Across the street from Planned Parenthood this morning, a group us were saying the Rosary, when a woman got out of a car and started walking towards PP's entrance.
The way that she was walking suggested that she was upset. Then she started yelling at us. I couldn't hear everything she said (I was trying to pray), but part of it sounded like "abortion saved my life, and my baby's."
But I heard her clearly say, "So f*** you."
One of our group called out to her, "God bless you." She responded, "And I love Jesus, too."
Then she went in.
Pain? Fear? Anger? Regret? Guilt? Only God knows fully what was burning in that woman's heart.
I must acknowledge that possible snappy responses passed through my mind. I recognize that I am not the person of peace and love that I long to be.
I will pray for her. And her child.
And for healing and growth in me.
Pax et bonum
2 comments:
I know how you feel, concerning the snappy responses. I have a tremendous way to go (a lifetime!) concerning my anger issues. I still fall prey at times to thinking of myself in a romantic type of way, where I'm way better than I'll ever be. When I'm in my comfort zone, in my 'box', I believe that nothing will faze me, and that all my reactions and responses will be appropriate. But it's almost like Christmas when your a kid; waiting for the Holiday ends up being better than the day. When your young the day comes, you open presents and it goes. As with me; I feel strong, the time comes to do the right thing, I fail. Thankfully I'm only slightly more aware of these downfalls of mine in order to forsee the next time. Thanks for the post.
Thanks for your comment. This is something I've struggled with for years.
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