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Hours away before B4B 2010 launches off in Cairo, Il.  I encourage you all to keep the riders, Mr. Mike Schaefer and Ms. Stacy Hague, in your prayers. 

All for His greater glory and a greater respect for life!

Brother in Christ,

Jimmy

Sister Mary Joseph – Pray for us!

Only a few days remain before we kick-off “Biking for Babies 2010.”  On behalf of all the riders, and behind-the-scenes crew, I want to thank all of our faithful supporters!  It’s been an interesting year for training and preparing for this endeavor, but backed by His grace and your continued prayers I rest w/ confidence. 

Great news:  It appears that Spring is here!  It’s been exciting to get outside, see all the beautiful colors, take in the nice breeze and let the rubber hit the road.

Keep Praying:  Continue to pray for the safety and health of all the riders, for an end to abortion, and for a greater respect to life!   

As we approach the start date, I look forward to sharing this experience!  And pray that God may bless you all in abundant joy for your faithful and commited service to His will. 

Final note:  If there are any events happening at any of the stopping points please notify one of the riders and we’ll be happy to see what we can do!

Peace in Him through Her,

Jimmy

St. Monica, Pray for us!  Sister Mary Joseph, Pray for us!  St. Joseph, Pray for us!  St. Patrick, Pray for us!  Mary, Queen of Victory, Pray for us!  Our Guardian Angels – Protect us!

Less than a month!! 

First, I’d like to recognize Nick Dobrinska and Jordan Maternowski for joining team UW.  I’d also like to announce our pit-crew captain, Ms. Stephanie Dunbar.  It’s a tremendous joy and blessing to share the enthusiasm with such phenomenal men and women.

Please continue to keep all the riders in your prayers!  As you are all aware, winter training in Illinois and Wisconsin is not the most ideal; however, it’s God’s outpouring grace and mercy that allows us to sustain. 

Please also pray for a greater unified front within the Pro-life movement.  The devil thrives on disunity!  That said, pray that we may overcome our differences and recognize that we are in this together to promote a greater respect for life and the dignity of the human person. 

To respect life is not just a matter of killing the innocence.  That’s where it starts!  So, yes, this is our greatest feat to overcome; however, ask yourself:  How can I better respect life and the dignity of the human person?  It’s through our actions, and in the day-to-day, that we can work together to transform our culture, the Culture of Death.  And, it doesn’t end there…  As St. José Maria Escriva said, “action is worth nothing without prayer:  prayer grows in value with sacrifice.” 

I’d like to thank you for your contributions and challenge you to continue offering up prayers and sacrifices for a greater respect to life and the transformation of our culture!

I must admit, I’m very impressed w/ the time and effort Mike has invested in B4B.  And, I’d also like to thank John Paul and Stephen for their work.  Further North, we’re fighting very similar conditions, but trekking along and making due.  It’s been an adjustment to the schedule, working to set aside the necessary time for training, but it’s worth it (for the babies!)  If you were to ask me:  “Where are you at right now in your training?”  Well…  I’d say:  “the mentalityis getting there the physicality is a working progress…” 

That said, as we continue preparing for this endeavor, I encourage you, above all else, to pray.  Prayer is essential!  In prayer, reflect on these questions…

- What can I do?  It is important to recognize:  the Liturgical season.  It’s no coincide that our endeavor occurs during the season of Lent.  Why is that?   Well, Lent is a great time to draw closer to Christ’s passion.  (fasting, prayer, and alms giving) And what do I mean by that, well… we can rest assured in knowing that God’s greater Glory will triumph over any and all evil.  That said, as His faithful stewards (Soldiers for Christ) it is our duty to unite ourselves to His suffering and recognize His grace poured out in/through us.  Keep in mind, “grace builds on nature.”  – St. Thomas Aquinas.  God will work with what we give Him.  That said, if we truly believe that we can transform the “Culture of Death,” let’s start working to transform the culture.  It starts here, it starts now.  How?  I’m sure you have heard this before, but it’s always important to refer back to…  ”Some give by going, others go by giving.”  We’re all in this together.  Let us unite for His greater Glory through our prayers, efforts, encouragement and support!

- Why am I doing it?  It’s always important to refer back to the intention.  We’re doing this to raise awareness, promote hope and unity, and encourage our fellow brothers and sisters working directly in Satan’s line of fire. 

-  Is it worth?  Absolute.  It’s worth every penny and/or ounce of sweat.  Use the gifts God has given you for His greater glory.  If you want to see your light shine, turn it on.  If you want to make a difference, take action.  We are His instruments.  Trust in His will, follow His way, prepare for the battle and know that the journey is difficult. 

I’ll keep working on our (UW) end to prepare for this endeavor.  I encourage you all, as well. 

Mary – Queen of Victory (Pray for us!), Sister Mary Joseph (Pray for us!), St. Michael – the Archangel (Pray for us!), St. Sebastian (Pray for us!), All our guardian angels (Pray for us!)

Hello family, friends and all faithful supporters,

As Mike stated, It’s hard to believe it’s almost been a year, but great to know that B4B 2010 is rapidly approaching.  Both Mike and I are equally enthused and preparing our respective teams for the endeavor. 

As I was sitting in Mass yesterday, I was struck by the first reading from Jeremiah…

Jer 1:4-5, 17-19
“The word of the LORD came to me, saying:  Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I dedicated you, a prophet to the nations I appointed you…But do you gird your loins; stand up and tell them all that I command you.  Be not crushed on their account, as though I would leave you crushed before them; for it is I this day who have made you a fortified city, a pillar of iron, a wall of brass, against the whole land:  against Judah’s kings and princes, against its priests and people.  They will fight against you but not prevail over you, for I am with you to deliver you, says the LORD.”

Amen!  Brothers and Sisters in Christ, the battle is on!  Gird your loins, stand up and protect the dignity of Life.  As faithful Christians, we are called to Holiness.  We called to strengthen one anothers sword and be faithful stewards to His will.  As Jeremiah exclaims:  “They will fight against you but not prevail over you.”  Rest assured that God is with us, now and always.  You’ve heard it said, time and time again…We are many parts, but we’re all one body.  Let’s come together, as a unified front, and work to protect the dignity of the human person.  The time is Now!  I look forward to the months ahead, as we prepare to trek out this Spring.  Know that you are all in my prayers and thank you for all that you do.  Let’s continue to pray for a greater respect to life and a transformation of our culture.  Mary-Queen of Victory (pray for us!)