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As they say in the 'blogosphere' Hat-Tip or H/T to Catholic Mom of 10 (see links) for reminding us all that today is the National Day of Prayer for Peace and the Sanctity of Life - during which we are asked to pray a rosary for these intentions.I also noticed on the National Director of SPUC, John Smeaton's blog a reference to Fr. Morty O'Shea unveiling a monument to the victims of abortion at St. Mary's in Carmarthen.Â
Fr. Morty said that this memorial is a 'solitary and prophetic witness to the abortion holocaust that continues in our midst.' He also said that 'There is no reason why such a memorial could not be erected outside the front of any church.'
On the campus of Franciscan University of Steubenville, next to the replica of St. Francis' Portiuncula chapel (where 24 hour Adoration takes place), stands the Tomb of the Unborn which contains the mortal remains of Clare, Francis, Agnes, Jeremiah, and Michael - all victims of abortion. A couple of miles away on the grounds of Holy Family Catholic Church one finds the following memorial, (complete with American spelling);
Fr. Morty is right; such solid and tangible witness is needed to draw attention to this most silent of holocausts as there are no well known graves in the UK for the victims. Could British parishes not set aside a small area like this and include a mention of the mothers, fathers, and families broken by abortion. If so, then babies may be saved and many women may find a place of reference to point them towards full reconciliation and healing. Could your parish?
