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.

Sunday, November 1, 2020

40 Days For Life: DAY 40: Vote pro-life

Judge Amy Coney Barrett is now Justice Amy Coney Barrett after being confirmed by the Senate and sworn in as the U.S. Supreme Court's newest justice earlier this week.

Her confirmation is good news for abortion-vulnerable moms and babies. Barrett has a strong pro-life track record, is expected to be a reliable pro-life vote on the Court, and could help overturn Roe v. Wade as soon as next year!

As we head into Tuesday's presidential election, the appointment of Justice Barrett is a reminder that elections matter.

Over the last few years, the Supreme Court has shifted dramatically in pro-lifers' favor...

...but there's no guarantee the judicial progress will continue, so be sure to vote pro-life on Tuesday! Countless lives depend on it.

On a recent episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we introduce you to Justice Barrett and discuss what her appointment means for pro-lifers. Listen in by visiting 40daysforlife.com/meet-acb.

For an election preview, check out our special BONUS podcast breaking down Tuesday's election and what to watch for as returns come in:

40daysforlife.com/bonus-podcast-election-preview

Frankfurt, Germany

Tomislav in Frankfurt said his vigil took place in spite of various health-related rules and requirements.

One benefit of socially distanced campaign events is that they make prayer gatherings look HUGE.

During business hours, the vigil needs to be held 150 meters away from the abortion center. But when the facility is closed in the evening, peaceful prayer warriors can get closer, so young people held weekly Thursday night vigils directly in front of the abortion center--a powerful sight!

Rutland, Vermont

Delia in Rutland said that the Planned Parenthood facility where she prays appears to do more abortions by pill than by surgery.

And though she wasn't able to confirm a saved baby, she said one abortion-bound woman appeared to leave the abortion facility without ending her child's life.

"Although only God knows for certain, a young woman and her child entered and left," Delia said. "She showed many signs of walking away [from abortion]."

He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away. He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!”

— Revelation 21:4-5

Father, you are the God of hope. Your word fills us with the vision of the world to come, when every tear will be wiped away, and death will be no more. Father, how we need that hope, how we are strengthened by that vision! Keep our hearts focused on heaven, and diligent in the labors of earth. As we struggle against the culture of death, root our souls in the assurance of victory.

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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.”