Mercy Saves

Sharon and I participated in the 40 Days for Life campaign in our diocese by praying outside the abortion mill this past Saturday. I went early in the morning and was pleased to see about 7 other prayer warriors already present. While I spent the time praying the rosary with the others, I could not help but plead to our Savior for His mercy to be poured out on the parents, babies, and abortionists whose souls and lives were at stake. Cars would pull in and I become more saddened as they completely ignored us and entered the facilities. I could tell my friends were also becoming dismayed. After having spent an hour I left to return to my family.

The following day at mass I came across a friend who had stayed after I had left the previous morning. A recent convert, he told me that this was his first time praying outside an abortion clinic and couldn’t help but feel discouraged seeing all those mothers give into despair. However, he proceeded to tell me that it wasn’t until after I left that a couple who had previously gone into the clinic came back out after a short period of time. The man gave them a “thumbs-up”, got into the car with his significant other, and began to drive away. As they exited the parking lot, they stopped next to the sidewalk counselor in our group and told her that they had decided to keep the baby.

My friends, the Lord does hear and answer prayers, especially when you plead for his mercy. As Fr. John Corapi boldly proclaims, GOD’S NAME IS MERCY.