M. I. LIFE
In 1941, during the Second World War, Father Maximilian Kolbe was permitted by the Nazis
to print one last publication of his Marian newspaper. In this paper, he wrote an article on the Truth, which most likely was the cause of his arrest for the second and last time. He was imprisoned in Auschwitz, precisely for preaching and living the Truth.
"There is no greater love than to offer one's life for a friend."
In July, one prisoner escaped from the camp and 10 prisoners were chosen to die in his place in the hunger bunker as a punishment. One of the ten chosen by the Nazis cried out that he was a father and a husband. Father Maximilian Kolbe offered to take his place. Amazingly, the offer was accepted and the man's life was saved. On August 14th, 1941 St. Maximilian Kolbe died a martyr in the death camp of Auschwitz and saved the life of a father of a family.
On this M.I. Pro-life page, may the truth about the dignity and beauty of each life, made in the image and likeness of God, shine through and touch hearts. May each life, created by God, be given it's God-given right to live with dignity from conception until natural death.
May each of our lives bear witness
to the Way, the Truth and the Life, Our Lord Jesus Christ.
"SACRIFICE FOR GOD AND COUNTRY"
BY MSGR. THADDEUS MALANOWSKI
Monsignor Thaddeus Malanowski published a book of his life as a priest and soldier. He tells of his work as a priest within the military, as chaplin for Terri Schiavo, and while developing a mission in Haiti. “Sacrifice for God and Country" is available for purchase at www.amazon.com All proceeds go to support the Haitian Mission that Msgr. helped to start and www.Terrisfight.org Terry Schiavo Life and Hope Network.
On Bended Knee Lord we plead for your mercy. Transform our hearts.
Eternal Father, Source of Life, open our hearts to see and desire the beauty of your plan for life and love. Fill us with your Holy Spirit so that our love will be generous and self-giving and we may be blessed with joy. Grant us great trust in your mercy. Forgive us for to receiving your gift of life and heal us from the effects of the culture of death. Instill in us and in all people a sense of sacredness of every human life. Inspire our efforts to protect and care for the most vulnerable, especially women who are pregnant and their unborn children, the sick and the elderly. Strengthen us in the hope that with nothing is impossible. We ask this in the name of Jesus, who by his Cross makes all things new. Amen. Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mother of Life, pray for us.
Eternal Father, Source of Life, open our hearts to see and desire the beauty of your plan for life and love. Fill us with your Holy Spirit so that our love will be generous and self-giving and we may be blessed with joy. Grant us great trust in your mercy. Forgive us for to receiving your gift of life and heal us from the effects of the culture of death. Instill in us and in all people a sense of sacredness of every human life. Inspire our efforts to protect and care for the most vulnerable, especially women who are pregnant and their unborn children, the sick and the elderly. Strengthen us in the hope that with nothing is impossible. We ask this in the name of Jesus, who by his Cross makes all things new. Amen. Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mother of Life, pray for us.
RESOURCES FOR PRO-LIFE AND POST ABORTION MINISTRIES:
Priests for Life up-to-date Pro-life information and resources
The Gospel of Life - Encyclical by Blessed Pope John Paul II on the dignity of life
Gospel of Life Society
Connecticut Right to Life Corporation
Family Institute of Connecticut
Pro-life news
St. Gerard Center for Life in Hartford, CT
Malta House of Good Counsel in Norwalk, CT
Rachel's Vineyard Healing Ministry
Priests for Life up-to-date Pro-life information and resources
The Gospel of Life - Encyclical by Blessed Pope John Paul II on the dignity of life
Gospel of Life Society
Connecticut Right to Life Corporation
Family Institute of Connecticut
Pro-life news
St. Gerard Center for Life in Hartford, CT
Malta House of Good Counsel in Norwalk, CT
Rachel's Vineyard Healing Ministry