His Eminence Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York while addressing the faithful gathered on the eve of the annual March for Life at the Holy Mass of the Vigil for Life, which took place at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C, conveyed that in the fight against abortion, it is crucial to recognize the reality of evil and importance of prayer. The Vigil for Life is held each year on the night before the March for Life, an annual event on or near the anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision that mandated legal abortion nationwide.
As reported by Catholic News Agency, His Beatitude Cardinal Dolan remarked that “The march is a powerful way to fight the temptation we must admit – the temptation to discouragement. With the message of the pro-life movement ridiculed and harassed by much of the media, academia, entertainment industry and one of the two major political parties, the fight can at times feel lonely.” Further, His Eminence Cardinal added, “In his home state of New York, abortion is legal until birth and can be funded with taxpayer dollars, while those with conscientious objections can find their jobs threatened.What a paradox and a heavenly sign that the Sisters of Life were founded in such a pro-abortion state!Despite challenges, the pro-life movement has reason for hope.”
The March for Life routinely draws hundreds of thousands from across the country to witness to the dignity of every human life.
