Posts tagged pro-life
From Employee to Enemy of the Year with Mayra Rodriguez

How does a Catholic woman become Planned Parenthood's "Employee of the Year?" And then later become what she termed its "Enemy of the Year?"

This is the life-story of Mayra Rodriguez, a teen immigrant groomed to believe she was helping women, even encouraging them to receive abortions without their husbands knowing.

From becoming director of an abortion facility to witnessing the horrific reality of abortion firsthand, Mayra faced the truth. Her heart changed.

But not before a bitter lawsuit with Planned Parenthood.

Listen to this inspiring podcast and pray for the gift of every human life!

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Blessed is She Who Believes with Elizabeth Santorum Marcolini

When Elizabeth and her husband Matt were asked by Sister Mary of the Sisters of Life to pray for a woman who was pregnant, they had no idea they were keeping their future daughter in prayer.

Elizabeth later learned Sister Mary had also given their daughter’s birthmother a copy of the book that Elizabeth had written with her parents, "Bella's Gift: How One Little Girl Transformed Our Family and Inspired a Nation."

Elizabeth speaks of God's "trail of divine breadcrumbs" that led Matt and her to adopt Zelie. This miracle has been greater than their own best laid plans.

Elizabeth encourages listeners to believe and be "good clay," as God is the Divine Potter.

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Hope and Healing After Abortion

Cathy Trowbridge thought that she had made an unforgivable choice when she had an abortion.

After many years of carrying great heaviness in her heart, she was encouraged during multiple homilies to attend a retreat through Rachel's Vineyard.

Cathy discovered an unimaginable sense of connection, healing and hope when she attended Rachel's Vineyard Retreat. She now shares her story in the hope that other women and men experience the same merciful love of God.

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Trust God and Wait

Featured guest Mary Thompson shares the critical moment her father was supposed to meet her family at a train station after escaping Yugoslavia on foot. When he did not show up, Mary watched her mother's faith-filled response. This example taught Mary to have a profound trust in God--a trust she has continued to practice throughout her life, including during her young daughter's serious illness and her own struggle with cancer.  

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Pregnancy Loss

Sharon shares her personal story of losing her baby in the womb and how God has healed her from the loss. Sharon works with By Your Side/Merciful Companions from the Archdiocese of Los Angeles Office of Life, Justice and Peace. Themes explores are pregnancy loss, miscarriage, stillbirth and abortion.

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