Thirty five years ago on January 22, 1973, Roe Vs. Wade, altered the course of our moral history.
I am in silence today, in prayer for the unborn, the aborted, the women living with the aftermath of their choice to either abort or who have chosen to keep their unborn child.
My thoughts extend to the Theotokos where she was alone, never knowing a man. Yet, in the midst of being unwedded, she willingly gave her life -- her body to bear the Son of God for all of mankind.
For many years I have dreamed of attending the March for Life in Washington DC, but my husband and the two eldest are going instead (too long a day with the little ones) along with a handful from St. Vladimir's Seminary consisting of priests, students, wives, and families. In prayerful efforts they will hold onto their icons and banners.
This year Metropolitan Jonah will lead the Orthodox delegation at the March for Life and will be the first religious leader to speak at the rally on Capital Hill. They also will be joining Saint Tikons Seminary and the large Orthodox Christian for Life http://www.oclife.org/oclife.html contingent in the March for Life from the White House to the Supreme Court for a prayer service. From there they will go to St. Nicholas Cathedral.
Please take a moment to pray... every day on this decision. May our Lord have mercy on us all!
http://www.law.cornell.edu/supct/html/historics/USSC_CR_0410_0113_ZS.html
a great site from Cornell University describing Roe vs. Wade. You can also Wikipedia the topic.
6 comments:
Wonderful post, Kelleylynn! Thank you for the links and information!
Thanks for the post. In the first picture, I see a prist from Chicago on the left and our Bishop on the right. There is a big OCL group here in Chicago that do a lot of different projects. May God bless everyone with a safe trip that is participating.
Thanks for posting this. I came across your site as I was searching for the schedule for the march tomorrow. Then I recognized your pictures and realized you are Kevin and Todd's friend. :) Maybe I'll see your family tomorrow!
This is very important! Thank you for reminding me that today is the anniversary and we need to stand up for what is right!!!
I hope to go next year! :)
My uncle (who is priest in Ohio) is at the march as well. He performed the service for aborted babies last night and left early this morning. May God have mercy on those children and their mothers!
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