"If it delays, wait for it, it will surely come, it will not be late."

• 10/6/19 Life Chains near Bucks and Mercer Counties
PHILADELPHIA - Comly Rd at The Boulevard, 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
HAMILTON / TRENTON / MERCER COUNTY - Rt 33 in Hamilton at Nottingham Way, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

• Re: Made for Love (MUR e-news) October 2019 

• Pope Francis meets with Fr. James Martin at Vatican (CNA, 9/30/19)
  "Earlier this month, Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia urged caution about Martin’s message after the priest spoke at a Philadelphia university. 'Father Martin has sought in a dedicated way to accompany and support people with same-sex attraction and gender dysphoria. Many of his efforts have been laudable, and we need to join him in stressing the dignity of persons in such situations,' Archbishop Charles Chaput wrote in a Sept. 19 column published on his archdiocesan website. 'At the same time, a pattern of ambiguity in his teachings tends to undermine his stated aims, alienating people from the very support they need for authentic human flourishing. Due to the confusion caused by his statements and activities regarding same-sex related (LGBT) issues, I find it necessary to emphasize that Father Martin does not speak with authority on behalf of the Church, and to caution the faithful about some of his claims,' Chaput added."
  • Understanding Father James Martin, S.J. (10/9/17)
  • Right there in my own copy of the book, Archbishop Chaput calls Father Martin's Jesus: A Pilgrimage "a delight to read and a work of substance for the committed Christian."  As the site of Jesus's first miracle is of such enormous significance to husbands and wives, I had the opportunity to ask Father Martin himself why he did not include Cana in his book.  Personally, I found his answer unsatisfying.  Elsewhere, I found an online video, which makes me wonder whether Father Martin is hampered by a clericalism that prevents him from "getting it": "We visited a church there, where we all renewed our vows, whether we were married, single, vowed or religious. It was a wonderful way of once again saying yes to God."  Father Martin is not evidencing appreciation for the unique theological significance of authentic marriage between a man and a woman, which signifies God's love for His people.

National Concerns

• Submit Your Official Comment to Say: Pro-Life Health Workers Must Not Be Forced to Assist With Abortions (Susan B Anthony List)

• Oppose the Misleadingly named Do No Harm Act (cf, American Life League)

• Oppose the Misnamed Equality Act (Human Life Action)

• Support the Heartbeat Bill, HR 3985 (cf, LifeSite)

• Support the Child Welfare Provider Inclusion Act (cf, USCCB)

• Born-Alive Legislation Deserves a Vote in the People's House (USCCB) 

• Support the Equal Campus Access Act, HR3243/S1168 (USCCB)

• Please urge the President, your Senator and Congressman to Maintain the Refugee Resettlement Program (Pa Catholic Conference)

Commonwealth of Pa

(Pa Catholic Conference Legislative Review and Voter Voice)

• Please Urge Your Senator and Representative to Co-Sponsor the "Heartbeat" Anti-Abortion Bill (Pa Catholic Conference) 

• Please contact your Rep, Senator, and the Governor to ask for a religious exemption for Catholic adoptions (Pa Catholic Conference) (See also the Pa Family Council link.)

• Call for Funding Increase for Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) (Pa Catholic Conference) 

• Ask Your Representative to Co-Sponsor Speaker Turzai's Bill to Help Harrisburg Public School Students (Pa Catholic Conference)

• "the U.S. Department of Homeland Security defines human trafficking as a form of modern-day slavery that involves the use of force, fraud or coercion to obtain some type of labor or commercial sex act. It is estimated to be a $100-billion global industry that can be found everywhere, including Pennsylvania....the vast majority of people involved in prostitution are the victims of human trafficking....Pennsylvania needs harsher punishments to discourage human traffickers and their customers. That’s why the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference supports SB 60 and HB 12" (Daily Item, 9/24/19)

The Garden State

• Support the NJ Born Alive Survivors Protection Act A5287/S3905 (NJRTL)

• Vote No on S4103/ A5802 (NJRTL)

• Oppose NJ S3804/A5508 and S3813/A5510 (NJ Catholic Conference)

• Support the NJ Pain Capable Unborn child Protection Act, A 1686/S537 (http://protectviablebabies.com/take-action/)

On the right side of the home page, you will find links to email Church leadership about "Catholic" health care, Bucks country representation in DC, Bucks County representation in Harrisburg, Central NJ representation in DC and Central NJ in Trenton.