As human beings, we are called to uphold the dignity and rights of all humanity,” Young told iObserve. As women, we are called to embrace the incredible gift of motherhood that God has so blessed us with. “As Catholics, we are called to affirm and defend the glory of all God’s creation. Young added that 44 percent of abortions are performed on women 18 to 24 years old and 79 percent of abortion facilities are within five miles of high school and college campuses. She said one third of her generation is missing because of abortion. Rozanski thanks people for their witness at the annual breakfast sponsored by Pro-Life of Pioneer Valley, Inc. She currently resides in Boston, as she continues her mission to change hearts and minds on the issue of abortion in New England. Young recently graduated from Boston College where she earned bachelor of arts degrees in both psychology and theology. Students for Life of America is the largest pro-life youth organization with a mission of empowering youth to stand up for the most vulnerable in society, including the unborn, the elderly and the sick. Each and every person is deserving of dignity, of love and life,” Young told the crowd. “God tells us that we are made in his image and his likeness and that is something that we need to respect. Abigail Young, the New England regional coordinator of Students for Life of America (SFLA), was the keynote speaker. GRANBY – Close to 140 people gathered for the fourth annual breakfast, sponsored by Pro-Life of Pioneer Valley, Inc., Saturday, April 28, at the Pioneer Valley Chapter 8 Hall in Granby. They are known as the Eight Precepts.Abigail Young, the New England Regional Coordinator of Students for Life of America, addresses the crowd at the fourth annual Pro-Life of Pioneer Valley, Inc. The Buddha also encouraged his lay disciples to observe some additional precepts as often as they could. When we think about the many bad results we have avoided by keeping the precepts, we will have a tremendous gratitude for the compassion of our teacher, the Supreme Buddha. When we meditate our minds wont be troubled by worry and regret. Sometimes we even think it is impossible to keep the precepts because of some misunderstanding.Įven though it is sometimes difficult to keep the precepts, especially at the beginning, we will quickly see the benefits. Sometimes we think we have broken a precept when we really haven't. It is important when we have doubts about the precepts to ask a knowledgeable good friend so we can have confidence in our actions. The Buddha taught us that even this intention is extremely powerful. When we realize we have broken a precept, we can immediately make the determination to follow it in the future. The also take the precepts when they come to a monastery. Buddhists will usually remind themselves of their commitment to keep these precepts by reciting them once a day. I observe the precept of abstaining from using intoxicating drinks and drugs.īy following this precept we are committed to having a clear mind at all times. This means saying what is true at the proper time. I observe the precept of abstaining from telling lies. This means not having sex with people we are not married to or with people against their will. I observe the precept of abstaining from abstaining from sexual misconduct. This means not taking things that do not belong to us. I observe the precept of abstaining from stealing. This means not intentionally causing the death of any living beings. I observe the precept of abstaining from killing living beings. These are the five basic moral rules the Buddha asked his lay disciples to follow: As well, we avoid all the unpleasant results of unwholesome actions. By following five basic training rules we can eliminate worry and regret that disturbs our meditation. T he Buddha taught us that virtue is the foundation for all of the good qualities we can develop in the mind.
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