What is 'the pro-life movement,' may we ask? Well, it is obviously a common interest for the safeguarding of all human life, but in addition to that, let us remember it must be a MOVEMENT. Movement implies action, availability, assurance that the job will get done.
In other words, a pro-lifer who does nothing to stop abortion or even pray about it can hardly be viewed as a member of the pro-life movement. For me this is a good opportunity for self-reflection, and to ask myself the question, "How do my choices and actions each day mark me in regards to the pro-life movement: do I help the cause or do I merely talk about it?"
We can also ponder the meaning of the term "apathy," which is defined as "absence or suppression of passion, emotion, or excitement," or in other words, a lack of movement. Perhaps we could say that apathy is the killer of movement. Some people might say our modern generation is distinguished by its great apathy. If this is true, it is one of the prime reasons why our problems have not gone away as they should.
To bring in another theme from our prayer book, "Silence always helps the oppressor, never the oppressed." Are we really speaking up and acting for life as we should? In these last few days of our 40 Days for Life vigil, let us unflaggingly advance to the finish line, and persevere in our pro-life efforts, no matter how difficult or inconvenient they may seem.
Thanks to Matt, we have another photo to share: three of our vigil keepers, Matt, Paul, and Zach, with a hand-made sign to boot!
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