Gerard's Thoughts and Commentary

Progress – Jan. 22 Pro-Life Issue - Ed Mohs’ faith journey Jan. 7, 2009     By John Wolcott   A child of rape, Ed Mohs’ strong pro-life stance has been a part of his deepest beliefs since his early teens. Through his family and friends, he knows the value his life has had and he’s seen God’s spirit guiding him in his life of faith. He knows, too, that even in states where there are strong anti-abortion laws, exceptions often are made for babies conceived through rape or incest. That would include his life, a life he’s deeply thankful to be living. “In my pre-teens, I learned I was adopted. Later, I learned about my mother’s rape and her mental problems. For me, my past has led to my strong pro-life faith,” said Mohs, 53, a Boeing Co. engineer for more than 20 years, resident of Marysville and parishioner at Immaculate Conception church in Everett. A participant in Forty Days For Life vigils at Planned Parenthood’s abortion clinic in Everett, a...

    DARKNESS   It was Wednesday, March 18, 2015, 6:30pm.  Our Everett 40 Days for Life prayer had just started. I crossed the driveway to view the Planned Parenthood parking lot.  Just then, an Ecolab car had entered the driveway pulling up close to the building.  Stepping out of his small car, the courier began picking up and removing the clear freezer bag filled with the remains of aborted children from the little white box outside the Planned Parenthood staff door.   Despicable and inhumane!  Horrifying and ungodly!  I felt empty and without words. David Graves, friend and past Marysville 40 Days for Life Coordinator, witnessed this tragedy with me, as he had himself on many other occasions. Although this is "reality," it is unbelievable!  David reminded me, "We live in very grave and dark times."  The removal of fetal remains happens at least weekly, especially on Wednesday, foll...

Hello Friends: March 18th marks the half way point for the 40 Days for Life ! This event takes place on a Wednesday evening at 6:30 outside of Planned Parenthood. We will pray from 6:30-7:30 at PP and then walk over to Pregnancy Aid . The highlight of this particular March 18th Midway Rally is the celebration of the new Pregnancy Aid located just across the street from Planned Parenthood . Pregnancy Aid director, Angel, is inviting us over for coffee and Lenten snacks after we pray the Rosary. There she will give us a tour and show us the grounds. Please come and join us in prayer for life and celebrating our new building! EVERETT www.40daysforlife.com/everett Find us on FB, follow us on Twitter (@E40DFL), and read stories on our Blog.

A Challenge to the Media...      Do you have the courage to fully investigate the long-standing abortion debate and issues? Divisive it is!  So often, news articles and stories touch only surface level, but don’t dig deep into the core – what is factually true and false based on hard facts, and not emotion and political philosophy. YOU have an excellent opportunity to serve the community with your talents and gifts.  Use them to advance the dialogue.  Will YOU accept this challenge?      Based on science only, what is the development of the fetus or unborn child at key stages of development (one week, 3 weeks, 10 weeks, etc.)?      Based on medical practice and science, what happens during an abortion (saline, vacuum, RU486, etc.)?  Are women able to view the ultrasound prior to the abortion, as the doctor would? Are women provided specific, accurate details of the abortion procedure?  ...

It is a great pleasure and joy to sing with such amazing and talented men and women of the Sno-King Community Chorale.  Come and enjoy a most wonderful holiday concert. http://www.sno-kingchorale.org/images/stories/Pictures/2014%20Holiday%20Magic.jpg

We have seen protests in Seattle regarding which facility is best suited for Woodland Park Zoo elephants. Protesters continue to disrupt traffic over claims of police brutality as an unarmed African American, Michael Brown, who was shot and killed by Darren Wilson, a white police officer. A Grand Jury found no indictment against the officer who resigned.  Media continue to sensationalize the protests. Where is our outrage (and peaceful protest) over the killing of our unborn children in our (local) cities across America?  Jurisdictions actually sign off on the establishment licenses where the killing takes place? Unbelievable!  Between 55 and 56 million children have been aborted since 1973.  How many women have had their lives destroyed due to abortion? Held end abortion today? www.40daysforlife.com

I wanted to write something, but wasn't sure what to say, as I pondered the tragic shooting events which began on the morning of Friday, October 24, 2014 at Marysville-Pilchuck High School. Our hearts were suddenly shattered and filled with intense shock, sadness and grief as we all learned of the horror MPHS students, staff, families, and the Marysville community experienced on this unbelievable day.  Frequently, I have walked the make-shift memorial fence which is full of well wishes, tears, love, peace, prayers and support for not only the victims, families and staff, but the entire Marysville area. I have wept. I have prayed. I continue to pray.  While searching Internet media sites attempting to obtain the latest information, I located the following blog post, which spoke volumes to me...as I, too, process these events. I have never met Mr. P, but our children graduated from MPHS. Thursday, October 30, 2014 "Marysville-Pilc...