From Juanita in Southgate, Mi

It's hard work, isn't it Howard?
(The following is actually for those who have never prayed in front of an abortion mill.)
I wondered if anyone would come on a very cold windy night to the Women Care Center in Southgate for the candle-light vigil to our Lenten Life Mission. It was scheduled for 7:30 but Amanda arrived at 7 pm, followed by Linda, then Jenny, Libby, Rosalie, Joe, Mary, and Jack. Later on, a stranger, a young mother carrying her little girl, and then a young man (the husband?) joined the group. It was very cold but I think all felt a warm heart of solidarity. Mary sang songs of praise (we tried to follow) and Joe led the Rosary. One, a non-Catholic Christian said, “I’m so glad I came; I really enjoyed listening as everyone prayed the Rosary.” Some passing cars honked in sign of unity.
Yesterday, at 7 am, Jenny prayed in front of the ‘mill’ in spite of her cold. Jill prayed from 2-3pm. I don’t know how they felt but I had a hard time stepping out of my comfort zone. I walked up and down (to keep warm) praying the Rosary. Was I being a fool? I debated whether or not to finish praying out of sight, in the car. However, every time I came to the corner, a crucifix edged on the cement seemed to pull me back, giving me strength to continue. Getting ready to leave, a friend from work knocked on my car window; he would take up the next hour and pray.
Today, 7:30am, there was Jenny again, praying all by herself. I went straight after work. It’s hard to hold a sign reading –A Pregnant Woman Needs Help, Not Abortion- all by yourself. I wondered if God really was calling me to visibly pray there. A worker walked out. Our eyes meet as she went to 7-Eleven. On her way back to the ‘mill’, she lights a cigarette and asked me something. Since I couldn’t hear clearly, she walked up to me, asked some questions and then said, “Will you pray for me that I get a new job?” A different job, she said and added that today she convinced a 17 week pregnant girl not to have an abortion. That made my feeling ridiculous worthwhile! I guess I will continue to leave my comfort zone.
May you feel encouraged to stop, say some prayers, and be on your way. (Catholics: say a Rosary or the Divine Mercy Chaplet, very powerful!)
God governs the world; prayer governs God. It pleases Him to hear your voice.
All for the glory of our Lord!