Today is the beginning of a somber season — when we are reminded of the 40 days Jesus spent in the desert. But we are filled with joy!
As we prepare to commemorate God’s victory over death with Christ’s resurrection, we look forward to the lifesaving results of this spring’s 40 Days for Life campaign … and we’re off to a fast start!
David Bereit, 40 Days for Life’s national director, and I have both already spoken at 40 Days for Life kickoff events these past few days and the excitement is HUGE!
Let’s begin in Nebraska.
For one thing, I can tell you that Nebraskans are one dedicated group of people!
Over the weekend, I flew to Omaha to help Nebraskans United for Life kick off their 40 Days for Life vigils. One of the vigils is located outside one of the few late-term abortion facilities in America.
The abortionist makes no apologies for it, with a big billboard that says “ABORTION & CONTRACEPTION SERVICES OF NEBRASKA” right above his door.
Despite the cold, the local 40 Days for Life leader, Mary Crosby, had invited a large crowd gathered to pray for the doctor and begin 40 days of prayer and fasting in front of a place that takes innocent human life in the womb up to 24 weeks.
Here are a couple of pictures from Omaha — one of me with Mary…
…and one where I was speaking to the vigil participants at the kickoff event:
In Glendale, Arizona, Monica reports the campaign there is holding its prayer vigil outside a Planned Parenthood abortion center. That’s also where the kickoff was held, which Monica describes as “an amazing, peaceful vigil” attended by many prayer volunteers.
This is a photo of the 40 Days for Life vigil in Glendale:
In Orange County, California, the local 40 Days for Life team launched their spring campaign with a baby shower.
“Around 80 people gathered in this celebration of life,” said Alejandra, one of the local leaders. “We celebrated the lives of twin boys saved from abortion and helped two newborn girls in need.”
Here is one photo of the 40 Days for Life baby shower in Orange County…
…and here’s another.
Those are just a few of the record 247 locations taking part in this campaign — and we can’t wait to see what God has in store.
The best news — YOU can join in!
Click here to be a part the 40 Days for Life campaign nearest you.
Click here for today’s devotional from David Brandao, 40 Days for Life’s communications director