For Good Friday, we did the Stations of the Cross at noon, then at 1:00 we processed to the abortuary and prayed the Rosary and the Divine Mercy Chaplet in front of it, then we returned to Church around 2:30, and at 3:00 we had the Celebration of the Lord's Passion (Liturgy of the Word, Veneration of the Cross, and Communion). We had approximately 100 people at the clinic! (and we had megaphones :)
Here's part of the crowd, and the Cross we processed behind:
Lined up in front of the clinic:
Their response:
(if that's the best they can do to justify killing babies, they're making our case for us :)
Heading back to Church after a successful vigil:
(if that's the best they can do to justify killing babies, they're making our case for us :)
6 comments:
That is wonderful I wish our church did that. Your presence is obviously getting to them to make a banner, first I have seen one of those. We just get ignored.
That sign is a pitiful response - so sad at the same time. While at similar vigils in the UK I have witnessed the hostility of staff at the clinics but haven't seen a sign yet - I guess its just a matter of time.
Most importantly it looks like a wonderful group- what a great witness on Good Friday. I can't think of a better way to spend it. I hope what remains of yours is blessed.
I forgot to mention that we had megaphones ! :)
Unfortunately, the "other side" in this area usually has a strong presence. However, we had more this year than they did-quite a few more. I was surprised, actually, since I thought with Obama in office they'd feel re-energized but then I thought maybe they feel complacent knowing he's on their side. They don't feel as much need to show up.
Thanks for your witness and the witness of those there!
They were performing abortions on GOOD FRIDAY of all days? UGH!
Cathy, thank you for your witness also!
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