More Than Many Sparrows

Jesus reminds us that we are so precious in the eyes of the Father that he who cares for the sparrows knows us also, even to the number of hairs on our head. He admonishes us not to be afraid for we are worth more than many sparrows.  Yet, sadly,  this same perception of the value of human life is not shared by everyone and in this country alone, 4,000 unborn children are aborted each day! Since 1973, 56 million babies have been terminated untimely before or after birth, this latter being even more shocking and inhuman than the "ordinary" abortion.
Thank God, there are people standing up to fight for the lives of these innocent children.  Last night the Pregnancy Care Center held its annual fund raising and awareness raising banquet and for sure, the value of life at all stages became apparent.  The Center counsels hundreds of people who are questioning giving birth to or aborting the child they have begotten.  The story of one of these cases was highlighted by the presence of the little boy who was "saved" through prayer and the love his mother and father received from the staff.  125 little children came into this world last year alone because of the care their parents experienced at the Center.
The keynote speaker, Jill Stanek, RN, who fought the battle against abortion on the hospital where she worked, showed us what courage and conviction can do, even when coming from one person.
Not physically martyred as was St. Ignatius of Antioch, whose Memorial it is today, but with the same fortitude and conviction she stood her course in defense of the value of life, even to the point of sacrificing her job; she sees with the eyes of God that we are worth more than many sparrows.  Can we have that same vision?  Prayers for the work of the Center, a visit and tour, volunteering, and financial aid can help preserve future lives.
Bro. Rene