?Even on the one day during that week that Planned Parenthood's gates remained closed to the public,? said Brian, the 40 Days for Life leader in St. Louis, ?still we prayerfully persist.?

But why be there even if they?re not open?

?One day soon, God willing, the abortion industry will fold ? will close its doors and cease to take the lives of innocent children day in and day out,? he said. ?But when this day comes, our work will be far from over. It will just be beginning.?

And so, Brian said, we must persist ? ?for the scared, pregnant teen whose boyfriend is pressuring her to abort; for the clinic worker who feels the weight of her job beginning to take its toll; for the general public who drive by, even on Sundays, without giving much thought to the reality of what happens inside that clinic; and for the God who has called us to take up our cross daily and follow Him.?

Every day during the campaign, it?s inspiring to know that someone is out on the sidewalk, praying for God?s intervention, even on Sundays.

?Thank you,? Brian said, ?to every one of you who continues to make this much needed presence possible.?


David Brandao, COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR

With 40 Days for Life, David wears many hats. Prior to joining the 40 Days for Life team, he was an award-winning radio and TV journalist. He has also served as a board member for a pregnancy help center and as publications director for a major national pro-life organization.