Meditation on the Evening of Roe being Overturned
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ Jesus,
On this, the Feast of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, we gather in prayer and praise.
But, for nearly fifty years, you have probably wondered if this day would come.
For nearly fifty years, Roe v. Wade had been part of the fabric of American society.
For nearly fifty years, it appeared our prayers had not been heard, that our voices had grown silent.
However, for nearly fifty years, the Church has stood and gathered around the Word of God, praying with sadness for the life of mother and child.
But today is a different day. Today is a day of great joy!
It is a day of joy for families; for mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, grandmothers and grandfathers, aunts, and uncles. For the children that smile and laugh, for a mother's embrace, and for love a father will cherish.
It's a day for us to thank God for the gift of life and His continued assurance that He hears our prayers even as we believe our lips had grown silent with the likes of Zechariah.
However, today our voices do break forth in joy with Zechariah, praising God for sending His Son Jesus Christ into this world to redeem us from the sin that binds us, the temptations of the evil one that lead us astray, and the death that was defeated by the cross.
And still, tomorrow will see new challenges and new periods of darkness.
My friends, while we give thanks for today’s ruling, nothing changes for the Church on earth.
Tomorrow, we still arise and pray for the mother, father, and child.
Tomorrow, we pray for God to guide our feet into the way of peace, the way that does not permit us to be entangled in the foolishness of this world, but rather the way that leads to His Son, Jesus Christ.
Tomorrow, we still confess the comfort of Christ Jesus and the knowledge of Salvation for the forgiveness of sin to a world dwelling in darkness.
And we ask God to grant us His Spirit that we may walk as children of light. (Ephesians 5:8) That we may be bearers of His name, continuing to care for the unborn, the child, the mother, and the father.
For many years, we have felt like ones in the wilderness with John the Baptist, marching every January, crying out, and confessing to what seemed to be no avail. But, today reminds us that God abides with His children and wishes to grant His comfort to those in distress.
As you go forth from here this night, go forth with peace and joy in your hearts. Go forth with praise and adoration. Go forth, praying and confessing the good news of Christ Jesus to all who continue to dwell in darkness. +INJ+
This photo was taken shortly after Roe VS Wade was overturned
