Beatification cause opened for courageous Argentinean mother who rejected abortion

The following shows that the saints are still among us if if we live in the loving compassion of our God, we can be one with them.

Beatification cause opened for courageous Argentinean mother who rejected abortion
BUENOS AIRES, February 6 (CNA) - Archbishop Guillermo Jose Garlatti of Bahia Blanca has opened the cause for beatification of the Servant of God, Maria Cecilia Perrin de Buide who refused cancer treatments in order save her unborn daughter Augustina.The tribunal that will investigate the heroism of Cecilia Perrin, who was a member of the Focolare movement, will include Father Marino Giampetruzzi, Father Elio Ricca and Alejandra Belfoire.Cecilia Perrin died on March 1, 1985 at the age of 28, when she gave up her life for her daughter and refused to undergo an abortion. In February of 1984, while already pregnant, Perrin was diagnosed with cancer. Her daughter Agustina was born in July of 1984. By the time she gave birth, however, the cancer had already progressed toolic an untreatable stage, and Cecilia died eight months later.Her remains are interred at the Mariapolis Lia Cemetery in the Buenos Aires province and hundreds visit the place each year, especially pregnant women who pray for her intercession. On November 10, 2005 the Holy See declared Perrin a Servant of God, thus paving the way for the opening of her cause for beatification and canonization.

Father, grant us the courage to live as one of your saints. May the decisions we make in our lives give glory to your kingdom of life and love. We ask this in the name of your Son Jesus, through the prompting of the Holy Spirit.