Third Sunday of Ordinary Time
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- Created on Thursday, 26 January 2012 12:21
- Written by Fr. Charles Stoetzel
This Sunday marks the 39th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision to make abortion legal in this country. It is estimated there are about 1,000,000 abortions performed every year since 1973. Depending on which side of the issue a person supports, there has been much talk and heated debate. Passions run high by both groups.
The one aspect that seems under-estimated is science. It holds that a new, distinct being is created at the moment of conception which is human. Since I believe that no one wants to refute science, then there should be no question on the validity of abortion. However, those who are pro-choice muddle the fact by saying that the being isn’t fully human. The question is: Who makes that determination? If it is left to humanity, imagine how imperfect that is going to be. Who wants to take on the awesome task to say who lives and dies?
We must continue to pray, read and support pro-life causes. Let us ask the source of all life, God, to help us in our need to protect human life from the moment of conception to the last natural breath.
Monday, Jan. 23rd is a penitential day. Please attend Mass, say an extra rosary, and do some sort of penance to end all forms of evil that is destructive against human life.
Thank you and God bless you.
Fr. Stoetzel