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