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Buenos Aires, Argentina, Jul 28, 2006 / 12:00 am (CNA).- The Catholic weekly “Cristo Hoy” in Argentina has launched a prayer crusade for a mother who decided to postpone treatment for cancer in order to save the life of her ninth child.

The newspaper reports that Laura Figeroa is in the terminal stage of her illness, the diagnosis is brain metastasis, considered irreversible.” Two weeks ago, on July 12th, Figeroa gave birth to her son Pedro at only 27 weeks. The baby weighed just 2.4 pounds and was placed immediately in intensive care, where he is struggling with kidney and heart problems.

The baby’s grandmother told Cristo Hoy, “We are all very united in this struggle and praying hard.” She has spent all of her time helping to care for Laura and for the other children, who “are anxious to know the newest member of their family and hope to soon have in their hands the picture promised to them by the pediatrician. We invite all our readers to unite in prayer for this family and to pray especially for the health of this model of a mother and for her baby,” the article states.

Laura Alejandra Figeroa is 39 years old and her story has captured the hearts of the entire country of Argentina. Several months ago, she told Cristo Hoy that she made her decision in order to show her love “to this child that is coming in the same way that I have shown it to the other children I have. I want my child to know that I love him and that I will always love him, that I will give my life for him if necessary.”

Last March she was diagnosed with breast cancer and was told she should begin chemotherapy - which would have posed serious risks to her unborn child. She made the decision to postpone treatment until after birth.

Figeroa explained that she made her decision in order to put her son’s life first. “Of course I don’t intend to neglect my health, as I have the responsibility to protect my own life and that of my baby, but nevertheless, I avoid everything that, while helpful to my own health, might be detrimental to that of my child,” she said.

She also hoped that her testimony would help those who defend life from the moment of conception. “Today, more than ever, there are people who are against life, who want to legalize abortion, which I consider an abominable crime, and therefore I ask that this testimony encourage those who read it to defend the unborn. I would like all women who are pregnant to remember that no situation, no matter how difficult, justifies taking the life of the baby in their womb. Not even in cases of rape or life of the mother,” Figeroa stated.

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Published by: Teresa Martinez
Elizabeth, N.J. 08/25/2006 08:46 AM EST

for Laura and Pablo I will pray for our saving doctor Jesus to heal you both GOD BLESS YOU.

Published by: Teresa
Bakersfield CA USA 08/02/2006 03:44 PM EST

Our Glorious Lord Jesus grant wholeness and complete wellness to Laura and her family. And may the Golden bowl of her life be refreshed with newness of life now. Thank you Lord Jesus.

Published by: Cathy J
Illinois 08/02/2006 07:58 AM EST

Lord, I pray that your hand will be upon Laura. I pray that you will heal her of all her cancer Lord, restore her back to health and touch little Pedro, strengthen his kidney's and his heart and make him whole. I pray for Laura's family, that you will provide them with strength and encouragement and that they Lord Jesus will look to you for this. I ask this all in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

Published by: Cindy Johnson
Cedar, Minnesota, USA 08/01/2006 05:06 PM EST

I pray that our Savior, Jesus, who healed everyone who came to Him, and is the same yesterday and today and forever, will release His healing into this courageous mother. My heart is so glad to know of such a clear-eyed, noble sister. God bless you and keep you ! He is able to save and deliver. Thank you, Father. for hearing our prayers.

Published by: Elizabeth Francis
Newark, NJ USA 08/01/2006 04:37 PM EST

May the Lord Bless you and your and family and keep you all healthy and strong. I commend you Laura

Published by: Anastacia
Truckee, CA 08/01/2006 03:34 PM EST

There is no greater gift than to give your life for another as Laura has done for her precious Pedro. May Jesus and Mary hold you, Laura and Pedro in his loving arm.

Published by: C. McLarty
UK 08/01/2006 07:05 AM EST

God bless this courageous women, and all of her family. Thank you for your witness for the sanctity of human life - Our Lady Pray For Her!

Published by: MONDE M. C. IMASIKU
ZAMBIA - africa 08/01/2006 06:55 AM EST

May God bless Luara Figeroa. I feel deeply humbled to be part of the team for her healths prayers. I believe God is mighty and may his will prevail in her situation. Her testimony is a model of how mothers of today should emulate her by, accepting God's gift of life from the time of conception. This was like our blessed mother Mary did to bear us our brother Jesus Christ, who later died to save us from our sins. May her testimony also be a guide to all medical professionals who rush to Termination of Pregnaancy to save a mother's life without considering that some like Laura want their baby's life saved not theirs.
I pray to St Alphonsus through the incession of the Mother OF PERPERTUAL HELP to ALWAYS BE with you AND YOUR BABY. I love you and stay blessed for taking up such a life blessing decision.You have inspired me to forge ahead in the mission i have started in my own small way of safe guarding the life of the unborn especcially of adolescents conceived from sexually abuse or incest.

Published by: Mrs. Calvin West
Garden City,SD USA 08/01/2006 04:06 AM EST

Dear Laura and Your Precious Family especially Pedro,
Jesus Loves You! Your faith and strength inspires me! I am a your age and a mother of Eight Precious God Given Children. My prayers are with you All! God Hears and Heals! In Jesus Name!
With Love and Prayers, Mrs. Calvin(Leah)West

Published by: Elsie Martin
Canada 07/31/2006 08:48 PM EST

Prayers for you and all of your children.

Published by: Margaret Wanless
Scotland 07/30/2006 06:30 PM EST

May God richly bless this extremly courageous Mother
who is an inspiration to all women and may God heal her through his son Jesus Christ our Lord

Published by: Monique
Bahamas 07/30/2006 04:58 PM EST

I am a cancer survivor. God healed me. I praying that God would do the same for this mother who is beng obedient to his word. God would not let you be ashamed but victorious

Published by: Barbara Kenny
Walla Walla, WA, USA 07/30/2006 10:36 AM EST

May Gods blessings be upon you always. Your children have been greatly blessed in that they have such a holy example of true love. Authentic love serves. Authentic loves bends down and lifts one up. Jesus is that love and He has bent down and scooped up your new little baby which could only be accomplished by your abandonment to His holy will. We will keep you all in our prayers and thank you so much for your heroric love! In the Two Hearts, Barbara Kenny and family

Published by: Fr. E. Celis
Philippines 07/30/2006 09:34 AM EST

For the mother and for her child, I will offer my mass first thing tomorrow. Que la Virgen protege esta madre y su hijo.

Published by: Anita
Boca Raton,Fl. USA 07/30/2006 02:03 AM EST

Those who "kill" their babies in abortion should realize that becoming a mother, no matter the circumstances, is a great gift from God. Killing a baby for convenience sake and selfish motives is NOT what motherhood is about, what Laura Figeroa did is.

Published by: Janusz
USA 07/29/2006 11:59 PM EST

I will play for her with my family. Thanks for information about this women

Published by: Nelly
Raleigh, NC 07/29/2006 11:34 PM EST

Laura Figeroa's story is an inspiration for all mothers who are facing a difficult choice of saving her own life vs. the unborn child. She did the right decision of not having the chemotherapy while the baby was in her womb. Through prayers and supplications, God will heal her because He is the divine Physician. I have been healed 12 years ago. Praise God! My daughter is also healed. Thank you, God - Father, Son & Holy Spirit with the intercession of our Blessed Mother and holy angels and saints.

Published by: Martinez Family
Massapequa, New York USA 07/29/2006 07:46 PM EST

Through the intercession of St. Faustina, we ask for the merciful hand of Our Lord, Jesus to look upon the unselfishness of this mother and grant her and her child health and life! No greater witness to life is there than this woman. We pray that it is God's will that she remain on this earth to tend to the needs of all her children. We pray that the Blessed Mother wrap her mantle around this family and protect them no matter what!! Be assured of our prayers. In this culture of death, we are humbled by your witness to God and life. Never doubt His love! AVE MARIA!!!!

Published by: Suzanne Diorio
U.S.A. 07/29/2006 04:12 PM EST

May God richly bless Laura and son Pedro.
Precious Blood of Jesus, save them. Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for them. Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on them.

Published by: Roger C.Thibault
USA 07/29/2006 03:49 PM EST

This if truly a great eample of a pro-life worman for all day and ages. May Jesus & Mary bless her and be with her and her family always!.

Roger C. THibault
Bloomingdale, OH 43910

Published by: Lori
Brooklyn, NY 07/29/2006 02:15 PM EST

A real holy heroine and a tremendous role model for her children and people everywhere. I pray for her healing and complete recovery.

Published by: Miki Nagahisa
Kapaa, Hawaii USA 07/29/2006 01:28 PM EST

Thank you for your call to prayer. What a wonderful, courageous, saintly mother. We are lifting her up to our Blessed Mother and also to St Giana Molla.

Published by: Kathleen
Riverside, Caliornia, USA 07/29/2006 11:59 AM EST

Immaculate Heart of Mary, I consecrate this mother and her child to your Green Scapular. Enfold them and all their family, doctors and caretakers in the love and healing you have promised.

Published by: Cathy Wood
Chandler/Arizona/USA 07/29/2006 11:55 AM EST

I will ask St Gianna to intercede to our great and merciful God on the behalf of this wise & compassionate woman who has put on Christ for her walk in this life. I pray that St. Gianna, having done exactly the same for her child and using very similar words to describe her reason and intent, will lift this mother and her child and her whole family before the Father that they all may be healed by his mighty hand and that the mantel of our Blessed Mother enfold them in the love of Mary and Jesus. Come Holy Spirit, bring the fire of your healing glory. Glory be to the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen

Published by: Jan Epplin
pinckneyville, Il usa 07/29/2006 09:24 AM EST

thank you for the story, we we will all pray!

Published by: A.C.
U.S.A 07/29/2006 08:10 AM EST

We pray that the suffering of this holy mother will awaken others to the grusome sin of abortion. Through her Holy Sacrifice she is testifing to the divine truths of the Eternal Father. Abortion is a sin and not a policy. This very courageous mother is exposing by her very life the true nature of abortion. All my prayers today will be said in her behalf. In Christ Jesus, A.C.

Published by: George Angel
Canada 07/28/2006 03:27 PM EST

What Laura Figeroa has done is not only heroic but has shown complete unselfish love for the life of her neighour who of course in this case was her unborn child. There is no greater love than to give one's life for their neighbor. How can any mother do less? This wonderful Argentinian mother has quite clearly showen the entire world in this tremendous act of courage that the unborn are not disposable because they might be invonvenient according to the ever encroaching "culture of death" even now being promoted in Argentina and throughout the entire South American Continent. Saint Gianna Beretta Molla, who was a Physician also made a similar heroic decision in 1962 when she refused treatment that might have helped her but kill her unborn child. Saint Gianna Beretta Molla willingly gave her life for the welfare and protection of her unborn child and gave birth to a healthy baby girl who was even present when the Church proclaimed her mother a Saint in 2004. Let us all pray for the health and well being of Laura Figeroa and her newborn baby boy. May Saint Gianna Beretta Molla intercede on behalf of Laura Figeroa and her two week old son. Laura Figeroa is a living testimony to the love of God for each us right from the moment of conception. "Saint Gianna Beretta Molla A Woman's Life" by Giuliana Pelucchi gives a wonderful acount of this heroic Saint's life giving decision. The whole world needs to hear and read this special Saint's story!

Published by: Mike McCaffrey
Yarmouthport, MA 02675 07/28/2006 02:49 PM EST

May our Blessed Mother heel this 39 year old living saint in the name of her beloved son, Jesus Christ.

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