Catholic Fire

Praise the Lord! Our prayers have been answered! CNS News: The family of slain abortion provider George Tiller says his Wichita, Kan., clinic will be "permanently closed." The Tiller family says in a statement released by his attorneys on Tuesday that it is ceasing operation of the clinic and any involvement by family members in any other similar clinic. Via LifeSite News : The Statement went on to praise Tiller's "service and courage" and asserted that Tiller's family would honor his memory through "private charitable activities." The attorneys also emphasized that the medical records of Tiller's former patients would "remain as fiercely protected now and in the future as they were during Tiller's lifetime." George Tiller, who was perhaps the most notorious late-term abortionist in the United States, was shot and killed May 31 at the Lutheran church he regularly attended. Hours later, Scott Roeder of Kansas City was appre...

As a pro-life activist, I have had a strong devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe, patron of the unborn, for many years. I have taken her image with me to the abortion mills and have witnessed the power of her presence in saving human life. However, on the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe in 2005, I experienced my own personal miracle. It was on that day that my husband and I venerated the miraculous image of Our Lady of Guadalupe, which had been touched to the original image. We attended Holy Mass, and then blessed our rosaries and medals by touching each one to the image of Our Lady. We also wrote our prayer petitions on a paper, touched them to her image, and left them with her. We surrendered our hearts and entrusted our concerns to our Mother, placing ourselves in her tender, loving care, just as St. Juan Diego did. We felt very much at peace on that day. We felt her presence and were reassured by her comforting words. One week later, our prayers were answered. For us, it was a personal...

is now up and ready for your reading pleasure! Joe at Ho Kai Paulos has created a beautiful theme, so please join me on my trek there. Here are just a few of my favorite posts: Worship in the Shadowlands by Heidi at Mommy Monsters, in which she discusses Humanae Vita and the meaning of true love. She makes a profound discovery about conjugal love when she watches Shadowlands, the love story of C.S. Lewis and his wife. In How to Be a Man, Jane at Building the Ark, reminds us that we can all strive to be heroes . At Behold Your Mother, Heidi introduces us to Christine Trollinger and an example of divinely answered prayer - When the Lost is Found . When Things Turn Out...Differently by Sarah at Another Day of Catholic Pondering reminds us that God has every hair on our heads counted and keeps our best interests in mind, even when they aren't how WE planned things. Don't stop at reading these inspirational and well-written posts, but be sure to check out all the great posts ther...

It's true -- my boyfriend aka my dh Bill is back! PTL! Alleluia! After living and working in a different area of the state since the end of January -- he's home and I'm rejoicing! He has a job right here in town so we won't be moving! This is the answer to prayer. Thank you, Lord! Which of these videos do you prefer? I think I like the music on the original but like the dancing on the American Dreams version -- it's joyful and energetic. I am joyful at the moment, but not too energetic with this cold. In case you're wondering why I haven't been posting here as much as I normally do, I have had lots going on -- unpacking the items we had packed for moving, his moving back home, etc. I have had computer geeks coming and going and am scheduled to have a major overhaul on my computer by the "Geek Squad" this week. I am also starting a new business as well as continuing my freelance writing assignments. Lots of changes going on here, but blogging wil...

Deo Gratias! My deepest thanks to all who have been praying for Bill -- he was dismissed from the hospital Thursday afternoon following an emergency visit on Tuesday morning. He was diagnosed and treated quickly -- within two days. Thank you so much for your prayers, as he was very ill . Please pray for his continued healing and for the finances to pay for the medical expenses. God bless you!

Today I am praying for... the success of Operation Rescue's Cry for Justice May event to continue the public call For late-term abortionist Tiller's prosecution. an end to abortion and the conversion of all abortionists and their staff. the conversion of hearts of all those who are trapped in the culture of death. the repose of the soul of this priest . Smockmama and the repose of the soul of her father as well as peace and comfort for the family. a speedy recovery for Vir Speluncae Catholicus . Kevin, who left today to go to Costa Rica for 6 months to attend college. T's grandbaby who died today and for healing and peace for the family. an abundance of graces, holy boldness, strength, wisdom, optomism and energy for all those involved in pro-life work in any way. all previous prayer intentions listed here. Lord, hear our prayer. Answered Prayer: Let us praise the Lord and give Him thanks for the hundreds of thousands of people involved in the Right to Life March in D.C...

Today I am praying for the following intentions: For the Holy Father and all his special intentions. For all our priests, bishops and clergy - for the grace to lead holy lives and to be/remain obedient and faithful to the Holy Father and the Magesterium of the Church. I am also thanking the Lord for those holy priests who have helped all of us grow spiritually and continue to do so. For the repose of the soul of this priest . For the conversion of those living in the culture of death. For our nation and those who are in positions of power and leadership that they will allow God to lead them in their actions and to make and uphold laws that are in accordance with His will. This Catholic Caveman who had surgery for a blocked artery. For all previous prayers listed here and those on my prayer list. Lord, hear our prayer. Thanks be to God for answered prayer! Eli got the job he wanted. U. who was suffering from cancer is now cancer-free. Praise the Lord!