A "Risk-Free Place to Fight Abortion"?
Posted by Lynn Wehner in Faith on Tuesday, March 15, 2011 1:55 PM
Fr. Frank Pavone has a powerful post at LifeSite News this week. And, not surprisingly, he offers us a challenge. Hey, a challenge. Just in time for Lent.
The hard truth is that children in the womb are at risk of losing their lives. Every. Day. Why do we think we shouldn’t have to risk something to save them? Are we too cautious in this battle — or are we truly “willing to suffer the consequences of being pro-life”?
Sure, we’re pro-life advocates in our like-minded circles — but that’s the easy part.
Think of all the limits — or perceived limits — that are put on those of us who really do want to defend life:
“We are always told of reasons why we can’t speak up against abortion. If we speak in church, we’re told it’s too political; if we speak in the political arena, we’re told it’s too religious. If we speak in the media, we’re told it’s too disturbing; in the educational realm, it’s too disruptive. On the public streets, it’s too distressing for children; in the business world, it’s too controversial, in the family, it’s too divisive, and in social settings, it’s just impolite. So if abortion is wrong, where do we go to say so?”
But are we overanalyzing what needs to be said and done — and, in the end, not speaking up with the Truth to our family and friends and colleagues and pastors and … ?
Fr. Frank tells it like it is: “We have to stop looking for a risk-free place to fight abortion.”
Amen. Maybe this Lent is the time we’re being called to take another step in this arena of our lives. To stop being so cautious. To defend life in places out of our comfort zone. To risk our popularity or reputation with those who will dismiss us or criticize us for being “over the top” on the issue.
Do you see this as a risk? Or is it simply a responsibility that God has written on our souls?
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