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Every Catholic Knows…

November 3, 2021 by Lena {JOYfilledfamily} Filed Under: Archbishop Vigano, Libertas, Pro-Life Leave a Comment

“Every Catholic knows that the killing of a defenseless creature in the mother’s womb is a horrendous crime; and that the most serious scandal is given to the faithful not only by Joe Biden as a convinced supporter of abortion, but also by Bergoglio himself, who is recognized as holding the authority of Supreme Pastor of the Church.

His work of demolition knows no respite before the astonished silence of the Cardinals and Bishops. The very rare exceptions of Pastors who truly have at heart the souls entrusted to them — the example of His Eminence Cardinal Burke stands out among others — are seen with hostility by the majority of their brother Bishops and by the Vatican, in a disturbing subversion of the mission of the Church of Christ, which today has been reduced to climate change, inclusive capitalism, and mass vaccination.

Bergoglio was recently recognized as “moral guide” by the Council for Inclusive Capitalism led by Lynn Forester de Rothschild, and he appointed Jeffrey David Sachs as a member of the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences. Sachs is the president of the Sustainable Development Solutions Network of the United Nations, a supporter of reducing the global population and of the fight against climate change — this has nothing to do with the mission of the Papacy and ought to lead the Prelates of the Church to seriously ask themselves about Bergoglio’s mental and moral suitability for the role he holds.

I exhort the faithful, on the Feast instituted by Pius XI in honor of the social Kingship of Our Lord Jesus Christ, to beseech the Divine Majesty, asking that among the many societies afflicted by the present crisis, the Church of Christ may be the first in which Jesus Christ, Who today has been replaced by the idols of globalist ideology, returns to reign.” #archbishopvigano

Full letter from Archbishop Vigano

📸My family at a ProLife Flash Mob rally at the CA Capitol in 2011

Our Yes

January 22, 2021 by Lena {JOYfilledfamily} Filed Under: Pro-Life Leave a Comment

Here’s a story that we share openly to offer hope and witness to God’s abundant grace.

We were sixteen when I became pregnant (while attending a Catholic highschool, no less). I told no one until I was about 8 months along (doctors did not even suspect it at any of the multiple visits I had for a previous sport’s injury).

I was full of fear and shame for my poor choice. He showered His mercy upon me — bringing me out of despair and I was able to welcome a beautiful healthy girl into the world.

My parents and close loved ones also said YES to life by loving us and supporting us through it all.

My husband, then boyfriend, stood by me. We finished school, received college degrees, and ultimately opted to hang up our dreams to better fulfill our duties as mother & father.

Together, we have 8 children on earth, and six whom we pray are with Our Lord.

Know that your “yes” matters.

Know that with your “yes” to life comes abundant grace from the Divine Creator which can carry you through anything.

Know that you matter and are loved just as you are — return to Him and allow His love to wash over you & heal you.

Do not let the lies of the Evil one pervert you into thinking that you have a better way.

And, if you have been deceived, walked in darkness, or feel unworthy, spend not another hour/day in bondage but run to the Good Lord who desires to have you, His beloved child, in His embrace.

For support in pregnancy or pre/post abortion counseling, visit optionsforpregnancy.com.

You may also message me directly if you are pregnant and need someone to walk you through it.

Pro-Life Generation

January 22, 2014 by Lena {JOYfilledfamily} Filed Under: March for Life, Pro-Life, Rose, Rose GFG, Walk For Life 10 Comments

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On this anniversary of Roe v. Wade, January 22, 1973…

I’m thankful for His grace to say YES to life.  I was sixteen when I became pregnant.  I told no one until I was 7.5 months pregnant.  I was full of fear and shame for my poor choice.  He showered His mercy upon me and I was able to bring a beautiful healthy girl into the world.  My parents and close loved ones also said YES to life by loving me and supporting me through it all. 

My husband, then boyfriend, stood by me.  Together, we have six children on earth and five whom we pray are with Our Lord.  My daughter, now eighteen years old, is in Washington DC today marching for LIFE.  She is the PRO-LIFE GENERATION!

DEO GRATIAS!

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May we be bold in word and generous in action
To love and serve the unborn
And to awaken our world to know
That the greatest destroyer of love and peace is abortion.
Fill us with love, bring us peace, and let
us share your life forever.
We pray through Christ our Lord. Amen.

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WC Walk for LIFE 2013

January 28, 2013 by Lena {JOYfilledfamily} Filed Under: Pro-Life, Walk For Life

We walked in reparation for the sins that have been committed against the unborn, all involved in abortion, and other end-of-life issues.  We walked to be a witness for Christ!

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Pope John Paul II

For an End to Abortion

Oh God, who is the Beginning and the End, hear our prayers as we cry out to you to end the merciless shedding of innocent blood in our nation and throughout the world. Through death you have conquered death and through your life we experience eternal and everlasting life. Cause life to spring forth in the hearts of all people and bring forth a love and respect for life that will dominate our culture.  May your kingdom and church apprehend and overtake the culture of death that has prevailed through deceit and selfishness; may the Seed of the woman crush the head of the serpent through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

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IMG_5650-001Praise God that we were able to walk as a family for the 2013 Walk for Life – West Coast.  It was a first for the boys.  Thankfully, there wasn’t much opposition (seen) so the littles were all spared from graphic visuals and language.

Rose joined up with friends from our parish and walked with TAC.

I must note that it was much more of a sacrifice for me (at 37 weeks) than I had anticipated.  Dad and the kids were great support.  ALL FOR!

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Below is a recap of the walk in pictures. 

We had more pictures from the actual walk and entire day but my photographer and her assistant had a mishap with the camera memory while on our way home. A story not worth mentioning.

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Dad – For the logic-impaired  ~  Mom – baby G in womb-37weeks  ~  Rose – Smile Your Mom Chose LIFE ~ Sweetie & Dragonfly – LIFE decorated with hologram smiley faces  ~  Papi – SMILE (w/hologram smiley faces) 4-LIFE  ~  Sparkles – glittered American Flag (her creation from a RMGS poster contest) with PRO LIFE image in place of stars

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Novena Prayer for Life to Our Lady of Guadalupe
Oh Mary, Mother of Jesus and Mother of Life,
We honor you as Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Thank you for pointing us to Jesus your Son,
The only Savior and hope of the world.
Renew our hope in him,
That we all may have the courage to say Yes to life,
And to defend those children in danger of abortion.
Give us your compassion
To reach out to those tempted to abort,
And to those suffering from a past abortion.
Lead us to the day when abortion
Will be a sad, past chapter in our history.
Keep us close to Jesus, the Life of the World,
Who is Lord forever and ever. Amen.

A Family Walking for Life

January 26, 2013 by Lena {JOYfilledfamily} Filed Under: Pro-Life, Walk For Life

We are walking as a complete family in 2013 for the WC Walk for Life!  DEO GRATIAS!!

We pray to help build up the culture of life.

Please raise up this effort and all those participating in your prayers.

WC WALK FOR LIFE

WALK FOR LIFE WEST COAST ~ January 26, 2:30 PM ET; January 27, 9:30 AM ET – EWTN

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“I was excited to go on the Walk for Life WC (2012) for the second time. I prayed as I walked. The crowd (opposition) made me sad because they were being mean to God. I prayed for them.

I pray that we all will love God and that He let them know that killing babies is wrong.” ~Sparkles, age 8

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LIFE IS THE ONLY CHOICE – wonderful song but not for viewing (for all audiences)

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Hi! I'm Lena, mama of JOYfilledfamily.
We are a traditional Catholic family striving to live for Jesus Christ in everything we do. We pray to completely surrender our will to His and to become His servants. Our mission of this blog is to share our JOY.

This blog serves as a journal of us making good memories, living the liturgical year, and our spiritual journey.

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