A Change of Heart

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After Mass today I was talking with one of the women at our church who is heading up the "40 Days for Life" here at our parish. She informed me about this awful news, that Obama is now going to attempt to overturn protection of conscience rights for doctors, thus working to 'incrementally' (how sensitive of him, eh?) implement the Godless "Freedom of Choice Act" (known as FOCA). Isn't it amazing, that now our very own leader of this country, this democratic country founded on the principles and rights of life, liberty, and justice for all, is now working hard to take away our own freedom to live according to our conscience and morality!! Oh, yes... this is just the beginning, I fear. I mean, come on- even if you're pro-abortion (ahem, I mean 'pro-choice'), you have to see the danger in removing doctor's rights to follow their own conscience, especially with regards to an issue like abortion, which is so controversial and not 'black and white' in the law books currently (God help us). If you haven't seen this video, check it out... a very powerful point made: www.catholicvote.com

M overheard our conversation, and noticing my own reaction, was immediately interested in what we were talking about. I told her basically that President Obama is now going to try and make sure that doctors who don't want to do abortions aren't going to have a choice anymore.

M: "What?!?!?! Nooooooooooooo! Noooooooo! I don't want him to be president anymore! How can he do that??? Why hasn't he changed his heart yet? Is Satan making him do that, Mama? Satan likes it when people do evil things.... but why is that? Why isn't Satan happy? He should be happy for everything God has given him. He should have a change of heart, too."

Oh boy. I had quite a time dissecting that conversation!!!

(Her constant prayer is "that Obama will have a change of heart about abortion." Hmmmm.... looks like she's going to start praying for Satan, too, now!)

Though I find myself sometimes despairing in light of the condition our world is in right now, I am reminded that we are not to despair, not to lose heart, but rather to remember Who we serve, and that through Him ALL things are possible, and we are HIS children, called to take up our spiritual weapons and storm the gates of Hell with confidence in our General.

Heavenly Father, change Obama's heart. Jesus and Mary, save souls.

If you're interested in learning more about 40 Days For Life, check out the website. It's a wonderful way to actively/spiritually get involved in this battle for innocent souls...

http://www.40daysforlife.com/splash.cfm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=On9jankGqB0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h39RM3dlYPI