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LifeNews Report: Nick Cannon: Margaret Sanger Founded PP “to Exterminate” Blacks

December 30, 2016

 

English: March for Life crowd shot of the begi...

English: March for Life crowd shot of the beginning of the march in Washington, D.C. taken January 22, 2009. This year’s weather was 42 degrees and clear, bringing crowds in the tens of thousands, according to the Associated Press and upward of 420,000 (estimated by American Life League’s crowd counters).needed (Photo credit: Wikipedia)


LifeNews.com Pro-Life News Report

For pro-life news updated throughout the day, visit LifeNews.com.

Top Stories
• Restaurant Bans Trump Voters With Sign: “If You Voted for Trump You Can’t Eat Here, No Nazis”
• Rapper Nick Cannon: Margaret Sanger Founded Planned Parenthood “to Exterminate the Negro Race”
• Obama Tries to Force Catholic Groups to Pay for Abortions, Now They’re Fighting Back in Court
• More Than 744 People Have Been Euthanized in Canada Since It Was Legalized in June

More Pro-Life News
• Mother Gives Birth to Miracle Baby After Doctors Insisted on Abortion
• Baby Who Doctors Wanted Aborted Gets Handmade Heart in Open-Heart Surgery Two Days After Birth
• Having Lost the Elections Abortion Activists are Now Trying to Censor Pro-Lifers
• Former Obama Staffer Admits Democrats are Too “in Love With” Abortion to Appeal to Christian Voters
• Man Killed His Pregnant Ex-Girlfriend After She Refused to Have an Abortion
• Rep. Marsha Blackburn Named Pro-Life Group’s 2016 Person of the Year for Investigating Planned Parenthood
• Woman Bit by Pit Bull Over 40 Times After She Shields 8-Month-Old Baby From Vicious Dog
• Counting Down the 16 Top Pro-Life Moments of 2016
• California is the Abortion Capital of the U.S., Now Its Birthrate is the Lowest Level on Record
• In Cuba, the Battle to Save Babies From Abortion is Gaining Momentum
• Miracle Twin Babies Survive Rare Ectopic Pregnancy After Mom Had Her Tubes Removed

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Restaurant Bans Trump Voters With Sign: “If You Voted for Trump You Can’t Eat Here, No Nazis”
 Abortion advocates routinely want to force pregnancy centers and pro-life medical professionals to be involved in abortions.

Click to Read at LifeNews.com.


Rapper Nick Cannon: Margaret Sanger Founded Planned Parenthood “to Exterminate the Negro Race”
 Rapper Nick Cannon has not been shy about his disgust at Planned Parenthood and its eugenic roots.

Click to Read at LifeNews.com.

Obama Tries to Force Catholic Groups to Pay for Abortions, Now They’re Fighting Back in Court
 Yesterday, the Catholic Benefits Association and the Diocese of Fargo filed a lawsuit challenging federal rules .

Click to Read at LifeNews.com.

More Than 744 People Have Been Euthanized in Canada Since It Was Legalized in June
 CTV news reported that more than 744 people have died by euthanasia in Canada since it was decriminalized on June 17, 2016.

Click to Read at LifeNews.com.

Mother Gives Birth to Miracle Baby After Doctors Insisted on Abortion
 Johanna Morton was 12 weeks pregnant when she went in for an ultrasound anticipating good news, only to find out her baby’s heart was malfunctioning.

Click to Read at LifeNews.com.

 

Baby Who Doctors Wanted Aborted Gets Handmade Heart in Open-Heart Surgery Two Days After Birth
 Doctors gave Claire Holliday three options when they told her that her unborn son had a potentially fatal heart condition.

Cli ck to Read at LifeNews.com.

Having Lost the Elections Abortion Activists are Now Trying to Censor Pro-Lifers
 With their preferred candidate having lost the presidential election, pro-abortionists are angrier and more eager to censor than ever.

Click to Read at LifeNews.com.

Former Obama Staffer Admits Democrats are Too “in Love With” Abortion to Appeal to Christian Voters
 As journalists and political pundits continue speculating about why Democrats lost so heavily in the election, one word keeps popping up – abortion.

Click to Read at LifeNews.com.

In Cuba, the Battle to Save Babies From Abortion is Gaining Momentum

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Mary TV December 30, 2016 Reflection – The Holy Family

December 30, 2016

 


“The future of humanity passes by way of the family” (St. JPII)

(c)Mateo Ivankovic 2016
J.M.J.

December 30, 2016
Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
 
Dear Family of Mary!
 
“Dear children! With great joy, today I am carrying my Son Jesus to you, for Him to give you His peace. Open your hearts, little children, and be joyful that you can receive it. Heaven is with you and is fighting for peace in your hearts, in the families and in the world; and you, little children, help with your prayers for it to be so. I bless you with my Son Jesus and call you not to lose hope; and for your gaze and heart to always be directed towards Heaven and eternity. In this way, you will be open to God and to His plans. Thank you for having responded to my call.” (December 25, 2016)
 
As we approach the New Year, we can take time to meditate on Our Lady’s words to us. She is guiding us into the future with her gentle wisdom. And today, as we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family, it seems important to understand her words: “Heaven is with you and is fighting for peace in your hearts, in the families and in the world; and you, little children, help with your prayers for it to be so.” Our Lady knows how desperately we need peace. Peace in our own hearts: because they are tormented by sin and sadness, because they are divided and lost. Peace in our families: because they too are tormented by division and woundedness. Peace in the world: because the state of the world is only an extension of the state of the family.
 
St. John Paul II said once: “The future of humanity passes by way of the family” (Familiaris Consortio, n86). Everywhere today we can see the effect of our broken families. On this day when we celebrate the Holy Family, we must ask them to guide us into that peace which only Jesus can give us.
 
St. John Paul II gave us this prayer at the end of Familiaris Consortio:
 
And now, at the end of my pastoral message, which is intended to draw everyone’s attention to the demanding yet fascinating roles of the Christian family, I wish to invoke the protection of the Holy Family of Nazareth.

Through God’s mysterious design, it was in that family that the Son of God spent long years of a hidden life. It is therefore the prototype and example for all Christian families. It was unique in the world. Its life was passed in anonymity and silence in a little town in Palestine. It underwent trials of poverty, persecution and exile. It glorified God in an incomparably exalted and pure way. And it will not fail to help Christian families-indeed, all the families in the world-to be faithful to their day-to-day duties, to bear the cares and tribulations of life, to be open and generous to the needs of others, and to fulfill with joy the plan of God in their regard.

St. Joseph was “a just man,” a tireless worker, the upright guardian of those entrusted to his care. May he always guard, protect and enlighten families.

en: The Holy Family pl: Święta rodzina
 The Holy Family pl: Święta rodzina (Photo credit: Wikipedia)


May the Virgin Mary, who is the Mother of the Church, also be the Mother of “the Church of the home.” Thanks to her motherly aid, may each Christian family really become a “little Church” in which the mystery of the Church of Christ is mirrored and given new life. May she, the Handmaid of the Lord, be an example of humble and generous acceptance of the will of God. May she, the Sorrowful Mother at the foot of the Cross, comfort the sufferings and dry the tears of those in distress because of the difficulties of their families.

May Christ the Lord, the Universal King, the King of Families, be present in every Christian home as He was at Cana, bestowing light, joy, serenity and strength. On the solemn day dedicated to His Kingship I beg of Him that every family may generously make its own contribution to the coming of His Kingdom in the world-“a kingdom of truth and life, a kingdom of holiness and grace, a kingdom of justice, love, and peace,” [183] towards which history is journeying.

I entrust each family to Him, to Mary, and to Joseph. To their hands and their hearts I offer this Exhortation: may it be they who present it to you, venerable Brothers and beloved sons and daughters, and may it be they who open your hearts to the light that the Gospel sheds on every family.

I assure you all of my constant prayers and I cordially impart the apostolic blessing to each and every one of you, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. (Familiaris Consortio, n 86)

May we pray with him now for these graces to be given!
 
In Jesus, Mary and Joseph!
Cathy Nolan
©Mary TV 2016
 
PS. You can find this amazing document here:
 
PPS. On New Years Day, Feast of the Mother of God, many of us choose saints to be our helpers and guides for the New Year. A list of Saints for 2017 is available on our website: http://marytv.tv/?page_id=1001
You can download this list and print it! What a grace it is to receive a new friend in heaven for the journey!
 
Blessed New Year to you all!!

“Medjugorje is the spiritual center of the world.”
Saint John Paul II
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Life Issues Forum: Pro-Life? Do This Easy Thing in 2017

December 30, 2016
This edition of Life Issues Forum is available in English and Spanish, and has been posted to our website.
The 9 Days for Life images are available for download and reproduction without alteration other than size:

The Life Issues Forum is a bi-weekly column by Pro-Life Secretariat staff addressing the latest issues on the culture of life. Columns may be reprinted as they appear here (in full and without alteration) without further permission.

In Christ,
The Pro-Life Secretariat
LIFE ISSUES FORUM                                           FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Pro-Life? Do This Easy Thing in 2017                                       December 30, 2016
By Anne McGuire
I’ll never forget briefly getting to know a friend’s son, who was in seminary. Something about his gaze struck me more than anything else: it lacked any trace of trying to obtain something from me. Instead of focusing on achieving personal objectives, he simply befriended me for my own sake. It wasn’t a romantic situation, so as I tried to process why I felt so deeply moved, I suddenly realized: I had experienced the gaze of Christ.
That’s what being pro-life is about. As Cardinal O’Malley, O.F.M. Cap., former chair of the bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities, once noted, “we discover our worth when we discover our true identity found in the unchangeable, permanent fact that we are created in God’s image and likeness and called to an eternal destiny with him.”
Being pro-life means taking a stand against what Pope Francis calls the “throwaway culture,” which looks out for its own gains, casting people aside as though their lives are not worth living. It means seeing people as Christ sees and loving them as he loves.
Being pro-life is about cherishing and protecting each person and his or her life at every stage and in every circumstance. That’s why the U. S. Catholic bishops are asking us to participate in 9 Days for Life–a digital pilgrimage from January 21-29.
Do you start novenas intending to pray them all the way through, but often forget? There’s an app for that! (You can customize reminders to pray the bishops’ annual, pro-life novena.) Not into apps? You can join the Facebook event (www.goo.gl/UMtYrL), download the novena online, or sign up for daily emails or text messages at 9daysforlife.com.
As part of 9 Days for Life, the bishops are also asking us to share our story with others. You can post a 5-15 second video of why you are participating in 9 Days for Life, how you participated that day, or what being pro-life means to you. Or, print out the customizable sign, fill it in, and post a selfie with the sign. (Find the sign by clicking on the “Share” button at 9daysforlife.com.) When sharing the video or picture, use the hashtag #9DaysforLife; if you’re posting on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter, be sure to tag @USCCB–we might share your post!
Other creative suggestions for participating can be found at www.9daysforlife.com. For example, consider having an informal Coffee and Conversation (www.goo.gl/qK7PEF) to discuss some of the topics referenced in the novena, or host a potluck with friends and pray one day of the novena together after the meal.
A leaders’ toolkit is available with free, quick, and easy-to-use materials to help parishes, clergy, press, and Catholic high schools share the merciful message of life not only from January 21-29, but also throughout the year. To access, click the “Leaders’ Toolkit” button on www.9daysforlife.com.
Sign up now at www.9DaysforLife.com to be moved by mercy, and to share with others the joyful truth that every life is worth living. Sometimes all it takes is simply stopping long enough to really see someone.
Anne McGuire is the Assistant Director of Education and Outreach for the Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.

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Why I wear the habit: A nun’s reflection on religious life

December 30, 2016

California Catholic Daily

Dear Reader,

Our lineup for today includes:

Cardinal Dolan will pray at Trump inauguration: The New York archbishop is among six clergy members who will offer prayers or scripture readings for the incoming president

Bishop Blaire hopes for retirement soon: Diocesan leader celebrated 75th birthday on Thursday

Why I wear the habit: A nun’s reflection on religious life

 

 

First established in Ireland in 1831 by venerable Catherine McAuley, the Sisters of Mercy centered their work on education, catechesis, healthcare. In addition to the three vows taken by all religious sisters, the Sisters of Mercy take a fourth vow of service to the poor, sick, and ignorant. (photo from cmswr.org)

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[Video] THE HOLY FAMILY

December 30, 2016

 
  The Holy Family (12/30/16)
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Daily Reflection for 12/30/16

http://www.apostleshipofpra­yer.org

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Mary TV December 29, 2016 Reflection – Today I carry my Son Jesus to you!

December 29, 2016


I carry my Son Jesus to you!

(c)Mateo Ivankovic 2016
J.M.J.

December 29, 2016
St. Thomas a Becket
 
Dear Family of Mary!
 

“Dear children! With great joy, today I am carrying my Son Jesus to you, for Him to give you His peace. Open your hearts, little children, and be joyful that you can receive it. Heaven is with you and is fighting for peace in your hearts, in the families and in the world; and you, little children, help with your prayers for it to be so. I bless you with my Son Jesus and call you not to lose hope; and for your gaze and heart to always be directed towards Heaven and eternity. In this way, you will be open to God and to His plans. Thank you for having responded to my call.” (December 25, 2016)


Today we hear the account of Jesus’ Presentation in the Temple. It is a wonderful moment in the lives of Jesus and Mary. I hear echoes of it in the message given to us on Christmas Day. Our Lady carried Jesus, her Son, into the Temple to present Him to the Priests, and she carries Jesus to us as well. Simeon and Ana opened their hearts to receive Jesus that day, and Our Lady asks us to open our hearts and receive him as well. Simeon and Ana both had experienced the long wait for the Messiah, and Our Lady tells us not to lose hope but keep our gaze and our heart always directed towards heaven and eternity as we wait for Jesus as they did. Simeon and Ana were open to God and His plans, and Our Lady wants us to also be open, ready to respond to the Holy Spirit for the sake of His plans.
 
Here is the Gospel:
 
When the days were completed for their purification
according to the law of Moses,
the parents of Jesus took him up to Jerusalem
to present him to the Lord,
just as it is written in the law of the Lord,
Every male that opens the womb shall be consecrated to the Lord,
and to offer the sacrifice of
a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons,
in accordance with the dictate in the law of the Lord.

Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon.
This man was righteous and devout,
awaiting the consolation of Israel,
and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit
that he should not see death
before he had seen the Christ of the Lord.
He came in the Spirit into the temple;
and when the parents brought in the child Jesus
to perform the custom of the law in regard to him,
he took him into his arms and blessed God, saying:

“Lord, now let your servant go in peace;
your word has been fulfilled:
my own eyes have seen the salvation
which you prepared in the sight of every people,
a light to reveal you to the nations
and the glory of your people Israel.”

The child’s father and mother were amazed at what was said about him;
and Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother,
“Behold, this child is destined
for the fall and rise of many in Israel,
and to be a sign that will be contradicted
(and you yourself a sword will pierce)
so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.” (Luke 2:2-35)
 
May we not lose hope and keep our gaze and our hearts on Heaven and eternity! May we be open to God’s plans all our days! And may we always open our hearts to receive Jesus!
 
In Jesus, Mary and Joseph!
Cathy Nolan
©Mary TV 2016
 

“Medjugorje is the spiritual center of the world.”
Saint John Paul II
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Walk for Life Names Reggie Littlejohn Keynote Speaker

December 28, 2016

 
Women's Rights Without Frontiers | Forced Abortion Is Not A Choice | www.womensrightswithoutfrontiers.org

Women’s Rights Without Frontiers is thrilled to announce that our president, Reggie Littlejohn, has been named keynote speaker of the Walk for Life, West Coast. 50,000 people are expected to march at noon on January 21 in San Francisco.

Littlejohn stated, “It is a great honor to be given the opportunity to speak in this powerful venue on behalf of the women and babies of China. I thank Eva Muntean and the other organizers of the Walk for embracing international issues. Something few people realize is that the Chinese Communist Party boasts that it has “prevented” 400 million lives through its brutal One Child Policy. That’s greater than the entire populations of the United States and Canada combined. And too many of these lives were “prevented” by forced abortion. Millions of girls have been selectively aborted and abandoned as well. These issues continue under the Two-Child Policy as well. The greatest hemorrhage of human life in the world is flowing out of China today.”

Littlejohn will be joined by fellow keynote speakers Pam Tebow, mother of Heisman Trophy winner, Tim Tebow, Melissa Ohden, survivor of a failed saline abortion, and Rev. Childress, founder of Black Genocide.org.

Please join Reggie and 50,000 others at the Walk for Life West Coast 2017!

YES, I WANT TO HELP END GENDERCIDE AND FORCED ABORTION IN CHINA!

Your donation enables Women’s Rights Without Frontiers to continue to be a voice for the voiceless women and children of China. This huge effort comes at a cost. We need your support. Please give as generously as you can. Every donation makes a difference!

P.O. Box 54401 | San Jose, CA 95154
www.womensrightswithoutfrontiers.org

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LifeNews Report: Scientologists: “If a Woman Got Pregnant, We’d Force Abortion”

December 28, 2016

 

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LifeNews.com Pro-Life News Report
Wednesday, December 28, 2016

For pro-life news updated throughout the day, visit LifeNews.com.

Top Stories
• Scientologists Tell Leah Remini: “If a Woman Got Pregnant, She’d be Instantly Scheduled for an Abortion”
• Gloria Steinem Says “Trump is Not My President.” Tells Abortion Advocates to Use Civil Disobedience
• African-American History Museum Excludes Pro-Life Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas
• Woman Dumps Newborn Baby in Wal-Mart Bathroom Trash Can

More Pro-Life News
• Mom Gives Birth to Adorable Quintuplets After Years Struggling to Conceive
• Planned Parenthood Abortion Company Closed 27 Clinics During 2016
• These Conjoined Twins Live an Incredible Life, Proving the Skeptics Wrong
• Catholic Public School Teacher Forced to Facilitate Planned Parenthood Program
• Ultrasound Technician: “There is Nothing More Heart-Wrenching” Than Seeing Babies Who Will be Aborted
• Planned Parenthood Continues in Vain to give Excuses Why Hillary Clinton Lost
• Shocking Report Shows IVF Clinic Fertilized 26 Women With the Wrong Sperm Cells
• Planned Parenthood Official: “I Still Have Moments of Despair and Panic” Over Trump Winning
• St. Louis Officials Want It to Be a “Sanctuary City” Where Women Can Easily Get Abortions
• Michigan Bill Becomes law That Will Stop Abortion Clinics From Selling Aborted Baby Parts
• Miracle Twin Babies Survive Rare Ectopic Pregnancy After Mom Had Her Tubes Removed

Please help LifeNews with a donation for our End of the Year $50,000 fundraising campaign!


Scientologists Tell Leah Remini: “If a Woman Got Pregnant, She’d be Instantly Scheduled for an Abortion”
 Another former Scientologist came forward with the story of her forced abortion on Leah Remini’s new documentary series “Scientology and the Aftermath” this week.

Click to Read at LifeNews.com.


Gloria Steinem Says “Trump is Not My President.” Tells Abortion Advocates to Use Civil Disobedience
 Abortion activist Gloria Steinem has signed on to lead the pro-abortion march in Washington DC to protest President Donald Trump.

Click to Read at LifeNews.com.

African-American History Museum Excludes Pro-Life Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas
 On Sept. 24, after years of effort, the National Museum of African American History and Culture was finally opened to the public.

Click to Read at LifeNews.com.

Woman Dumps Newborn Baby in Wal-Mart Bathroom Trash Can
 Police arrested a Louisiana woman on Christmas Eve after she allegedly gave birth to a baby girl in a Wal-Mart bathroom and then threw the baby into a trashcan.

Click to Read at LifeNews.com.

Mom Gives Birth to Adorable Quintuplets After Years Struggling to Conceive
 A Virginia couple received a long-awaited early Christmas gift this year after struggling with the heartbreak of infertility and a miscarriage.

Click to Read at LifeNews.com.

Planned Parenthood Abortion Company Closed 27 Clinics During 2016
 The nation’s largest abortion provider, Planned Parenthood, closed 27 facilities in 2016.

Cli ck to Read at LifeNews.com.

These Conjoined Twins Live an Incredible Life, Proving the Skeptics Wrong
 Ten years ago, doctors thought conjoined twins Isabella and Abbigail Carlsen would not survive.

Click to Read at LifeNews.com.

Catholic Public School Teacher Forced to Facilitate Planned Parenthood Program
 We recently received a disappointing ruling in the case of Bill Diss, a Portland, Oregon public school teacher who was fired after he objected to facilitating a Planned Parenthood sex education program in his classroom.

Click to Read at LifeNews.com.

Michigan Bill Becomes Law That Will Stop Abortion Clinics From Selling Aborted Baby Parts

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End Gendercide: Double Your Impact! We Have Matching Funds!

December 28, 2016

 
Women's Rights Without Frontiers | Forced Abortion Is Not A Choice | www.womensrightswithoutfrontiers.org
We’ve got $5,000 in Matching Funds – Double Your Impact!

Baby girl saved by WRWF’s “Save a Girl” campaign!

The last days of December are here, dark and short as ever. But there’s some good news, too.

In these last days before New Year’s Eve, you’ve got a chance to make your charitable donation go twice as far.

For every dollar we receive at Women’s Rights Without Frontiers, a generous donor has agreed to match that dollar and make it two, for up to $5,000. We’re still far from that mark, and we need $40,000 to reach our goal for 2017.

Will you help us?

Your gift will go a long way for victims of forced population control simply by helping us keep up the pressure through public advocacy.
One of the baby girls saved by WRWF’s “Save a Girl” program

Or, donations can be marked for our Save a Girl Campaign and go straight to needy families in China, where $25 a month could help a mother stand up against often intense pressure to abort or abandon her baby girl. These mothers and girls need our help!

If you’ve already given, Thank You. If not, please remember, if you donate now, even a small gift will be doubled.

We are a 501(c)(3) donor supported non-profit. Your gift is tax-deductible under U.S. tax law. And it’s doubled because of our $5,000 in matching funds!

Thank you. Your generosity is what keeps us going!

Reggie Littlejohn
President, Women’s Rights Without Frontiers

YES, I WANT TO HELP END GENDERCIDE AND FORCED ABORTION IN CHINA!

Your donation enables Women’s Rights Without Frontiers to continue to be a voice for the voiceless women and children of China. This huge effort comes at a cost. We need your support. Please give as generously as you can. Every donation makes a difference!

P.O. Box 54401 | San Jose, CA 95154
www.womensrightswithoutfrontiers.org

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[Video] Holy Innocents

December 28, 2016

 
  Holy Innocents (12/28/16)
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Daily Reflection for 12/28/16

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Psalm 93 [Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition]

1 The Lord is the God to whom revenge belongeth: the God of revenge hath acted freely. 2 Lift up thyself, thou that judgest the earth: render a reward to the proud. 3 How long shall sinners, O Lord: how long shall sinners glory? 4 Shall they utter, and speak iniquity: shall all speak who work injustice? 5 Thy people, O Lord, they have brought low: and they have afflicted thy inheritance. 6 They have slain the widow and the stranger: and they have murdered the fatherless. 7 And they have said: The Lord shall not see: neither shall the God of Jacob understand. 8 Understand, ye senseless among the people: and, you fools, be wise at last. 9 He that planted the ear, shall he not hear? or he that formed the eye, doth he not consider? 10 He that chastiseth nations, shall he not rebuke: he that teacheth man knowledge? 11 The Lord knoweth the thoughts of men, that they are vain. 12 Blessed is the man whom thou shalt instruct, O Lord: and shalt teach him out of thy law. 13 That thou mayst give him rest from the evil days: till a pit be dug for the wicked. 14 For the Lord will not cast off his people: neither will he forsake his own inheritance. 15 Until justice be turned into judgment: and they that are near it are all the upright in heart. 16 Who shall rise up for me against the evildoers? or who shall stand with me against the workers of iniquity? 17 Unless the Lord had been my helper, my soul had almost dwelt in hell. 18 If I said: My foot is moved: thy mercy, O Lord, assisted me. 19 According to the multitude of my sorrows in my heart, thy comforts have given joy to my soul. 20 Doth the seat of iniquity stick to thee, who framest labour in commandment? 21 They will hunt after the soul of the just, and will condemn innocent blood. 22 But the Lord is my refuge: and my God the help of my hope. 23 And he will render them their iniquity: and in their malice he will destroy them: the Lord our God will destroy them.

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