Only a few months after his election, St. John Paul II began 1979 urging everyone to support pregnant women in any way they can.
His words of encouragement were given after the celebration of Christmas, and during his first general audience in 1979.
He introduces the subject as a “great cry” and “challenge.”
St. John Paul II then explains what he believes everyone must do for pregnant women.
This cuts to the heart of the problem, as many women who seek out abortions, do so because of a lack of support from society, but also from each one of us.
We should ask ourselves how much we support pregnant women and if we are doing enough in our local community. We don’t need to wait for government programs, as we can start right now by supporting women in our community, who may be contemplating abortion.
Support of women remains one of the primary keys to abolishing abortion.
