Pregnant? Need Help?
We, the members of this church community, see in the birth of each baby a fresh expression of God's unfailing love. For the love of God and each and every one of His children, we offer immediate and practical help to any woman faced with what might seem to be a crisis pregnancy. The only condition is that the child be allowed to live.
Call (337) 439-7400, x317.
**If you would like to assist or offer monetary donations to help support Gabriel Project moms, please contact Lee Richard at (337) 304-8792 or at prolifeswla@yahoo.com.
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Corporal Works of Mercy
In Matthew 24 (with echoes of Isaiah 58:6-7), Jesus reminds us that at the end of our lives, he will judge us by the principle, "whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me." In Catholic tradition, that Scripture passage has been distilled into the seven corporal works of mercy:
1. Feed the hungry
2. Give drink to the thirsty
3. Clothe the naked
4. Shelter the homeless
5. Visit the sick
6. Visit those in prison
7. Bury the dead
Spiritual Works of Mercy
1. Counseling the doubtful
2. Instructing the ignorant
3. Admonishing sinners
4. Comforting the afflicted
5. Forgiving offenses
6. Bearing wrongs patiently
7. Praying for the living and the dead
The Ruth Institute will host its inaugural awards dinner - 'Defend the Family, Life Depends on It!' - featuring keynote speaker, Daniel C. Mattson, on Friday, June 15th, at 6 PM at the Brick House, 110 West Pine Street, Lake Charles. Mattson is the author of 'Why I Don't Call Myself Gay,' published by Ignatius press and includes a Forward by Robert Cardinal Sarah. Tickets are $55/person and tables are $400 for eight tickets. Purchase at www.ruthinstitute.org/events/awards-dinner or at the door for $60/each.
Spiritual Works of Mercy
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