DEACON FOR LIFE

Were there to be no support in the whole history of ethical and moral thought, were there no acknowledged confirmation from medical science, were the history of legal opinion to the contrary, we would still have to conclude on the basis of God's Holy Word that the unborn child is a person in the sight of God. He is protected by the sanctity of life graciously given to each individual by the Creator, Who alone places His image upon man and grants them any right to life which they have.

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Pro-lifers save four lives outside San Diego abortion clinic

“Holy Water & Blessed Salt”

News from the Trenches

From CaliforniaCatholic.com

(Editor’s Note: The photos accompanying today’s News From the Trenches are from an unrelated event – the first day of the 40 Days for Life campaign on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 25, outside a Planned Parenthood clinic in Riverside.)

Family Planning Associates, San Diego, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009

Today was a very slow day at FPA and thanks be to God and Our Lady of Guadalupe, we had four miraculous saves! Two sidewalk counselors and seven public prayer warriors came to FPA today from 8-11 a.m.

As do many, before I go to the mill and while I am there, I pray the prayers to bind the demonic in the name of Jesus Christ Our Lord. We also use Holy Water & Blessed Salt. We've found this to be very helpful.

Today was exceptionally beautiful as David and I were able to hear the prayers and the songs of the seven prayer warriors, clearly, as the Holy Spirit carried them to us and then across the large parking lot up to the mill.

The first young couple I spoke with took the information on the abortionist's horrific medical history as well as a Culture of Life Family Services card, and then parked quite a distance from where we stood. I could see the young man continuing to look at us and then return to reading the flier and talking to his wife or girlfriend. After a minute, they drove out the opposite exit and did not return.

The second couple was a husband and wife. Husband "G" and the wife "V" took all information I gave them. Because another car was honking its horn continually behind them, they had to drive in immediately, though I could see in their faces they had questions. Unfortunately, I hadn't the time to tell them to pull over. However, by the grace of God, they returned, and parked close to me. Smiling, I walked over to them and asked them if they had any questions. They did -- and after addressing their questions as well as acknowledging her fears -- I encouraged them to go to COLFS on Monday, without hesitation, letting them know that the abortionist was not interested in their well-being, but only in their money. "Go to COLFS next week and get some counseling,” I told them. It will be all right." They both thanked me and immediately drove out.

The third young woman, "A," came up to the exit where I stood (with two girlfriends in the car). When I went to hand her a rosary, her girlfriend (driving) excitedly said, "She didn't do it. I talked her out of it". After praising her girlfriend, "T," I asked each what color rosary they wanted. Each of them picked a different color. Then I told them about all about COLFS and all the other resources available to "A." Grateful and smiling they drove out.

David had given information to the fourth couple regarding Dr. Robert J. Santella’s horrific history with the state medical board. They drove in and then drove right out the opposite exit without stopping and did not return. David had some question about this couple being abortion-intent because they appeared older. However, our experience has taught us this may not be an accurate indicator, especially when they did take the information without comment.

Please continue to pray for husband and wife "G" and "V" and for "A" and for the other two couples who did not have an abortion that they continue to choose life for their unborn babies. Please, also, pray for "T," who talked her girlfriend out of the abortion.

-- Terry