Prayer Countdown: 7 days until 40 Days for Life!

Posted on September 23, 2019 by Gwen

Let us prepare ourselves in prayer for the start of 40 Days for Life (in 7 days!), asking for the Holy Spirit to inspire and strengthen us!

Let us pray,

Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Your faithful and enkindle in them the fire of Your love.  Send forth Your Spirit and they shall be created.  And You shall renew the face of the earth.

Thou, of all consolers best, Visiting the troubled breast, Dost refreshing peace bestow.

Come, O Blessed Spirit of Piety, possess my heart.  Enkindle therein such a love for God, that I may find satisfaction only in His service, and for His sake lovingly submit to all legitimate authority.  Amen.

 

To take part in this year’s 40 Days for Life campaign in Madison, go to: vigilforlife.org/calendar/monthview or e-mail info@vigilforlife.org or call Gwen at (608)393-8545.

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Prayer Countdown: 8 days until 40 Days for Life!!

Posted on September 23, 2019 by Gwen

Let us prepare ourselves in prayer for the start of 40 Days for Life (in 8 days!), asking for the Holy Spirit to inspire and strengthen us!

Let us pray,

Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Your faithful and enkindle in them the fire of Your love.  Send forth Your Spirit and they shall be created.  And You shall renew the face of the earth.

Come. Father of the poor. Come, treasures which endure; Come, Light of all that live!

Come, O blessed Spirit of Holy Fear, penetrate my inmost heart, that I may set you, my Lord and God, before my face forever, help me to shun all things that can offend You, and make me worthy to appear before the pure eyes of Your Divine Majesty in heaven, where You live and reign in the unity of the ever Blessed Trinity, God, world without end. Amen.

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Prayer Countdown: 9 days until 40 Days for Life! (gulp!)

Posted on September 23, 2019 by Gwen

Let us prepare ourselves in prayer for the start of 40 Days for Life (in 9 days!), asking the Holy Spirit to inspire and strengthen us!

Let us pray,

Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Your faithful and enkindle in them the fire of Your love.  Send forth Your Spirit and they shall be created.  And You shall renew the face of the earth.

Holy Spirit! Lord of Light! From Your clear celestial height, Your pure beaming radiance give!

Almighty and eternal God, Who has vouchsafed to regenerate us by water and the Holy Spirit, and has given us forgiveness from all sins, vouchsafe to send forth from heaven upon us your sevenfold Spirit, the Spirit of Wisdom and Understanding, the Spirit of Counsel and Fortitude, the Spirit of Knowledge and Piety, and fill us with the Spirit of Holy Fear. Amen.

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33 open hours this week!

Posted on September 23, 2019 by Gwen

Dear Friend of LIFE,

 
Yes, you should pray for a culture of life at home and in church.  However if you want to help mother’s in crisis pregnancies, you need to be on the sidewalk outside of Planned Parenthood, 3706 Orin Rd., Madison.  It’s your presence and peaceful witness that leads mothers in crisis pregnancies to choose life.  Being out on the sidewalk matters!

OPEN HOURS

Monday, 9/16 – 1 needed at 1p; 1 needed at 3p and 1 needed at 4p.
 
Tuesday, 9/17 – 2 needed at 9a; 1 needed at 12p; 1 needed at 1p; 2 needed at 2p and 1 needed at 4p.
 
Wednesday, 9/18 – 1 needed at 10a; 2 needed at 11a; 2 needed at 12p; 2 needed at 1p; 2 needed at 2p; 1 needed at 3p; 1 needed at 4p and 2 needed at 5p.
 
Thursday, 9/19 – 2 needed at 9a; 1 needed at 10a; 1 needed at 11a; 1 needed at 12p; 1 needed at 1p; 2 needed at 3p and 2 needed at 4p.
 
To sign up for hours go to: vigilforlife.org/calendar/monthview or email director@vigilforlife.org or call Jan Hess at (608)697-9333.
 
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40 Days for Life 24/7 campaign starts at noon on Wednesday, September 25th and ends at 4p on Sunday, Nov. 3rd. Sign up for your hours NOW at : vigilforlife.org/calendar/monthview
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40 Days for Life Kick-off Event – Monday, 9/23 at 6 p.m. at Holy Name Heights, 702 S. High Point Rd., Madison in lower auditorium

Our guest speaker will be Andrew Petersen the new Development Director for Pro-Life Wisconsin. With an academic background in biology and political science, culminating in a M.A. in theology, Andrew has an in- depth knowledge of the complexities involved with the abortion debate. He is committed to seeing the end of Roe v Wade within his lifetime! 

Please join us!  There will be faith, food, door prizes and friendly faces!
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Lord Jesus, in your Holy Name, we ask for the conversion of hearts among the abortion supporters, workers, doctors and staff at the Planned Parenthood abortion center in Madison. We pray for the closure of that facility and for your blessing upon the efforts of Vigil for Life witnesses for LIFE who pray for and counsel women and men contemplating abortion. May those considering abortion choose life for their children. We ask that all this be accomplished according to your Holy Will and for your greater glory. Amen.
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31 open hours this week!

Posted on September 23, 2019 by Gwen

Hello Friend of LIFE!

 
This past week we lost a great prayer warrior for LIFE to cancer. He spent many years on the sidewalks outside of Planned Parenthood witnessing for LIFE – always ready to share the truth about the evils of abortion.   During his battle with cancer, he and his wife would still stop by the sidewalk to witness for LIFE when they were in town for doctors appointments and treatments. Though he will no longer be with us in body, we know that the love he left on the sidewalk will continue on in our hearts and in our witness for LIFE.
 
Gary LaFave (1940-2019) passed away on Monday, September 2, 2019 after his battle with cancer.  Gary was a faithful Catholic and he and his wife, Bernadine, were prayer warriors for the unborn.  Gary & Bernadine had been married for 47 years, had raised 3 children and have 10 grandchildren.  He will be missed.  Please pray for the repose of his soul and for grace & help for his family.
 
Please sign up for an hour this week!
 
OPEN HOURS
 
Tuesday, 9/10 – 2 needed at 9a; 1 needed at 12p; 1 needed at 2p; 2 needed at 3p and 1 needed at 4p.
 
Wednesday, 9/11 – 1 needed at 10a; 1 needed at 11a; 1 needed at 12p; 1 needed at 1p;1 needed at 4p and 2 needed at 5p.
 
Thursday, 9/12 – 1 needed at 9a; 1 needed at 10a; 1 needed at 1p; 1 needed at 3p and 1 needed at 4p. 
 
Friday, 9/13 – 2 needed at 9a; 1 needed at 10a; 2 needed at 11a; 1 needed at 12p; 2 needed at 1p; 2 needed at 2p; 1 needed at 3p and 1 needed at 4p.
 
To sign up for hours: vigilforlife.org/calendar/monthview or email director@vigilforlife.org or call Jan Hess at (608)697-9333.
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Saturday, September 14 – Solemn prayer vigil at gravesite of aborted baby as part of nationwide solemn prayer vigils held at gravesites of aborted babies. Help ensure that our unborn brothers and sisters who lost their lives to abortion are not forgotten. His Excellency, the Most Rev. Bishop Donald Hying will be our special guest for this event this year! Mass at 9a in the Church; Program following Mass outside of Church.
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40 Days for Life 24/7 campaign starts at noon on Wednesday, September 25th and ends at 4p on Sunday, Nov. 3rd. Sign up for your hours NOW at : vigilforlife.org/calendar/monthview
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40 Days for Life Kick-off Event – Monday, 9/23 at 6 p.m. at Holy Name Heights, 702 S. High Point Rd., Madison in lower auditorium

Our guest speaker will be Andrew Petersen the new Development Director for Pro-Life Wisconsin. With an academic background in biology and political science, culminating in a M.A. in theology, Andrew has an in- depth knowledge of the complexities involved with the abortion debate. He is committed to seeing the end of Roe v Wade within his lifetime! 

Please join us!  There will be faith, food, door prizes and friendly faces!
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Lord Jesus, in your Holy Name, we ask for the conversion of hearts among the abortion supporters, workers, doctors and staff at the Planned Parenthood abortion center in Madison. We pray for the closure of that facility and for your blessing upon the efforts of Vigil for Life witnesses for LIFE who pray for and counsel women and men contemplating abortion. May those considering abortion choose life for their children. We ask that all this be accomplished for your greater glory. Amen.
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33 open hours still this week!!!

Posted on September 23, 2019 by Gwen

Dear friend of LIFE –

 
Yesterday, we posted a photo of Baby Norman wearing a onesie that said, “I’m Pro-LIFE. Change my mind.” Isn’t that the perfect message for any baby to share?  And – really – isn’t it the perfect message for any of us to share? You can share a pro-life message such as this by witnessing for LIFE on the sidewalks outside of Planned Parenthood, 3706 Orin Rd. In Madison.
 
Won’t you share your pro-life message this week?
 
OPEN HOURS
 
Tuesday, 9/3 – 2 needed at 9a; 1 needed at 1p; 1 needed at 2p; 1 needed at 3p and 1 needed at 4p.
 
Wednesday, 9/4 – 1 needed at 9a; 1 needed at 11a; 1 needed at 2p; 1 needed at 3p; 1 needed at 4p and 2 needed at 5p.
 
Thursday, 9/5 –  1 needed at 9a; 1 needed at 10a; 1 needed at 11a; 2 needed at 12p; 1 needed at 1p; 1 needed at 2p; 1 needed at 3p and 1 needed at 4p.
 
Friday, 9/6 – 1 needed at 9a; 2 needed at 10a; 2 needed at 11a; 2 needed at 12p; 2 needed at 3p and 2 needed at 4p.
 
To sign up for hours go to: vigilforlife.org/calendar/monthview or email director@vigilforlife.org or call Jan Hess at (608)967-9333.
 
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Friday, September 6 – Saturday, September 7 – Come away to scenic Durward’s Glen to be re-energized in your prayer and work to protect life from conception to natural death. Whether you are a sidewalk counselor, pray outside abortion facilities, are on your parish Respect Life committee, or simply pray quietly in your home, please join us for the retreat. Retreat Master: His Excellency, the Most Rev. Bishop Donald Hying.

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Saturday, September 14 – Solemn prayer vigil at gravesite of aborted baby as part of nationwide solemn prayer vigils held at gravesites of aborted babies. Help ensure that our unborn brothers and sisters who lost their lives to abortion are not forgotten. His Excellency, the Most Rev. Bishop Donald Hying will be our special guest for this event this year! Mass at 9a in the Church; Program following Mass outside of Church. St. Michael Church, 109 S. Military Rd., Dane, WI
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40 Days for Life 24/7 campaign starts at noon on Wednesday, September 25th and ends at 4p on Sunday, Nov. 3rd. Sign up for your hours NOW at : vigilforlife.org/calendar/monthview
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Lord Jesus, in your Holy Name, we ask for the conversion of hearts among the abortion supporters, workers, doctors and staff at the Planned Parenthood abortion center in Madison. We pray for the closure of that facility and for your blessing upon the efforts of Vigil for Life witnesses for LIFE who pray for and counsel women and men contemplating abortion. May those considering abortion choose life for their children. We ask that all this be accomplished for your greater glory. Amen.
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44 open hours this week!!!

Posted on September 23, 2019 by Gwen

We have many things competing for our time however if you really think about it: What is more important than saving a baby from death?

 
Please sign up for an hour this week to pray and witness for LIFE and you might save a baby from death.
 

OPEN HOURS


Monday, 8/26 – 2 needed at 11a; 1 needed at 12p; 1 needed at 1p; 1 needed at 3p and 1 needed at 4p.
 
Tuesday, 8/27 – 1 needed at 9a; 1 needed at 12p; 2 needed at 1p; and 1 needed at 4p.
 
Wednesday, 8/28  – 2 needed at 9a; 1 needed at 10a; 2 needed at 11a; 2 needed at 12p; 1 needed at 1p; 1 needed at 4p and 1 needed at 5p.
 
Thursday, 8/29 – 1 needed at 10a; 1 needed at 11a; 1 needed at 12p; 1 needed 1p; 1 needed at 2p; 1 needed at 3p and 2 needed at 4p.
 
Friday, 8/30 – 2 needed at 9a; 2 needed at 10a; 2 needed at 11a; 2 needed at 12p; 2 needed at 1p; 2 needed at 2p; 1 needed at 3p and 2 needed at 4p.
 
To sign up for hours go to: vigilforlife.org/calendar/monthview or email director@vigilforlife.org or call Jan Hess at (608)697-9333.
 
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Friday, September 6 – Saturday, September 7 – Come away to scenic Durward’s Glen to be re-energized in your prayer and work to protect life from conception to natural death. Whether you are a sidewalk counselor, pray outside abortion facilities, are on your parish Respect Life committee, or simply pray quietly in your home, please join us for the retreat. Retreat Master: His Excellency, the Most Rev. Bishop Donald Hying.

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Saturday, September 14 – Solemn prayer vigil at gravesite of aborted baby as part of nationwide solemn prayer vigils held at gravesites of aborted babies. Help ensure that our unborn brothers and sisters who lost their lives to abortion are not forgotten. His Excellency, the Most Rev. Bishop Donald Hying will be our special guest for this event this year! Mass at 9a in the Church; Program following Mass outside of Church.
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40 Days for Life 24/7 campaign starts at noon on Wednesday, September 25th and ends at 4p on Sunday, Nov. 3rd. Sign up for your hours NOW at : vigilforlife.org/calendar/monthview
Stay tuned for more information about kick off, mid point and closing events!
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Dearest Lord Jesus, Your Word is filled with accounts of miraculous protection. We claim that power for all unborn children being taken to die at Planned Parenthood in Madison. Make Your little ones invisible to people who seek to destroy them. Whisper in the ears of their mothers to run and hide until the danger of their babies’ deaths  from abortion passes. We ask this in your Holy Name, Lord Jesus. Amen.
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42 open hours this week!

Posted on September 23, 2019 by Gwen

We had, at least, 3 turnaways (mothers going over to the Women’s Care Center instead of keeping their appointment at Planned Parenthood) this past week due to the peaceful, prayerful presence of many of you!

 
Please sign up for an hour this week!
 

OPEN HOURS


Monday, 8/19 – 1 needed at 11a; 1 needed at 12p; 1 needed at 1p; 1 needed at 3p and 1 needed at 4p.
 
Tuesday, 8/20 – 2 needed at 9a; 1 needed at 11a; 1 needed at 12p; 1 needed at 3p and 2 needed at 4p.
 
Wednesday, 8/21 – 2 needed at 9a; 1 needed at 10a; 1 needed at 11a; 1 needed at 12p; 2 needed at 1p; 2 needed at 2p; 1 needed at 4p and 1 needed at 5p.
 
Thursday, 8/22 – 2 needed at 9a; 1 needed at 10a; 1 needed at 11a; 1 needed at 12p; 1 needed at 1p; 1 needed at 2p; 1 needed at 3p and 2 needed at 4p.
 
Friday, 8/23 – 1 needed at 9a; 1 needed at 11a; 1 needed at 12p; 2 needed at 2p; 2 needed at 3p and 2 needed at 4p.
 
To sign up for hours go to: vigilforlife.org/calendar/monthview or email director@vigilforlife.org or call Jan Hess at (608)697-9333.
 
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Friday, September 6 – Saturday, September 7 – Come away to scenic Durward’s Glen to be re-energized in your prayer and work to protect life from conception to natural death. Whether you are a sidewalk counselor, pray outside abortion facilities, are on your parish Respect Life committee, or simply pray quietly in your home, please join us for the retreat. Retreat Master: His Excellency, the Most Rev. Bishop Donald Hying.

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Saturday, September 14 – Solemn prayer vigil at gravesite of aborted baby as part of nationwide solemn prayer vigils held at gravesites of aborted babies. Help ensure that our unborn brothers and sisters who lost their lives to abortion are not forgotten. His Excellency, the Most Rev. Bishop Donald Hying will be our special guest for this event this year! Mass at 9a in the Church; Program following Mass outside of Church.
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40 Days for Life 24/7 campaign starts at noon on Wednesday, September 25th and ends at 4p on Sunday, Nov. 3rd. Sign up for your hours NOW at :
Stay tuned for more information about kick off, mid point and closing events!
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Lord Jesus, in your Holy Name, we ask for the conversion of hearts among the abortion supporters, workers, doctors and staff at the Planned Parenthood abortion center in Madison. We pray for the closure of that facility and for your blessing upon the efforts of Vigil for Life witnesses for LIFE who pray for and counsel women and men contemplating abortion. May those considering abortion choose life for their children. We ask that this be accomplished for your greater glory. Amen.
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32 open hours yet this week!

Posted on September 23, 2019 by Gwen

Time! We all need more of it! You might think you don’t have time to spend an hour (with additional travel time) on the sidewalk outside of Planned Parenthood standing for LIFE.  Please search your schedule and God – willing you will find an hour (plus travel time)! You’ll NEVER REGRET it!!

 
Might be the one of the most well spent hours of your week!
 

OPEN HOURS

 

 
Tuesday, 8/13 – 1 needed at 9a; 1 needed at 12p and 2 needed at 4p,
 
Wednesday, 8/14 – 1 needed at 9a; 1 needed at 10a; 2 needed at 11a; 1 needed at 12p; 1 needed at 1p and 2 needed t 5p.
 
Thursday, 8/15 – 1 needed at 9a; 1 needed at 11a; 1 needed at 12p; 1 needed at 1p; 1 needed at 2p; 1 needed at 3p and 2 needed at 4p.
 
Friday, 8/16 – 2 needed at 9a; 2 needed at 10a; 1 needed at 12p; 2 needed at 1p; 2 needed at 2p; 1 needed at 3p and 2 needed at 4p.
 
To sign up for hours go to: vigilforlife.org/calendar/monthview or email info@vigilforlife.org or call Jan Hess at (608)697-9333.
 
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Friday, September 6 – Saturday, September 7 – Come away to scenic Durward’s Glen to be re-energized in your prayer and work to protect life from conception to natural death. Whether you are a sidewalk counselor, pray outside abortion facilities, are on your parish Respect Life committee, or simply pray quietly in your home, please join us for the retreat. Retreat Master: His Excellency, the Most Rev. Bishop Donald Hying.

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Saturday, September 14 – Solemn prayer vigil at gravesite of aborted baby as part of nationwide solemn prayer vigils held at gravesites of aborted babies. Help ensure that our unborn brothers and sisters who lost their lives to abortion are not forgotten. His Excellency, the Most Rev. Bishop Donald Hying will be our special guest for this event this year! Mass at 9a in the Church; Program following Mass outside of Church.
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40 Days for Life 24/7 campaign starts at noon on Wednesday, September 25th and ends at 4p on Sunday, Nov. 3rd. Sign up for your hours NOW at : vigilforlife.org/calendar/monthview
Stay tuned for more information about kick off, mid point and closing events!
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Lord Jesus, in Your Holy Name, please help our friend of LIFE to find an hour (plus travel time) to spend on the sidewalk outside of Planned Parenthood, 3706 Orin Rd., Madison witnessing for LIFE this week! Amen!
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27 open hours this week!

Posted on September 23, 2019 by Gwen
Your presence on the sidewalk matters! Up to 75% of appointments are no-shows when people are praying on the sidewalks outside of abortion facilities!  BE THE REASON a young mother is a no-show for her appointment and chooses LIFE for her baby!
 
Please sign up for an hour this week!
 

OPEN HOURS

 

 
Wednesday, 8/7 – 1 needed at 9a; 1 needed at 10a; 1 needed at 11a; 1 needed at 3p; 1 needed at 4p and 2 needed at 5p..
 
Thursday, 8/8 – 1 needed at 9a; 1 needed at 10a; 1 needed at 1p; 1 needed at 2p; 2 needed at 3p and 1 needed at 4p.
 
Friday, 8/9 – 2 needed at 10a; 2 needed at 11a; 1 needed at 12p; 2 needed at 1p; 2 needed at 2p; 2 needed at 3p and 2 needed at 4p.
 
To sign up for hours go to: vigilforlife.org/calendar/monthview or email director@vigilforlife.org or call Jan Hess at (608)697-9333.
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Prayer for the Unborn (EWTN)

Heavenly Father, in Your love for us, protect against the wickedness of the devil, those helpless little ones to whom You have given the gift of life.

Touch with pity the hearts of those women pregnant in our world today who are not thinking of motherhood.

Help them to see that the child they carry is made in Your image – as well as theirs – made for eternal life.

Dispel their fear and selfishness and give them true womanly hearts to love their babies and give them birth and all the needed care that a mother can give.

We ask this through Jesus Christ, Your Son, Our Lord, Who lives and reigns with You and Holy Spirit, One God, forever and ever. Amen.

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