If people show up? Well, then the 2006 Walk for Life was a "success" because people showed up. It looked as if there were at least twice as many prolifers as last year. Which means something like 14,000 or 15,000 walkers.
Is it "success" when you make the papers? Well, the 2006 Walk for Life did that, too. Here is a link to the Walk for Life page with links to some of the news coverage.
Ultimately, "success" in such matters is measured according Mother Teresa's maxim about God not calling us to be successful, but faithful. The only "success" that counts is fidelity. Judging from the fervent prayers, peaceful witness, and overall charitable atmosphere of the prolifer walkers, fidelity abounded at the event.
Mission accomplished.
From Ignatius Press Weblog: http://insightscoop.typepad.com/
I think it is a wonderful testimony to see so many young people involved in the Pro-Life movement. Watching the March for Life in Washington today, the number of young people (16-39) is just staggering. Seeing the growth in this movement is very inspirational! It reminds us that there is always hope in the young. Let us continue to pray for all those who have been victims of abortions, as well as the mothers and those who procure abortions. All of them are in need of our prayers!
Prayer to End Abortion
Lord God, I thank you today for the gift of my life, And for the lives of all my brothers and sisters.
I know there is nothing that destroys more life than abortion, Yet I rejoice that you have conquered death by the Resurrection of Your Son.
I am ready to do my part in ending abortion. Today I commit myself Never to be silent, Never to be passive, Never to be forgetful of the unborn.
I commit myself to be active in the pro-life movement, And never to stop defending life Until all my brothers and sisters are protected, And our nation once again becomes A nation with liberty and justice Not just for some, but for all.
Through Christ our Lord. Amen!
1 comment:
Allison,
I was recently impressed by the number of youth from my parish who told me that they were going to Washington for the March. In addition, many of them wear pro-life t-shirts and are attend various pro-life activities in the area. So, I do have a lot of hope. As you said, we do need to continue to pray. I know that I have recently been trying to pray not only for the child aborted, but also for the mother and the "doctor" who administers the abortion. They all need prayers.
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