Franciscan Friars praying to Archbishop Sheen for miracle for Schiavo
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Yonkers, N.Y., Mar 11, 2005 / 12:00 am (CNA).- While pro-life supporters nationwide fight for the life of brain-damaged Terri Schiavo, whose feeding tube is scheduled to be removed March 18th, New York’s Franciscan Friars of the Renewal are staging a different kind of campaign.

The Yonkers chapter of the New York City-based order has started a prayer campaign asking for the intercession of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen.

With Archbishop Sheen’s help, the Friars are hoping for a miracle.

Father Andrew Apostoli C.F.R., one of the friars, said that “the late Archbishop’s TV show was called Life is Worth Living, and believed very strongly in the value of every life, but the opponents to Terri Shiavo do not think that her life is worth living.”

A Florida judge recently ruled in favor of Terri’s husband, Michael Shiavo who plans to remove the feeding tube, which gives food and hydration to his wife.

Terri’s family and other pro-life leaders are racing the clock to find a way to appeal the decision and save 41-year old Schiavo from starvation.

The Friars are asking that anyone who wishes to join them pray the following prayer:

Eternal Father, You alone grant us every blessing in Heaven and on earth, through the redemptive mission of Your Divine Son, Jesus Christ, and by the working of the Holy Spirit.  If it be according to Your Will, glorify Your servant, Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, by granting the favor I now request through his powerful intercession.  Lord, grant that Terri Shiavo’s life be spared and grant her a healing that the world may know the value of every life.

Read more at, www.franciscanfriars.com/terri.htm

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Published by: phyllis powell
tallahassee, fla 03/26/2005 01:40 PM EST
Please Lord Jesus, I ask in your Name to send Terri Schiavo a champion...touch that person heart to step forward..Please give Terri what she needs to survive until that Champion comes to save her...Please I beg you dear Jesus...
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Published by: Nicole
NH, USA 03/18/2005 11:08 AM EST
Our Country's lack of respect for Life is disgusting! May the lives and examples of those who follow Christ b ring others to Him, and to a greater knowledge of the value and gift of Life.
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Published by: Jennifer Ehresmann
Oakford, PA USA 03/17/2005 02:27 PM EST
"...In sickness and in health 'til death do us part....."
"Thou shalt not kill"
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Published by: Alice A. Nolan
Ft. Wayne, IN USA 46815 03/11/2005 05:16 PM EST
Just a little over 2000 years ago at this same time, people were also persecuting an innocent thirty three year old person. Easter is coming, again we crucify an innocent person. Please, won't we ever understand? Are we so blind? For 2000 years the death of this crucified young person has been talked about. This innocent person we are trying to put to death now will be talked about for decades and years also. Will we be so blind as to let this happen again and again? Can't someone help? Is the shameful judge the only one in charge of EVERYTHING? Is he able to play God in Florida with NO one to stop him? Has Florida stooped so low as to put this poor misguided man in charge of this innocent womans life?
Please, think. Please wake up, Please stand up for right instead of wrong, PLEASE . Or - will there be another crucifixion during Holy week? God help us all.
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