November 24, 2008

Guest: Sally Proctor, President of Iowans for Life
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Congratulations to the Winner of Hasbro's Monopoly: Charles Hughes

Today, Deacon Rick and Jenny enjoyed a few extra winks of sleep to celebrate the week of Thanksgiving. In their absence Rise and Shine will be hosted by Mary Pometto, the Production Director of KWKY along with Jon Leonetti, host of Martyrs of the Third Millennium. Today Jon and Mary spoke with Sally Proctor, president of Iowans for Life.

Sally shared with us some of the issues relevant to the pro-life movement. In the coming months, Sally urged listeners to pay attention to what is happening with the Freedom of Choice Act, which, if passed, would obliterate any and all regulations on abortion. Along with encouraging senators and congressmen to fight against this act, Sally asked that we turn to the Rosary. The arms of Our Lady are open to all, and when we entrust our intentions to her Motherly care we know that her Son pays particular heed.

Sally also let us know that Iowans for Life will not be accepting any more applicants to join the pilgrimage to the March for Life. They have two full buses and due to the proximity of the inauguration that week, all the hotels are booked. She encouraged those who still want to attend the March to discover an alternate way of going to DC. Sally also mentioned that the prayers for Life rally will be taking place in February this year.

To be pro-life is to have a true appreciation for the human person, from conception to natural death. That includes anyone who may oppose the inalienable right to life. We, as a pro-life people must strive to encounter this opposition with a smile, truly seeing the person before us and proclaiming our message with a smile and with love. For with love we can change hearts and when hearts and minds are changed, then will we see society stop and take notice.