Catholic Teens - January 25, 2005

On Tue, 25 Jan 2005 13:07:32 -0600, pwxsevere wrote
> Not a lot of people know this, but Norma McCovey, the original "Roe"
> in the Roe v. Wade case that legalized abortion in this country back
> in 1973 had a conversion experience. (Today is the Feast of the
> Conversion of St. Paul-- Read Acts 9:1-22 for the details :-) ).
> After seeing the great damage that abortion has done to so many
> people, in particularly women, she had a change of heart, and
> actually found God in the process. In fact, she has appealed her
> case all the way to the Supreme Court, asking that they overturn the
> original decision. As a party to the original case, she has that
> right. So far nothing has come of her appeal.
>
> It is a reminder, that we are all in need of constant conversion,
> constant turning back toward God. And we need to pray for those who
> think abortion is good that they may have a change of heart. And we
> need to pray for those in crisis situations who don't think they have
> any other option.
>
> For it is in prayer that the good comes about.
>
> Some of you have heard about Steubenville Summer Youth Conferences.
> These weekend conferences for teens are held around the country and
> attract around 2000 teens for a weekend of fun, prayer, and
> learning. I've seen many teens who have been touched by these
> experiences and grown much closer to God as a result. There's a
> group going from Stevens Point, that Angie Harris, youth minister at
> Pacelli is heading up. They'll be going by bus to Alexandria, LA
> June 23rd-27th. I have flyers that I can send you if you're
> interested.
> (Ryan, Abbey, Diana--you'll be getting one in the mail).
>
> God bless you!
> Phil Lawson

"It is a poverty to decide that a child must die so that you may live as you
wish." --Mother Teresa