STATEN ISLAND, NY – Father Frank Pavone, National Director of Priests for Life, issued the following statement today regarding the death of a young woman during a late-term abortion at the Germantown, Md., clinic of LeRoy Carhart.

"It has happened again. Another mother has been killed by so-called 'safe and legal' abortion. It happens constantly, in fact, but the abortion industry usually succeeds in covering it up. And even when they don't, the rest of us succeed in keeping it relatively quiet. That has to change today."

"Late-term abortionist LeRoy Carhart began an abortion procedure a few days ago on a woman who was about 33 weeks pregnant. These abortions are legal, and he performs them at his killing center in Germantown, MD. Yesterday, she developed complications. The abortionist could not be reached. She was taken to the emergency room by private vehicle, and she died.

"Three things need to happen here. First, the state of Maryland has to shut down Carhart's killing business. Second, every person who cares about this needs to spread the word immediately about this tragedy, to awaken the consciences of our neighbors. This includes pastors speaking out about the harm abortion does, and it includes all of us telling the stories of those harmed and killed by abortion.

"Third, we need to redouble our efforts to mobilize people in the pro-life cause. If this latest tragedy isn't enough evidence that the time to end abortion is now, then what is?"

"No longer will we allow these women to remain unknown to the American public," Father Pavone said. "The silence ends today."

Pro-Life Reflection for February 1

 

Reflection:

A teenager in Oregon went to a legal clinic for an abortion.  When she tried to leave a waiting room in order to get more information about the procedure, she found that the door to the room was locked from the outside!

She never got her questions answered, nor was she told about the risks of abortion.  She sued the clinic and won.

Prayer:

Lord, the spirit of abortion is a spirit of slavery.  Let Your freedom shine forth, bringing truth, strength to do what is right, and the triumph of life.

Pro Life Reflection for January 31

Reflection:  

Some fathers are now beginning to claim the same kind of "right" to walk away from their parental responsibilities as mothers are able to do by abortion.  They ask, if we can't force the mother to be a mothers, why should we force the father to be a father?

The bitter fruits of Roe v. Wade continue to unfold.

Prayer:

Lord, instill in all fathers and mothers a deep sense of responsibility for their children, born and unborn.

Pro-Life Reflections for January 30

Reflection:

When Jesus died on the Cross, the Centurion repented for his part.

Many who used to perform abortions have now also repented, and they say, "Surely, these were innocent lives, and we are sorry." They have formed a group called the Society of Centurions.  They seek God's healing and invite other abortionists to stop the killing.

Prayer:

Lord, I pray today for the Centurions.  Help them to find Your healing and peace.

Pro-Life Reflections for January 29

Reflection:

Ginette Paris wrote a book called "The Sacrament of Abortion."  She claims that abortion is a scared ritual sacrifice to the goddess Artemis.

As patroness of animals and of hunters,  Artemis represents the ability to both protect and kill.  The so-called right to abortion means that the mother can give either life or death to her child.

Prayer:

Lord, free your people from the deception of idolatry, witchcraft, and false worship.  Preserve us in true worship and effective justice.

Pro-Life Reflections for January 23

 

Reflection:

Dr. Alveda King, niece of Martin Luther King, Jr., while marching at the annual March for Life was asked, "Does this remind you of the civil rights movement and the marches with your uncle?"  her response was, "This is the civil rights movement."

The message of Martin Luther King was not just about the equality of our black brothers and sisters; it was about the equality of all our brothers and sisters.  Civil rights begin with the right to life.

Prayer:

Defend Your people, o God, and protect the rights You have given to them all.

PRO-LIFE REFLECTIONS FOR JANUARY 17

Reflection

 A young girl wrote:  "My  mother and I are taking a bus and will be coming to the March for Life.  My teacher said that I will receive zeros for any work that I miss, and it can't be made up."

"I told her missing a day at school in order to stand up for life is more important, and I'm willing to suffer the consequences."

Prayer

Lord, may we imitate this young girl's willingness to sacrifice for the cause of life!