Pro-Life Corner

Many different ways; one heart and mind.
By Frank Munda
www.prolifecorner.com

My wife Chris and I have been involved in the pro-life movement for close to 30 years. As I reflect on this experience, many things come to mind, but one thing in particular stands out; that is all the wonderful Christ centered people we have met. We have worked with Catholics Protestants, and even a self-proclaimed atheist named George.
As I think of some of the people who have had an effect on my pro-life formation, certain names come to mind.: Fr. John Powell, Fr. Pavone, Dr Dobson, Phyllis Schlafly, Judie Brown, Patricia Bainbridge, Dr. James Kenney, John Paul II, Mark Crutcher, Joe Scheidler, Mother Theresa and Mother Angelica are but a few.
I have not even attempted to name the hundreds of prominent local pro-life leaders and activists we know in a 5 county area. We have met many of these activists in person or through some form of mass media. I have respect and admiration for each and every one of these people and each has had an effect on our lives. If I were given the task of declaring one of these leaders as the most important or effective pro-life leader, I would have to decline for it would be an impossible task.
When it comes to their approach to the abortion-euthanasia problem their methods are varied indeed. Some simply pray, some do sidewalk counseling, some picket, some preach from the pulpit, some write letters to the editor to keep the message before the general public, some run pro-life websites. Some feel a need to cry out while others are silent in prayer.
My dear brothers and sisters, I tell you in all sincerity at one point or another I catch myself saying I wish I could be as strong as he, or as prayerful as she, as humble as so and so. It is impossible to say that one approach is better than another. I love each and every one of these leaders and their different approaches. These different approaches are what put life in the pro-life movement.
Please understand this: God has called each and every one of us, from all eternity, to be present at this moment in time; to be here, to be His instruments, to do His will. Know that you are unique and special; God has His plan for you! Ask God to bless you in your efforts to save lives. If you are not involved, tell God you are ready now to do His will if He will lead you.
So the next time you see a brother or sister pro-lifer and you’re tempted to say they’re too loud or too timid, too bold or not bold enough, too prayer like, etc., try to see the Christ that lives within them. Thank God for their presence. Ask God to help you be all that He wants you to be. Then we can boldly go out united in Christ, united in purpose, and save lives.

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