Well, here we are! The first week of the fall 40 Days for Life campaign is complete.
Since it's been a most incredible week, I'd like to share some "most incredible" happenings, in categories large and small.
Weather-wise, we've seen a bit of everything -- warm in the south, cool in the north, a lot of rain in the east. But clearly, the honor for Most Incredible Weather Report goes to Colorado Springs for Day 1 of the campaign.
"Colorado Springs woke up this morning to a howling wind," Michele told me. "I looked outside and there was blowing snow." Snow! The wind died down and the snow stopped, but it was still pretty cold. But more than 60 people showed up -- in winter coats, hats and mittens -- for the opening event of the 40 Days for Life campaign. "No," Michele said, "the cold won't keep us away!"
We've seen tons of great pictures from many local efforts, but the Most Incredible Picture of a 40 Days for Life Banner Hanging from a Church Bell Tower is definitely from Pensacola, Florida, where Sacred Heart Cathedral's very tall banner features the 40 Days for Life logo and a scripture verse, John 10:10 – "I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly."
We also have photographic evidence for the Most Incredible Falsehood from Planned Parenthood -- the banner hanging from the walls of an abortion center in St. Louis with the message, "Defend the truth."
Planned Parenthood is the nation's largest abortion chain and despite the constant claim that Planned Parenthood somehow "reduces abortions," this organization's latest annual report shows a record total of 305,310 abortions for the previous year -- numbers that continue to go up.
That's indefensible.
Local campaigns had many good TV news reports thus far (you can check them out through the links on our news page at http://40daysforlife.com/news.cfm )
But I thought the Most Incredible TV News Report came from WFMZ-TV, whose report on 40 Days for Life in Phillipsburg, New Jersey gives a fair, objective view of the campaign -- and an interesting look at those who "defend" the abortion business.
See the video report here (note that there's a commercial before the news story begins), and please pray for the lone "pro-choice" supporter. You'll see what I mean:
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While mentioning incredible things, an incredible pro-life event that takes place during this fall's 40 Days for Life is the annual Life Chain. It's happening this Sunday, October 4. People will line the sidewalks in communities across North America to stand up for life. You can find out much more at:
If you've never taken a public stand for an end to abortion, please consider this invitation. It will give you a first taste for pro-life activity that will whet your appetite for doing even more -- like taking part in the nearest 40 Days for Life vigil, for instance! ;-)
Without a doubt, however, even in a most eventful week of lives saved, hearts consoled and prayers answered, my Most Incredible Inspiration is -- YOU!
YOU are the ones who answer God's call to speak out for those who cannot speak for themselves. It has been genuinely amazing to watch you in action. And I can't wait to see what happens these next 33 days!
5 posted on 09/30/2009 10:19:02 PM PDT by Salvation
("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)