Gospel of Mark 2:13-17
Some scribes who were Pharisees saw that Jesus was eating with sinners and tax collectors and said to his disciples, "Why does he eat with tax collectors and sinners?" Jesus heard this and said to them, "Those who are well do not need a physician, but the sick do. I did not come to call the righteous but sinners.)
Dallas March for Life At the convention center this afternoon, thousands will flock to the Dallas March for Life with a rosary, mass and rally. It's a day of remembrance. It's a day of compassion. It's a day of hope. Abortion became a "legal right" beginning with the initial Dallas court filing over 40 years ago. Just like we became the city known for the JFK assassination, Dallas became the starting point for legalized abortion. Pro-lifers across America have spent years fighting for the rights of the unborn. They have successfully shut down "abortion mills" and implemented laws protecting the unborn, especially in the State of Texas. Our young people are more pro-life than any other generation in the past. Abortion is a very emotional subject that causes so much controversy. Personally, I feel quite uncomfortable speaking on the subject. But in light of this commemorative day, and the gospel message, I felt drawn to share some thoughts....
I'm proud of the accomplishments the Pro-Life movement has made. But, clearly more needs to be done. We can shut down clinics and pass anti-abortion legislation; however, we must find ways to limit and stop the social problems which cause women to think abortion is the only answer! Abortion has been around for centuries. As long as women are objectified and used, abortion will be seen as an "answer". As long as people can make money off the procedure, abortion will be available. Even if abortion becomes illegal once again, the procedure will be taken into the back alleys like when my mother was a teenager. She knew a friend who aborted her child in a filthy back-alley clinic. Forty-years later, this woman died from a rare form of cancer. My mom suspects it was from the abortion. Sadly, my mom told me that my own father wanted her to abort my sister who was unplanned! Thank the Lord my mother decided not to go through with it. I can't imagine my amazingly intelligent and creative sister not being on this earth....
Clearly, abortion harms women, families, society, and the unborn. It's a terrible and awful thing! It saddens me a great deal to think of the millions of babies who've died as well as the millions of women affected by abortion. What can we do besides pray and advocate for anti-abortion legislation?
Jesus Heals Jesus is our divine physician. He's provides us with spiritual and physical healing. Women who've undergone abortion can find love, comfort and forgiveness through Jesus. They are never alone to suffer in their pain.
We must reach out to all men and women, demonstrating to them how much their lives mean to us. We must remember that Jesus loves all of his children regardless of age or stage in life. We must protect not only the unborn but anyone threatened with unnatural death.
-J.
I'm proud of the accomplishments the Pro-Life movement has made. But, clearly more needs to be done. We can shut down clinics and pass anti-abortion legislation; however, we must find ways to limit and stop the social problems which cause women to think abortion is the only answer! Abortion has been around for centuries. As long as women are objectified and used, abortion will be seen as an "answer". As long as people can make money off the procedure, abortion will be available. Even if abortion becomes illegal once again, the procedure will be taken into the back alleys like when my mother was a teenager. She knew a friend who aborted her child in a filthy back-alley clinic. Forty-years later, this woman died from a rare form of cancer. My mom suspects it was from the abortion. Sadly, my mom told me that my own father wanted her to abort my sister who was unplanned! Thank the Lord my mother decided not to go through with it. I can't imagine my amazingly intelligent and creative sister not being on this earth....
Clearly, abortion harms women, families, society, and the unborn. It's a terrible and awful thing! It saddens me a great deal to think of the millions of babies who've died as well as the millions of women affected by abortion. What can we do besides pray and advocate for anti-abortion legislation?
- Education women so that they can become financially independent and able to care for their children.
- Make adoption easier, less expensive, and less time consuming so Americans can adopt more unwanted children.
- Provide better legal protection for women who are victims of domestic violence, rape and incest. Many times such victimization results in an unwanted pregnancy.
- Vigilantly fight again human sex trafficking of women and children. Sex trade and abortion may be linked.
- Continue to provide counseling and maternal support for women who decide to keep their babies.
- Continue to provide after-abortion healing opportunities like Rachel's Vineyard
It's so important to remember human life at all stages - from conception to natural death. Like a seamless woven garment Jesus wore, it should not be torn apart with one life issue (i.e. saving babies) taking preference over other life issues (i.e. human trafficking, death penalty, euthanasia, etc). Life is precious at all stages. Respecting life includes all of humanity.
Jesus Heals Jesus is our divine physician. He's provides us with spiritual and physical healing. Women who've undergone abortion can find love, comfort and forgiveness through Jesus. They are never alone to suffer in their pain.
We must reach out to all men and women, demonstrating to them how much their lives mean to us. We must remember that Jesus loves all of his children regardless of age or stage in life. We must protect not only the unborn but anyone threatened with unnatural death.
-J.
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