So I decided that perhaps it wouldn't be too difficult to maintain two blogs - but just repeat what is said on one to the other.  Still prefer Blogspot, but some prefer Xanga.....

I was talking to a close friend last night and the issue of abortion came up.  Turns out that a co-worker of hers recently had an abortion.  My friend called up and was worried about her friend and about what she could do.  I gave the advice of going to the local priest & talking with him, mentioned Project Rachael and encouraged her to pray.

But once again, it struck me that abortion isn't something that affects only the mother and the baby.  What a terrible thing to think that there might have been something you could (or should) have done - and not know for sure.  And what about the father - apathetic now, but later?  What about the extended family.

And all this goes without mentioning the mother.

So I ask that you please pray for all mothers - especially my friend's co-worker.  Maybe you could offer a 'Hail Mary' up to our Mother now?

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In other areas....this Thursday marks the 1-month anniversary of Matty and Jared's entrance into the glories of heaven.  We will be celebrating Mass for them.  We will also be having a Eucharistic procession, a benediction of the shrine at the accident site and a re-consecration of our campus.  I think that will all happen at around mid-day.  If you remember, join us in prayer - I think that a prayer to Mary would be appropriate!

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As a related aside, I'd encourage anyone who has been touched by Matty to visit his Mom (Pam) at her Xanga blog.  She has a guestbook that you could sign with some encouragement or word of love.  I will be keeping her blog on the sidebar to the leftfor future reference.

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My last mini-post here!  At Mass today we had a wonderful moment (well, the whole Mass IS a wonderful moment).  Our cantor had gotten three other guys and they sang this really beautiful 4-part song about having nothing to fear.  Walking up to receive our Lord, I couldn't help but think how many blessings the Lord has given us.    

May God's blessings and peace be with you!                                     - Jacob