first things first

O Jesus, I want to live in the present moment, to live as if this were the last day of my life. I want to use every moment scrupulously for the greater glory of God, to use every circumstance for the benefit of my soul. I want to look upon everything from the point of view that nothing happens without the will of God. God of unfathomable mercy, embrace the whole world and pour Yourself out upon us through the merciful Heart of Jesus.

Saint Faustina (Diary 1183)

What if you knew it was the last?

birthday girl!

Wishing the happiest of birthdays to the dog who has our hearts.

No bones about it, you’re the most magical 10 year old Retriever we know.

May your day be as paw-some as you are!

something to consider…

“A nation that kills its own children is a nation without hope.” Saint Pope John Paul II
Statue outside the National Shrine of Divine Mercy, Stockbridge, Mass alongside a child of God, Thomas.

By CNA Staff

Washington D.C., Aug 3, 2022 / 11:11 am

The number of legal abortions taking place in Poland decreased by 90% in 2021, following a court ruling that banned abortion in the case of a fetal medical diagnosis such as Down syndrome.

According to a report by the Polish newspaper Rzeczpospolita, data from the Ministry of Health shows that the number of legal abortions in the country decreased from 1,076 in 2020 to 107 in 2021 following changes to the country’s abortion law.

The court ruling left in place exceptions in cases of rape and incest and when the life and health of the mother are at risk.

Saint Pope John Paul II, descendant of Poland, pray for us.

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