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A "Risk-Free Place to Fight Abortion"?

No such thing, says Fr. Frank Pavone

Posted by Lynn Wehner in Faith on Tuesday, March 15, 2011 1:55 PM

Fr. Frank Pavone has a powerful post at LifeSite News this week. And, not surprisingly, he offers us a challenge. Hey, a challenge. Just in time for Lent.

The hard truth is that children in the womb are at risk of losing their lives. Every. Day. Why do we think we shouldn’t have to risk something to save them? Are we too cautious in this battle — or are we truly “willing to suffer the consequences of being pro-life”?

Sure, we’re pro-life advocates in our like-minded circles — but that’s the easy part.

Think of all the limits — or perceived limits — that are put on those of us who really do want to defend life:

“We are always told of reasons why we can’t speak up against abortion. If we speak in church, we’re told it’s too political; if we speak in the political arena, we’re told it’s too religious. If we speak in the media, we’re told it’s too disturbing; in the educational realm, it’s too disruptive. On the public streets, it’s too distressing for children; in the business world, it’s too controversial, in the family, it’s too divisive, and in social settings, it’s just impolite. So if abortion is wrong, where do we go to say so?”

But are we overanalyzing what needs to be said and done — and, in the end, not speaking up with the Truth to our family and friends and colleagues and pastors and … ?

Fr. Frank tells it like it is: “We have to stop looking for a risk-free place to fight abortion.”

Amen. Maybe this Lent is the time we’re being called to take another step in this arena of our lives. To stop being so cautious. To defend life in places out of our comfort zone. To risk our popularity or reputation with those who will dismiss us or criticize us for being “over the top” on the issue.

Do you see this as a risk? Or is it simply a responsibility that God has written on our souls?

 

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Posted by laura on Tuesday, Mar 15, 2011 5:30 PM (EDT):

My non-Catholic brother and sister-in-law have taught me a lot about the courage to take a stand.  They have bought tons of shirts from abort73.com and have calm confidence about wearing them and raising the discussion in grocery stores and park benches.  It gets easier with practice to be able to open your mouth and speak coherantly, and it is a mission to which we are called.  A calm, “I’m sorry you feel that way” followed by silence really is an effective way to meet an uncomfortable challenge.

 
Posted by Patricia on Tuesday, Mar 15, 2011 6:57 PM (EDT):

“The hard truth is that children in the womb are at risk of losing their lives. Every. Day. Why do we think we shouldn’t have to risk something to save them?”

Amen.  To that I’ll add…
Not only are children in the womb at risk of losing their lives every day…children ARE losing their lives EVERY DAY.

 
Posted by Lynn Wehner on Tuesday, Mar 15, 2011 9:39 PM (EDT):

So true, Patricia. Not hypothetical, but REAL. So sobering to ponder these little martyrs. I pray that I’m open enough and trusting enough to hear the Lord’s call and carry out the action He needs of me.

 
Posted by Terry Wilson on Wednesday, Mar 16, 2011 7:40 AM (EDT):

Let us take a lead from Fr Provne, Fr Packwa, Fr Carapi and all the priests who are telling it as it is.We don’t have to add or take anything away from the Lords words and ways. LET us come to the Lord with humble and contrite hearts. We are followers not leaders. Messengers not authors. We have no rite to alter or weaken the Lords words or ways. Take courage. stay true, `suffer little children to come on to me’ says the Lord.  We will have our reward, we have our promise of that, from our Lord Jesus Christ.
                            God Bless to al.  Terry Wilson. UK


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