Well, it is time for the 40 Days for Life Spring 2010 campaign of prayer and fasting to end abortion. This past Sunday we had a very nice Pro-life Mass celebrated by Fr. Jeremy with Fr. Todd. Thirty-five people where in attendance at St. Monica Catholic Church on Michigan Road, not too far from Planned Parenthood. Afterward about 15 of us went to the abortion facility to pray. Three or four years ago St Monica's was the first to begin praying at the Planned Parenthood site even before the abortion facility opened. How tragic that in that neighborhood, three stone throws away from where families live, children's lives are ended every week.
Thankfully St Monica's was there and along with others from area churches under the name of Shield of Roses, prayer partners continue to go there every Saturday morning, rain or shine to pray. Usually there are five to ten people who pray there, but what if there were more? What if every Saturday twenty or thirty people showed up to pray together? What if everyday someone - you or me took time out of our day to pray just one hour a week in front of Planned Parenthood? If you haven't tried it yet you might be surprised at how rewarding it can be. Bring a friend with you and pray together or pray by yourself.
With Lent coming please pray just one hour a week for an end to abortion. Pray at home or at church, and if you are so moved please join us at the 40 Days for Life prayer vigil site in front of the Planned Parenthood abortion facility at 8590 Georgetown Road. Our vigil is peaceful and prayerful and can be a time of reflection, a time to examine oneself and one's relationship with our Lord.
At this place where death dwells, God is still present. It is as though we are at the foot of the cross with Mary and John where we ask Him for forgiveness, for the conversion of our hearts. At the foot of the cross we pray for those who feel helpless and for those who are. At the foot of the cross there is suffering, but there is also joy. It is through the prayer partners that God brings joy and the chance for a mother and a father to think again about their choice.
Eric Slaughter
Coordinator of 40 Days for Life Indianapolis
Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary
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