We know that at least 46 million surgical abortions have occurred as a result of Roe V Wade on January 22, 1973. Millions more have likely been lost due to chemical abortions.

At conception, a new life begins. God has a plan for each soul He sends to this world. It is for Him to decide when that soul will be returned to Him, not us. In this life, we will never know the plans He had for each of the millions of babies killed via abortion. There are as many possibilities as there have been babies murdered. Some might have worked for world peace. Others might have discovered the cures to diseases that devastate us today such as AIDS, various forms of cancer, etc.

Pro-aborts disdainfully call pro-life people "pro-fetus." Indeed, it is an atrocity for an innocent and vulnerable human being to be ripped apart, tortured, or burned in a saline solution in an attempt to end his or her life. We hope the souls of these innocent victims are with God. However, the pro-life position is actually PRO-WOMAN. We want to save souls of both women and men. Willfully having an abortion has a negative impact on one's eternity. Period.

Abortion is an affront to God and destroys innocent life that He created. Pro-lifers attempt to educate abortion mill customers and the general public on the enormity of the "choice" they are about to make. This is not an effort to "take away women's rights." It is an effort to save their souls. God gives all of free will to make choices: Through our actions, we are free to embrace Heaven or hell.

On January 22, 1973, the Supreme Court legalized the ability to kill children. Sadly, many people confuse morality with what is allowed or not allowed by the Supreme Court. (The Constitution states that Congress makes the laws, but that is another issue.) The Supreme Court also ruled in favor of slavery in the Dred Scott case. Those who feel killing babies is acceptable because a majority on the Supreme Court decided it was, logically must be in favor of slavery.

Roe V Wade opened the door for a Culture of Death that does not merely take the lives of preborn babies. After decades of killing babies, society has begun to accept wiping out the disabled (Terri Schiavo and many others who did not get media attention) when they are judged to be "inconvenient." Cloning is talked about. We hear about producing hybrids of humans and various animals for the purpose of experimentation. Plain and simple, this is lack of respect for God and for His creation of human life.

January 23rd is a day of fasting and prayer for the millions of innocent victims of Roe V Wade. We must also pray for anyone who agrees with, supports, or benefits from the Culture of Death in any way. May they repent and Turn Toward God. If their faith includes the Sacrament of Confession, may they truly be sorry and make a good Confession.