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A big jump in numbers, a major celebration of Life, and a powerful testimony of a life saved: well done to the March for Life UK for bringing thousands of pro-lifers taking to the streets of Birmingham on May 14th.

The organisers said that pro-life groups from across the UK united in solidarity for the March which weaved through Birmingham with blue and white posters saying ‘Life from conception, no exception’. One of the highlights was when a mother. Sophie, told the crowd that she had cancelled her abortion last year after seeing the 2015 March.  

From the March for Life UK website: “ Prolife stalls were alive with interest from young people. The 'Mercy Bus' had queues from those wanting to speak to a priest, keen to start a journey of forgiveness and peace. Food outlets, pro-life merchandise and facepainters were buzzing with customers and as live music played some of those gathered spontaneously took to dancing in the sunshine.

Bishop David McGough, the auxiallary bishop of Birmingham, stepped up to the outdoor stage and gave an opening welcome.

Keynote speaker Ryan Bomberger who himself was conceived in rape and adopted spoke eloquently using personal testimony. His dynamic speech inspired all who were there and he engaged with even the small group of pro-abortion supporters who were present.

The star of the day was Sophie who had many of the crowd in tears. She recounted how last year she had an abortion booked having been put under great pressure to feel that was her only option. As she had walked through the city she encountered last year's March for Life and was struck by their joy which contrasted with the aggression of the pro-abortion activists. This helped her decide which side she wanted to be on. At this point in her story Sophie told the crowd 'when I got home I cancelled my abortion. How many of you were here last year? I want to say thank you. You helped save the life of my son Riley' and she held up her little baby boy.

After this beautiful testimony the march took place, people spilled out of the square onto the street, singing and cheering their way past the busy Saturday shoppers and tourists.

The day ended back at Victoria Square with Canadian apologist Stephanie Gray speaking of the pain abortion causes, reminding people how prolife work can't be just a yearly activity but a daily one.

Keep actively reaching out to others whether they are post-abortive or in a crisis pregnancy. Keep educating the young, speaking to our politicians and leaders. Keep seeking out those loving one to one conversations that help change hearts and minds. Keep the petitions going and the prayers flowing. We can and will change this society let's start by changing ourselves into more passionate and compassionate pro-lifers. Let's start today, let's go!!

 
Ruth Rawlins of Abort67 wrote an insightful account of the day where she said “I now see the necessity of the March for Life. Whilst some of us may not agree on strategy, it is important to have that place where those who are pro-life can come together and be challenged to do more, and have presented to them all the different initiatives that are happening, that they can decide for themselves what to get involved in. We need the crisis pregnancy centres. We need those engaging government and those fighting in the courts of justice. We need those offering help at the abortion clinics. We need those exposing the injustice to the people so that public opinion may be changed. We need the big gathering of the March for Life to encourage passive pro-lifers to be activated and to encourage active pro-lifers that for the areas in this battle that they are NOT engaging in – there is another group doing it that they can work with or refer to. One army - many regiments. United we are stronger.”
 

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And a reminder to you not to forget the All Ireland Rally for Life on Saturday, 2nd July @ 2pm in Belfast City Centre. Unborn babies and their mothers need you there!