Campaign Update - Thru Day 3

We are on Day 4 of the campaign and it's time for an update.

Here are the links to articles on the San Diego/San Marcos campaign:
North County Times
Good News, etc,
Catholic Exchange
California Catholic

We had our local kick-off events on Tuesday, February 16th.

A Mass for Life was celebrated at St. Mark's Catholic Church.
All those who came to Mass listened to strong, courageous and inspired words from Deacon Bennett: rich food for Lenten meditation. A blessing sent us forth to begin the campaign.

Later that night, we gathered in front of the Dr. Kung's abortion clinic.
About 60 participated in singing praises at the candle light vigil. It was a grace filled night.
A special thanks goes to Don Meziere who lead us in singing. We are so very grateful to Don who made changes to his plans to come to our vigil.

Pictures of the candle light vigil are posted on the San Marcos 40 Days for Life Photo Album, courtesy of Thomas McKenna, the only one who remembered to bring a camera :) Thanks Thomas!

On Thursday, Day 2 of the campaign, when the prayer intention was for the healing from abortion, the ladies from Silent No More Awareness Campaign, stood at the back drive-way to the clinic with the sign "I Regret My Abortion".

After the group left at about 11:40 AM, two prayer warriors standing at the front driveway, Julie and Michelle, were approached by a woman who was coming from inside the building. She appeared very sad and teary-eyed, and asked why they were there. When she was told about the constant prayers for all those involved in abortion, the lady was moved and shared her past abortion. She also said that she was just coming from a counseling session to help her with the grief of her past abortion (In the medical building there are Counseling and Psychiatric help). At first she looked apprehensive and afraid of being judged, but Julie and Michelle kept speaking of God's love for her and informed her about post abortion healing resources. The woman left with one of the brochures with contact information and seemed relieved and calmer.

Friday at about 8 AM a young couple parked right in front of the prayer site. They headed in the direction of the building before we made contact with them. When they came back, we reached them. The young lady, M., spoke only Spanish and said that she went to Dr. Kung for a "tumorito" and had an appointment card in her hands. When asked if she was going for an abortion, she looked down and nodded. At that point, we offered her to call Dr. Delgado's office in Escondido to make an appointment with him. She spoke to Dr. Delgado's receptionist and agreed to call back during her lunch break.

Please keep M., her boyfriend A., and the post-abortive woman in your prayers.

God puts the right person at the right time in the right place. The only qualification necessary to do His will is to be available.

Please join us during this 40 Days for Life.

Love and blessings - Elena