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.

Monday, September 27, 2021

40 Days For Life: DAY 6: A Toddler at the Abortion Appointment

Monday is a good day during a 40 Days for Life campaign!

Every Monday we'll share the number of babies saved from abortion in response to YOUR prayers.

Five days in, we know of 52 moms who have chosen life!

A sidewalk counselor in Downers Grove, Illinois told a woman about abortion alternatives as she arrived at her abortion appointment.

The family--mother, father, and a toddler--entered the facility anyway.

But not for long! An hour later, the family came back out, smiling and sharing that they decided to keep their 6-week-old baby.

"This afternoon came the news we were praying for," said Caron, the local leader. "A baby was saved from abortion!"

The abortion facility staff members were NOT happy. They called the police on 40 Days for Life participants, accusing them of trespassing.

But when law enforcement officers reviewed surveillance videos, they found no violations.

"The counselor then informed the police that a baby had just been saved, and the officers smiled!" Caron said. "Praise the Lord! All those praying at the clinic were rejoicing!"

Nashville, Tennessee

Courtney is leading her first vigil, and she's off to a hot start in the Music City.

Not only did Nashville host its largest kickoff event ever, but the vigil saved 3 babies in the campaign's first 2 days!

Like in Downers Grove, the police showed up...and just like in Downers Grove, there was no problem. "They were so nice!" Courtney said, adding, "Next campaign, I'm filing a permit to block the street [for our kickoff event]."

Denver, Colorado

Vigil participants in Denver met a woman coming to Planned Parenthood for an abortion because her child's father was unemployed.

But Denver campaign leader Maria Elisa said the offer of support from on-site prayer warriors changed their minds, and they chose life!

"We are looking forward to helping them find a job," said Maria Elisa. "They left with a hopeful heart that they are not alone--and they are right because our Lord and we are here for them."

Remember your Creator before the silver cord is loosed, or the golden bowl is broken, or the pitcher shattered at the fountain, or the wheel broken at the well. Then the dust will return to the earth as it was, and the spirit will return to God who gave it.

—Ecclesiastes 12:6-7

O God, we too often try to live in ways that ignore our coming death. We forget that our days are numbered by You, that at the end of our days your judgment awaits, that You are the Lord of our destiny. Help us to repent daily, and then to live each day in joyful obedience. Lead us to live in the light and promise of eternity. Prepare us to live fully and sacrificially.

See today's full devotional

If you haven't been able to join us yet, don't forget to look for the 40 Days for Life vigil nearest you:

40daysforlife.com/location

For life,

Shawn Carney
President/CEO, 40 Days for Life

40 Days for Life 4112 E 29th St. Bryan, Texas 77802 United States (888) LIFE-316

LIFE IS SACRED

An example of the traditional magisterial teaching which indicates that it is never morally licit to intentionally kill a child through abortion in order to “save the life of its mother” comes from the teaching of Pope Pius XII:

“Every human being, even the infant in the mother's womb, has the right to life immediately from God, not from the parent or any human society or authority. Therefore, there is no man, no human authority, no science, no medical, eugenic, social, economic or moral ‘indication’ that can show or give valid juridical title for direct deliberate disposition concerning an innocent human life-which is to say, a disposition that aims at its destruction either as an end in itself or as the means of attaining another end that is perhaps in no way illicit itself. Thus, for example, to save the life of the mother is a most noble end, but the direct killing of the child as a means to this end is not licit.”