Day 37: Details for the Continuing Vigil

Let not kindness and fidelity leave you; bind them around your neck;
Then will you win favor and good esteem before God and man. 
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, on your own intelligence rely not; 
In all your ways be mindful of him, and he will make straight your paths (Pr. 3:3-6).

Good morning, and welcome to Day 37 of our campaign! So far almost 450 children have been reported saved through our world-round efforts, thanks be to God! Here in Alexandria, coordinator Mary Ellen has come up with a continuing vigil plan, which I would like to share with you today:

As you may know, abortions are done at two clinics near our vigil site on Tuesdays, Wednesday afternoons, Thursdays, and Fridays. Last summer we were able to staff a continuing vigil on Fridays. Now we would like to expand our continuing vigil to other days of the week, taking account of clinic hours and the times that abortions are performed. The new projected vigil days and times are as follows:

Tuesday:   8:30am  -  5:30pm
Wednesday:   10:30am  -  5:30pm
Thursday:   8:30am  -  5:30pm
Friday:   8am  -  6pm

Several people have already committed to ten hours of the schedule listed above, leaving 25 additional hours that we would like to cover if possible. If you have been blessed by your participation in the 40 Days for Life prayer vigil and would like to continue this witness, please contact Mary Ellen at maryellen.40days@verizon.net, letting her know the days and times that you prefer. She will be happy to help you find a place in the continuing vigil effort.

We read in Columban's Instruction, "The author of life is the fountain of life; the creator of light is the fountain of spiritual illumination. Therefore, let us seek the fountain of light and life and the living water." We have only a few days left in our 40 Days for Life campaign in Alexandria, but through perseverance in prayer, vigil and outreach, we can help to make them rich in blessings of light and life for others. We look forward to seeing you at our final potluck celebration at Queen of Apostles church this Sunday!