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During Respect Life Week, we should never forget to remember the patron of unborn children and expectant mothers, St. Gerard Majella
Mama, mama, see what I got from the little boy.” In his hand, he held a small roll of bread. (It was from the baby Jesus) By Larry Peterson The Annual March for Life took place in Washington. D.C. on Friday, January 24. More than a half-million people marched in defense of the unborn. The… Read more
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Blessed Laura Vicuna—This Patroness of Abuse Victims traded her life for her mother’s salvation.
She told her mother, “Mama, I offer my life for you.” By Larry Peterson Laura Vicuna was born on April 5, 1891, to a mand named Joseph Domenico Vicuna. Joseph came from a family of Chilean aristocrats. Laura’s mother’s name was Mercedes Pino and she was the daughter of farmers. Joseph Vicuna had married a… Read more
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The Roe and Doe “Twins” The rarely discussed “Double Abortion Whammy”
By Larry Peterson We have all heard of Roe vs. Wade, the Supreme Court decision that, to date, has LEGALLY allowed for the termination of more than 60,000,000 children in utero. But many of us are not aware that on the very same day that decision was handed down, the very same court by the… Read more
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Does God send us “signs,” to let us know He has heard our prayers? You Decide.
–Looking into her eyes, he said, “There is Victory over Death.” By Larry Peterson I recently attended a funeral Mass and during the few minutes before the Mass started, something extraordinary happened. I believe God sent a messenger to share with all those in attendance an affirmation of what we proclaim to believe; that there… Read more
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Marie Elisabeth Turgeon— Charity was her unifying principle and, though sick most of her short life, she founded the Sisters of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary.
“Everything turns out for the best for those who seek the will of God.” Blessed Marie Elisabeth Turgeon By Larry Peterson Elisabeth Turgeon was born February 7, 1840, in Beaumont (Quebec) Canada. She was the fifth child of nine that would be… Read more
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Sister Mary Rosina was teaching impoverished children about Jesus when she was attacked from behind and martyred
“Right from the time she could think for herself, she wanted to be a nun,” Evelyn McNally; Sister Mary Rosina’s sister. By Larry Peterson Constance Gladman was born in Koroit, Victoria, a small rural town in southwestern Australia. The date was December 23, 1922, and Constance would be the first of seven children born to… Read more
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