| Let Your Voice Be Heard! Say NO to Expanded Abortion Access |
| The Massachusetts State Legislature will consider passing into law two deeply troubling bills this legislative session. They are identical in text but differ slightly in their titles. The first, (House Bill 3320) is “An Act removing obstacles and expanding access to women’s reproductive health”. The second, (Senate Bill 1209) is “An Act to remove obstacles and expand abortion access”. Current law would be dramatically changed by: 1. Expanding abortion access, including late term abortions, during the nine months of pregnancy for virtually any reason. 2. Eliminating any requirements that abortions be performed in a hospital. 3. Eliminating the requirement that provides medical care to a child who survives an abortion attempt. 4. Eliminating the requirement that a minor under the age of 18 have the consent of a parent, guardian or the courts. 5. Expanded state funding for women who cannot afford the procedure. |
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He speaks these words not as one who merely observes our pain, but as one who experienced immense suffering. And the very wounds that bear witness to his suffering indicate the essence of our identity and worth: we are loved by God.
Reflecting on the healed wounds of the Risen Christ, we see that even our most difficult trials can be the place where God manifests his victory. He makes all things beautiful. He makes all things new.
He is always with us. Jesus promised this when he gave the disciples the same mission he gives to each of us: Go.
Go be my hands and feet to a world enslaved by fear. Go to the woman who is unexpectedly pregnant and fears the future. Go to your friend who fears reprisal at work because he takes a stand for the protection of human life. Go to your aging parent in failing health who fears being a burden. And go to others, too, for their support.
We don't need to have everything figured out. We can simply follow the guidance of Our Blessed Mother, the first disciple: "Do whatever he tells you" (John 2:5).
Walk with each other. Do not be afraid to embrace God's gift of life. Whatever storms or trials we face, we are not alone. He is with us.
"Behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age" (Matthew 28:20).