John,

About two-thirds of Americans self-identify as Christians...

...which means the abortion industry can't maintain a market for its core product without preying upon believers. Planned Parenthood even maintains a "clergy advisory board" of pro-abortion activists masquerading as ministers.

The abortion giant relies on the ruse to hide the fact that real Christian clergy are pro-life...and they are increasingly speaking out about it!

Oakland, California, Bishop Michael Barber recently celebrated a pro-life Mass for hundreds of Walnut Creek 40 Days for Life participants and was then accompanied by TEN other members of the clergy for a procession to Planned Parenthood.

The huge vigil drew the attention of abortion workers, who set off their car alarms to try to drown out the prayers.

"What they don't realize is they can NEVER drown out the power of PRAYER, nor the spirit of those called to do God's work," wrote Jodie from the Walnut Creek leadership team. "What a blessing to have so many out there with us affirming life!"

Columbus, Georgia

Two Christian pastors united dozens of 40 Days for Life participants spanning numerous denominations for a prayer rally in Columbus.

"Pastors Will Cook and Ed Kivictus led us in prayer, and the focus was on prayers of thanksgiving for what we KNOW God will do through His people," wrote Amber, the longtime campaign leader.

Those prayers have been answered before. While praying in front of the local abortion facility years ago, Pastor Ed asked God to place the building next door into pro-life hands.

In 2015, the Lord made the pastor's vision a reality, as the local pregnancy center, Seneca Choices for Life, moved in.

Since then, the pregnancy center and 40 Days for Life participants have worked together to save a staggering number of babies from abortion!

St. Cloud, Minnesota

Bishop Patrick Neary led North Star State 40 Days for Life participants in pro-life vespers--which campaign leader Judy described as "a very moving prayer service."

Judy said pro-lifers are unhappy that their state is inviting women from surrounding states to come abort their children in Minnesota. It's also targeting women from rural communities within the state...

...so 40 Days for Life volunteers are stepping up their efforts.

"Our vigil has many people traveling many miles from outlying cities and towns in rural Minnesota," she reported.

Last week, a group of women held a trilingual hour of prayer in front of Planned Parenthood--petitioning God to end abortion in English, Spanish, and Italian!

A woman of Samaria came to draw water. Jesus said to her, "Give me a drink."

--John 4:7

Heavenly Father, we pray in a special way for all women who have experienced an abortion. We ask that you draw these women close to your healing heart. Help us all to recognize our deep thirst for the living water that only you can offer, and give us the courage to invite others to the well of your forgiveness. Amen.

For life,

Shawn Carney
President/CEO, 40 Days for Life