We were blessed with a perfect day for the 2014 Winnipeg March for Life. Twelve parishioners from St. Charles joined over 800 others to publicly show their support for life, love and compassion. As we were walking along, I saw a man on the sidewalk staring at us. I was apprehensive: perhaps he didn't agree with our message - would he confront us? To my surprise and delight, he joined us. Sometimes we can get discouraged. We wonder: are we having any effect? Are we changing hearts and minds? After seeing that man spontaneously join in our march, I can say emphatically: Yes! We are drawing people into our message of life and love. And that's why we march. We march for those who have no voice. For the unborn, for the elderly, for the sick, for women hurting from the guilt of abortion. We march to be salt and light to a world that too often sees death as the answer to life's difficulties. Yes, it's easier to have an abortion than to raise a baby on your own. Yes, it's easier to commit suicide than to face a long and painful illness. Love costs. It requires effort. It is not always the "easy choice". But it is the choice we must make if we are to build a civilization of love. - James Bowman
