Pro-life reflections and intercessions related to the Sunday readings
Take heart! The words of the prophet Isaiah assure us that the Gospel of Life that we preach will not be fruitless. How can we be certain? Because we hear in today’s readings that God’s message will “succeed in the thing for which [He] sent it”. St. Paul also assures us that the message that we proclaim is certainly one that all of creation has been waiting for, a message of redemption that is much needed.
Read MoreMany couples choose abortion because they say the child was “an accident”. Others choose the same over fears of financial stress, lack of support, career hiatus, loss of freedom, or potential health risks to the child. In response, Jesus reminds us that He is with us always, “to the end of the age”. Each child is conceived under His providential care. Each parent is strengthened by His love. He is not promising that these difficulties will cease completely, but that, whatever we endure, He will be there to sustain us with His grace.
Read MoreToday we are called to be steadfast in our faith. After many years of seemingly fruitless work in the pro-life movement we can become discouraged. Have we simply been wasting time? Weren’t we better off before we began this work? God calls us to be patient. We may not see where we are headed, but we must pray and trust that God is guiding us.
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