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Abby Johnson On the Catholic Speaking Circuit
Go to Abby's website to learn more about how she's helping the pro-life cause.
Here's a snippet about Abby from her website:
"Abby Johnson’s life was changed on October 6, 2009. That was the day that she resigned from the largest abortion corporation in the nation…Planned Parenthood.
Abby worked and volunteered for Planned Parenthood for eight years. For the last year of her employment, Christ had been working on her heart. Although she didn’t understand why, Abby had begun to question her work and the motivations of the company she had dedicated herself to for eight years.
In September 2009, she saw something that forever changed her mind on the issue of abortion. Abby was asked to assist in an ultrasound guided abortion procedure. On the ultrasound screen she saw a 13 week baby in the womb fight for its life…only to lose the battle in the end.
Not knowing where to go, Abby turned to a local pro-life resource group, The Brazos Valley Coalition for Life. She explained the events that she had witnessed and swore that she would begin to advocate for life in the womb, instead of destroying it. Even though she had not intended on being a public figure, God had different plans.
When Planned Parenthood found out about Abby’s change of heart, they were frightened that others would hear her story and then change their minds on abortion. Their defense was to silence her with a temporary gag order and eventually take her to court. They also decided to inform the media of their gag order.
The media were very interested in Abby’s story. A local news affiliate ran the story on the 10pm news…by Monday morning she was receiving calls from Mike Huckabee and Bill O’Reilly. On November 10, 2009, Planned Parenthood faced off with Abby in the courtroom. It was easy for the judge to see that the lawsuit was a sham. After an hour of testimony from Planned Parenthood, the judge dismissed the case on the spot.
On November 11th, Abby appeared on the O’Reilly Factor. Since her departure from Planned Parenthood, Abby has been traveling the country sharing her story and motivating others to continue the pro-life fight. She also works on projects for the national 40 Days for Life team. Abby lives in Texas with her husband and daughter."
Monday, April 11, 2011
Top 5 Most Popular Catholic Events in the Nation
1. The Living Stations of the Cross
9844 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202
Friday, April 1 - 10:00 AM to Sunday, April 17 - 7:30 PM
EVERYONE is invited!!! There will be 24 performances from April 1st to April 17th!!! HURRY and reserve your tickets TODAY!!! You've heard the story...Now live the Passion! A New Musical Drama. The first performance of its kind at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Detroit, Michigan. Walk with Jesus on the Way of the Cross. Witness the Last Supper. Share in His Agony in the Garden. Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of His trial and crucifixion in this original musical production. LIMITED time ONLY during Lent...
Event Website
Cost: $15 individual $10 group rate
2. "The Human Experience" Movie Night
545 N. Maple St., Fowler, MI 48835
Friday, April 15 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Come and see this newly released film from Grass-roots Films and meet the actors from New York City!
Presenter: Grass Roots Films
3. COLUMBUS MARIAN CONFERENCE
1216 Sunbury RD, COLUMBUS, OHIO 43219
Friday, July 22 - 7:30 AM to Sunday, July 24 - 4:00 PM
Event Website
Cost: 50.00
4. Catholic Men's Conference: "Sharpened on the Rock II: Trained for Battle"
1235 University Blvd. , Steubenville, OH 43952
Friday, June 3 - 7:00 PM to Sunday, June 5 - 1:00 PM
Men of all ages are invited to Franciscan University of Steubenville for this year's men's conference, themed "Sharpened on the Rock II: Trained for Battle." Through talks and workshops, private prayer and public praise, hours of fellowship, and the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, this conference aims to teach men how to be warriors of Christ and also to prepare other men for battle against the world, the flesh, and the devil through men's ministry.
The conference will address practical concerns that men's ministry groups and leaders face, as well as concerns faced by all men attempting to follow Christ: how to become better husbands and fathers, overcome sin, and understand the truth of divine sonship.
Speakers include: Deacon Ralph Poyo, President and Founder of New Evangelization Ministries; Deacon Larry Oney, Chairman of the Board and CEO of Hammerman and Ganner International; John Beaulieu, Director of Youth Outreach at Franciscan University.
Talk titles include: "Know Who You Are: Sons of God," "Raising Boys for Christ," "Creating New Opportunities to Engage Men," and "Reaching Adults Who Have Left the Church."
Event Website
5. Why the Fig Leaf? Theology of the Body for Our Times
Madonna University, 36600 Schoolcraft Rd., Livonia, MI 48150
Saturday, May 14 - 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
A unique conference surrounding John Paul II's Theology of the Body. Find compelling answers to the questions about the meaning of life, and how to be happy; God's original plan for the relationship between man and woman; and how authentic femininity and masculinity can be achieved when united with God's design for our human sexuality. Break-out sessions will include: "Raising Our Children for Chastity"; "Sex and the Single Adult"; "Understanding Homosexuality"; "The Eucharist, One Flesh Union, and Self-Giving Love"; "How to Start a TOB Study Group"
Presenters: Bill Donaghy, Dr. Janet Smith, Dr. Mary Healy
Event Website
Cost: regular: $30 students: $20 (includes continental breakfast and lunch)
9844 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202
Friday, April 1 - 10:00 AM to Sunday, April 17 - 7:30 PM
EVERYONE is invited!!! There will be 24 performances from April 1st to April 17th!!! HURRY and reserve your tickets TODAY!!! You've heard the story...Now live the Passion! A New Musical Drama. The first performance of its kind at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Detroit, Michigan. Walk with Jesus on the Way of the Cross. Witness the Last Supper. Share in His Agony in the Garden. Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of His trial and crucifixion in this original musical production. LIMITED time ONLY during Lent...
Event Website
Cost: $15 individual $10 group rate
2. "The Human Experience" Movie Night
545 N. Maple St., Fowler, MI 48835
Friday, April 15 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Come and see this newly released film from Grass-roots Films and meet the actors from New York City!
Presenter: Grass Roots Films
3. COLUMBUS MARIAN CONFERENCE
1216 Sunbury RD, COLUMBUS, OHIO 43219
Friday, July 22 - 7:30 AM to Sunday, July 24 - 4:00 PM
Event Website
Cost: 50.00
4. Catholic Men's Conference: "Sharpened on the Rock II: Trained for Battle"
1235 University Blvd. , Steubenville, OH 43952
Friday, June 3 - 7:00 PM to Sunday, June 5 - 1:00 PM
Men of all ages are invited to Franciscan University of Steubenville for this year's men's conference, themed "Sharpened on the Rock II: Trained for Battle." Through talks and workshops, private prayer and public praise, hours of fellowship, and the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, this conference aims to teach men how to be warriors of Christ and also to prepare other men for battle against the world, the flesh, and the devil through men's ministry.
The conference will address practical concerns that men's ministry groups and leaders face, as well as concerns faced by all men attempting to follow Christ: how to become better husbands and fathers, overcome sin, and understand the truth of divine sonship.
Speakers include: Deacon Ralph Poyo, President and Founder of New Evangelization Ministries; Deacon Larry Oney, Chairman of the Board and CEO of Hammerman and Ganner International; John Beaulieu, Director of Youth Outreach at Franciscan University.
Talk titles include: "Know Who You Are: Sons of God," "Raising Boys for Christ," "Creating New Opportunities to Engage Men," and "Reaching Adults Who Have Left the Church."
Event Website
5. Why the Fig Leaf? Theology of the Body for Our Times
Madonna University, 36600 Schoolcraft Rd., Livonia, MI 48150
Saturday, May 14 - 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
A unique conference surrounding John Paul II's Theology of the Body. Find compelling answers to the questions about the meaning of life, and how to be happy; God's original plan for the relationship between man and woman; and how authentic femininity and masculinity can be achieved when united with God's design for our human sexuality. Break-out sessions will include: "Raising Our Children for Chastity"; "Sex and the Single Adult"; "Understanding Homosexuality"; "The Eucharist, One Flesh Union, and Self-Giving Love"; "How to Start a TOB Study Group"
Presenters: Bill Donaghy, Dr. Janet Smith, Dr. Mary Healy
Event Website
Cost: regular: $30 students: $20 (includes continental breakfast and lunch)
Thursday, April 7, 2011
The Age of Men's Conferences
The rage is sweeping the nation! Catholic Men's Conferences. Over the past 5 -10 years they've been popping up all across the nation and we're right in the middle of the season.
The Diocese of Lansing just hosted their annual Men's Conference at the Lansing Center last Saturday. Steve Wood lit it up with a dynamic talk on chastity.
This weekend two more men's conferences will be going on, one in Pittsburgh, PA, the other in Tonawanda, NY. These conferences are featuring speakers such as Dr. Scott Hahn, Fr. Larry Richards, Jesse Romero, Matthew Kelly and more.
Let's join these men in prayer and ask the Holy Spirit to light a new fire within the hearts of men around the world to live lives of chastity and holiness!
“Fight the good fight of the faith; take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses” (1 Timothy 6:12) |
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