SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM FOR PHOTOS OF TONIGHT’S JERICHO MARCH AND EUCHARISTIC PROCESSION TO EPIPHANY CHURCH, ALONG WITH VIDEO LINK TO TONIGHT’S CLOSING MASS!
I have competed well; I have finished the race; I have kept the faith.
2Tim 4:7
Although the EQT 10 K/10 Miler Race made the vigil more challenging today, it was a fitting metaphor for what we’ve done over the last six weeks. This campaign was not an easy one. We faced physical, mental, and spiritual obstacles, but God sustained us. Now we offer to Him “all our prayers and works, joys and sufferings” of these 40 Days for “all the intentions of His Sacred Heart.” We have no way of knowing what the future holds, but we place all our trust in Jesus! We know He is always working for our good, even when we can’t understand His methods.
THANK YOU for everything you did during our fall 40 Days for Life vigil to keep help and hope available outside of Planned Parenthood! PLEASE consider coming back before the spring vigil. Our small but amazing team of year-round volunteers needs your support as they continue reaching out to women and babies in danger. By filling in for someone who gets sick, or by serving as a partner for someone who might otherwise be alone on the sidewalk, you allow this mission of mercy to go on.
Do you feel called to help on a regular basis? It could be every week, every-other week, or even once a month…all offers are gratefully accepted! The shifts listed below are currently open for a recurring commitment. If you see one that fits your schedule, please let us know by emailing pghsaland365@gmail.com.
- Mondays at any time
- Tuesdays from 1:30-3:30
- Wednesdays from 11:30-12:30 or 12:30-2:00
- Thursdays from 9:00-10:30
- Fridays 10:00-12:00 or 12:00-2:00
If you can’t commit to a regular sidewalk schedule but can sometimes jump in and fill a particular need, that’s incredibly helpful, too! Email pghsaland365@gmail.com to subscribe to our weekly message listing upcoming opportunities to serve.
Thank you for all your work, prayer, and sacrifice in the service of our Lord! May He bless each of you abundantly!
Here’s what happened on the sidewalk today…
7:30-9:00 Jen & Vince
Parking was difficult, temps were low, and the volume of the music (and some hecklers) was high. But that didn’t stop the faithful Sunday morning crew from gathering in prayer one last time! Thank you to Vince for setting up the sidewalk each week and leading us in the full Scriptural Rosary and Chaplet of Divine Mercy. Thank you to Rich, George, and Dave who regularly joined us in prayer (although Dave was unable to go today due to the death of his mother-in-law…Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord!)
9:00-11:00 Ken & Pat
Partner Pat and I were joined in prayer today by Mike and Mary until Rich and Roesane arrived at eleven. We were able to witness to thousands who were running past in the EQT race. Many comments that were mostly positive but we did have one screamer who yelled profanities against the Catholic Church. May God have Mercy.
11:00-1:00 Roseann & Rich (check back later…)
1:00-3:00 Andrew & Sue
Corpus Christi Parish filled up the vigil from 1:00 to 3:00! Thanks to everyone who came downtown to pray during this 40 Days! If you felt called to participate during the campaign, seriously consider coming to Planned Parenthood more regularly throughout the year. A small group of volunteers keep up the witness and outreach year round, and they could use your help! Email me at AndrewSAFLPGH@protonmail.com if you are interested in learning about our Sidewalk Advocates group that helps save lives throughout the year! God bless!
3:00-5:00 Andy & Denise
Thanks to all who came for the Jericho March during the 3-5 shift! Pastor Dan Hendley led prayer and song and then we walked and prayed seven times around the block. May God hear our prayers, and may He have mercy on us all.
JERICHO MARCH AROUND PP…
JESUS IN THE HOUSE!
CLICK HERE FOR A SHORT VIDEO OF OUR PRAYER ON THE SIDEWALK WITH THE BLESSED SACRAMENT!: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/aj-NMUm6Yo4
CLICK HERE TO WATCH A SHORT VIDEO OF US SINGING “OH SACRAMENT MOST HOLY” ON THE SIDEWALK!
EUCHARISTIC PROCESSION TO EPIPHANY CHURCH…
The Closing Mass was especially beautiful and Bishop Waltersheid gave an inspiring homily! The Mass was livestreamed on Facebook, so if you are on Facebook you can watch it HERE. (The homily begins at minute 19)
WATCH THE CLOSING MASS HERE! (YOU NEED TO BE ON FACEBOOK TO WATCH)
CLICK HERE TO WATCH AN INSPIRING (4 MINUTE) SLIDESHOW VIDEO OF THE ENTIRE 40 DAYS FOR LIFE CAMPAIGN!
Thank You so much for all of the 40 days for life & all of the wonderful volunteers that put so much effort into saving the Lifes of INNOCENT CHILDREN !! Who would have ever thought that satan could convince 1/2 of our country that doing human sacrifice is what OUR COUNTRY needs !! Look at how the nazis convinced a predominately white CHRISTian nation, that it was fine to kill all the Jews !!
God bless you, Nikki, and our leadership team. A baby being killed by abortion dies alone. The little kid cannot cry out for help. The little one cannot run and hide. No one solemnly wraps the sacrificed child for burial.
We witness together, our Pittsburgh 40 Days for Life team. We accompany each other. We witness for the little killed baby. Our hearts feel torn, crushed and scandalized by our neighbors’ casual silence. Witnessing for the tiny mortally assaulted baby, face to face on the abortuary sidewalk, somehow helps. Killing a baby is simply unacceptable. What part of that statement is too difficult to understand? How dare you act as if you do not understand that!
And yet, darkness can rule in our heart. We can act as if we do not understand that killing a baby is unacceptable.
We can fail to recognize evil in ourselves. We can sin.
If we eventually recognize our sin and repent, we will have struggled through an enormous war zone. In His love and mercy, God will place us on a rock we could not reach.
We tell everyone we meet in pro-life conversation that we are not on a pedestal. We share what God gives us. We know how to begin our conversation with everyone because we are brothers and sisters.
What a wonderful video. Thank you for the sacrifice of time and energy to put that all together.