Author: Melissa Moody

Prayer for Cleansing and Pardon

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A clean heart create for me, O God,
and a steadfast spirit renew within me.
Cast me not out from your presence,
and your Holy Spirit take not from me.
Give me back the joy of your salvation,
and a willing spirit sustain in me.
O Lord, open my lips,
and my mouth shall proclaim your praise.

Psalm 51: 10-15

A thank you to the medical center that helped save Baby Joseph

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(We received a follow-up email from Priests For Life, asking us to send a quick “thank you” to the hospital who will care for Baby Joseph in the United States. Following is an excerpt from their letter…)

“We at Priests For Life are very grateful to you for being among the tens of thousands of pro-lifers who sent e-mails to the doctors and administrators at the Canadian hospital where Baby Joseph would have been forced to die. This victory just goes to show that when enough good people get involved and work together, miracles happen.

“We’re also extremely grateful that the Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital [in St. Louis, MO] — out of dozens of hospitals we contacted—had the intestinal fortitude to stand up to all the political pressure and say, ‘YES! We’ll take Baby Joseph and care for him! That’s what we do!’

“Without them, Baby Joseph had no real hope of survival. Therefore, I’m writing to ask you to send one more e-mail —this time, a “Thank You” e-mail to the officials at Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital—and tell them how thrilled you are that they took in Baby Joseph during the most critical hour in his fight for life.

“All you have to do is click here, and use the e-mail form that we’ve provided for your convenience.”

Please continue to pray for Japan and all the victims of the earthquake and tsunami

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“God is our refuge and our strength, a very present help in trouble.

Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change, though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea; though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble with its tumult.

There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy habitation of the Most High.

God is in the midst of the city; it shall not be moved; God will help it when the morning dawns.”
Psalm 46:1-5

Consider donating to the relief effort for the victims of this tragedy through Catholic Relief Services
The Red Cross is organizing a relief effort, more details can be found here: http://www.redcross.org/en/

Baby Joseph saved by Priests for Life

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(We received this letter from Priests for Life today as a thanks to all who supported their effort to save Baby Joseph! When we bind together in Christ, we make a difference.)

“I have great news to share with you today. We have had success in getting Baby Joseph out of Canada and bringing him to the United States to receive the health care he needs.

“Last night I arrived in Ontario, Canada, to rescue Baby Joseph Maraachli from the London Health Sciences Centre. For two weeks, doctors at the hospital in London, Ontario, have been delaying the baby’s transfer to a hospital where efforts to save his life will not be officially labeled “futile.” Read more about this at www.priestsforlife.org.

“I flew in a medical jet with Baby Joseph and his father, Moe Maraachli, to SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center in St. Louis, Mo. He is now being evaluated by the staff at this wonderful Catholic facility.

“I want to thank each and every one of you for your help. None of this could have been possible without you. Your prayers and your emails to Canadian officials are what helped us to get Baby Joseph out of Canada.

“This proves that when we all band together united for such an important cause we can make a difference. Let this be incentive for us to continue to work together to protect the most innocent and to truly bring about a culture of life.

“Please keep praying for Baby Joseph and his family. Continue praying and fighting for others like Baby Joseph who are considered by some in the medical profession to be “worthless” and continue to pray and fight for an end to the slaughter of the most innocent still in their mothers’ wombs.

“Keep watching for Baby Joseph developments on our website at www.priestsforlife.org and in special emails and alerts that I will send to you.

“Thanks and God Bless,

“Father Pavone
National Director,
Priests for Life”