MadisonHerald: Initiative, Stations of the Cross create powerful witness at clinic

Vigil for Life and Pro-Life Wisconsin Dane County are spearheading an initiative called 365 for Life this year to provide a consistent presence of prayer at the clinic during the periods for abortion services. The initiative seeks to build on the momentum generated by the five successful 40 Days for Life campaigns and the recent derailment of late-term abortion plans at the Madison Surgery Center.

“Because of 40 Days for Life, we had a large part of the Catholic community that has been to the sidewalk, has been part of the initiative, and wanted it to continue,” said Karlen.

Focusing on Madison’s only abortion clinic, the Planned Parenthood Clinic on Orin Rd., the initiative will ensure that every woman who comes to Madison for an abortion has a chance of being offered hope by prayer warriors and sidewalk counselors on the sidewalk outside.

Volunteers have already filled the hours for three weeks since the initiative began. Each volunteer is asked to sign up for a two-hour time slot (or one hour each if you have a friend who can fill the other hour) during the weekday. At least two volunteers will be present at the time. Many, including groups that have a rotating list of volunteers, have committed to fill monthly or even weekly slots.

During the cold days of winter, the rainy days of spring and fall, and the hot days of summer, the time will be one of obvious sacrifice. But prayer and sacrifice for the recognition of the sanctity of human life is a part of the Catholic tradition

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