Deacon Tony Martucci and Dick Hemler did an awesome job talking about the right to life and the charism of Cursillo. I asked Dick if it was okay to put his talk on the website. He said it was okay and it is below.
The numbers were small but the spirit was definitely present in the talks and sharing. We started off the evening with the Prayer of Reparation for Roe vs. Wade and a short meditation.
In the Doctrinal Talk, Tony walked us through the birth of Jesus, the angel warning Joseph to take the child Jesus to Egypt, and what Herod did. I could see in his words how little has changed in 2000 years; Herod thought it was acceptable to kill innocent children to keep his way of life. And if it meant killing hundreds of innocent children to kill the newborn baby (Jesus) it was okay. Why didn't anyone see anything wrong with what was happening and say, "This is wrong! I won't do this!" I sat there wondering how many times I didn't stand up for what is right because I didn't want it to interfere with my way of life. I realize that this has to change.
Then, we took a walk down memory lane asking us to think about what it was like 50 years ago. On TV, husbands and wives slept in separate beds and any violence was done off camera, while today, you see all of the blood and gore and it inst only at a time that children are asleep. He reminded us that living together wasn't the norm and abortion was illegal.
Tony's talk was not only about the rights of the unborn but also about the right to life of all of us. He pointed out that several states have already approved assisted suicide and that once you get your prescription for the pills that will take your life; a doctor is not required to be present. So, if you change your mind after taking the pills, there is no medical help.
We then had a short prayer service which Tony has adapted from the Litany of Life.
Right after the prayer service we had the Techniques Talk presented by Dick Hemler. Dick spoke about the history and purpose of Cursillo--the charism of Cursillo. Rather than write about his talk, I believe it is important to read his words.
On January 22nd, the March for Life took place. We prayed for those who marched and that someday the scourge of abortion will end.
"God does not call us to be successful, but to be faithful." - Mother Theresa
On January 22nd, the March for Life took place. We prayed for those who marched and that someday the scourge of abortion will end.
"God does not call us to be successful, but to be faithful." - Mother Theresa
