Breast Cancer Prevention Institute Releases Fourth Edition of Booklet

The December 2007 issue of the Breast Cancer Prevention Institute's Report announced that it has recently released a fourth edition of its booklet "Breast Cancer Risks and Prevention". This booklet explains the connection between abortion and breast cancer and also gives information on other risk factors. It is easy to read and should be read by every woman - even distributed in schools. To read the booklet online visit: Breast Cancer Prevention Institute Home Page

Bella The Movie in the Top 20

"The audience for the movie Bella, which contains a life-affirming theme on abortion that has touched the hearts of millions, has kept the film in the top twenty at the box office. With the addition of 77 new theaters last weekend, Bella was able to bring in enough in box office sales to remain in 16th place nationwide"
Visit: Bella Movie Audience Keeps Abortion-Themed Movie in the Top 20: Bella is now showing at the Endless Mountain Theater on Route 6 in Dickson City from now until Dec. 6. Show times are 1:15, 3:15, 5:15, and 7:15 for more information call 343-4953

November 27 - What Women Want; Hint: Not reproductive Health Care by Steven Mosher and Colin Mason

The U.S. House and Senate recently voted to reject Ronald Reagan's Mexico City Policy which prohibited the funding or organizations which promote abortion in the Third World. I wonder, would it ever occur to our elected representatives to ask women in the Third World what kind of help they actually need?

Steven Mosher and Colin Mason of the Population research Institute wrote such an article. It begins here and continues on their web site. My recommmendation? Read it, print it and send it to your U.S. Senators and Representatives who voted for the Mexico City Policy.

"What Women Want (Hint: Not Reproductive Health Care)
"Pat McEwen was visiting the small village of Huaca, high in the Andes Mountains of Ecuador. The village, not far from the Colombian border, was teeming with refugees fleeing from the ongoing battles between government forces and the drug lords. Mostly women and children, the refugees had arrived with only the possessions that they could carry. Many had lost husbands, sons and daughters to the conflict. 'They had been poor even before the violence destroyed their villages,' Pat recalled. 'Now they had lost everything and [were] the 'poorest of the poor.'' These refugee women, in short, were perfect examples of the kind of 'client' that the family planners would say needed 'reproductive health services.'"
To continue visit: November 27 - What Women Want:

Funding Woes Force Planned Parenthood to Close Five Michigan Clinics -- 11/21/2007

"A change in the Michigan's formula for distributing family planning funds is forcing the nation's biggest abortion provider to close down five of its clinics in that state. One state affiliate called the move 'deep and painful,' but pro-life leaders hailed it, saying, 'women deserve better than Planned Parenthood.' For the fiscal year that began Oct. 1, Planned Parenthood of West and Northern Michigan (PPWNM) lost more than $700,000, or a fifth of its $4.2-million budget. " Thanks be to God! To read more visit:
Funding Woes Force Planned Parenthood to Close Five Michigan Clinics -- 11/21/2007:

FOXNews.com - National Right to Life Committee Endorses Thompson - Politics | Republican Party | Democratic Party | Political Spectrum

National Right to Life Committee Endorses Thompson - Politics | Republican Party | Democratic Party | Political Spectrum: The National Right to Life Committee recently announced its backing for Senator Fred Thompson in Washington, D.C.. “Our endorsement is a testament to Sen. Thompson's longstanding pro-life record, his commitment to protecting unborn children and our belief in his ability to win,” said Wanda Franz, president of the committee. The group also cast him as the candidate most likely to beat abortion-rights supporter and frontrunner Rudy Giuliani in the primary race for the GOP nomination." For more visit:
FOXNews.com - National Right to Life Committee Endorses Thompson - Politics | Republican Party | Democratic Party | Political Spectrum:

Father Frank Pavone to Visit the Lehigh Valley Nov. 9-11

Father Pavone’s Visit to the Lehigh Valley

Friday November 9

7:00-9:00 PM Presentation about the scope of Priests for Life’s ministries.

St. Ursula Parish Hall Basement (behind the church)

1300 Broadway Fountain Hill, PA 18015

Saturday November 10

8:00 AM Helpers of God’s Precious Infants Mass at Notre Dame Church on 1861 Catasauqua Road, Bethlehem, PA 18018

8:45-10:15 AM Rosary for Life at Allentown Women’s Center 1409 Union Boulevard, Allentown 18109 (in the rear)

1:00-2:00 PM Prayer Chain at Planned Parenthood N 9TH St and Hamilton Allentown, PA 18101

2:30-3:15 PM Ecumenical Prayer Rally at the Federal Courthouse at 5th Street and Hamilton 18101

4:30 PM Concelebrate Mass at Notre Dame Church and preach the homily

7:30-9:00 PM Holy Hour for Life at the Franciscan Friary followed by Priests for Life update 3918 Chipman Rd Easton, PA 18045 followed by reception

Sunday November 11

7:30, 9:00 (celebrant), 10:30 and 12:00 Masses at Notre Dame preaching the homilies

Abortion Business Death Raises Questions

National Catholic Register recently reported on the abortion death of a Massachusetts woman Laura Hope Smith, who was 13 weeks pregnant. According to her mother, “My daughter walked into that office healthy and she left dead. I don’t want her death to be in vain.”

NCR reports: "Pro-life activists and relatives of a woman who died as the result of an abortion here want the state to pursue a criminal investigation into the tragedy. The reason for the death of Laura Hope Smith, 22, of Sandwich, went unreported in the local media, although 600 people attended her funeral. At least one girl decided against a scheduled abortion after hearing Smith’s story". The story continues at:
Abortion Business Death Raises Questions:

Kansans Circulate Petition to Investigate Planned Parenthood Clinic www.kansascity.com

A coalition of pro-life groups in Kansas circulated a petition earlier this month to petition for a grand jury to investigate whether Planned Parenthood of Overland Park is complying with state abortion laws.
"It also wants a grand jury to determine whether Planned Parenthood provides “false information in order to induce government action or inaction,” whether it fails to comply with parental consent requirements, whether it fails to enforce the required 24-hour waiting period and whether it fails to follow the required standard of care in providing medical advice." Visit:
www.kansascity.com | 10/02/2007 | Anti-abortion coalition wants grand jury to investigate Planned Parenthood clinic:

Parents Rights - Maine School Wants to Give Kids Contraceptives

Here is just another instance of parental rights to raise their children being trampled by school authorities as reported in Wesley Smith's blog Secondhand Smoke:
(And you know the type of "health professionals" who would give a child birth control pills without her parents knowledge or consent would also take that child for an abortion once she becomes pregnant.)
"I guess parents aren't for raising kids anymore, just housing them. A Maine school wants authority to issue contraceptives to 11 year-olds without parental notification. From the story: Students who have parental permission to be treated at King Middle School's health center would be able to get birth control prescriptions under a proposal that the Portland School Committee will consider Wednesday. Once a parent gives permission for treatment, school authorities want to consider that "blanket permission" to include all "services" offered at the school-based clinic. Visit: Secondhand Smoke:

40 Days for Life

The nationwide 40 days for Life Campaign is now past the halfway mark and all across the country there are amazing stories of babies saved and pro-life efforts invigorated. The 40 Days for Life blog entries for day 20 and day 21 contain some interesting stories. I encourage you to read them by visiting 40 Days for Life

October 5th, Pray for the Success of Scranton's 40 Days for Life Campaign

On Friday, October 5th come join us in Prayer for the continued success of Scranton’s 40 Days for Life Campaign. Father Sterowski, pastor of Sacred Hearts and St. John the Evangelist Churches in South Scranton, has invited us to participate in the October 5th Holy Hour and Mass at St. John the Evangelist Church to pray for the success of Scranton’s 40 Days for Life Campaign. The Holy Hour begins at 6:00 with Benediction at 6:45. Mass begins at 7:00 p.m. For those who have more time to devote, Eucharistic Adoration takes place from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. St. John the Evangelist Church is located at the corner of Pittston Ave. and Fig St. across from Andrew Brown’s Drug Store in the 1500 block of Pittston Ave.

There are many other things I'd like to share with my readers including photos of Scranton's 40 Days for Life Kick off rally and will do so ASAP.

Sept.26th -LIFE CHAIN to Kick Off Scranton's 40 Days for Life Campaign

From September 26 to November 4, Scranton PA will unite with more than 80 cities in 33 states for the largest simultaneous pro-life mobilization in history – the nationwide 40 Days for Life campaign.

Our 40 Days for Life Campaign begins with a Life Chain in the 1100 and 1200 blocks of Pittston Ave. on Wed. September 26th at 5:30 p.m. Adults and high school students are encouraged to attend. We will stand and pray along the sidewalk from 5:30 to 6: 45 with pro-life signs as a public witness to the truth of abortion. Call Sue Cirba 343-5099 for information. Signs will be provided.

Please register if you wish to participate in 40 days of fervent prayer and fasting for an end to abortion. Our peaceful vigil takes place outside the local Planned Parenthood, 316 Penn Ave. Scranton. Anyone interested in signing up for the prayer vigil visit www.40daysforlife.com/Scranton to register or call The Pro-Life Center 343-5099.

Cities who have participated in previous 40 days for life campaigns experienced benefits. In some cities abortion rates were reduced by 15%… 20%… 25%… Or more!
Other cities were able to recruit and mobilize hundreds of new people into effective, life-saving efforts and lead post-abortive women to healing ministries. Scranton can also potentially experience these benefits.

This effort can also help lead post-abortive women – and men – into proven and effective healing programs, develop new, dynamic pro-life leaders, and bring churches together in an historic display of Christian unity and action.

What will God accomplish when people of faith across our community and throughout our nation unite for 40 days of prayer and fasting, pulling out all the stops to end the violence of abortion?

We don’t know, but we’re sure excited to find out!

YouTube - Hannity Exposes Planned Parenthood Fraud in Aurora, IL

Sean Hannity exposes Planned Parenthood fraud in Aurora, IL. where PP built an abortion clinic using deceptive information on permits. Watch this You Tube video from Sean Hannity's America. Includes interviews of women who had abortions.
Visit:
YouTube - Hannity Exposes Planned Parenthood Fraud in Aurora, IL

Concerned Women for America - Confirm Judge Southwick

Concerned Women For America is asking for calls to the Capitol Switchboard in support of Judge Leslie Southwick. I have been a CWA supporter for years and trust their judgement. The interesting thing on this one is PA Senator Arlen Specter has also come out in Support of Judge Southwick. To listen to Specter's appeal on Judge Southwick's behalf visit:
Concerned Women for America - Confirm Judge Southwick

Story of a Life that Almost Wasn't. View this YouTube - Can I Live

A young man sings the story of his life that almost wasn't. His mother, a 17 year old high school student was scheduled for an abortion. Pro-life protestors are outside the clinic as she goes in. Once on the table she changes her mind and runs out of the abortion clinic.
Click here to watch this music video.
YouTube - Can I Live: "http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4AqPRcF7ZC0"

4D Ultrasound Scan Fetal Video Clips

Here's something interesting that you don't see every day! This web site from Dr. Najeeb Layyous from Amman, Jordan shows over two dozen video clips of 4D Ultrasounds. At times the pictures get distorted, however one can clearly see facial features, arm and leg movement and more. Some videos are of twins or triplets, in others one can detect baby yaawning, sucking his thumb and hiding his face. To view these videos visit:
4D Ultrasound Scan Fetal Video Clips

40 Days for LifeCampaign in 13 Pennsylvania Cities

40 Days for Life: "COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Forty days transformed Moses on Mount Sinai. The city of Nineveh repented when God gave its citizens 40 days to remain faithful. Christ was empowered by 40 days in the desert. And pro-life groups across the country are asking themselves what can happen if they unite for 40 days of prayer, fasting and outreach to end abortion" College Station Texas was the location of the first 40 Days for Life campaign three years ago. Sixty churches participated and more than 1,000 volunteers participated. The number of abortions dropped.
To read about the results visit:
40 Days for Life:
As of one day before the campaign signup deadline, 13 Pennsylvania communities registered to participate. These include York, West Chester, Reading, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia,Orefield, Norwood, Scranton, Warminister Lancaster, Harrisburg, Collegeville. If you live in any of these communities and would like to participate please visit www,40daysforlife.com and sign up.

Concert for Wilkes-Barre Pro-Life Center Sept 16th

CONCERT TO BENEFIT THE HUMAN LIFE RESOURCE CENTER, WILKES-BARRE


In conjunction with the twentieth anniversary of the Founding of the (Pro-Life) Human Life Resource Center, 201 South Main Street, Wilkes-Barre, a Concert will take place on Sunday, September 16th, 2:00 PM, at Saint Nicholas Church, 226 South Washington Street, Wilkes-Barre.

Betty Caffrey is Director and Founder of the Human Life Resource Center which has been helping young mothers and families in need since 1987. The Center operates by donations, with an all-volunteer staff.

Cynthia Ferraz of Drums, Director of “Our Lady Queen Of All Hearts Choir” will host the Concert. All are invited to attend the Concert, and a reception which will follow in the Church Hall. A free Will Offering will be accepted to benefit the Human Life Resource Center. Please mark your calendar.

Another New Jersey Abortion Clinic Closed Due to Health Violations - NJ Right to Life

Editor's Note: Due to computer problems I have been unable to post stories in the past two weeks. However I was able to save a large volume of material which was probably not reported in the mainstream press anyway. I'll try to catch up over the next two weeks. Sue Cirba

Early this year a New Jersey abortion mill was closed for about a month when the abortionist nearly killed a woman during an abortion. In June, an Atlantic City abortion mill was closed after it was discovered that it had not been inspected by state health officials in six years! Here are some articles relating to that story.

NJ Right to Life - Site Pages: "The area's sole abortion clinic was shut down late last week by state officials after inspectors discovered several violations within the facility, including problems with infection control, a state health department spokesman confirmed Monday"

N.J. Failed to Inspect Abortion Clinic

From the Press of Atlantic City - June 29, 2007 - The Alternatives abortion clinic on Pacific Avenue, which was last inspected in 2001, was shut down a week ago after officials responded to a complaint concerning change-of-ownership issues. Although that complaint was unfounded, inspectors found several violations “posing immediate and serious risk of harm to patients,” according to a letter obtained Thursday by The Press from the state to the clinic's medical director, Dr. Alan Kline.

One violation included the lack of hot water for over a year. The Atlantic City abortion facility had not been inspected in six years despite the fact that New Jersey law requires an inspection every other year. Tom Slater, a spokesman for the New Jersey Department of Health and Human Services cited a "shortage of staff and the continued growth of abortion clinics throughout New Jersey. " as the reason for not being able to complete regular inspections. To read more visit:

N.J. failed to inspect abortion clinic:

I wonder how many other states fail to complete health inspections for their abortion mills?

CIN - The Pill: Abortifacient or Contraceptive? A Literature Review by Nicholas Tonti-Filippini, BA, MA

Note: Due to computer problems, I have been unable to post as frequently as I would like. However, I will continue to post the large number items I've found in the last few months since the mainstream media has ignored them.

While doing research for a web page on abortifacients. I came accross two interesting articles on the subject.




CIN - The Pill: Abortifacient or Contraceptive? A Literature Review by Nicholas Tonti-Filippini, BA, MA

Meet Maureen Lalley Green Candidate for Supreme Court - Friday, July 13th in Scranton

Come out to a Meet and Greet for Judge Maureen Lally Green, candidate for Supreme Court, this Friday, July 13th at 4:30 p.m. at 1510 N. Main Ave, Scranton, PA. I met Mrs. Green at the Conservative Leadership conference in April and learned she is well qualified for the Supreme Court and has strong pro-life values.
This is a FREE event.


WHO...... MAUREEN LALLY-GREEN CANDIDATE FOR SUPREME COURT

WHAT.......MEET AND GREET

WHERE..... REPUBLICAN HEADQUARTERS--- 1510 N MAIN AVE SCRANTON

WHEN.......FRIDAY,JULY 13,2007 TIME......4:30 PM

Euthanasia in Oregon - Wesley Smith Writes About Two Oregon Nurses

"Two Portland-area nurses gave [cancer patient Wendy Melcher] massive amounts of drugs intended to cause her death. The drugs were administered in what the nurses would later call an assisted-suicide plan directed by Melcher. The nurses have admitted to the Oregon State Board of Nursing that they administered doses of morphine and phenobarbital without informing Melcher's physician. Oregon's Death With Dignity Act--the only such law in the nation--allows assisted suicide but only with the assistance of a physician." To read more about this story visit:
Secondhand Smoke:

Companies Supporting Abortion -> Advocates and Supporters

The Ohio Right to Life web site containc a list of Companies Supporting Abortion via their contributions to Planned Parenthood and the National Origanization for Women. Before investing in any corporation, it would be wise for pro-life people to investigate that corporation's ties to Planned Parenthood and other pro-abortion organizations. For the Ohio Right to Life site visit:

Abortion -> Advocates and Supporters: "Abortion Advocates

Kansas Attorney General To Prosecute Abortionist Tiller - Capital Journal Online

In a surprise move Kansas Attorney General Paul Morrison announced he will charge abortionist George Tiller with 19 misdemeanor counts. This comes just one day after dropping 15 charged against Tiller.

According to the Capital Journal, "Attorney General Paul Morrison said Dr. George Tiller, in obtaining a second opinion required under Kansas law for some late-term abortions, didn’t rely on a financially and legally independent doctor."

"Morrison described the allegations as a “technical violation” of a 1998 law restricting late-term procedures. “And it’s my job to enforce the law,” he said." reading a prepared statement.

According to Morrison, "Tiller could be sentenced to up to a year in jail and a $2,500 fine on each charge" if he is convicted.To read more visit:CJOnline - Kansas AG to prosecute abortion provider:

Kansas Attorney General Drops 15 Charges Against Late Term Abortionist -Operation Rescue

"Topeka, KS – Attorney General Paul Morrison has announced that the 15 reporting charges filed by former Attorney General Phill Kline will not be pursued, characterizing them as “ridiculous.”" according to Operation Rescue June 27th.
"The only person to look at the records and determine Tiller did not violate the law is Paul Morrison" said Cheryl Sullenger, Senior Policy Advisor for Operation Rescue. "Women are getting abortions - so they can go to rock concerts or so they will not wreck their tummy tucks" she continued. To read more visit:
Operation Rescue: "Topeka, KS –

A Cartoon By John Francis Borra

Kansas Cartoonist John Francis Borra comments on abortionist George Tiller's political influence.

Operation Rescue » Blog Archive » VIDEO: Key Witness In Tiller Criminal Case Says AG Morrison Never Contacted Him

"Respected psychiatrist Dr. Paul McHugh said today that even though he was scheduled to testify against abortionist George R. Tiller in the criminal case filed by former Attorney General Phill Kline, he has not been contacted in any way by the current Attorney General Paul Morrison." Watch the video in which Psychiatrist Dr. McHugh discusses the frivolous reasons listed for late term abortions performed by George Tiller. To watch the video visit:
Operation Rescue » Blog Archive » VIDEO: Key Witness In Tiller Criminal Case Says AG Morrison Never Contacted Him:

Crime Scene KC

Crime Scene KC: "Attorney General Paul Morrison has cleared Planned Parenthood of any criminal wrongdoing in the abortion records investigation started by his predecessor, Phill Kline.

The announcement was made by Planned Parenthood officials and confirmed by Morrison’s office Tuesday evening. In a letter to Planned Parenthood of Kansas and Mid-Missouri, Morrison said he found no evidence that a crime had been committed at Planned Parenthood’s Overland Park clinic."

Kansas Legislators Plan to Tighten Late-Term Abortion Laws

Kansas abortionist George Tiller, who has allegedly performed late term abortions illegally, has been at the center of controversy for several years now. Former Attorney General Phil Kilne conducted an investigation of Tiller's alleged illegal abortions,charging Tiller with 30 misdemeanor counts. Kline was unseated in the 2006 election for Attorney General

The new Attorney General, Paul Morrison thus far has not charged Tiller. Recently, the Topeka Capital Journal reported Kansas "legislators hosted a rally for about 100 people outside the Statehouse in advance of Attorney General Paul Morrison's announcement sometime this week of findings from a six-month investigation of Dr. George Tiller. Morrison's predecessor as attorney general, Republican Phill Kline, filed 30 misdemeanor charges against Tiller for violation of late-term abortion statutes, but all were thrown out in December by a Wichita judge." Now Kansas Legislators want to "narrow legal justification for abortion after 21 weeks of gestation and permit late abortion only to save the life of the mother." To read more visit:
CJOnline - Abortion opponents announce bill plan:

Forty Days for Life Documentary on EWTN Monday June 25th 6:30 Eastern Time - Don't Miss This Exciting New Prayerful Approach to Saving Lives!

Recently I received exciting news about a prayerful pro-life movement called Forty Days for Life which started in Texas in 2004. It has spread like wildfire to communities across the country. It involves prayer, fasting, vigils at abortion clinics and outreach. Cities like Madison, Wisconsin, Dallas, Texas, Charolette, North Carolina, and many others have also participated with miraculous results.

Watch this documentary on EWTN Monday, June 25 th. At 6:30

WHAT: "beingHUMAN: 40 Days for Life" World Premiere

WHERE: EWTN Global Cable Network

DATE: Monday, June 25

TIME: 6:30 PM Eastern
5:30 PM Central
4:30 PM Mountain
3:30 PM Pacific

If you don't get EWTN, here's how you can watch the
streaming video online:

1.) Go to: http://www.ewtn.com/index.asp
2.) On the bar at the top, point to "Television"
3.) From the drop-down menu, select "Live TV English"
4.) Select your preferred format (Windows Media or
Real Player)

Spread the word, and I hope you can watch it!

Phil Kline Addresses NRLC Convention on Late Term Abortion www.kansascity.com | 06/14/2007 | Defeat abortion, Kline urges

Phil Kline, the former Kansas Attorney General who launched an investigation into alleged illegal abortions performed at two Kansas abortion centers, addressed the National Right to Life convention held this past week in Kansas City Missouri.

Kline was defeated in the 2006 election and his successor, Attorney General Morrison has not charged the abortionists.

The Kansas City Star article begins; "Phill Kline took his crusade against abortion to a friendly audience Thursday, delivering a sizzling indictment before the National Right to Life Convention.

“The soil of Kansas is stained red,” said Kline, formerly the Kansas attorney general and now Johnson County district attorney.

“Abortion is sin, and sin always begins with a lie.”

Before his speech, Kline criticized his successor, Attorney General Paul Morrison, for not taking seriously the investigation Kline began into alleged illegal abortions performed at two Kansas clinics." To read the entire article visit:


www.kansascity.com | 06/14/2007 | Defeat abortion, Kline urges:

www.kansascity.com | 06/17/2007 | Abortion foes say ultrasound measures new push

"Right to Life had its annual, three-day convention in Kansas City this week, attracting more than 1,000 leaders of local and state anti-abortion groups from across the nation. Mary Balch, director of the group’s state legislative efforts, predicted that ultrasound legislation will be a growing trend.

“We believe the more information a woman has about the development of a child, the more likely she is to choose life,” Balch said." Eleven states have enacted laws requiring abortionists to tell women they have the right to see an ultrasound of the child they are carrying. www.kansascity.com | 06/17/2007 | Abortion foes say ultrasound measures new push:

Watch Video of Republican Presidential Candidates Romney and Brownback Address National Right to Life Convention (Kansas City Star)

Two Republican Presidential Candidates addressed the 35th annual National Right to Life Convention which is being held this week in Kansas City Missouri.

Romney defended his conversion to the pro-life position. To quote from the June 15 th Kansas City Star: : "One of the front-runners for the Republican presidential nomination told a crowd of anti-abortion activists today that his previous pro-choice position was a mistake.

“I was wrong,” former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney told a crowd of several hundred at the National Right to Life Conference meeting at the Hyatt Regency Crown Center."

Video clips of Romney's comments and Senator Sam Brownback's views on right to life issues and immigration are included with the article. Candidates Ron Paul and Duncan Hunter also attended the NRLC Convention.

For more of this article and links to video of Romney and Brownback at the NRLC Convention in Kansas Cityi visit: www.kansascity.com | 06/15/2007 | Romney defends abortion conversion; Brownback lauded:

Is Romney's Pro-Life Conversion a Myth?

Now for the other side of the Romney coin. An ABC News article of June 14th called "Romney's Pro-Life Conversion Myth or Reality", by Rick Klein and Jake Tapper questions the sincerity of Romney's pro-life conversion. The article cites several examples of questionable actions as governor including the following:
"Within two months of his epiphany on this issue, Romney appointed to a judgeship a Democrat who was an avowed supporter of abortion rights. In May 2005, Romney also declared his support for a House bill lifting President Bush's ban on federal funding of embryonic stem cell research -- a bill he now said he opposes" To read more visit:
Is Romney's Pro-Life Conversion a Myth?: "Within two months of his epiphany on this issue, Romney appointed to a judgeship a Democrat who was an avowed supporter of abortion rights. In May 2005, Romney also declared his support for a House bill lifting President Bush's ban on federal funding of embryonic stem cell research -- a bill he now said he opposes"

Hey, when did ABC News become interested in the right to life?

Father Benedict Groeschel to Address June 23rd Conference in Wilkes-Barre

Father Benedict Groeschel, CFR will be the featured speaker at a conference to be held in Wilkes-barre on June 23rd, 2007. It is presented by The Station of the Cross, 750 am and 1550 am.

Fr. Groeschel is Director for the Office for Spiritual Development for the Archdiocese of New York. He also hosts a live one-hour television program on EWTN, “Sunday Night Live with Fr. Benedict Groeschel.” He has published a number of books and tapes on spirituality and pastoral counseling including Praying To Our Lord Jesus Christ: Prayers and Meditations Through The Centuries, The Rosary: Chain of Hope and Arise From Darkness.

Fr.Groeschel founded, along with eight other friars, the community of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal in May 1987. He also founded Good Counsel Homes for single mothers and their babies in 1985. Rev. Groeschel commented, "Every night we have 55 or more mothers plus their babies in all our homes. Sometimes it has been 110. If its an emergency, you're pregnant, and have no safe place to stay, you call Good Counsel."

The June 23, 2007 conference will be held at Bishop Hoban High School's McCarthy Auditorium in Wilkes-Barre. The Conference includes Holy Mass, talks by Father Groeschel, Eucharistic adoration and time for book signings. The conference costs $20. For more information or to purchase tickets call the station toll free at 1-877-888-6279.

Good Counsel operates five homes in New York: the Bronx, Staten Island, Spring Valley, Poughkeepsie, and Harrison, New York. For additional information about Good Counsel homes go online to www.goodcounselhomes.org

Pro-Life Blogs- Bill O'Reilly Comments On Late-Term Abortionist George Tiller

"Fox News host Bill O'Reilly rebounded from a six-month silence to issue a scathing segment on the notorious late-term abortionist George R. Tiller that aired the evening of May 30. During the segment, O'Reilly blasted Tiller for 'executing fetuses' for 'vague medical reasons.'

He was equally critical of Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius, who vetoed a bill that would have required Tiller to provide specific medical reasons for abortions after 21 weeks of pregnancy.

'Incredibly, Gov. Sebelius is protecting Tiller,' O'Reilly said during his broadcast. 'And Gov. Sebelius is allowing him to continue the slaughter. How the governor sleeps at night is beyond me.'" To read more visit:
Pro-Life Blogs:

Reborn | Special reports | Guardian Unlimited

"For three years, Riaan Bolton has lain motionless, his eyes open but unseeing. After a devastating car crash doctors said he would never again see or speak or hear. Now his mother, Johanna, dissolves a pill in a little water on a teaspoon and forces it gently into his mouth. Within half an hour, as if a switch has been flicked in his brain, Riaan looks around his home in the South African town of Kimberley and says, 'Hello.' Shortly after his accident, Johanna had turned down the option of letting him die." To read more about this story visit: Reborn | Special reports | Guardian Unlimited

Gary Cangemi, Creator of Umbert the Unborn Comic Strip to Present Workshop at National Right to Life Convention in Kansas City, Missouri June 14-16

Gary Cangemi, creator of the pro-life comic strip Umbert the Unborn, is presenting a workshop at the National Right to Life Convention in Kansas City, Missouri June 14-16, 2007. This will be Mr. Cangemi’s fourth year as a presenter at the National Right to Life Convention having given workshops in Crystal City Virginia in 2004, Minneapolis, Minnesota in 2005 and Nashville, Tennessee in 2006.

Cangemi has also been the keynote speaker at events in Naples, Florida, Boston, Massachusetts, Mt. Pocono and Scranton, Pa. He has also given workshops at pro-life conventions in Pennsylvania and West Virginia.

The Umbert the Unborn comic strip will be entering its seventh year on June first with more than 750,000 readers. Umbert appears in more than 100 publications including Catholic newspapers, church bulletins and pro-life newsletter. You can read Umbert on the Internet daily at www.catholic.net on the Culture of Life page and on www.ncregister.com click on “Culture of Life”.

Mr. Cangemi is also the author of a book Umbert the Unborn: A Womb with A View and has created pro-life billboards and movie theater ads using Umbert. Churches who wish to run Umbert the Unborn in their bulletins or Pro-Life groups who would like to use Umbert in their newsletter should visit www.umberttheunborn.com for further information.

Rewarding Illegal Aliens: Senate Bill Undermines The Rule of Law

The Heritage Foundation wrote a critique of the Immigration Bill which the Senate and President tried to ram through Congress before Memorial day. I address this issue because it deals with the safety of the American public. Unbelievably, the bill allows the federal government only one business day to conduct a background check to prevent crinimals and terrorists from obtaining legal status. When have you ever known the federal government to do anything in one business day?! A paragraph from the Heritage Foundation analysis follows: "Hobbled Background Checks: The bill would make it extremely difficult for the federal government to prevent criminals and terrorists from obtaining legal status. Under Section 601(h)(1), the bill would allow the government only one business day to conduct a background check to determine whether an applicant is a criminal or terrorist. Unless the government can find a reason not to grant it by the end of the next business day after the alien applies, the alien receives a probationary Z visa (good from the time of approval until six months after the date Z visas begin to be approved, however long that may be) that lets him roam throughout the country and seek employment legally."

Criminals and terrorists will be given legal status under this seriously flawed bill as happened in a 1986 amnesty bill which granted legal status to Mahmoud Abouhalima, the ringleader of the 1993 terrorist attack on the Word Trade Center. Isn't the government supposed to protect its citizens? This bill even offers amnesty to gang members.

The Heritage Foundation Analysis is well worth your time. To read it visit: Rewarding Illegal Aliens: Senate Bill Undermines The Rule of Law

Save the Catholic Schools! by Sol Stern, City Journal Spring 2007

I found this interesting although long article on inner city Catholic schools. What has this to do with pro-life you ask? Promoting the Gospel of Life is an integral part of the Catholic school's mission, is it not? While this article is about inner city Catholic schools in New York,I'm sure inner city Catholic schools in PA face the same challenges. The lead of this article follows:
"We almost lost Harlem’s Rice High School a few years ago. And what a defeat that would have been for all New Yorkers, Catholic and non-Catholic alike. For the past three decades, Rice has rescued at-risk African-American boys and turned them into responsible men who go on to college and then give back to the community. Yet despite this academic success, Rice almost succumbed to the demographic changes and financial pressures that have led to the closing of thousands of excellent inner-city Catholic schools and needlessly deepened the nation’s urban-education crisis." To read more visit:
Save the Catholic Schools! by Sol Stern, City Journal Spring 2007:

Help Kate Adamson Spread the Pro-Life Message. Vote for Kate in Prevention Magazine/ABC News Contest Vote Before May 25th

Kate Adamson is the author of Paralyzed but not Powerlesswhich tells of her experience with medical professionals who wanted to let her die after a double brain stem stroke left her completely paralyzed and unable to speak. Her doctors said she was in a “persistent vegetative state” with no hope of recovery. Surprizingly, Kate Adamson was the speaker at the Respect Life Prayer Breakfast in Scranton, PA in 2006 discussing her experience. In Kate’s words, “I won the miracle trifecta by beating million to one odds against living through the night, million to one odds against speaking again, and million to one odds against walking. I miraculously regained my active and fit life.”


Kate’s life is a testament to the fact that doctors cannot predict the future. Ms. Adamson fought for life and was recently featured on Good Morning America and the June issue of Prevention Magazine. She is one of five finalists in a nationwide “Picture of Health” contest with Prevention magazine and ABC News Now competing for a prize of $10,000. I have met and had lunch with Kate and she is a dedicated wife and mother and is also dedicated to the pro-life work which God has set before her. Please vote for Kate before May 25th at 8:59 p.m. (Pacific Time)by visiting the following link: Prevention Finalists: "So what is the picture of health? How about alive instead of dead!

In 1995, I was a fit and healthy mother of two. I had an ideal diet: no processed sugar, low fat organic foods, whole grains, lots of veggies and fruit. I was 5' 3'-- weighed 116 lbs with a body fat ratio of 12%. I worked out five days a week. If you wanted to see a healthy lifestyle, all you had to do was follow me around." Then a stroke left her completely paralyzed and Unable to Speak.
There is a video of Kate Adamson's story on the website, you can also learn more by visiting the archives of Pro-Life PA by Sue Cirba Just Click on the January 2006 Archive and scroll down to the Jan 20th post Titled Kate Adamson, Stroke Victim, Advocate for the Right to Live.

CULTURE OF LIFE - Umbert 05.15.2007

You won't want to miss this excellent Umbert the Unborn cartoon:
CULTURE OF LIFE - Umbert 05.15.2007

GrassrootsPA » Allen & Bratton Top Shogan For GOP Superior Court Slots. Only Endorsed Dem Lagged Far Behind

Judge Cheryl Allen and Judge Bruce Bratton won the Republican nomination for Pennsylvania Superior Court, accorting to an Associated Press story. The AP story also reported Allegheny County Judge Ron Folino and Christine Donohue won on the Democrat ticket. Both Republilcans were listed as pro-life according to the Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation PAC and the positions of the Democrats was not known. Sadly, Judge Allen's mother died on election day. Visit GrassrootsPA for an article on this race:
GrassrootsPA » Allen & Bratton Top Shogan For GOP Superior Court Slots. Only Endorsed Dem Lagged Far Behind: A reader left a very complimentary comment about Judge Allen. It follows: "Judge Allen is without question a woman who will not legislate from the bench. She cannot be bought and she will not be swayed. I challenge all the voters of Pennsylvania (Democrat, Republican, Independent, or otherwise) to look into her in depth. She is a rare gem. We can’t let this one get away!"

Spirit Daily - Daily spiritual news from around the world

This is such a coincidence, My eldest daughter just left for Mexico City this morning with plans to visit the shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe this week. This morning I opened my e-mail to find this story about a strange light emanating from the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe on the day Mexico City legalized abortion. For more information visit: Spirit Daily - Daily spiritual news from around the world: "An apparent communique from Dr. Jean-Pierre Dickès, president of the Catholic Association for Doctors, Nurses and Health Professionals, reports what may have been an unusual luminosity in the famed image of Mary at the Shrine of Guadalupe in Mexico City immediately after that city legalized abortion.

The event is said to have occurred on April 24 -- the day legislators okayed termination of the unborn up to twelve weeks. However, the similarity to photos taken in 1999 by an American raises questions that require further investigation for authenticity and a check of dates."

Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation PAC Lists Recommendations for State Judicial Races

Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation PAC Recommendations for State Judicial Races

Tuesday, May 15, is Pennsylvania's Primary Election day. The state judicial races are extremely important.

There are two openings on the state Supreme Court. All three candidates running for the Republican nomination are recommended by the Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation PAC. They are Maureen Lally-Green, Mike Krancer and Paul Panepinto.

In the Democratic Primary Election for state Supreme Court, the PA Pro-Life Federation PAC “has insufficient information on Debra Todd. However Seamus McCaffery has indicated that he has a “pro-choice” position. Darnell Jones is unknown.”

There are two openings on the state Superior Court. All three candidates running in the Republican Primary election- Jacqueline Shogan, Cheryl Lynn Allen and Bruce Bratton, are recommended by the PA Pro-Life Federation PAC.

In the Democratic Primary for Superior Court, the PA Pro-Life Federation PAC recommends Jimmy Lynn. The other six candidates are unknown.

FOXNews.com - Quotes From Republican Debate

Fox news.com has an interesting article that quotes various presidential candidates on a variety of issues raised in last night's Republican debate. Sam Brownback talks about Terri Schiavo and Mitt Romney talks about partial-birth abortion. The article includes a quote from Rudy Giulilani on Roe V. Wade. Also discussed are immigration, taxes and other issues. Visit:

FOXNews.com - Quotes From Republican Debate - Politics | Republican Party | Democratic Party | Political Spectrum:

FOXNews.com - 10 Republicans Meet in First GOP Presidential Debate

In the May 3 Republican Presidential debate Rudy Guiliani alone supported Roe v. wade saying "It would be OK" if the Supreme court upholds Roe v. Wade. "In a party that draws strength from anti-abortion voters, Giuliani's nine GOP rivals agreed that it would be a great day if the court overturns the landmark ruling. "(Roe v. Wade) Senator Sam Brownback of Kansas said it would be a "Glorius day of human liberty and freedom." Visit the Fox news article link below to read more:
FOXNews.com - 10 Republicans Meet in First GOP Presidential Debate - Politics | Republican Party | Democratic Party | Political Spectrum:

Critique of The American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine "Position on Physician Assisted Death"

Wesley Smith has written a critique in the Weekly Standard about the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine's "Position Statement on Physician Assisted Death." To read it visit: First, Do Harm . . .:
Smith writes:
"The American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine has just released a position statement on the issue of physician-assisted suicide, in which it abdicates its core professional responsibility. On the impropriety of permitting doctors to help kill their patients, the association has assumed a position of 'studied neutrality.'

One of the AAHPM's stated missions is to engage in 'public policy advocacy' for hospice and palliative care. Assuming a neutral stance on what may be the most important public policy controversy of our day involving dying people is both a cowardly act and a backdoor repudiation of the long-established philosophy of hospice care, which promises to respect the intrinsic value of each patient's life and to care for dying patients until their natural deaths."

National Right to Life applauds U.S. Supreme Court ruling upholding Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act

The National Right to Life Committee issued a press release concerning the Supreme Court rulnig which upheld the Partial Birth Abortion Ban Act 0f 2003. It includes an interesting discussion of the legal definition of "live birth"and the legal definition of "partial-birth". For the NRLC press release click:
National Right to Life applauds U.S. Supreme Court ruling upholding Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act: A quote from the press release follows: "Writing for a 5-4 majority, Justice Anthony Kennedy wrote, 'The Act proscribes a method of abortion in which a fetus is killed just inches before completion of the birth process. . . Congress determined that the abortion methods it proscribed had a 'disturbing similarity to the killing of a newborn infant.' . . .' The majority ruled that a general ban on the method is permissible and does not violate the general 'abortion right' enunciated in past decisions such as Roe v. Wade (1973) and Casey v. Planned Parenthood (1992)."

Supreme Court Upholds Partial Birth Abortion Ban Act

"The Supreme Court upheld the nationwide ban on a controvertial abortion procedure Wednesday, handing abortion opponents the long-awaited victory they expected from a more conservative bench." to read more visit:
FOXNews.com - Supreme Court Upholds Partial Birth Abortion Ban Act - Politics | Republican Party | Democratic Party | Political Spectrum:

The 5-4 ruling said the Partial Birth Abortion Ban Act that Congress passed and President Bush signed into law in 2003 does not violate a woman's constitutional right to an abortion."

Ortho-Evra Contraceptive Patch Allegedly Responsible for Twenty- Three Deaths

One wonders why women so hate themselves that they must alter their fertility to please men. The man who expects a woman to use contraceptives is saying, "Yes I want you (for sex), but not the way God created you (fertile). I don't want to be responsible for your children, and I don't particularly care whether you are harmed by the contraceptives you use." Wake up ladies! This is not love!

Once again we have another female contraceptive that is allegedly responsible for the deaths of at least 23 women, one was actually a 14-year-old girl. I refer to the Ortho Evra Contraceptive Patch. The following quote is taken from an informative article found on No Room for Contraception:

"Serious health problems have been associated with Ortho Evra including fatal and nonfatal blood clots, strokes, heart attacks and death. From April 2002 to December 2004, over 27,974 'adverse effects' were reported by users of Ortho Evra. (2) Many of the complaints are serious, and the patch is alleged to be responsible for over 23 deaths, including the death of 14 year old Alycia Brown. (3)" To read more click the following link:
No Room for Contraception -- Oral Contraceptives and Breast Cancer Risk, Birth Control Pills And Breast Cancer, does the pill cause cancer, Breast Cancer and Oral Contraceptives, oral contraception and breast cancer, contraception abortion, redefine pregnancy, plan b, abortion, interfere with established pregnancy, contraception, birth control, selfish, ben kessler, contra-contraception, contra-birth control:

Anti-Christian Atmosphere in University's Social Work Program: WorldNetDaily: 'Toxic' environment after Christian's complaint

A lawsuit was filed against Missouri State University School of Social Work Professor Frank Kauffman by Emily Brooker. Brooker refused an assignment to lobby for homosexual adoption as it violated her religious beliefs. Brooker was charged with violating the program's Code of Ethics. She filed a lawsuit and won. The settlement included a leave of absence for Professor Kauffman. To read more visit: WorldNetDaily: 'Toxic' environment after Christian's complaint:
Afterward, an investigation of the School of Social Work was comissioned by the University 's Provost. University President Michael Nietzel wrote concerning the report, "Their evaluation of our Social Work Program is extraordinarily negative. In fact, it is as negative a review of an academic program as I have ever seen."

Court to Hear Arguments on Whether an Abortion Ends Human Life - The Forum at GOPUSA

Does an abortion end a human life? The 8th Ciruuit U.S. Court of Appeals in St. Louis will hear a south Dakota Law requiring abortionists to tell women that their abortion will terminate the life of a living human being. Visit
Court to Hear Arguments on Whether an Abortion Ends Human Life - The Forum at GOPUSA: According to CNSNews.com " A federal appeals court will hear arguments Wednesday in a potentially groundbreaking case that -- for the first time, according to attorneys -- addresses the question of whether an abortion terminates a human being's life."

A Prayer

Soul of Christ, sanctify me.
Body of Christ, save me.
Blood of Christ, inebriate me.
Water from the side of Christ, wash me.
Passion of Christ, strengthen me.
O Good Jesus, hear me.
Within your wounds, hide me.
Separated from you, let me never be.
From the evil one, protect me.
At the hour of my death, call me.
And close to you, bid me.
That with your Saints, I may be praising you,
Forever and ever. Amen

Good Friday, April 6, 2007

Laura Ingraham to Address Pennsylvania Conservative Leadership Conference April 20

The 2007 Conservative Leadership Conference will be held in Harrisburg on Friday, April 20 and Saturday, April 21, 2007. Speakers include radio talk show personality Laura Ingraham, former U.S. House Speaker, Newt Gingrich and Pat Toomey President of the National Club for Growth. Registration is only $75. For further information or to make reservations visit www.paleadershipconference.org

Wesley Smith Comments on Denial of Treatment and Updates the Case of Baby Emilio in his blog " Secondhand Smoke"

Secondhand Smoke: "Ah, the power of good lawyers and public scrutiny. After going to court, attorney Jerri Ward, attorney for Baby Emilio's mother, just informed me that the Children's Hospital of Austin has agreed not to remove life support until April 10. And good for the people at the hospital for being flexible enough to continue to try and work these matters out. But note this quote from a committee member: 'This care is medically inappropriate,' said committee member Michael Regier. ..... Regier is essentially claiming that continuing to live is not a clinical benefit. "

When April 10th arrives then what?

Toddler Forced Off Life Support - Help Needed :: Futile Care :: ProLifeBlogs

" A group that practices in-house at Brackenridge children's Hospital in Austin, Texas, called the Pediatric Physicians Alliance of Central Texas, has decided that Emilio Gonzales should die. Although not all of the test results are in, and even if they were, they would not be a definitive diagnosis of Leigh's disease. Emilio Gonzales is set to have his respirator removed this Friday...
AGAINST HIS MOTHER'S WISHES! To find out what you can do to help visit:
Toddler Forced Off Life Support - Help Needed :: Futile Care :: ProLifeBlogs:

Closed New Jersey Abortion Clinic: Rusty Crochet Hooks Used to Remove IUD's - Northern New Jersey!

A New Jersey abortion clinic closed after a botched abortion nearly killed a 20 year old mother of two and left her in a coma for four weeks, failed a re-inspection by the state department of health. "State health officials found forceps encrusted in 'brownish blood-like residues,' rusty crochet hooks used to remove IUDs, and a quarter-inch of dark red dirt and debris under an exam table at an Englewood abortion clinic, according to records released Tuesday" For more details visit:
North Jersey Media Group providing local news, sports & classifieds for Northern New Jersey!:

New Jersey Abortion Clinic Fails Follow Up Investigation according to North Jersey Media Group

In late February a story broke about a New Jersey abortion clinic closed after an inspection by the New Jersey Department of Health. Beth Israel Hospital treated a woman for complications of an abortion performed at Metropolitan Medical. The twenty year old mother of two, had severe blood loss which necessitated a hysterectomy. She also had a stroke, a collapsed lung and was left in a coma for four weeks follwoing her abortion.. For links to the original articles scroll down to posts made on this blog on March 3, 2007 and March 2, 2007.

Updated information on this story follows: An Englewood abortion clinic closed by the state 12 days ago failed a follow-up investigation on Tuesday, despite assurances by the clinic that it had corrected its safety violations, the state health department announced." Visit:
North Jersey Media Group providing local news, sports & classifieds for Northern New Jersey!:

College Students: Plan to Attend Notre Dame Right to Life’s 2nd Annual Collegiate Conference April 13-14, 2007

Visit:
Students for Life of America » Blog Archive » Notre Dame Right to Life’s 2nd Annual Collegiate Conference: "The 2nd Annual Collegiate Conference is sponsored by Notre Dame Right to Life. It is inspired by Evangelium Vitae II, Pope John Paul II’s Encyclical Letter on the value of human life: I came that they may have life.

It is being held April 13-14, 2007 at the University of Notre Dame in Notre Dame, Indiana.

For more information please email ndconference@gmail.com or call (574)631-3066. Check for updates and speaker information on http://www.nd.edu/~prolife/conference/index.html."

Chinese Activist Jailed For Documenting Cases of Forced Abortions Gets Visit

"The wife of a blind Chinese activist who was jailed after he documented cases of forced abortions was reunited with her husband Thursday for a 10 minute visit, the first such meeting since he was detained a year ago." for more on this story visit:
Chinese Activist's Wife to Visit Him | ajc.com:

Second Woman Sues Abortionist Reports NJ Right to Life

NJ Right to Life - Site Pages: "Gloria Mozas of Cliffside Park is also suing the clinic, claiming doctors there wrongly diagnosed her tubal pregnancy in 2003 and told her she had miscarried, when in fact, she was carrying two live fetuses. She said a doctor there performed an abortion on her, telling her he was removing dead tissue from her womb. About a week later, she said she had to undergo a second procedure to remove the remaining fetus after she developed severe internal bleeding.

She said she was heartened the state had shut the clinic down.

'I've been waiting for those doors to be locked for 3 1/2 years,' she said."

Another Woman Comes Foreward on Botched Abortion - North Jersey Media Group

Another woman who had medical problems after an abortion at an Englewood clinic came forward Friday to describe her experiences.

Christina Ruvolo, 23, of Boonton said she began to hemorrhage in the bathtub five weeks after undergoing the abortion at Metropolitan Medical Associates in May.

She said she was taken to a nearby hospital, where doctors told her the abortion was incomplete.

'They didn't finish it,' Ruvolo said. 'There was a part of the baby inside.'" To read more of this story visit:
North Jersey Media Group providing local news, sports & classifieds for Northern New Jersey!: "

State Health Officals Close N.J. Abortion Mill Citing "Immediate and Serious Risks" NJ.com: NewsFlash - After 4 Weeks in Coma, Woman Sues

More evidence that there is nothing safe about legal abortion visit:
N.J.com: NewsFlash - After 4 weeks in coma, woman sues abortion clinic: "A Newark woman who said she spent a month in a coma after undergoing an abortion at a Bergen County clinic sued the facility and several doctors there on Thursday.

The lawsuit was filed in Superior Court in Essex County against Metropolitan Medical Associates, an Englewood clinic that performs thousands of abortions a year. The clinic was ordered closed last Friday by state health officials until it corrects the 'immediate and serious' risks."

FOXNews.com - World's Smallest Surviving Preemie Goes Home From Hospital - Health News | Current Health News | Medical News

To see a picture of one of the world's smallest surviving pre-mature babies visit:
FOXNews.com - World's Smallest Surviving Preemie Goes Home From Hospital - Health News | Current Health News | Medical News: "Amillia, who was just 9 1/2 inches at birth and weighed less than 10 ounces, will still require oxygen at home and a developmental specialist will follow up with her and her parents to track her neurological development."

CATHOLIC LEAGUE Leader Comments on Catholics for a Free Choice, the Ford Foundation, & House Democrats

"In 1993, and 2000, the U.S. Catholic Bishops, represented by the bishop's conference denounced CFFC as a fraud. Funded in large part by the Ford Foundation, CFFC's leader was honored by House Democrat Rosa De Lauro who last year led 55 Catholic House Democrats in a "Statement of Principles". To read more visit:CATHOLIC LEAGUE for Religious and Civil Rights:

Stem Cell Research Legislation Vote Nears- Senators Need to Hear From You

Legislative Action Alert

The U.S. Congress will soon vote on the funding of embryo-killing stem cell research using your tax dollars. The liberal media rarely tells the public that there are successful alternatives to embryo-killing stem cell research. Adult stem cells, often taken from the patient himself, have been used to treat more than seventy diseases.

Stem cells can be taken from umbilical cord blood, and in 2004, researchers found that stem cells can also be taken from amniotic fluid. It is not necessary to kill human embryos in order to find cures or new treatments for diseases. Yet on January 11th, the U. S, House of Representatives passed legislation (H.R. 3) that would mandate the use of federal tax dollars for research requiring the killing of human embryos. The vote was 253 to 174. Only 32 votes are needed to override a presidential veto.

The Senate is expected to take up the bill before the end of February. Please contact Senator Bob Casey and tell him to resist pressures from the biotech industry and the leadership of the Democrats. He needs to hear from you.

The reasons pro-life people oppose embryonic stem cell research were explained by Dr. Jack Willke, a national pro-life leader, who spoke at the Respect Life Prayer Breakfast in Scranton in January. Willke stated,
“In order to understand the debate over embryonic stem cells, we need to understand where we get embryonic stem cells. You take a brand new human on day five of his life, cut him or her open and take from the inside embryonic stem cells. The only way to get embryonic stem cells is to kill a new human life. This is the first reason we oppose embryonic stem cell research. The second reason is they (cells taken from human embryos) don’t work and probably never will. This is due to rejection as foreign tissue. Embryonic stem cells are foreign tissue to the patient. Infection is another reason. The woman who donated the egg may have a disease, which can be transmitted. Embryonic stem cells do not work because we cannot control the growth of the cells. They produce tumors. One patient who received embryonic stem cells died a year later of a brain tumor. An autopsy showed that the stem cells produced hair and bone cells in his brain.”

Please call Senator Bob Casey now and urge him to oppose federal tax funding of research that requires the killing of human embryos. Senator Casey’s Washington Office Phone is (202) 224-6324 or Casey’s Harrisburg Office at (717) 231-7540

Also call Senator Arlen Specter and ask him to reconsider his position of supporting federal funds for this unethical, embryo-killing research. Let him know you don’t want your tax dollars used for embryo-killing stem cell research. Senator Specter’s Washington Office can be reached by calling (202)-224-4254 or his Harrisburg Office at (717) 782-3951
If you are able to write a letter immediately, you may write to the Senators.
Senator Bob Casey - B-40 Dirksen Senate Building, Washington, D.C. 20510
Senator Arlen Specter - 711 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510

For more information about stem cell research visit www.stemcellresearch.org
For a list of the seventy different conditions treated using adult stem cells visit this blog's archives. http://prolifepa.blogspot.com Click on July 2005 Archives and scroll down to July 14, 2005 “Adult Stem cell Research Successful in Treating Diseases”. There are no successful therapies from embryo-killing stem cell research.

Contacting legislatorsl a very important part of promoting respect for all human life, born and unborn.

Dr. Jack Willke Discusses Stem Cell Research at Pennsylvanians for Human Life Prayer Breakfast

Dr. John Willke, internationally known pro-life leader, author and spokesman was the principal speaker at the twenty-fourth annual Respect Life Prayer Breakfast sponsored by Pennsylvanians for Human Life. Held on Jan 27th at St. Mary’s Center Scranton, the event drew a crowd of nearly 400 people. Clergy who participated in the program included The Most Reverend Joseph F. Martino, Bishop of Scranton, Metropolitan Herman, Primate of the Orthodox Church in America, Reverend Christopher Saad, St. Peter’s Cathedral, Reverend Steve Wilson, Hope Church, Moosic and Reverend Paul Howden, Grace Reformed Episcopal Church.

Dr. Willke addressed two issues, what takes place in the earliest days of human life and how this relates to embryonic stem cell research, and the reasons abortion is not safer than childbirth though abortion advocates make that claim .

Dr. Willke stated: " We must know about the first days of life to address the issues of abortion and embryonic stem cell research. We have learned through modern technology that sperm can get into a woman’s ovaries in al little as thirty minutes. If a ripe ovum is present conception can occur. Several million sperm attempt to fertilize the ovum, but only one will push its head through the shell of the ovum. This event creates an electrical charge around the periphery of the ovum preventing any more sperm from getting in."

Willke continued, "The sperm’s penetration is the moment of conception. In 24 hours, sometimes called the process of conception, the genetic material from the mother and father are reconstituted into a single cell. Now we have a complete human body." "When you have a fertilized egg, you have a being which is alive. This being is human, not a rabbit, not celery. This being is sexed, male or female. It is complete. Nothing is added to the single cell you once were except nutrition and oxygen." the doctor emphasized

"This is not a blueprint, because nothing is added. When you build a house you start with a blueprint, but you add bricks, mortar, wood, etc. At conception we have a complete being, either male or female from the first day. All that is needed is time and nutrition so that this new human being can grow. For the first week of life the new individual floats freely and at about one week implants into his mother’s womb and sends a chemical message that there is a passenger here. Don’t menstruate. This new passenger dominates her body until delivery, taking the nutrition he needs and he will even choose his own birthdate." said Willke.

Understanding what happens to every human being in the very first days of his or her life is only part of what we need to know about the debate over embryonic stem cell research. Dr. Willke told his audience, "In order to understand the debate over embryonic stem cells, we need to understand where we get embryonic stem cells. You take a brand new human on day five of his life, cut him or her open and take from the inside embryonic stem cells. The only way to get embryonic stem cells is to kill a new human life." He continued, "This is the first reason we oppose embryonic stem cell research. The second reason is they don’t work and probably never will. This is due to rejection as foreign tissue. Embryonic stem cells are foreign tissue to the patient. Infection is another reason. The woman who donated the egg may have a disease which can be transmitted. Another reason why embryonic stem cells do not work is that we cannot control the growth of the cells. They produce tumors. One patient who received embryonic stem cells died a year later of a brain tumor. An autopsy showed that the stem cells produced hair and bone cells in his brain."
" Adult stem cells are safer and more efficent. Adult stem cells treat over seventy different conditions. For example, an eighteen year old girl who was paralized went to Portugal for treatment. They took stem cells from the lining of her nose and put them into her spinal cord. She is walking. There was no rejection, no infection and they don’t produce tumors." Dr. Willke
reported. His statements about the safety of abortion vs. childbirth will be included in a later post.

Pro-Life Comic Umbert the Unborn on the Stem cell Issue - Culture of Life

Gary Cangemi's pro-life comic strip Umbert the Unborn has a series on stem cell research beginning Feb. 1st that you won't want to miss. To see Umbert the Unborn visit Culture of Life

National Geographic Channel TV Schedule - In the Womb: Multiples: Thursday, January 18th -[TV-PG]

From: http://prolifepa.blogspot.com The National Geographic Channel on Multiple Pregnancies gives testimony to the humanity of the unborn as viewers are able to watch the babies interact with one another.

National Geographic Channel TV Schedule - In the Womb: Multiples: In the Womb: Multiples [TV-PG]:
Thursday, January 18, 2007, at 8p.m. and 11 p.m. (Check your local listings)

Egg and sperm meet and spark a perilous journey of fetal development, but what if there are two, three or even four along for the ride? In the Womb: Multiples, a two-hour world premiere special, utilizes groundbreaking technology to take viewers into theextraordinary world of twins, triplets and quadruplets as they develop in utero. The special follows the stories of three expectant mothers from conception to birth and travels inside the womb to see the tiny fetuses begin to interact with each other.
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Dr. Jack Willke to be Principal Speaker at Pennsylvanians for Human Life, Scranton Chapter's Prayer Breakfast. March for Life Details Announced.

The Scranton Chapter of Pennsylvanians for Human Life will memorialize the 34th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s infamous decision to legalize abortion-on-demand by participating in the March for Life in Washington D.C. on January 22nd . A rally is scheduled for noon on the mall and then proceeds up Constitution Ave. to the Capitol and Supreme Court. Locally a Respect for Life Prayer Breakfast will be held on January 27th in support of the right-to-life for all human beings, born and unborn.

We invite all who believe the constitutional principle "that all Men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life…" to gather in Washington and seek an end to the practice which has resulted in the death of more than 50 million unborn children.

Chartered buses will leave for Washington from the Keyser Oak Plaza in Scranton and Marywood University at 6:30 a.m. and will return at approximately 11 p.m. The cost for the trip is $30.oo for adults and $15 for students. Student sponsors are welcome. To make reservations contact Joe Zadzura at 344-0271 or Anne Domin at 842-9653.

Dr. John C. Willke, president of Life Issues Institute and the International Right to Life Federation, will be principal speaker at the annual Respect Life Prayer Breakfast on Saturday, January 27 at 9 a.m. at St. Mary’s Center 320 Mifflin Ave., Scranton. Reservation deadline is Jan.23 and may be made by contacting Joe Alinoski at 876-4087.

Dr. Willke is a past President of the National Right to Life Committee and was an early pioneer of the right to life movement. He helped found the International Right to Life Federation 22 years ago and remains its president. He is also president of Life Issues Institute based in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. and Mrs. Willke are authors of the book, video, power point and slide set, Abortion, Questions and Answers: Why Can’t We Love Them Both and seven editions of their classic books beginning with Handbook on Abortion in 1971, being the most widely read books in the world presenting the scientific case for the unborn. Dr. Willke has also authored other books on abortion, euthanasia and the field of human sexuality. Their works have been translated into 30 languages.

Dr. Willke practiced medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio for 40 years, where he was on the senior attending staff of the Providence and Good Samaritan hospitals.

Kate Adamson on Catholic Television in NorthEast PA

A re-broadcast of the 2006 Respect for Life Prayer Breakfast with Kate Adamson will be shown on Catholic Television (Cable Channel 12 or over the air on channel 7) on Tuesday, January 10th at 8:00 p.m. Ms. Adamson suffered a double brain stem stroke. She was unable to communicate and was diagnosed in a "persistent vegetative state" but could hear and remember all that was going on around her.

SUFFER NOT THE CHILDREN: BENEDICT By ERIN CALABRESE and Post Wire Services - New York Post Online Edition: Seven

Pope Benedict's Christmas Message of concern for children born and unborn:

"VATICAN CITY - Pope Benedict ushered in Christmas at midnight Mass, saying the image of the baby Jesus in a manger should remind everyone of the plight of poor, abused and neglected children the world over.

The 79-year-old Benedict celebrated the Mass for more than 10,000 people in St. Peter's Basilica.

Thousands of others watched on large screens outside, and millions more tuned in via television or radio around the world.

'The child of Bethlehem directs our gaze towards all children, particularly those who suffer and are abused in the world, the born and the unborn,' the pope said, referring to abortion." for more visit:

SUFFER NOT THE CHILDREN: BENEDICT By ERIN CALABRESE and Post Wire Services - New York Post Online Edition: Seven:

EUROPE'S NOTHING By ARNOLD AHLERT - New York Post Online Edition: Seven

EUROPE'S NOTHING By ARNOLD AHLERT - New York Post Online Edition: Seven