​People are pro-life because they believe life begins at conception/fertilization. Let’s look at the biological facts:

─ 18 days a baby's heart begins to beat
─ 43 days brain coordinates movement
─ 7 weeks a baby can hiccup
─ 8 weeks organs can function
─ 9 weeks has permanent, individual fingerprints
─ 10 weeks can feel pain
─ 12 weeks a baby can smile, suck his thumb and make a fist

At what point do we call the embryo “a human being”?  It is difficult to pick a point where the embryo suddenly becomes human, isn’t it? It would be arbitrary. Many young women on seeing an ultrasound decide not to abort the baby. Seeing the image makes it very clear - the child is human!
See: <http://prolifeacrossamerica.org/baby-developmental-facts/>

Every human is created in God’s image; as such, life is sacred and valuable whether the person is young, old, has disabilities, etc. Pro-Lifers fight for the unborn in the same way that abolitionists fought to ban slavery. . .because we see it as a grave injustice.

Both Locke and Jefferson referred to a “right to life” as part of “natural law”. Pro-lifers know the aborted baby girl or boy is not the only victim of abortion. America has lost over 60 million children to abortion since it was legalized in 1973. There is no way to calculate the repercussions! Many of those who were aborted would have given life to their own children.

Financial problems are often given as a reason to abort an unborn child. Abortionists take a life, earn income form the “procedure”, and the young woman is left with years of misery following the abortion. Women who have had abortions have higher rates of depression, suicide, drug use, etc. Pro-Lifers are called to love the mother as well as the child. <https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/abortion-leads-to-increased-risk-of-suicide-death-depression-study>

Extracted from an article by Melinda Rabbia, Chair, St. Joseph R.C. Respect Life Committee, Oradell, NJ. Bergen County Right to Life

​The Diocese of Rockville Centre reported (www.LICatholic.org) that 38 busses totaling almost 2,000 people participated in this year’s March for Life in Washington, D.C.  The Diocese of Brooklyn had many, many buses of persons who have regularly attended the March along with many, many “first-timers” participating.   
 
Of particular note are buses organized by Ann Gilmartin (Astoria), St. Francis DeSales Church (by a parish leader, Far Rockaway), Tom Kearns (St. Matthias, Ridgewood),  along with  other Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, parishes.   Cathy Donohoe (Holy Family) had TWO busses instead of one, and there was also a busload from St. John’s University, Jamaica.  Chris Rada,  Coordinator of Marriage, Family Life, and Respect Life Education, for the Diocese, coordinated the availability of three other buses—one leaving fro Brooklyn and two from Queens.  The Tablet published contact telephone numbers for several weeks extending an invitation to all to attend the March.
 
The above efforts helped produce exceptional results.  Estimated participation (including persons from many states across the United States) was about one-half million persons.  Great enthusiasm and support for Respect for Life abounded.  For the first time in the March’s history, a Vice President of the United States attended and spoke about the foundational principle in  the U.S. Constitution of the Right to Life.   Other key speakers included Representative Chris Smith; Jeanne Mancini, March for Life; Kristan Hawkins, Students for Life of America; and Kellyanne Conway, Counselor to President Donald Trump.  Cardinal Wuerl, USCCB, along with many other Bishops and leaders of many faiths participated in this outstanding demonstration for the respect and preservation of all Life.   
 
Optimism could be felt that there is hope that Roe v. Wade will be invalidated and that a Culture of Life will prevail for all.   Let us pray—and participate in this special time in American history. 

The media revealed its prejudices  and bias in the way it reported the tragic shootings in Colorado Springs a week ago and  in San Bernardino a few days ago.   It is too long overdue for "push back" on the media.  An unbiased press is essential for freedom to survive in a democracy.
http://www.register.ncregister.com, 12/4/15.

Americans can celebrate the first major victory against Planned Parenthood and ObamaCare  since the GOP took control of Congress. 

The vote was more than symbolic.  (52-47)  The end of taxpayers' forced partnership with Planned Parenthood was sweet. [Of note is that under the Murray-Wyden Amendment (proposed) Democrats suggested rewarding groups like Planned Parenthood despite ongoing investigations into baby parts-for-profit scheme.]

Of special note is that the Senate will have created a powerful precedent in forcing these issues through reconciliation.   Congress will have blazed the trail for partially repealing ObamaCare and defunding PP through the budget process--Congratulations!

Even if the President vetoes the bill (which is expected), a huge victory was won for unborn children, their mothers, and for taxpayers.  What a job!
Excerpted from Family Research Council, Tony Perkins " Washington Update,"  "A Not-So-Murray Christmas for Libs," December 4, 2015.

The U. S. Senate  for the first time in history passed a bill that defunds Planned Parenthood.   The bill also repeals core elements of the so-called Obamacare that compels both employers and individuals to pay for abortion inducing drugs and even surgical abortions.

By Gods' grace, your prayers and support have been instrumental in the nationwide revival in defense of life.  The bill is expected to pass in the House of Representatives.  The bill is expected to be vetoed by the President.  The veto can be nullified with sufficient votes from Congress.

Please join in praising God for His faithfulness as He continues to bless efforts to shine light on the darkness surrounding Planned Parenthood and the inhumane practice of abortion.  And please continue to pray for the Alliance Defending Freedom staff and their excellent work along with the pro-life community as we work together to stop this injustice.  Excerpted from Alliance Defending Freedom, info@Alliance Defending Freedom.org, December 4, 2015, "BREAKING:  Senate Votes to Defund Planned Parenthood."

Highlights of SFLA works in the Northeast-- New York and New Jersey:

1.  Students from St. John's University, Fordham University, and Columbia University, as part of the 40 Days for Life Campaign, prayed one  Saturday  outside a Planned Parenthood facility where many women frequent for abortions.

2.  Many new pro-life groups were begun.  These include Stony Brook University, SUNY Genesco, Roberts Wesleyan College, Hamilton College, Farmingdale University, Hofstra College, Nassau Community College, and Suffolk Community College!

3.  Training sessions were held to provide students with skills to defend life confidently and always in a loving, compassionate way.  These schools include:  Our Lady of Lourdes High School, University at Buffalo, Canisius College, Stony Brook University, Cardinal Spellman High School, SUNY Genesco, St. Vladimir's Seminary, and The Montfort Academy.

4.  St. John's University hosted the 2015 Northeast Leadership Summit in the Fall with over 40 students in attendance!

5.  So much credit for helping to educate students and spread the "good word" goes to Keri Landeche for her support, help and encouragement in helping  students  to know the truth and to ensure  a future for a pro-life generation.

"Merry Christmas," Keri Landeche, Northeast Regional Coordinator Students for Life of America, 504-756-6356, klandeche@studentsforlife.org. December 5, 2015.