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Fr. Frank with Yadira and Shaelyn
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Fr. Frank with Yadira and her daughter Shaelyn. Yadira was persuaded to turn away from the abortion mill when she saw a photo of an aborted baby.
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Yadira & Arelis
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The two moms whose babies were baptized (Yadira (l.) and Arelis (r.)) stand to the applause of the congregation.
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Fr. Frank invites Yadira to share with the congregation.
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Fr. Frank invites Yadira to share with the congregation the story of how she came back to the abortion facility after Shaelyn was born and held a sign proclaiming how grateful she was that she did not abort this child.
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Parents and godparents
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Parents and godparents receive instructions as the moment of baptism approaches.
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Fr. Frank preaches
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Fr. Frank preaches on the meaning of baptism as the victory of life over death.
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Fr. Frank blesses the water
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Fr. Frank blesses the water, praying, “Father, look now with love upon your Church, and unseal for her the fountain of baptism.”
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