Conception

Thank you! I'll redo this when I have time. It IS of interest. It is in special interest for those who have read/heard Ricardo Montalban's "When Did I Become I?"

God bless!

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From: Karl

Dear WI,

I saw this at Philip Blosser's blog and traced the link to ZENIT. I know it is of interest to Wisconsin's most pro-life blogger!

http://www.zenit.org/article-24184?l=english

God be with you.

PRESS RELEASE: HLI President criticizes President Obama's rescinding of Mexico City Policy

I am in full agreement with Fr Euteneuer. FULL agreement, including the back-handed way and timing that this was done.

May God have Mercy on President Obama for the innocent lives he will be responsible for, as this is carried out.

God bless!

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From: Stephen Phelan
Date: Fri, Jan 23, 2009 at 11:52 PM

Hello, all.

Attached is Father Euteneuer's statement on President Obama's executive order which will restore funding to abortion providers and promoters worldwide.

Please contact me if I can be of any assistance.

Best wishes,

Steve

Stephen Phelan
Communications Manager
Human Life International
540.622.5270
c: 540.551.2547

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Stephen Phelan, 540-551-2547

January 23, 2009 SPhelan@hli.org

HLI President criticizes Obama's

Rescinding of Mexico City Policy

FRONT ROYAL, VA — As expected, President Barack Obama today rescinded President George Bush's "Mexico City Policy", a policy which had blocked funding for international organizations which practiced or promoted abortion worldwide.

"We are disgusted, but we are not surprised," said Father Thomas Euteneuer, president of Human Life International. "President Obama's signature today ensured that American dollars will, with no mandate from the taxpayer, fund abortions in the developing world, in countries that are historically and deeply pro-life."

The Mexico City Policy was first instituted by Ronald Reagan in 1984, was rescinded by Bill Clinton on his first full day in office, and was re-instituted by George W. Bush on his first full day in office.

"The way in which the president signed this order is telling," said Father Euteneuer. "It was pure cowardice. Friday afternoons are when politicians release decisions that they know are embarrassing or shameful. President Obama knows that this is shameful, but he needs to placate those who got him into office."

President Obama's executive order comes the day after over 200,000 pro-life activists filled the nation's capital in protest of Roe v. Wade, the controversial decision which made abortion legal in the United States by judicial fiat.

"We are reminded that even supposed political victories are temporary, and that the solution to these problems is not political, even if we have to keep up the political fight and our activist efforts," said Father Euteneuer. "We are called to prayer, fasting and conversion… only God can put a stop to the horror of abortion now."

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New Blog--Stephen Baskerville, PhD

I think that this is needed--VERY much needed. Welcome to the world of blogging, Stephen!

God bless!

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After much hesitation, I have decided to start a blog:  http://stephenbaskerville.blogspot.com/. 

 

I have now published so many articles exposing the divorce industry, plus my book, that I have decided it is time to better publicize what is already published.

 

I will not try to do everything, but I will try to provide succinct information about the family, fatherhood, the divorce machinery, and more that you will not find elsewhere.  At the moment is contains information on my current Touchstone magazine article, my review of Kathleen Parker's book, Save the Males, and more.

 

Some glitches remain.  If any of you have suggestions on how to publicize the blog, make it more attractive, remove layout errors, I would be grateful to hear.  Please publicize it as much as possible.  Thanks very much to Mike LaSalle.

 

Taken Into Custody is back on Amazon (and back at the reduced price) and selling very well -- up to the 10,000 rank and #1 in several categories.

 

Finally, my interview Friday on Catholic Connection, Ave Maria radio, broadcast on some 120 stations, can be listened to here:  http://avemariaradio.net/showArchive.php?id=cc.

 

Stephen

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Stephen Baskerville, PhD
Associate Professor of Government
Patrick Henry College
1 Patrick Henry Circle
Purcellville, Virginia  20132

Correction--WI Right to Life Press Release

Correction from WI Right to Life ...From 1:50 PM

Based on a incorrect national news report this morning, we sent you a news release regarding President Barack Obama signing an Executive Order reversing the Mexico City Policy. We then sent you a news release with our reaction. However, the President has not yet signed the Executive Order on the Mexico City Policy. We apologize for using a news source that provided incorrect information and we will re-issue a news release when the Executive Order is actually signed.

Thank you.

Addendum: 11:57 AM

This notice from WI Right to Life came just over an hour ago. I had listened to much of this morning's signing of the Executive Orders, and heard NOTHING of this. I may have missed it, but I just checked on Fox News website and THIS is the only thing said about this:

In the headline:

Obama Issues Directives on Detainees, Interrogation, Guantanamo

President Obama on Thursday issued at least three executive orders and one presidential directive relating to national security and one abortion policy order, all reversals of Bush administration policy.

and in the body of the article...waaaaay down at the bottom of the page, this statement:

Separately, the administration was set to issue a reversal of a ban on federal funding for non-governmental organizations working outside the U.S. that offer abortions or abortion counseling.

Obama was to sign the executive order on the 36th anniversary of the landmark Roe v. Wade Supreme Court ruling that legalized abortion in all 50 states.

As the March for Life takes place in DC, this was taking place in the Executive Branch of the US Gov't.

Lord, have Mercy!
Christ, have Mercy!
Lord, have Mercy!

God bless!

This Child: Life, Imagine the Potential

Speaks for itself, IMHO.

LIFE IS PRECIOUS

FROM CONCEPTION TO NATURAL DEATH~

CHERISH IT!

PROTECT IT!

Mother Teresa

"God has created a world big enough for all the lives He wishes to be Born.
It is only our hearts that are not big enough to want them and accept them.
If all the money that is being spent on finding ways to kill people
was used instead to feed them and house them and educate them -
how beautiful that would be.
We are too often afraid of the sacrifices we might have to make.
But where there is love, there is always sacrifice.
And when we love until it hurts, there is joy and Peace."    
~~Mother Theresa

When Did I Become I? Ricardo Montalban

Ricardo Montalban A Gentleman, A Strong Catholic Man, A Husband of 67years. Faithful, Loyal, and Wise... I loved his acting ability. I enjoyed him in his various roles. I respected him as a person. I will miss him. May he rest in peace.

Listen for his belief on Life "When Did I Become I?" It is so very simple, but so profound! And I NEVER heard it until the other night, after he had died, and Raymond Arroyo replayed the interview on The World Over!! It is better in video, but I cannot find that yet. I cannot tell you where it starts, but the entire interview is really very interesting. I think it is about half way through...

From Raymond's blog:
The World Over Interview:

Listen to my interview with the late Ricardo Montalban on his faith and life experience. Recorded on The World Over in March of 1998.
Click here to listen to the MP3.
 

I believe that the same program that I SAW this on will air one more time tonight at 10PM CST / 11PM EST and it can be seen also on the internet at EWTN under Live Video
http://www.ewtn.com/audiovideo/index.asp

God bless!

Day 9 Novena Against FOCA

Reminder to pray the Rosary (or Divine Mercy Chaplet) for Catholics, and to consider fasting today, as well. Today, Saturday, would be the Joyful Mysteries, and you can meditate on the Scriptural Rosary as you pray, if you wish.






For those who choose to say the Divine Mercy Chaplet:





Reminder to those who are not Catholic that we are asking you to join us in prayer and fasting for the 9 day duration of this Novena, using any prayers that you are comfortable with for intercessory prayer, including praying appropriate Scripture verses.



Remember that with God all things are possible and the power of prayer is undeniable. If you are against the senseless killing of defenseless children then the time is now to do something about it!

Lord God, I thank you today for the gift of my life,
and for the lives of all my brothers and sisters.
I know there is nothing that destroys more life than abortion,
yet I rejoice that you have conquered death by the Resurrection of Your Son.
I am ready to do my part in ending abortion!
Today I commit myself never to be silent,
never to be passive,
never to be forgetful of the unborn.
I commit myself to be active in the pro-life movement (if the Lord places this on your heart),
and never to stop defending life until all my brothers and sisters are protected,
and our nation once again becomes
a nation with liberty and justice Not just for some, but for all.
Through Christ our Lord. Amen.



God bless!

Lord, have Mercy!

Day 8 Novena Against FOCA

Reminder to pray the Rosary (or Divine Mercy Chaplet) for Catholics, and to consider fasting today, as well. Today, Wednesday, would be the Glorious Mysteries, and you can meditate on the Scriptural Rosary as you pray, if you wish.




For those who choose to say the Divine Mercy Chaplet:





Reminder to those who are not Catholic that we are asking you to join us in prayer and fasting for the 9 day duration of this Novena, using any prayers that you are comfortable with for intercessory prayer, including praying appropriate Scripture verses.



Remember that with God all things are possible and the power of prayer is undeniable. If you are against the senseless killing of defenseless children then the time is now to do something about it!

Lord God, I thank you today for the gift of my life,
and for the lives of all my brothers and sisters.
I know there is nothing that destroys more life than abortion,
yet I rejoice that you have conquered death by the Resurrection of Your Son.
I am ready to do my part in ending abortion!
Today I commit myself never to be silent,
never to be passive,
never to be forgetful of the unborn.
I commit myself to be active in the pro-life movement (if the Lord places this on your heart),
and never to stop defending life until all my brothers and sisters are protected,
and our nation once again becomes
a nation with liberty and justice Not just for some, but for all.
Through Christ our Lord. Amen.



God bless!

Lord, have Mercy!