is aimed to tap into the creativity of youth today to release the gifts of the Holy Spirit each one is given through their ideas. We are asking that each participant submit an original idea to protest … Read more
James 1:27 – “Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans…” We read this passage last night at youth group and it hit me like a ton of bricks…these babies that are dying on a daily basis due to the holocaust of abortion are, in the truest … Read more
