National Shrine of The Divine Mercy Bulletin January 2, 2022

How to Be Pro-Life Catechism of the Catholic Church 2258 "Human life is sacred because from its beginning it involves the creative action of God and it remains for ever in a special relationship with the Creator, who is its sole end. God alone is the Lord of life from its beginning until its end: no one can under any circumstance claim for himself the right directly to destroy an innocent human being."56 “...since 1973, more than 60 million unborn children have been aborted. Each year in this country, about 900,000 more are added to that list. Yet even if it [Roe v. Wade] were overturned, even if every state in the union ended up outlawing abortion for any reason at any time (which is doubtful), we know that abortion, somehow or another, would continue to exist in this fallen world. Though we can and should hope, pray, vote, and advocate for an end to legalized abortion, we must focus on what we can do here and now in our own communities. We need to double up our efforts on changing hearts and minds, one at a time, to understand the inherent dignity of unborn life.” excerpt from How to Be Pro-Life by Marc Massery. www.thedivinemercy.org/articles/how-be-pro-life Catechism of the Catholic Church 2258 Formorepro-liferesourcespleasevisit: www.respectlife.org In a recent study, it was found that only 30% of Catholics believe in the Real Presence of Jesus. We’re in a crisis mode. They’re missing not just the reality of Jesus in their lives, but something transformative, powerful, and beautiful. This Year of the Eucharist is an opportunity for revival. Bishop William Byrne, Bishop of The Diocese of Springfield, MA Please visit the Diocese of Springfield’s website: www.yearoftheeucharist.net for more information. 40- Hours Devotion: Our Lady of The Blessed Sacrament- Westfield Jesus said to them, I Am the Bread of Life John 6:35 All day January 6- January 9 Events

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