News Item: : Pray for Ireland to Save the 8th - By This Sign Conquer!
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Thursday 24 May 2018 - 10:45:49

In Hoc Signo Vinces!

As you know, we are now on the eve of the Irish Referendum on the pro-life 8th Amendment. During this tumultous time, a good Catholic lady in Ireland has sent us this inspiring and peaceful image of the Cross appearing in the sun over Ireland's west coast.

It was taken during the ongoing 40-day vigil of Eucharistic Adoration, reparation and intercession, which is taking place before the Referendum on the heights of Croagh Patrick.

Ireland's Rosary for Life and Faith have interpreted this as a sign in the sun reminiscent of Constantine's victory at the battle at the Milvian Bridge.

You will remember that, in 312 AD, the Roman Empire was in a chaotic state and there was a war on for the Imperial throne. Constantine was facing a battle against an older and more experienced opponent, whose forces had a larger army and a better strategic position.

Having seen his mother St. Helena praying and asking God to reveal Himself to Constantine and give him the victory, Constantine prayed a Christian prayer to God.

He suddenly saw a cross of light emblazoned in the sky with the words, ''In hoc signo vinces!'' In English, this is rendered as, ''In this sign, Conquer!''

Constantine ordered all his men to mark the sign of the Cross on their sheilds and led them out to battle. Against all the odds they took the Milvian Bridge and marched victoriously into Rome.

It was Constantine who subsequently signed the Edict of Milan, ending Imperial persecution, instructing that Christians be treated benevolently within the Empire and paving the way for Emperor Theodosius I to make the Catholic Church the official religion of the Empire in 380 AD.

As Kathy Sinnott of Ireland's Rosary for Life and Faith has concluded: ''On the feast of Pentecost, we like Constantine survey the battle ground. Those that would legalize the destruction of children have the media, the politicians, the NGO's, the internet companies, etc... We have the Cross. In This Sign Conquer! Wear the Cross. Make the Sign of the Cross. Trace an invisible Cross everywhere you spread the message of Life. It will be visible to God. And go out this week seeking a NO Vote in complete trust.''

We recognise this as a marvellous and timely sign of God's protection. It is a reminder of the key place His Providence has given to Ireland, that glorious land of saints, in the history of salvation. We pray that this glorious sign, and the words of Kathy Sinnott, will encourage readers to keep praying and working for a pro-life victory tomorrow in Ireland.

Please Join in Prayer!

There is also a great opportunity to defend Ireland's Culture of Life, which is emanating out from right here in England, in the Archdiocese of Liverpool.

The good fathers at the FSSP church of St. Mary's, over in Warrington, have put out a flyer which calls the faithful to be ''On our KNEES for NO... babykilling!''

I must say that it is jolly refreshing for the laity in these days to see clergy both organizing a pro-life event as good as this one, and also calling abortion out for what it really and truly is. May God bless them for doing these good things.

And so, the FSSP fathers are hosting an Overnight Eucharistic Adoration to beg God for mercy for Irish babies.

This begins tonight, Thursday 24th May, on the eve of Ireland's referendum.

Although the Octave of Pentecost obviously takes precedence, this is also the Feast of Our Lady, Help of Christians.

There will be Traditional Latin Mass at 9pm this evening. Then, from 10:00pm tonight, until 6:00am tomorrow morning, there will be Eucharistic Adoration, ending with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. At 6:00am, there will be another offering of the Traditional Latin Mass.

The church will be open overnight. There will be toilet facilities, and a kettle and fridge should anyone need a snack.

The details for sat-navs is: access via Smith Street, Warrington, WA1 2NS.

We think this is an excellent and vitally important opportunity. As such, we invite readers in the region to try and attend, and readers elsewhere and overseas to please join in praying this evening, overnight and tomorrow for a pro-life victory for the Culture of Life in Ireland, in tomorrow's referendum.

Please also note that the ICKSP Sacred Heart Church in Limerick, Ireland, is holding 24-hour Adoration for the Defence of Life from after last night's 7pm Mass until this evening.

A Helpful Prayer from Precious Life, Ireland

To aid readers in praying for this intention, here is that prayer again from the good folks at Precious Life, Ireland.

Prayer to Protect Ireland from the Scourge of Abortion

Lord, Jesus, You are the Divine Physician, and the source of all life and health.

Please guide Ireland's politicians - and we add here, voters - at this critical time.

Give them the humility to know that they are servants, not masters.

Give them the wisdom to realise that every life has equal value.

Give them the strength to resist the idea that some lives can be sacrificed to save others, or that killing the unborn is a part of health care.

Please give your people the courage to speak up and to hold public officials accountable for their actions.

In the Most Holy Name of Jesus, and through the intercession of Our Lady of Knock and St. Patrick, save Ireland from the sin and crime of abortion (say this part in bold 3 times).

Amen.

Interior of the church of St. John the Baptist in the shrine of Knock - the church of the Apparition. May Our Lady of Knock, Queen of Ireland, win a decisive victory!

In these hours, let us do all we can by intercessory prayer and penance to help the good Catholics in Ireland, and to implore Our Blessed Lord and Our Lady for a resounding pro-life victory for them and for the Culture of Life in Ireland.

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