It was 1970 in Dallas, TX, where the now infamous Roe v. Wade case was first filed at the Earle Cabell Federal Courthouse. Today, thousands of Texans took to the streets of Dallas marching from the Cathedral down to the steps of that very same courthouse. All to prayerfully protest what came to be the unjust law of the land at the U.S. Supreme Court in 1973.
My family and I were able to join in as fellow pro-lifers of all walks of life came together to walk for life. It was ecumenical, multi-lingual and full of a great love for all life - no matter how small or silent that life may be.
The day started with a Rosary outside of the area abortion center. Then there was a special Mass at the Cathedral Shrine of the Virgin Guadalupe with Bishop Farrell (Dallas) and Bishop Vann (Fort Worth). All of that led into the March for Life and Rally outside of the courthouse. It was a great turnout and an amazing experience (images and video below).
There are many more marches planned all around the country for this coming Friday and Saturday to mark the 37th anniversary of the January 22, 1973 Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision. Please find one near you and attend. The largest one will be in Washington D.C.
There is no better social justice cause to fight for. The unborn are the poorest and weakest among us. They literally have no voice. They depend on us to stand up for them. They depend on you.
We were able to get a lot of great photos and videos today. My hope is that these images and voices here will inspire hundreds of thousands more to attend all of the other marches around the country this week!
Please share this video with everyone you know:
I’ve also posted more pictures and video on Fallible Blogma if interested. It includes a great speech from Bishop Farrell and documentation of the single pro-abortion protester at the entire march.
Oh, and after you figure out which march you’re going to attend in person, please also go participate in the Virtual March for Life.
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That’s a very moving video! Thanks for posting and for sharing your experience.
PS - I like the surprise guest at the end of the video! The CFRs are awesome.
My mom has always been pro-child and pro-choice.
Abortion is illegal per God, Abortion is not health care. Abortion is murder and the should be treated as such. God has already convicted those who perform this sin. Pray for forgiveness.
Excellent post, Matthew. Thanks for being there in Dallas, for bringing others there via this video, and for spreading the word on the fundamental social justice issue of our day.
This event was a first ever for me. I regret having not participated in the last 36. Seeing so many people for life, people from all walks of life, gives great hope of the near possibllity that this law will be overturned. As our Bishop stated, ‘we have the greatest quarterback on our side, Jesus Christ!’. We must pray and pray even if you are feeling tired! God Bless America! JC
To claim one is “pro-choice and pro-child” is simply claiming to be in favor of SOME children living and some children being killed. This philosophy does not place one on any kind of moral high ground.
Thanks for that Matt. Great job. Gives us all hope.
Brother John Mary is my older brother! I am so proud of him.
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I AM SO BLESSED TO BE JOHN MARY’S MOTHER—THANK YOU LORD! I AM IN AWE OF MY SON—GOD BLESS YOU
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Ignorant people are prolife. Religion does not replace science, shame on you for believing it. EC is not an abortion at the moment of conception. Get your facts straight! Scientifically it is when the fertilized egg is implanted on the uterus. Prolife make me sick. Go educate yourself. Read How the prochoice movement saved america: freedom, politics, and the war on sex by cristina page. Wake up and smell the coffee, government has polluted your mind. Religion is patriarchal and devalues women.
Rally a great amazing to watch dude…dallas really rocks…
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Responding to Erica’s comment of May 8th - you need to realize that many intelligent people believe in the right to life of the unborn. You need to think about the liberal dogma you’re believing - dogma I used to believe as well. It is actually abortion which is devaluing women - just look at how it is being used in other countries to abort female children, who aren’t valued as much as men. This is leading to terrible problems with keeping up the birth rates! It is actually the Christians who led the movement to get women the right to vote in the USA! Abortions are pushed by men who don’t want to pay child support as a result of using women for one-night stands and their lack of commitment. Many women who actually see their children on ultrasounds don’t want to abort them. It is an amazing thing to have a whole brand new human being growing inside one’s body - just think about it…
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