Amen.
Something evil this way came: Today is the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court decision that resulted in robed judges legalizing the killing of innocent unborn children. The more than fifty million lives lost since that decision have no graves to mark their passing. They cannot speak for themselves, as their lives were snuffed out before they could even take their very first breaths. They died lacking even the simple dignity of a human touch. No one was able to hold their tiny, innocent hands, coursing with life’s blood, as that life left their tiny bodies in the womb that was meant to be a safe haven.
They have been forever silenced. We must speak for them. And this morning, Cardinal Dolan did. National Review’s Kathryn Jean Lopez reports from the service.
The 40th anniversary of #RoevWade begins in prayer in #NYC. #buildacultureoflife #life pic.twitter.com/JldITTJQ
— Kathryn Jean Lopez (@kathrynlopez) January 22, 2013
Singing "Alleluia, Amen." Because His mercy endures forever. #RoevWade #life pic.twitter.com/5YALz5jm
— Kathryn Jean Lopez (@kathrynlopez) January 22, 2013
Cardinal Dolan opens Mass on a "somber" anniversary of a Supreme Court decision that allowed for "unrestricted abortion" #RoevWade #40 #life
— Kathryn Jean Lopez (@kathrynlopez) January 22, 2013
Today is the "gloomiest" day when we are reminded that "the most innocent, tender, fragile humans are denied basic rights"– @CardinalDolan
— Kathryn Jean Lopez (@kathrynlopez) January 22, 2013
.@CardinalDolan challenges americans to live up to our "noble ideals" of "equal protection under the law #RoevWade #life
— Kathryn Jean Lopez (@kathrynlopez) January 22, 2013
In prayer and reparation #roe40 pic.twitter.com/4FKB0rNs
— Kathryn Jean Lopez (@kathrynlopez) January 22, 2013
Let us pray … That we may nuture and respect life @CardinalDolan #RoevWade
— Kathryn Jean Lopez (@kathrynlopez) January 22, 2013
"And guide us in distress" #masshasended #RoevWade #life pic.twitter.com/BAIjwlMF
— Kathryn Jean Lopez (@kathrynlopez) January 22, 2013
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After the mass, a prayer procession begins on the streets of New York City.
Prayerful procession begins off Fifth Avenue on the #40th anniversary of #RoevWade pic.twitter.com/JebKNtdf
— Kathryn Jean Lopez (@kathrynlopez) January 22, 2013
"Blessed are thou among women and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus" #RoevWade #NYC pic.twitter.com/qrQa0LSv
— Kathryn Jean Lopez (@kathrynlopez) January 22, 2013
Pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death #RoevWade #life pic.twitter.com/YUrerWhb
— Kathryn Jean Lopez (@kathrynlopez) January 22, 2013
It is one of those parodoxes: on a day most somber, we pray the joyful mysteries. For in His mercy is our true life. pic.twitter.com/7kX9gJd0
— Kathryn Jean Lopez (@kathrynlopez) January 22, 2013
Prayer has Madison Ave at a halt #RoevWade #life pic.twitter.com/Unb3CkCu
— Kathryn Jean Lopez (@kathrynlopez) January 22, 2013
Prayer and song seems to calm the cold commuting scene #nyc #RoevWade #life pic.twitter.com/MhJs5uA4
— Kathryn Jean Lopez (@kathrynlopez) January 22, 2013
Twitter users are also marking Roe’s anniversary.
It was 40 years ago today that the Supreme Court legalized the slaughter of unborn babies. God have mercy on us.
— toddstarnes (@toddstarnes) January 22, 2013
As many as 55 million babies have been slaughtered in the Holocaust of the Unborn. God have mercy on us.
— toddstarnes (@toddstarnes) January 22, 2013
The United States elected a president who supports the genocide of unborn children. God have mercy on us.
— toddstarnes (@toddstarnes) January 22, 2013
Amen.
If u want 2 ban guns 2 protect children but support Roe Vs Wade which kills over 1,800 black children a day, u might be a racist liberal.
— An Expert (@MoxieWill) January 22, 2013
Media outlets spin. How low must one go to spin such a horrifying thing?
@NBCNews @mmurraypolitics were respondents informed that overturning Roe would simply return abortion to the states, not ban it?
— Billy Valentine (@valentinebilly) January 22, 2013
But that doesn’t push a false narrative or an agenda. An agenda that seeks to devalue life. Because, empowerment. Or something.
@DCToddM While you're at it weep for the 55 million children murdered to date in this country as a result of Roe v. Wade.
— William Newton ن (@wbdnewton) January 21, 2013
Indeed. Also weeping today are women who have had abortions. The regret, guilt and pain that they feel over that decision will last their lifetimes.
I remember pre-Roe, too. Mostly I remember a baby girl who would be 32 this year. I will forever wish I'd chosen life. #tweet4choice
— Jen (@TN_Girl_4_Life) January 22, 2013
You are in our prayers. This is For the Women ™?
https://twitter.com/Wojciehowicz/status/293130794967396352
Women’s rights are not predicated on a legal ability to kill their own children. Those who claim that, including alleged feminists, do not empower women. In fact, they degrade and demean women by devaluing motherhood, and life itself. Our hands are stained with the blood of the 50 million lives lost.
40 years of Roe v. Wade has resulted in the death of 55 million. Taking away innocent life is utterly disgusting. We will change course.
— Gabriella Hoffman (@Gabby_Hoffman) January 20, 2013
https://twitter.com/e_whipit/status/293710685593038848
Matt Drudge recently reminded us of a normal day. A normal day, when 3,500 innocent lives are snuffed out at, and for, someone else’s convenience. Those voices … more than 50 million voices so far … are forever silenced. The screams of those innocent babies are unheard.
Ours cannot be.
Update:
40 years of Roe v Wade. RT if you agree no right is more precious than right to life & we should protect it: http://t.co/x5LhCGjX
— Senator Ted Cruz (@SenTedCruz) January 22, 2013
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