Maybe we are slowly learning that the real power to change our culture of death lies in love. In some communities efforts are made to reach out in love to those who oppose pro-life views. Embracing this apparent contradiction stretches us spiritually. The language of love is hard to learn when everything in us revolts, especially when the must vulnerable members of society are not even allowed to take their first breath. Jesus, however, leaves us no other option.
Nothing has the power to dismantle injustices except for unconditional love.
We need to give that love unconditionally and permanently, especially once the baby is born. Rosalie Hall in Toronto, and Pro Vita in Romania, offer the joyful and loving support worthy of emulation in every community across Canada. When women choose to terminate their baby's life, we do well to remember Jesus' verdict on the adulterous woman in John's Gospel. The people involved with Project Rachel in Calgary take Jesus' non-judgmental position seriously and display a courageous hope in the power of love. Being pro-life means taking a radical stance of love beyond protests in front of abortion clinics or sending petitions to Parliament Hill.