40 Days For Life: DAY 16: Miscarriage and Abortion

 

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As we strive to cultivate respect for life in the womb, there's a critical issue that's often overlooked: miscarriage. It's a topic that even many pro-lifers avoid discussing because they want to avoid stirring up painful memories for mothers who have suffered pregnancy loss. On this week's episode of The 40 Days for Life Podcast, we talk with Laura Karlen--wife of campaign director Steve Karlen--about why silence doesn't help and how mothers long for the lives of their miscarried babies to be honored: Tune in by clicking the image or visiting: 40daysforlife.com/miscarriage-elephant-in-the-room On this groundbreaking episode, Laura shares how she started a home ministry to support mothers and families who suffer miscarriage. She'll also address: how to help equip miscarrying moms with answers to practical questions about miscarriage, like how to recover their baby's body; simple ways to provide emotional support to loved ones who suffer pregnancy loss; how men suffer miscarriage differently from women; the most annoying thing about being married to Steve. Check out the podcast, and then get Steve's book, This Is When We Begin to Fight: A family's battle against late-term abortion, academia...and miscarriage at home: 40daysforlife.com/begin Sydney, Australia 40 Days for Life participants down under need umbrellas for both the rain and the scorching late-summer sun! However, they are receiving great support and encouragement from their ecclesial leaders. "It was great having Bishop Tony Percy, Fr. Benjamin Saliba, and Fr. Roberto Keryakos [join the vigil] last Saturday," wrote Paul, the longtime leader in Sydney. "They told us they plan on coming every Saturday during Lent!" San Diego, California It's been a cold start to the campaign...even in Southern California! "Nine [team] members braved the chill," wrote John, who leads one of the San Diego 40 Days for Life campaigns. That number grew to ten when a man driving past the vigil stopped to pray with the team. "He led us in a beautiful, heartfelt, and spiritual prayer asking Jesus to bless our team, the Planned Parenthood clients, and staff," John shared. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the clean of heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. --Matthew 5:7-9  Lord, in your infinite mercy, bring healing and hope to those caught in the lies of the abortion industry. Answer my prayer for forgiveness on their behalf: "Thoroughly wash away my guilt; and from my sin cleanse me." For life, Shawn Carney President & CEO, 40 Days for Life

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