Fortitude or the gift of courage enables us to speak the truth whether it is in a public or private setting. How difficult this is for those of us who have experienced abortion. Of course, this doe snot mean you have to walk around telling everyone you had an abortion. Some people may be called to public speaking but others may be called to sharing privately or speaking out for life in other ways. The important thing is that our fear not paralyze us and keep us from the truth. It helps us see the truth of the experience of abortion.
It also gives us the courage to move forward in healing even when it is difficult, and encourages us to change our way of life in order to follow Christ, often contrary to the ways of the world.
Lord, give us the gift of fortitude, that we may always speak the truth of abortion in whatever way you ask of each of us. Help us to know that your gift will sustain us as we move forward in our healing.
