We’ve barely had time to pack up the Nativity Sets, but the Lenten Season is almost upon us! Of course, with Lent comes the annual 40 Days For Life campaign run in various cities across Australia and the world.
If you’ve never participated in this 40 day vigil of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion, this is your year. Not convinced? Here are four reasons to reconsider…
1. Because this is a spiritual battle
In 2012 we were blessed to hear from one of the founders of 40 Days For Life, David Bereit. David shared his experience of how, in the battle for life, prayer changes everything.
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2. Because it saves lives
A mother recounts how an encounter with prayer-vigilers outside of an abortion clinic helped her choose life for her baby, and how that decision has filled her with joy and gratitude. LISTEN NOW
3. Because for many women it’s not really a choice
This panel discussion highlights how abortion in our culture has become a default ‘solution’ to a myriad of issues, yet women are rarely provided with enough facts to give their informed consent.
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4. Because the culture of death has horrific consequences
In this eye-opening interview, Population Research Institute President Steve Mosher shares how witnessing the tragic consequences of the one-child policy in China led him to become actively pro-life. This one comes with a warning: graphic details may distress some.
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40 Days For Life is set to launch in Sydney on Shrove Tuesday. Adelaide and Melbourne will also be holding events, with others to be confirmed soon. See a list of international locations.
