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The Interactive Constitution By David Miles, Illustrations by Albert Pinilla

Day Six: Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Intercession: May expectant mothers choosing adoption receive grace and support in embracing this loving option.
Prayers: Our Father, 3 Hail Marys, Glory Be
Reflection: Mothers placing their children for adoption often face many challenges along the way. One of the greatest obstacles can be inaccurately perceiving adoption as abandonment. But mothers who make an adoption plan for their children are not abandoning their children. Rather, they are exemplifying the sacrificial love of Christ on the Cross in choosing to do what is best for their children, even at great cost to themselves. Like Christ, they pour out their bodies and souls for the sake of another. The Letter to the Hebrews reminds us that, in the face of fears and trials, we can “hold fast to the hope that lies before us. This we have as an anchor of the soul, sure and firm” (Heb 6:18-19). We pray that each expectant mother choosing adoption will be filled with “the peace of God that surpasses all understanding” (Phil 4:7) as she makes a loving choice for her child. Let us all cling fast to the anchor of hope, for we have received “a spirit of adoption, through which we cry, ‘Abba, Father!’” (Rom 8:15).
Acts of Reparation (Choose one.)
▪ Do you have a sweet tooth? Or do you prefer salty snacks? Pick your favorite kind of treat, and give it up for the day.
▪ Look up one of the Scripture passages from today’s reflection, and spend some time with it in prayer. What is the Lord saying to you?
▪ Offer some other sacrifice, prayer, or act of penance that you feel called to do for today’s intention.
One Step Further: Accompanying Expectant Mothers Considering Adoption suggests nine ways to offer ongoing support to a woman who is considering making an adoption plan for her unborn child (respectlife.org/mothers-considering-adoption). Many of the tips given are also helpful for supporting a friend who is experiencing a challenging or unexpected pregnancy, even if adoption has not been brought up. Supplemental resources regarding adoption can be found at usccb.org/adoption-resources.

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The religion classes at GICC adopt the ruralMed Child Development Program each year to help underprivileged and kids that have developmental disabilities. 💙

They donate diapers, wipes, supply cups, developmental games and toys, clothes, blankets, socks, coloring books and colors, etc. The toys the students donate are to encourage pretend play.
These are items the program uses throughout the year. 🙌

"It is so rewarding when our students get to deliver the gifts to the organization" states Mrs. Hanssen.

Thank you to Mrs. Hanssen and all the students who helped gather and deliver these items! 🥰 Grand Island Central Catholic

If you are or know a 5th -11th grader there is an awesome opportunity to take part in an evening with Fr Scott Harter...virtually!!
~Sunday Nov 8 at 6pm~
It is recommended that if you are not part of Sts. Peter&Paul's community that you attend this event by watching online through their page : https://www.facebook.com/Sts-Peter-and-Paul-Catholic-Church-218806694809344/

~•~● Sunday, Nov 8th @ 6pm ●~•~

Through our weekly Seminarian Spotlight, we invite you to learn more about our seminarians as they prepare for the priesthood. This week features John Rohweder, Pre-Theology II - Catholic Diocese of Grand Island.

Millions of people around the world are suffering right now in the shadows as victims of human trafficking. There are men, women, and children in our own community who are being treated like slaves, tortured and dehumanized for the profit or pleasure of another. Let us not turn away from this harsh reality. Let us open our hearts, our eyes, and our ears to see how the body of Christ, our body, is suffering in the world today. Through a deeper seeing, may we repent of our own complicity and be moved to transform the reality that allows this abuse and suffering to continue.~♡

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