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This blog
is primarily for those who live in or near the Philadelphia
Archdiocese:
On May 19th, St. Cecilia’s Church,
located in the Fox Chase section of Northeast Philadelphia, PA, will host a piano recital by Father Denis G.
Wilde, O.S.A., Associate Director Of Priests For Life. This recital is for all religions; the
blessings of human life at all ages; and to thank God for the power of the Holy
Spirit and our newly ordained priests in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Father Wilde will be the celebrant at the
12:30 pm Mass before the concert.
Concert begins at 3:00 PM.
A free-will offering will be taken up during the
concert for the local Birthright crisis pregnancy center, also located in the
Fox Chase section of the city. Follow
this link for information on Birthright
Rev. Denis G. Wilde, O.S.A., Ph.D. is a member
of the Augustinian Province of St. Thomas of Villanova, was associate professor
of music at Villanova University from 1977 to 1998, before he joined Priests
for Life. A Long Island native, Fr. Wilde is a professional pianist and
presents piano recitals around the country in conjunction with pro-life
ministry. Father Wilde received his Ph.D. in music from The Catholic University
of America (1984) and had been professionally engaged as choral director at
Villanova and as guest conductor in five continents. Father feels a unique
interest in relating music and pro-life ministry much as the heart is moved
through beauty in life.
Fr. Denis has been actively involved in pro-life
concerns since before Roe v. Wade. In the 80s he personally witnessed to the
"rescue" movement and thereby developed ecumenical ties from the
expression of common faith in God as the Author of Life. Beyond preaching and
teaching on campus he has now traveled to over 600 venues in 46 states
delivering the Gospel of Life and supporting the local pro-life efforts of
clergy and laity.
Fr. Denis writes: "There is sadly no more
dangerous place to live than the womb. This bizarre situation of a culture of
death propped up by law and camouflaged as medicine perpetuates a lie of a
colossal order. Its consequence is a dead end street to baby, mother and
civilization.
"Our days, seen against this backdrop, can be
foreboding. But they can also serve as a national and church wake-up call to
act on the promise God has given us all - to thwart evil and reclaim His
Victory over death. A priest therefore needs to be at the front, side by side
and supporting his flock in this battle for life. Ours is not an option to wait
for someone else to come along. What a joy it is to know that God is in charge
and will not fail to lead us forward to end this 'unspeakable crime’.”
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