Why Pray the Rosary at Abortion Mills?
By Fr. Frank A. Pavone
National Director
Priests for Life
Prayer at abortion mills is absolutely necessary, and the Rosary is an especially
appropriate form of prayer.
We pray at these places to confront the killing, lies, and exploitation that goes on
inside. Prayer unites us to the Lord of Life, and calls Him to make present the Victory of
Life. We pray for our own conversion and for the conversion of the mothers, the fathers,
the abortionists, and the general public.
Why is the Rosary especially helpful?
- The Rosary has been constantly recommended by Popes and saints. It contains all of
salvation history. It immerses us in Scripture. It has gained great victories for
Christianity through the ages.
- The Rosary honors a Mother, and calls "blessed" the fruit of her womb. This
counteracts the abortion mentality, which sees motherhood as more of a burden than a
blessing and sees the fruit of the womb as disposable.
- The Rosary has a calming effect as our fingers handle the beads, our lips repeat the
Hail Marys, and our mind calmly reviews the Mysteries. An abortion mill can be a place of
great tension, especially if there are counter-demonstrators. The Rosary helps us
"keep our cool."
- In the Rosary, we proclaim that we are sinners. "Pray for us sinners."
"Forgive us our trespasses." It proves false the accusation of pro-aborts who
tell us we are "self-righteous." Rather, we are the ones who need to repent of
our negligence and inactivity regarding abortion.
- The format of the Rosary allows everyone to participate. It can be prayed while walking
and can be adjusted to any time-frame. A practical suggestion is to have half the group
say the first part of the Hail Mary and the other half respond. If there is only one
person leading the prayer, most people cannot hear it, especially with the noise of
traffic.
Pro-lifers must never be silent! Continue to take to the streets! Continue to save
babies! Continue to pray the Rosary! Continue to wake up America about abortion!
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