RICK SANTORUM REPRESENTS THE BEST OF AMERICA

If I was an American I would be a Republican and I would actively support Rick Santorum in his bid to get the GOP nomination for President of the United States. He knows how government works and occupied high office, but more importantly Rick Santorum is a man who is sensitive to God's leading. America needs such a man at this juncture in its history and development.

Rick Santorum is committed to the innate value and inalienable Rights of all humanity. His own daughter Bella is disabled with trisomy 18. Medical professionals were prepared right off Bella at birth but not the Santorums. They included/include her as part of their family and community. Rick Santorum believes in the defense, protection and care of human life. Contrast this with the pro-abortion President who currently occupies the White House. Barack Obama is a man who even supported partial birth abortion (A.K.A. infanticide!) I encourage you to view the following video and ask yourself who represents that which you hold most dear about America? Faith, family, country where everyone has a right to life and rise to their full potential ... even Americans with disabilities. I believe a Santorum Presidency would further the interests of people with disabilities and their families and encourage integration of Americans with disabilities into the fabric of American life and take their rightful place in society. Rick Santorum represents the best of the America that I have come to know and love. See the video at:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7LyoAEIskw

MDP

CHRISTIAN PERINATAL HOSPICE

"Perinatal hospice provides a continuum of medical, emotional and spiritual support and nurture for the family and their terminally ill baby." -- taken from the HumanLifeMatters blog for 25 February 2012. Read the rest under the title "Christian Perinatal Hospice" at http://humanlifematters.org

 

Mark

Dr. DIANNE IRVING ON HUMAN EXPERIMENTATION

"...This was the pathetic little girl I had done my biochemistry thesis on, whose photo of her tortured pain-wracked tiny body had been etched on my brain since those days long ago in the Library of Congress!" -- taken from the guest column by Dr. Dianne Irving. Read the rest at http://humanlifematters.org

J.S. BACH - PRELUDE FOR LUTE, SUITE 4, BWV 1006.

For your listening pleasure I would like to feature the guitar mastery of John Williams playing the Prelude for Lute, Suite 4, BWV 1006, by J.S. Bach. Fabulous! See link below and enjoy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPfZVflJdp0

REMEMBERING IRENA SENDLER

"Irena smuggled Jewish infants out in the bottom of the tool box she carried. She also carried a burlap sack in the back of her truck, for larger kids." -- Read the rest under the title Remembering Irena Sendler at http://humanlifematters.org

BRINGING JUDGMENT ON OURSELVES

I am going to make a confession. For years I have prayed that God would either convict and change my culture regarding abortion -- or judge us. We have not changed.

Western culture has largely forsaken its Christian moorings.

Nowhere do we see the bitter fruits of this than in the sacrifice of our unborn children on the altar of so-called sexual freedom. The killing has continued unabated, year after year, decade after decade -- since 1969 in Canada and 1973 in America. Over 50-million preborn children in North America have lost their lives through abortion.  Our population replacement is insufficient to sustain the culture.  We have a demographic dilemma.  

And now Islam threatens to overtake western civilization not only in North America but Europe (they were once rooted in Christianity). I recommend that readers of this blog view the video called Demographic Problem at the following link. Western civilization is bringing judgment on itself by its own actions.
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9atIjykihkc

Mark

The Lord's Prayer

One of my favourite devotional pieces of music is The Lord's Prayer. I know there are a number of musical renditions but I love the version I grew up with. Here is a beautiful performance of The Lord's Prayer by Andre Bochelli courtesy of Godvine. Enjoy.

http://www.godvine.com/Andrea-Bocelli-s-Beautiful-Version-of-The-Lord-s-Prayer-1123.html

THE HOPE OF THOSE WHO MOURN

Generations come and go. Future generations are oblivious to the loves and sorrows of those that passed. We must not think that our griefs are unique or harder to bear. They are not.

Parents who lose children are broken-hearted regardless of whether they lived in the 1st Century or the 21st Century. We read in the 7th Chapter of Luke the account of a widow who lost her only son. She was left alone in the world. Her grief was terrible -- so much so that Jesus had compassion for her and returned her son to her.  Jairus' grief about his dying daughter utterly broke his heart. The lofty ruler of the synagogue was so desperate to save her he threw himself at the feet of Jesus and begged for help to save his only daughter. (Luke 8.41-42).  The child died (verse 49). Jesus raised the child back to life to the astonishment of her parents (verse 54, & 56).

What about the Virgin Mary's grief at Christ's crucifixion? Who would dare to say their personal grief is worse than that suffered by Mary watching the blessed fruit of her womb being crucified?!

Although your sorrow at the loss of a loved-one may seem to great to be endured, your pain is not unique to the human experience. I know this does not make your grief less excruciating.

What's my point? For those who know Jesus Christ, our consolation lies in the hope that our present bitter separation of death will be dwarfed by the resurrection joy that the holy Scriptures promise. We refer to the resurrection of the body each time we proclaim the Apostles' Creed. Body and soul will be reunited at the final resurrection. This has been a great comfort to me and, I hope, dear Christian brother or sister, you find comfort in such knowledge too.

God knows your pain and is aware of every tear you shed. Cling to the promise God gave to St. John the Apostle on the Isle of Patmos. John wrote:

" I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Behold, God’s dwelling is with the human race. He will dwell with them and they will be his people ^ and God himself will always be with them (as their God). He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there shall be no more death or mourning, wailing or pain, (for) the old order has passed away.”  The one who sat on the throne ^said, “Behold, I make all things new.” Then he said, “Write these words down, for they are trustworthy and true.” He said to me, “They are accomplished. ^I (am) the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. To the thirsty I will give a gift from the spring of life-giving water. The victor ^ will inherit these gifts, and I shall be his God, and he will be my son."[1] -- Revelation 21.3-7
  

^At the resurrection, faith will be be absorbed into the final reality and joy of heaven. Our hope will be fulfilled. All that will remain will be divine and perfect love (cf. 1Corinthians 13.12-13).

Dear mourner, let the Comforter (the Holy Spirit) comfort. (See John 14.16). Open your heart to Christ, let the Holy Spirit lead you. It won't be long before your sorrow will turn to joy.

Mark

[1] The Gospel of John refers to Christians' spiritual adoption as children of God, through faith in Jesus Christ. (See John 1.12.)

Read "Dying Time Can Be Good Time"

"A person’s final days can be a time for reconciliation with God and others. Euthanasia robs people of that natural conclusion to life when a person can discover that love really can overcome fear." -- taken from HumanLifeMatters' blog posting for February 4th 2012. Read the rest under title Dying Time Can Be Good Time, at http://humanlifematters.org