We live in a culture that allows us to close our eyes to the pain of others. But what if we opened our eyes and hearts to the needs of our brothers and sisters around us?
Early this morning, at 6 a.m., 22 young men and women set off on a pro-life adventure that will become one of the most memorable weeks of their lives. Team Chicago and Team New Orleans began their journey over 1,000 miles apart; in just 4 days, they will unite and finish before family, friends, and pregnancy resource centers for whom they resolved to make this unique journey six months ago.
“Tonya’s pregnancy was confirmed. After processing for a while, she realized how capable she is of being a mom and standing up for herself. She stated with excitement “I am keeping my baby!” Tonya was able to hear and believe that God loves her and that the lives of both her and her baby have immense value.”
We see brokenness in our world all the time; there’s no doubt about it. And most everyone desires to help someone in some way, whether we are Catholic, Lutheran, Christian, or anything else. We search for the greatest need and say, “There is where I want to give back.” Philosophers, teachers, rabbis, preachers, monks and nuns, inspirational speakers–all of them have offered their own insight to the world’s greatest need by how they dedicate their life. But to quote one of the most quotable humans of all time: “But I shall show you a still more excellent way.”
“Mary’s fiat was more than just a yes! Mary agreed to follow God’s plan, even though she did not understand where it would take her. The women that receive services from our nation’s pregnancy resource centers are often in similar predicaments to Mary, though often less willing to say yes.”
Just as our leadership team, riders, and support crew teammates come together from all over the United States to ride out our mission, so too do we want our PRCs to work in partnership to succeed in our ultimate mission of conquering abortion everywhere.
“Your gift could promise hope. Your treasure could save a life. We at Biking for Babies encourage you to start off your new year with a simple act of love that could change many lives for years to come.”
On Tuesday, December 1, 2015, charities, families, businesses, community centers, and students around the world will come together for one common purpose: to celebrate generosity and to give.
“It is because of people who ‘just start’ that Biking for Babies is carrying out a mission of helping pregnant mothers, supporting fatherhood, and upholding the dignity of every person. Consequently, this ride has impacted an innumerable amount of people, most of whom we will probably never meet. I would like to challenge you starting today to ‘just start.'”
