Gerard's Thoughts and Commentary

  The Herald's July 13, 2022 article, " After Roe falls , local abortion clinics already feel "strained system" was clearly supportive of abortion. Starting with the slanted title and caption, then continuing, only two, maybe three people were included from a pro-life perspective.  What did the individuals say to reporters during the interview process that was deemed "not worthy enough" for a front-page leading story?  Did the three reporters contact additional local and national pro-life organizations as those supporting abortion (roughly ten instances)? Also, notice the reference here to "pro-life" as opposed to the term "anti-abortion." Unfortunately, this biased story was hardly balanced! Finally, as one whose life humbly began as a result of sexual assault, it is a joy being present, standing and praying some 20 years at the 32nd & Hoyt intersection, not only for the preborn infants, but also defending and supporting their moms....

  Our nation awaits the latest U.S. Supreme Court’s abortion decision (Dobbs v Jackson) sometime this spring. Regardless of the Justices ruling, pro-lifers must continue advocating for and supporting women and their families with critically life-affirming assistance. It is imperative that existing local organizations, such as Next Step Pregnancy Services , Pregnancy Resource Center , PREPARES , and Two Hearts Pregnancy Aid expand the loving, life-giving material assistance providing baby and maternity clothing, bottles, car seats, diapers, baby formula, and much more. Confirming ultrasounds and pregnancy tests may also be provided to would-be expectant women. This support is all at no cost to the moms. 

     Why do we vigil and pray for an end to abortion in front of Planned Parenthood? Because our preborn sisters and brothers, who like us, are made in the image and likeness of God; abortion destroys those children’s lives. So, we stand, kneel, vigil and pray.  Although current law grants women a right to abortion, it is against God’s law, therefore, we pray for His mercy.      Further, we pray for women who visit Planned Parenthood specifically for an abortion. We ask God, through the power of the Holy Spirit, to touch the hearts of pregnant women seeking termination. It is our hope and fervent prayer that women will see the beautiful gift of life God has blessed them with; we pray they will seek assistance through local pregnancy help centers. It is our prayer, too, that men, fathers of these “little ones,” will experience this joy as well, seeing the beauty of the child within.      Finally, It is also o...

  Friday, March 19, Sue Thayer, Director of Outreach for 40 Days for Life celebrated with Lynnwood 40 Days for Life as Kent PP closed at the end of February along with two other Washington State Planned Parenthood clinics. Next Step Pregnancy Services in Lynnwood hosted the event. Sue is a humble, soft-spoken, birth, adoptive, and former foster mom, who adores babies and children.  Thayer started working in a Storm Lake, Iowa Planned Parenthood facility that provided only family planning services but felt she was helping women.  In April of 1991, Sue was approached to manage a Des Moines, Iowa Planned Parenthood. However, as a management requirement, she was expected to watch live surgical abortions. Clearly and quickly, Sue responded, “Abortion is murder.” The regional director then falsely stated it is not murder unless the fetus is viable. Sue remarked to the audience, “if everybody could see an abortion, it would stop...it is so horrible!” We know and science tells ...

  Contact your state lawmakers regarding abortion bills Friday, February 5, 2021 1:30am OPINION LETTERS               Jan. 22, 2021 was the 48th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court abortion decision, which codified abortion as law of the land. In other words, destroying or killing unborn human beings is not only legal, but is acceptable in America. How sinfully tragic that unborn human life is clearly not valued as 63 million infants since 1973 have lost their lives to abortion, violating our most basic right, the right to life. In Washington state, there are several pieces of legislation of concern. I urge you to contact your local representatives on the following: HB 1008, prohibiting abortion on the basis of Down syndrome, yes; SB 5053, requiring notification to parents or guardians in cases of abortion, yes; HB 1009, concerning extending higher education student health plan coverage to include abortion, no. Further, the following are also im...

NW Catholic http://www.nwcatholic.org/news/local/eucharist-prayer-sustain-ed-mohs-in-his-pro-life-advocacy.html October 30, 2019 Written by Nathan Whalen Published in Local Ed Mohs, a member of Immaculate Conception Parish in Everett, is a longtime advocate for pro-life issues. He spends time praying in front of Planned Parenthood and recently was named to the board of Two Hearts Pregnancy Aid. Photo: Courtesy Ed Mohs EVERETT – On Wednesdays, Ed Mohs stands in front of Planned Parenthood, praying for an end to abortion. “It’s just always been very important to me to be a witness,” said Mohs, a member of Immaculate Conception Parish in Everett. “In my heart, I knew right from wrong.” Mohs has a unique perspective as an advocate for the unborn: His birth mother, Irene, was a rape victim w...

Hello Dear Friends, The Everett 40 Days for Life 2019 Fall Campaign begins September 25th through November 3rd. Here are some reasons to get involved in 40 Days for Life again this year for our 12th year running : 40 Days for Life is a peaceful pro-life effort that has been embraced by more than 1,000,000 in 61 nations. By the Grace of God, 40 Days for Life has achieved proven results: 16,004 babies spared from abortion, 191 abortion worker conversions, and 104 closed abortion centers. Join us in this largest national campaign to save lives! God Bless You! EVERETT 40 DAYS FOR LIFE www.40daysforlife.com/everett everett40days@gmail.com