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- From: elendil@mintir.new-orleans.la.us (Edward J. Branley)
- Newsgroups: bit.listserv.catholic
- Subject: Childermas
- Message-ID: <9s0HwB2w165w@mintir.new-orleans.la.us>
- Date: Mon, 28 Dec 92 12:42:19 CST
- Organization: Minas Tirith BBS (Public Access Usenet for New Orleans)
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- On this Childermas, the Feast of the Holy Innocents, I'd like to ask that
- everyone take some time and remember those innocent children who are already
- born that will join the Lord in a short time because of hunger, disease, abuse,
- drugs, whatever.
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- So many rosaries have been said for the unborn that I feel like we all need a
- little reminder of those children who don't live much past that event. We have
- so many children living in poverty, even in this country, and nobody chains
- themselves to fences to prevent their deaths. I guess working to improve the
- lives of those children who are born in poor conditions isn't as dramatic as
- working to stop abortion. In the long run, however, it really doesn't matter
- if the child dies in the womb or in the hospital within a year after birth.
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- And while you're saying that prayer, say one for the parents of these children.
- Say one for the mom of the 2 year old killed by stray gunfire in the project,
- or for the parents of the preemie who didn't make it. Or for the hungry mom
- and dad who haven't eaten so their kids can. These are all people who made the
- 'right choice,' and are sacrificing mightily because of that choice. Remember
- them in your actions as well, please.
-
- BTW, thanks to Fr. John for that lovely sonnet...
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