Today was one of those days I had to wake up and choose joy rather than despair. Yesterday our country elected a man who believes the current contents of my uterus (a 12 week baby) does not need protection. It grieves my heart to no end. I used to have a bit of disdain for “one issue voters”. Maybe I thought they were unable or unwilling to see a bigger picture – whatever I thought that was. Having heard some POWERFUL homilies over the past few weeks however, I now understand that a pro-life vote isn’t just about the baby – although that in itself would be enough. It’s about a fundamental belief of the meaning and value of life – not just for babies but for any persons unable to speak for themselves – all created in the image of the same God and all needing our protection.
A couple of the runninggals came home from a tennis lesson this evening feeling very disturbed about some conversations they had there. A few of the other kids were being very verbal about their support of Obama and their belief that a woman should be able to choose; that the contents of my belly isn’t yet a human being because it can’t think for itself. So that’s what it comes down to, huh? If you aren’t able to think for yourself then your life isn’t worth squat. This requirement for a worthwhile life would put a lot of senior citizens, mentally handicapped, newborn babies, AND hormonal teenagers in a heap of trouble, don’t ‘ya think?!
Fortunately, here in the Runningmom household, “Christmas music season” begins every year on November 1st. Yep, you read right, “O, Come Emmanuel” is already blaring around here and will continue through Epiphany. Today, the carol du ‘jour was “Joy To the World” and how fitting a song for this day.
“Joy to the world, the Lord has come……….“
Therein lies our hope. The Lord has come. He has died and IS risen. He reigns supreme from His throne. He is unchanging. He is the author and defender of life. And so we cling to Him – in His Word, in His Church, in His Sacraments. And we pray for our leaders, whomever they may be, that our Lord would show Himself to them and have mercy on them.
First, CONGRATULATIONS!!
I share your grief and you can be assured that in spite of my intense personal dislike of our president elect, I will be praying for his conversion. The sooner he is converted, the sooner the damage of policies like this will be stopped.
I am sad to say that I used to be pro-choice. The truth is I needed conversion, not anger, bitterness or hatred in order to change. This is probably my biggest personal challenge: to obediently love and pray for the people I want to hate.
The person to protect your child is you. Mr. Obama didn’t conceive the child. Mr. Obama does not perform abortions. It’s unclear why a very personal responsibility is being thrust onto a person or government that isn’t involved. Do the right thing. Don’t condemn others. God judges.
Hi Kate and welcome,
Here’s just the beginning of where you and I disagree:
“a very personal responsibility ”
“a person or government that isn’t involved”
I hope you have a blessed day.