Are you ready to be Silent No More?
There is an ministry, albeit not a new one, called “Silent No More.” They describe themselves as such:
“The Silent No More Awareness Campaign is an effort to make the public aware of the devastation abortion brings to women, men, and their families. Our hope is that the emotional and physical pain of abortion will no longer be shrouded in secrecy and silence, but rather exposed and healed. Believing that women deserve better than abortion we pray this effort will make abortion unthinkable as every culture develops ways to help women and men embrace their pre-born children.”
Recently, they have began a new initiative, the “Silent No More Campaign.” The want to gather and mobilize all post-abortive men and women, encourage them to share their testimonies, and support them in vocalizing the true aftermath of abortion.
You may not be post-abortive, but with 1 out of every 4 woman having had at least one abortion, I guarantee you that you know at least one woman who has. They need our support. This is one way we as pro-life people can show that we care not just about the baby. This is a way of highlighting the forgiveness and mercy found in Christ and His Church. This is one way, and perhaps the way, of changing the hearts and minds of the people of this nation.
What I wish every Catholic knew: Women who have abortions, and the fathers of those babies, are hurting. They need our compassion. We need their truth to be known.
What I wish every Catholic would do: Visit the Silent No More website, and forward it along to all your friends and family. All should know the truth of what abortion does to a woman, and all post-abortive women should be aware of the healing that is possible.
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help or sought your intercession, was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, I fly to you, O Virgin of virgins, my mother: to you do I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your mercy hear and answer me. Amen.
January 21st, 2009 at 3:43 pm
(I found your site through your comment re: the inauguration at Faith and Family. My thoughts exactly. I just did not feel the hope and joy that so many others seemed to feel.)