A Life Saved

This morning I had the honor of joining the pro-life committee here at St. Meinrad as they went to pray in front of the abortion facility in Louisville, KY. It was a harrowing experience for me... To be witness to so much death and loss, so much pain and confusion. We prayed the Rosary as we watched woman after woman enter the clinic. I will never take my position on abortion lightly again, but even more importantly, I will never forget to pray for those who feel as if this is there only option, so that they may see the road of life and love more clearly.

The following was written by the chair of the committe, and my good friend, Mike Keucher. I hopes you that no matter how seemingly small or insignificant you feel your prayer is, it is the sign of faith you are called to raise up for those who cannot for themselves.

"This morning, nine seminarians set out for the Louisville abortion facility at 4:45.  We arrived at 7am, in time to witness 20 women go into the clinic.  20 lives were set to end there this morning.  19 of those lives did end, or will in the coming hours.

"One was spared.

"That one makes all the little sacrifices worth it, even unsettled sleep schedules, dark and
foggy drives, and early alarm clocks.  Even with the smallest of sacrifice comes life.  We will we never know how much difference our prayers and sacrifices for life make.  We simply offer them anyway, recognizing that at the end of the day, Providence runs the show; we only play a part.  Thanks to those who played a part this morning in Louisville or from here in prayer.

"A life has been saved.  Thanks be to God!!!!"