Dear Friends,
In this month dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, we continue to pray daily for the restoration of the Sacramental life for all. Only the Eucharist brings unity and communion. We are praying that the Lord's peace would reign in our culture, in the world and in each individual heart. May every human life be reverenced.
Know of our prayers for each of you! Please let us know if you have specific prayer intentions and we will include them in our prayers this month.
Virtual Witness for Life
Saturday, June 6
8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Online via Zoom
Prayers for the protection of the unborn are needed now more than ever. Despite the cancellation of all other non-essential medical procedures during this pandemic, abortion continues to claim life after life. Tune in for a livestream of Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral at 8 a.m. here, and then join for praying the Rosary afterwards via Zoom at approximately 8:30 a.m. using the Meeting ID: 988-377-785. For more information you can visit the website or email here.
Online via Zoom
Prayers for the protection of the unborn are needed now more than ever. Despite the cancellation of all other non-essential medical procedures during this pandemic, abortion continues to claim life after life. Tune in for a livestream of Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral at 8 a.m. here, and then join for praying the Rosary afterwards via Zoom at approximately 8:30 a.m. using the Meeting ID: 988-377-785. For more information you can visit the website or email here.
Join the Dominican Friars and the Sisters of Life for a..
Virtual Pentecost Retreat
May 31 - June 6, 2020
7 p.m.
Each evening will begin with a prayer, will feature a twenty minute conference, and conclude with a meditation or hymn. As summer begins, allow this retreat to kick-start your spiritual life. The Holy Spirit will set our hearts on fire with love! As the traditional prayer goes, “He will renew the face of the earth.” Even if you missed the first few days, you can still view the talks!
Visit this website to view the talks: https://aleteia.org/online-pentecost-retreat/
Discover the Gift Online Event
June 10-14, 2020
This free online event, hosted by the Given Institute, is open to women of all ages. The event is structured around the three-fold theme of helping the women attendees “receive the gift they are; realize the gifts they’ve been given; and respond with the gift that only they can give.” Each day will feature keynote speakers, prayer opportunities, leadership training tips, and reflection questions for discussion. Speakers include our own, Sister Virginia Joy, SV!
“Co-Responsibility for Care of the Vulnerable”
Wednesday, July 8th
3:30 PM EST
The University of Notre Dame Office of Life & Human Dignity is advertising a FREE online summer seminar on caring for the vulnerable. This seminar is part of a larger series: Called and Co-Responsible: Summer Seminars for Church Life Renewal. All of the seminars are available for free but you do need to register ahead of time.
Dr. Charles Camosy
Beginning on June 15th, this online course taught by our very own Charlie Camosy will investigate what it means to resist a throwaway culture by means of encounter and hospitality. Enrollment is limited so register early! Learn more and register.
Sidewalk Advocates for Life
Sidewalk Advocacy Virtual Basic Training 2.0
DutchessNY4Life invites all to attend Sidewalk Advocates for Life’s comprehensive, nationally-renowned Sidewalk Advocacy Basic Training 2.0 from home. After a commitment of approximately five hours, you will become a trained Sidewalk Advocate! You can watch the videos all at once or spread them out over a few days.
Sidewalk Advocates for Life employs peaceful, prayerful, loving, and law-abiding outreach outside of abortion centers to aid mothers in crisis and connect them with life-affirming resources in the effort to save their pre-born children and end abortion. With this new, virtual training option, you can quickly learn how to peacefully and effectively extend Christ's love to abortion-minded women and men, on and off the sidewalk.
To get started, fill out the brief application at: sidewalkadvocates.org/trainingapp.
Upon receipt, one of the local program directors will be in touch with next steps for accessing the online training. Contact Maureen if you have questions: dutchessny4life@gmail.com.
Watch the powerful video below to witness the impact you can have as a sidewalk advocate!
"What’s Behind the Nursing Home Horror"
In this important New York Times Op-Ed, Charles Camosy, professor of ethics at Fordham University, raises concern about our culture's tendency to devalue the lives of the elderly and how the "nursing home horror" we have witnessed during the pandemic has brought this into clearer focus as a critical life issue of our time.
Applications to lead the 40 Days for Life Fall Campaign are now open! We are looking for someone to assume leadership for a new campaign in the South Bronx (outside Dr. Emily's abortion clinic). If you are interested or would like to learn more, please contact Thomas at 347-316-3728 or at DataArchitect1@Outlook.com for more information.
A Spiritual Bouquet with St. Joseph, Patron of Fathers
Father’s Day provides a beautiful opportunity to pray for and honor fathers. However, it can also be a difficult holiday for some, such as those who have lost their own father, those who have lost a child, and those who are struggling to have a child.
We invite you to join in entrusting your intentions to the intercession of St. Joseph, Patron of Fathers, this Father's Day (June 21st). We also encourage you to offer prayers and sacrifices as a way to honor St. Joseph for his own example of embracing the call to fatherhood amid difficult circumstances. Despite all obstacles, he was faithful, welcoming the life of the Christ Child and offering care and protection to both Mary and Jesus. For suggested prayers visit the USCCB website; www.respectlife.org/fathers-day-activity
Religious Freedom Week 2020: For the Good of All
June 22 – 29
Religious Freedom Week begins with the Feast of Sts. John Fisher and Thomas More, ends with the Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul, and includes the Feast of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist. Many resources are available from the USCCB to help you to pray, reflect, and take action on religious liberty, both here in this country and abroad. Resources, including graphics, lectionary notes, bulletin inserts, daily prayers and reflections, are available at: usccb.org/ReligiousFreedomWeek
Congratulations,
Msgr. Reilly!
Msgr. Reilly, founder of The Helpers of God's Precious Infants, celebrated his 60th Anniversary of Ordination on May 31st, Pentecost Sunday! We give thanks to God for the gift of his priesthood and his spiritual fatherhood to the unborn. Msgr. Reilly's contribution to the pro-life movement and his heart for the most vulnerable have blessed, and continue to bless, countless souls.
We highly recommend his biography to everyone committed to the cause of life: Pro-Life Champion: The Untold Story of Monsignor Philip J. Reilly and His Helpers of God's Precious Infants