Steven Tyler's ex-girlfriend now speaks about her abortion. Powerful!

Several weeks ago I posted an article about Steven Tyler of Aerosmith fame and recently American Idol, and the profound impact on his life from an abortion by his then girlfriend Julia Holcombe.  Very recently Julia has come forward and the article I am posting now is also very profound.  It's a lengthy article so I'm providing the link below and strongly encouraging all to read it.

The impact of abortion is forever.  And the decision to repent is precious is God's eyes.

Here is the entire article:

http://www.lifesitenews.com/news/the-light-of-the-world-the-steve-tyler-and-julia-holcomb-story

I hope this will encourage you, and me, to redouble our efforts to be a pro-life people!

American Idol: Music to my ears

Oh my, American Idol is off the chain this year.  At this point there are no bad singers at all and there may be 3-4 of the best singers I have ever heard on this show.  Two guys are beyond amazing, Scotty and James.  And two of the gals are stunning, Pia and Lauren.  Tonight's musical performances have been amazing.

But that's not the music to my ears I am referring to.  As I sit and watch a littleIdol, between washing clothes, answering e-mails, reading up on this weekend's Gospel, I'm listening when suddenly I hear that music to my ears.  Right there on the big screen, on an amazingly popular TV show, runs another stunning commercial from Catholics Come Home.  I mean watching Idol and I hear a man describe the Eucharist, the Sacraments and the desire to do God's will.  Sweet music!

And of course the sincere and poignant invitation for Catholics who may have left or fallen away to Come Home!  And for those who may never have been Catholic, come see.  This program has been active in the Archdiocese of New Orleans for just 4 weeks.  Already, the Archbishop reports positive results, tons and tons of requests for him to write to those who need a nudge to return, calls coming in to parishes across the Archdiocese.

I hope that if you know someone who needs to be invited "home" you will take action.  And if you reading this need more information about the Catholic Church please reach out to me or contact a parish in your community.

Catholics Come Home; music to my ears; sweeter than even this bunch of American Idol contestants!

Inspired by American Idol and unconditional love!

In the most unexpected ways and in the ordinary every day routine of our cycle of life we can be wowed or inspired. I must admit that a big fan of American Idol I am not. Used to be but over the years it just became ordinary. Then I was encouraged to watch these first few shows (usually on tape) because there was going to be a show from New Orleans. That was last week and it was really, really good. The contestants they featured were amazing and I saw the dynamic of the new judges; Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler. Like them a lot!

I just watched the show from last night and the inspiring beautiful story of Chris Medina. Engaged to the love of his life, Chris and Juliana were just two months shy of the big day after waiting two years to say I do. This past October, Juliana was injured in a terrible accident that left her with brain damage and many side effects from the injury. Chris Medina is still madly in love with her. His story was revealed on this episode of Idol. What really resonates with me is Chris describing how he was ready to exchange vows with Juliana; for better or worse, in sickness or health. Even though these vows are still unspoken, they shout loudly from the example of who Chris is. He will not leave her side, he cares for her, he loves her and he sings for her. This is unconditional love; what we call from Scripture agape love; loving unconditionally expecting nothing in return. It is a beautiful love story.

This tape is from this weeks episode of Idol. It tells the story of Juliana's accident through Chris' perspective and his love for her. First of all, his performance is awesome. But watch the way the story of Chris and Juliana, and the opportunity to met her, affects the judges.

This is an amazingly inspiring story. And it helps restore faith in humanity. And it certainly explains that the what we do in life, in good times and challenging times, flows from who we are. I don't know Chris beyond this video. I feel pretty good about who he is and from his inspiration who I want to be. Watch, be amazed, thank God for the people you love and thank Him again for who you are:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elaXeN15isM&feature=aso