October 6, 2012 - Day 11

I blest myself with holy water & sprinkled a bit on the ground around me & said all my opening prayers facing WomanCare abortion mill. As it was a bit windy I walked up & down the sidewalk to keep warm holding my Pray To End Abortion sign, said the Holy Rosary reading a brief Joyful Mystery before each Hail Mary. Cindy from St. Ronald's Church joined me & finished leading the rosary for us. A BIG THANK YOU TO DEACON FRANZ! ! ! for inviting the St. Ronald folks at 5pm Mass to join me at WomanCare after Sat Masses during 40 Days for Life as I pray there until 7pm. When Cindy heard this before 5pm Mass she decided to do drive over & pray with me... excellent!!! THANK YOU CINDY!!! After leading us in the rosary, she went home... was pretty cold. As it gets colder in Michigan, it's a good idea to wear layers.
I continued walking & sang the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, especially for the conversion of abortionists. Then faced WomanCare again & read the Intention, Reflection, Scripture & Prayer for Day 11 from our booklet & then faced the flag & placed my right hand on my heart & said the Pledge of Allegiance & sang America the Beautiful.

Mostly positives & one negative, for whom I said a prayer for before I ended the prayer vigil for him flipping off Cindy & me. If men would speak up to save the life of the baby they helped create, most women say they would not go through with the abortion... so sad that some men don't stand up for life... they just want to "get rid of the problem." (Jenny)

October 5, 2012 - Day 10

St. Augustine/Holy Family Parishes Adopt A Day was on Friday, October 5th. We had an awesome turnout and were able to give a good witness for the cause of life! It was a God-incident that our "adopt a day," event happened to be on the Feast Day of St. Faustina Kawalska. She happened to suffer much for the sin of abortion and I felt she was with us spiritually especially since both of our parishes have a great devotion to the Divine Mercy message. 

On the overcast, Friday afternoon, Fr. Phil lead 17 of us in prayer at the 3:00 p.m hour. We prayed the Divine Mercy Chaplet, sang Marian Hymns, meditated on the sorrowful mysteries of the Rosary, read the 40 Days for Life daily devotion, and we recommitted ourselves to the prolife cause by praying the Litany in Response to Abortion by Fr. Frank Pavone. 

We came from several different communities of faith all under the one purpose to end the culture of death by our prayers and witness and God's mercy. The prayer warrior who would get the prize for traveling the farthest would be Seminarian John who showed up in the wind and rain in his flip-flops. Ouch! Being from North Dakota, he says our weather is warm compared to the unmerciful snow falls that are back in his home state. I have to admit I am not as tough as John. I had my toe warms on the bottom of my feet.

We gave a powerful witness to what Christ died for when we instinctively knelt to pray the final mystery of the Sorrowful Rosary, Our Lord's Crucifixion. Do you think 17 people kneeling at the onset of rush hour got some attention on 15-Mile Road that afternoon? I do not doubt it! It was a remarkably peaceful prayer witness and one that I am sure strengthened everyone's resolve for the cause for life. After that prayer hour ended a few of us took a break for an hour, while others stayed to pray while it got cold, windy, and rainy.

As I returned, with my fellow prayer warrior, Donna, I was impressed to see Seminarian John standing holding an umbrella in his flip-flops for a group of women with a picture of Our Lady of Guadalupe while they prayed the Rosary. My toes were cold for him even with my toe warmers! When they departed and we took over the next prayer hour, I told John, "You need to find some socks." I could not help it; I guess it must be the mother in me, and besides I think his own mother would have appreciated it. With a smile he said, "It is laundry day. I think I can find a pair!" 

We prayed the Rosary for the Conversion of America and sang American Hymns the next prayer hour. I met some wonderful prayer warriors from Fr. Phil's former parish, St. Lawrence, and they shared an inspiration of protecting religious freedom which they received from Fr. Phil. There were several of us who stood in the rain and cold, but our spirits were warm with the love of God, who we know accomplishes everything!

God bless,

Jill 

P.S. please remember to pray for Seminarian John and his brother Jason who are being called to the priesthood and religious life.

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As I blest myself with holy water & sprinkled a bit on the ground around me I looked up & a lady in her car stopped by the light was trying to read my sign with her head tilted as my sign was tilted. I held it straight for her so she could read it "Pray To End Abortion." She smiled & gave me a thumbs up. I said "Thank you, God bless you."

WOW!!! There was a big group of prayer warriors with Jill from different churches & a Sacred Heart Seminarian. Jill H/St. Augustine Parish will update us on their prayer time out there when she gets a chance & it will be on our blog. I said hello to all & passed out Baby Jesus Prayer cards to all then began my walk up & down the sidewalk while softly singing the Holy Rosary, meditating on the Sorrowful Mysteries then the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, for all involved in abortion in any way. Since it was raining slightly, I left all my prayer cards/booklets in my bag where they would stay dry. Maribeth had to work late, so she arrived toward the end of the 6pm prayer vigil but had a chance to talk to all the Prayer Warriors with Jill then she & I went closer to WomanCare abortion mill & she said a beautiful pro-life prayer & we sang Jesus, remember me when you come into Your Kingdom, O Jesus remember me when You come into Your Kingdom.
Kathy/Mike L, Maribeth, myself & a few other prayer warriors then went to St. Malachy Church for the First Friday Service. It was just a beautiful, peaceful service, giving us all a good, long while to be there with Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament on the alter. Much needed relaxing time with Jesus that we all needed.
I took a cup of chocolate kisses from the gathering room table of goodies to give me a little boost of energy as I still had work to do, said good bye to all, thanked Fr. Joe for a beautiful First Friday Service then headed for home. Since I had to get back to work, Tom said our evening Rosary for the end of abortion himself.

Last night, I heard happy honks of approval throughout the 6pm prayer vigil, don't remember any negatives, but folks were driving into the parking lot to slow down & read our pro-life signs & some looked toward WomanCare, so I'm sure they know where the evil is taking place & that we folks are just peaceful, prayer warriors for the precious little helpless ones in the womb. They have no voice in this world, so it is our honor to be their voice for them. (Jenny)

October 4, 2012 - Day 9

There were 5 Prayer Warriors at WomanCare abortion mill when I arrived last night, Nick, Regina, Cindy, Dianne & one other prayer warrior whose name escapes me right now (yes, a senior moment!!! for me). We said hello, gave hugs then started the 6pm Prayer Vigil. Regina & Cindy stayed with Joe & I.

Joe led the opening prayers & read Day 9's Intention, Scripture, Reflection & Prayer from our booklet, then led the Holy Rosary reading a brief Luminous Mystery before each Hail Mary, then led the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, & the Prayer for the Conversion of Abortionists and their Staffs. We turned to face the beautiful, big American flag, placed our right hands on our hearts & said The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag & sang America the Beautiful.

Folks passing by were as always about 99% positive, thumbs up, waves, smiles, nods of approval. One lady drove by & said "It's America Folks" in a very sarcastic voice, I guess meaning that we should not be there?!?!? Regina said, "God bless America" & I held up my Pray To End Abortion toward her & Cindy held up her beautiful picture of Our Lady of Guadalupe toward that women. Another lady yelled "Freedom of Choice, uh huh," I said softly for our little prayer group to hear, "Choose life, uh huh." We try not to react to those negative ones. We just pay that their misguided feelings of thinking it's absolutely ok to have an abortion... precious, little babies in the womb torn apart by the abortion doctor... Such an evil act!!! 

 JESUS, PROTECT & SAVE THE UNBORN & HEAL OUR SINFUL WORLD!!!  (Jenny)

October 3, 2012 - Day 8

After blessing myself with holy water & sprinkling a bit on the ground I began all the opening prayers. Kathy & Mike L arrived shortly thereafter...YEAH!!! and he took over the readings & led us in the Holy Rosary reading a brief Glorious Mystery meditation before each Hail Mary.  Then Maribeth joined us as well. YEAH!!! four prayer warriors in peaceful prayer for the unborn. We read the Intention, Scripture, Reflection & Prayer from the 40 Days for Life booklet and the Prayer for the Conversion of Abortionists and their Staffs as we got to the end of our prayer vigil.  We received mostly positives (one elderly gentlemen drove through the parking lot with a big thumbs up and a "thank you" to us for being out there praying for the babies!   We also had one " #1 sign" -- you all know what that is. We immediately pray for those who are showing negatives, because their anger is usually related to abortion in some way & our prayers go up to God to heal their broken hearts & show them His light & truth & hopefully they will come back to Him.  We then turned toward the big, beautiful American flag & placed our right hands on our hearts as we said The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag & finished singing America the Beautiful. It was a very beautiful evening of prayers.  (Jenny & Maribeth)

October 1, 2012 - Day 6

I arrived at the abortion mill 15 minutes early & a new Prayer Warrior, Rich R was walking back & forth along the lawn area in quiet prayer. We said hello & blest ourselves with holy water, sprinkled a bit on the ground & continued until 6 pm Prayer Warriors Louise & Joe showed up. I introduced everyone, Rich had to leave & the three of  us took turns leading the rosary, with a brief Sorrowful Mystery before each Hail Mary. Joe then led us in the Chaplet of Divine Mercy with St. Faustina's meditations of Christ's passion before each decade.  We then took turns reading various pro-life prayers & ended with the Prayer for the Conversion of Abortionists and their Staffs. We faced the beautiful American flag, placed our right hands over our hearts & said the Pledge of Allegiance & sang America the Beautiful.  Joe is checking online to get the second verse so we can sing that as well to end our prayer vigils. May God bless all prayer warriors who take time out of their busy days to pray on-site or at home for the precious unborn babies in danger of being killed at these evil places. (Jenny)

September 30, 2012 - Day 5

Amen!  There were four of us praying for all involved in abortion in any way ~ Sue K, Kathy & Mike L and myself.  Thank you for being there in peaceful prayer for the unborn!!!  (Jenny)

September 29, 2012 - Day 4

I was able to pray a little extra yesterday, got there at 5:15 p.m.  I blest myself with holy water & sprinkled a bit on the grass area where I held my Pray To End Abortion sign & offered up my prayer time there for all involved in abortion in any way.  I began with all the opening prayers then since I was still by myself I offered up various songs for the end of abortion ~ Have You Seen Jesus My Lord, Here I am Lord, How Great Thou Art,  You Are Mine. Then said some more pro-life prayers.      

Next was the Chaplet of Divine Mercy in song & a little bit into that Kathy & Mike L joined me...yeah!!! Mike finished leading the Chaplet & then read Day 4 Intention, Scripture, Reflection & Prayer from our 40 Days for Life booklet, then led the rosary saying a brief Luminous Mystery before each Hail Mary.  A lady drove by then parked & came over to us with a donation "for all we do."  She was from Iraq & asked us to pray for her family who are  here now but going through "some problems." I hugged her in thanks & gave her our 40 Days for Life brochure & she said her daughter would read it to her as her English was not too good, but I told her that her English was quiet excellent. 

After Mike finished leading us in the rosary we said an Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be & Memore for that sweet lady & her family.  We also offered up more songs ~ Immaculate Mary & Be  Not Afraid.      Almost all positives yesterday, happy honks, waves, smiles, a darling little lady in the passenger's seat with both thumbs up to us & a big smile.  One negative - a young man in the passenger's seat gave us "the sign - that we were #1 in his book." I'm sure you all know what I mean.  We said the prayer for him that Aunt Stella gave me a long time ago to keep my "Detroit Jenny" temper in check when negatives happen & it totally works!!!  "Gracious God, loving our enemies seems like one of the most difficult things You could ask of us. Please remind us that this is how You love and if You ask it of us, You will give us the grace to do it. This we ask through Christ our Lord, to convert the hard heart of that young man. Amen."

To close our prayer vigil we said the Prayer for the Conversion of Abortionists and Their Staffs, faced the big, beautiful American flag, placed our right hands over our hearts & said the Pledge of Allegiance than sang America the Beautiful.  (Jenny)