Praying Outside Planned Parenthood: and the Spiritual Warfare that Followed

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Well, well, well. Pour yourself a glass of wine, put your feet up and gather ’round, friends, because boy, do I have a story for you tonight.

I did something I’ve never done before, this weekend. In fact, I’m not exactly sure what came over me, but let’s just say I was moved by the Spirit.

I went to Planned Parenthood on Saturday and prayed.

Now, let’s just pause here for a moment. I wasn’t carrying a sign with a bloody baby on it, aggressively accosting people in the name of Jesus. I wasn’t causing a scene with a megaphone. I just got dressed up in a cute outfit and heels, and simply stood across the street, and silently prayed my rosary. By myself. I was the only one there.

As you read last week, I went and saw the phenomenal ProLife movie, Unplanned, and it moved my heart so much that I felt the need to act for the sake of those babies.

And so, Saturday came, and I had just gotten home from a jog. I was taking a shower, and all of a sudden, I just felt this overwhelming need to go and pray at the Planned Parenthood in NYC.

If you didn’t know, Saturdays are notoriously The Day when they do the most abortions at Planned Parenthood. And I knew I had to go.

And it was honestly the most surreal experience.

First of all, it was the first nice Saturday we’ve had since spring began. There wasn’t a cloud in the sky – it was warm. And it was as though everyone and their brother was out from hibernation that afternoon.

When my Uber pulled up to the Planned Parenthood, I was shocked…(but upon second thought, completely not shocked) that the clinic was smack dab in the heart of NYU’s campus. Which made me sick to my stomach.

But it was just so surreal. I was surrounded by brunch go’ers, and SoHo shoppers, and gaggles of bar crawlers – still tipsy from their mimosas, and right in the midst of this luxury lifestyle in Manhattan, is this building of darkness, where babies were being murdered right now, amidst the bustling, jovial life, just right outside.

It was mindblowing, actually. And in the window of one of the exam rooms, was the sign that read “Black Women Matter.” How ironic, given the history of Planned Parenthood. I won’t go into that here — but you should Google the TRUE origin of the organization, and particularly why they chose the locations they did for most – if not all – of their clinics.

But boy – putting myself out there for God that day…two things happened. And the second — let’s just say I was NOT prepared for.

First, the Holy Spirit really showed up for me.

I hadn’t even been on the sidewalk for 15 seconds when all of a sudden I hear…”Caralyn?!“

I look around like — God, is that You?

“Doing God’s work I see.”

And much to my surprise, I run into this guy I hadn’t seen in – no joke, probably 4 years. We went to the same church, and had been out on a few dates long ago. He was literally, just randomly walking by, on his way to brunch of all things.

Anyway, he totally boosted my confidence, and even gave me a few tips – saying that I actually had to be on the other side of the street, because they “owned” the sidewalk in front of the building.

And if that wasn’t God giving me reassurance — not 30 seconds after he left, another couple – super cute, probably mid twenties – randomly passed me on the street and said “God bless you! We were here earlier today, praying.”

So I was feeling really comforted that God was with me.

But, friends, the day was not all like that. And honestly, I think God did that, because He knew what would come later that day.

I got dirty looks. I got whispers and laughs. I got some crunchy feminists who got up in my face and in the meanest, most spine chilling voices said, “F%@K YOU.“

But then, I expected that going in.

I saw the women leaving the clinic, walking gingerly, clutching their lower abdomens. I saw the boyfriends, pacing awkwardly outside. I saw the scared girls go in, and leave with a bag of pills. I saw workers leave at closing time, and mutter mean nothings to me under their breath. I saw the “doctor” leave that night, and I said an extra prayer for the conversion of his heart.

But the hardest thing I saw that day, was the “Quest Diagnostics” truck come and pick up the bio-hazard “waste” from the clinic. Which, if you are unaware — are the bodies of the aborted children. I wanted to ask to pray over the bags they brought out, but I wasn’t fast – or bold – enough. Next time I will.

But here’s where things get real.

I really pissed off Satan that day. Which – I always feel weird about mentioning the “evil one” on here, but look: This is who I am, this is what I believe, and I absolutely believe that spiritual warfare is real. Why? Because not only do I believe that my anorexia was a huge episode of spiritual warfare, but listen to what happened next…

After the day was done, I turned to leave. And I was walking down the street. And I kid you not – I hadn’t even gotten off the block that Planned Parenthood was on, when a bird attacked my face.

In nine years of living in New York City, this has NEVER happened to me before. I was walking, and out of nowhere, this disgusting pigeon nosedived straight at my head. And I was wearing my signature sun hat, because — hello, skincare — and the bird got caught in my hair and then couldn’t fly away because of the brim of my hat. And the bird was flapping and freaking out, and I was screaming and freaking out. Finally it flew off and I was left absolutely shaken up and DISGUSTED that a freaking disease-carrying, repulsive BIRD just practically got in my mouth.

So I’m like standing there, practically in tears, and this whole scene happened right in front of a homeless man, who was sitting on the sidewalk, shaking his cup, asking for money. And he laughs at me, and goes, “HAH! THAT BIRD HAD IT OUT FOR YOU, YOUNG LADY.” You can’t make this stuff up.

I’m shaking at this point. I call my dad in tears and tell him what happened as I’m hailing a cab so I can go home, burn those clothes, drink hand sanitizer and shower away all the diseases that were surely inside every orifice from the neck-up.

And as I’m word-vomiting to my father, the first thing he says to me is, “You know, that was Satan.”

And you know what? He was absolutely right.

There is nothing Satan loves more than abortion.

Honestly – think about it. It is the single most divisive issue facing human kind. But more than that – it turns the human — the creation and image of God – against itself. It’s killing innocent children, and it’s devaluing the sanctity of human life. And people are adamantly fighting for it in the name of “women’s rights.”

Satan is having a field day with it. Because once you dehumanize a life – once you “sanitize” the killing of a child in the womb – once you decide that you can determine who lives and who dies, and what constitutes a life worth living, the slope becomes slippery and treacherous, and leads straight into Satan’s open arms.

And you best believe that he’s going to send flames, arrows, – even birds – at anyone who stands in his way.

And I experienced that first hand.

But that is ALL THE MORE reason to continue to stand in the gap for those babies. And that just tells me that I’m doing something right.

At the end of our lives, we’re going to have to face our Creator. And I pray that when I do, after I stand accountable for all the despicable and deplorable crap I have done in my life, I can at least say that I fought for the smallest and most helpless of His children.

What are your thoughts on spiritual warfare? Truly I would love to know. Please share any and all thoughts!!


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427 thoughts on “Praying Outside Planned Parenthood: and the Spiritual Warfare that Followed”

  1. When I saw the title of this post, I thought of the movie Unplanned. Then I realized that you mentioned it. That movie was really sad but honestly award winning. I never knew what really took place in Planned Parenthood. Thank you for sharing this post. I hope that the workers eyes will begin to open. Every seed is precious. Every life matters.

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  3. Keep fighting to the good fight! 🙂 Proud of you for doing this. 🙂

    There is a PP not far from where I used to live and I would have to drive by it every day. And PP’s marketing is too slick; it looks just like any other office in a little strip mall. Yet death is dealt out there. 😦

    BTW, I’ve been bird bombed once or twice in Chicago… on the way to church. Having goop in your hair and on the back of the sweater is not a good way to start a Sunday morning. LOL.

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    1. Thanks so much for your support, friend! Too slick indeed. Oh man, that’s the worst!! Ick! Hugs and love xox

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  5. Hey I love it… I love pissing satan off and I will be praying for you. You are right that satan loves abortions because it is the act against the first commandment God gave to us “Be fruitful and multiply”…… So he (satan) enjoys going against everything God says, but glory be to God that we have insight into satan’s tactics and we will fight that spiritual warfare because we know we won already.
    God bless you

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  6. I really enjoyed your story today! I was moved when you said “I really pissed off Satan that day.” I pray we can all do what you did 🙂 God bless!

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  7. Honestly, that just brought me to tears! God bless you! God be with you (which He is)! God protect you and give you ever-increasing strength! Be encouraged by the Spirit and have courage to engage in the warfare!

    My wife and I went on a date the other night and saw “Unplanned.” I’m happy it had such an impact on you. Yes, Satan is not a happy camper right now.

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    1. Thanks so much Anthony! That seriously means so much!! Wasn’t it a phenomenal movie?! Hugs and love xox

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  8. Spiritual Warfare is very real. I absolutely love what you did Caralyn, a true warrior for Christ. I totally agree with your dad about the bird, he is a wise man. I am not surprised about the location of this horrid place, it’s “within the walls”, in the middle of those who wish to nurture the evil it represents. May God bless you and your family deeply. ☺️🙏🏻✝️

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    1. Thanks so much John – you’re so right about that. Very real. Really appreciate your support! Hugs and love xox

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  9. I am an atheist and strongly pro-choice, but I think your form of protest is a model that all those expressing their spiritual beliefs against abortion would do well to follow.

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    1. Thank you Ashley, I really appreciate you saying that. No one has the “right” to attack anyone else for their belief. Respectful conversation is where it’s at! So glad you stopped by. Hugs and love xox

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  10. Spiritual warfare is real. It’s dangerous. I’m glad you are ok. Keep praying for protection. Pray to Mary. Next time, don’t pray alone. Safety in numbers physically AND spiritually.

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  11. Very courageous of you to pray outside Planned Parenthood! Spiritual warfare is very real. And yes, the Evil One does love abortion. He also loves when people don’t believe he’s real because they don’t fight against him. Crazy about the bird… If you plan to go there again, I suggest praying spiritual protection/deliverance prayers and using holy water and other sacramentals to protect yourself. May the Lord continue to bless you!

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    1. Thank you so much Terese for your encouraging words! That’s so true – his greatest victory was getting people to believe he wasn’t real. Hugs and love xox

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      1. Hey Caralyn,
        I have been out there in front of those death places myself its heart wrenching. Came close to getting arrested in Cleveland, Ohio in front of one. Praying is awesome and most important, also if you see a girl going into the death place try to talk to her calmly if you can. Bring a picture of a ultra sound to show them what a baby looks like in the womb. If you show them a picture it might change thier minds. Satan is defeated Jesus stripped him of his power and whipped up on him. He is afraid of believers who exercise thier power over him in Jesus name. Learn to ignore him he’s a toothless tiger!!! Stay strong keep obeying God!!!

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      2. Hi Ricardo, thank you so much for your kind words of encouragement. A toothless tiger — isn’t that the truth! thanks for your support and for standing in the gap! hugs ox

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  12. Wow Caralyn! I totally agree this was the enemy and spiritual warfare. My wife is involved in a prayer healing ministry that often works with SRA victims, it is horrific as well. I think abortion is part of that and we as a culture are becoming more and more desensitized to it all. Just scroll the channels on tv and all the crap that makes us not even feel for the least of these. If that is the new normal I for one want nothing to do with it. God bless you and praying God’s covering and protection as well as His strength for you!

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    1. Thank you so much Mark for your kind words and prayers. That seriously means so much. And wow – that is just incredible the work your wife is doing praying for her ministry! Hugs and love xox

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  13. Powerful story! Not much I can say. The bird part was comic relief in the grand scope of things. But yay you for following the Spirit.

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  15. Those poor babies. I love this blog! I am going to try to share it to my Child Advocacy blog if you do not mind. Thanks!

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      2. ✨💛✨ I believe He has a special place in heaven for those precious little souls

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  16. I believe the war is real. A big reason why society is in its current sad shape is that far too many “Christians” have been unwilling to get their hands dirty and engage the enemy. Far too many think they are doing their part by sitting in a pew for an hour or so each weekend, and not even thinking about darkening a church door until the next weekend. If, by and through God’s graces, the vices of laziness and sloth can be eliminated within the church, Satan can be sent packing.

    But we must stand as one, not arguing among ourselves, but uniting against the one who has always been the common enemy. Cardinal Robert Sarah said this past week that western society doesn’t pray nearly enough. Heartfelt prayer, and actions such as yours, will knock the grin off Satan’s face. — Mike

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    1. You’re right about that – very real. Thanks Mike for sharing your thoughts on this. Amen – there is power in prayer and we need more of it! Hugs and love xox

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  19. I am glad that the bird did not harm you bad. You are an amazing lady. I know that I have said that many times, but you flat out amaze me. You did a bold but great thing. It will pay off. How? Time will tell. I myself am fighting major battles mainly with my main job with similar kinds of people so I understand how it feels to be mocked.

    Oh, I did see Unplanned over the weekend, and I believe that it is a movie everyone must see.

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    1. Thank you so much JB, I’m glad to hear you saw the movie!! I really appreciate your kind words. Big hugs xox

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      1. You are very graciously welcome BBB. I appreciate the fact that YOU did a great thing, and God Almighty was pleased. Oversized hugs to YOU>

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    1. Thank you friend. Yes! We must stand in the gap! We don’t have to shout or cause a scene. Just being a face of love and compassion! hugs xo

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  21. you’re prayers obviously changed someone that day, and evil was not happy with you. Keep going back you made a difference in someone who is struggling with right and wrong

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    1. Thank you so much Alice – I pray that is the case. I will definitely be back. God is good! thank you for your encouragement! hugs xo

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  22. The Lord was really using you and He was with you in the power of the Holy Spirit! Crazy pigeons! I have been attacked by Robins about 4 or 5 times in my life. That was definitely an attack as were the cussing girls. I had a guy cuss at me at a gas station when God was calling me to write for Him, then shortly after that another guy drove by my house and cussed at me. It was very strange. When we choose to follow Jesus and truly live for Him, we will experience resistance for sure. Praise God we are covered by His Holy blood and we have the victory in Him! God bless you sister!

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    1. Oh my goodness, thank you so much Ryan, for your encouragement, indeed. Crazy pigeons indeed! Oh my gosh, i’m so sorry you experienced that. amen – praise God!! hugs ox

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      1. Amen, praise God! P.S. I just wrote a post tonight and I talked about your post here. I also put a link to it. It got me thinking about that day, so I added the warning I wrote to my neighbors on Nextdoor the day after it happened. I pray the post is a blessing to you! 🙂 God bless!

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      2. Thank you so much Ryan! And wow that’s awesome!! I am so honored that you would talk about it on your blog!! Thanks! Hugs and love xox

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  23. Ok—you and I HAVE to talk!! Something DEFINITELY is “going on” spiritually, THAT I can guarantee you! I wasn’t even done halfway through your blog, and I was amazed after what I just wrote in MY blog last night!! May God bless you for your BOLDNESS, sister, and not backing down! And YES, that WAS a satanic attack; don’t allow anyone to tell you different! I deal with Spiritual Warfare more than I’d like to, but it wasn’t up to me to have the “job”🙄; that was all HIS✝️ doing…I’ll email you. You’re on my Prayer list!!🙏🏼💜

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    1. oh my gosh, God is so good. Thank you so much Nett 🙂 Thank you for your prayers – I’m sorry that this hits so close to home for you. I look forward to your email! hugs and love xox

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  24. Caralyn! You are one of my favorite young adults. I admire your courage so very much. I absolutely love your knowledge and devotion to our Catholic faith and I’ve shared your blog with my own young adult daughters.

    Today I was at the biggest abortion facility in the western hemisphere. Yep, Planned Parenthood in Houston, TX. I’ve been sidewalk counseling there for years. I am so stinkin’ proud of you for that very brave “yes” to the Holy Spirit. When I’m at PP, I hold and pray my rosary and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy at all times. Ask for God’s Holy Angels and saints to be with you. PP in NYC is probably more hostile than Houston, so taking a friend is a great idea, as Melissa Bishop said above. I imagine there is a spiritual battle over the lives at PP every day. You were at the front line of the battle. God bless you.

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    1. Oh my gosh, thank you Peggy! i am so touched by your kind words! And thank you for passing this along to your daughters!! that means the absolute world. Oh wow that’s amazing – keep up God’s work!! You’re right – it is a battle out there. hugs and love xox

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  25. You bring tears to my eyes. I’m very proud of you. Thank you for taking a stand. This war is very real. It is raging all around us. But until you step in and take a stand against Satan, he will lull you into thinking that there is no war. Once you start to oppose him, you find out in a hurry just how serious he is about this battle. He knows he’s going to lose, but he will take as many down with him as he possibly can. Again, thank for standing for right and truth.You are loved and supported in your efforts.

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    1. Hi Don, thank you so much for your support and encouragement. it seriously means so much. You’re right about that – it is a battle indeed. hugs and love xox

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  26. YOU are the bird flapping around in Satan’s face. (But a far cleaner species…I’ll let you pick your favorite.)

    “And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the forces of Hades will not overpower it.” (Matthew 16:18)

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    1. haha Oh my gosh I absolutely LOVE that thought!! thank you for the powerful verse too! big hugs to you, Brandon! xox

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  27. Good for you Caralyn for taking a stand! I’m so proud of you. Spiritual Warfare is very real! I’ve experienced it! Keep fighting the good fight and stay true to yourself and continue honoring God.

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    1. Thank you so much for your encoruragement. You’re so right – it is too real. Thanks for being in my corner!! big hugs xo

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    1. I pray that that is the case. I think adoption is the most beautiful gift in the entire world. big hugs ox

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      1. I’ve adopted two. It is really a gymnastics test mixed with juggling fire sticks. But it’s the best thing one can do for another human. You probably can guess my answer about prayer..hehe.

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  29. Hi! As a fellow Christian, I never believe in tearing down others, but I was called to do this right here. I’m not sure if you’ve ever heard of the difference between “bias” and “science”. The new movie “Unplanned”, is a classic case of Christian fundamentalist bias. However, you must consider the scientific facts that follow the film… oh wait! There isn’t any legitimacy in it! Normally when a standard abortion is performed, the fetus is not even alive. When abortions go late to term, which they do rarely do, it is the case of life or death. Either the mother will die birthing the fetus OR the fetus is so medically challenged, it will be living a god awful, miserable life. I think your move of a so-called silent protest is what God would want in an act of protest, not the normal chaotic scenes that find their ways in front of Planned Parenthood. Except, I don’t think you should be protesting at all. Planned Parenthood does oh so much more than abortions. They provide sexual education, contraceptives, STD testing, cancer screenings, and general female health care. They do exactly what the name says: prepare women for a Planned Parenthood. I believe that if you are against abortions because of the “murder of babies”, that’s not even the murder of babies, all of your children better be from foster care. If you truly care about the sanctity of life, save a child from the obscenities of the horrid foster care system. Have a wonderful evening and may God help you.

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    1. Thank you so much for joining the conversation and sharing your opinions. I agree that providing free health care to women is a beautiful thing. But PP is undeniably an abortion provider through and through. This comes down to when a life becomes a life, and I am a staunch believer that life begins at the moment of conception. Therefore, any abortion at any time is the killing of a life. That is my belief. I respect that other people may feel differently, but after prayer and research, that is where I stand. And so my actions will defend that. Thank you again for stopping by. Hugs and love xox

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      1. I rebuke the comments of “g” above, in the Name of Jesus of Nazareth. Since “g” claims to be a Christian, I would like to see some Scriptural references, and backing for the comments made.

        God is the Creator and Giver of life Sir. Who is man to destroy a person God as created, to destroy a human in the womb, whom God has plans for, and whose days are ordained by God since conception.

        Psalms 139:13
        13 For you created my inmost being;
        you knit me together in my mother’s womb.

        Psalms 139:16
        16 Your eyes saw my unformed body;
        all the days ordained for me were written in your book
        before one of them came to be.
        —————

        Caralyn: thank you, and God Bless you for Strongly, and Boldly, standing for what is right, and not backing down. You took the Spirit of God into the enemy’s camp, playground, workplace.

        1 John 4:4
        4 You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.

        You were glorifying our Creator, King of kings, Lord of lords, the Majestic One, in a way honouring to God, in a place where all could see you, without you being there to attract attention to yourself.
        I know God will honour you, and the enemy will be after you.
        Continuing to pray the Armour Of God on you Caralyn, with the Blood of Jesus covering you, and a Hedge Of Protection around you.
        I admire you Precious Sister in Christ, a Beautiful role model.

        God Bless you, and keep you close to Himself, and Safe.
        Luv, 😀❤️🌹😘

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    2. I felt the need to respond, mostly because you said you are a Christian. As Christians, we cannot support abortion at any stage. The information you shared about abortion is simply not true. Doctors have explained there is never a case where a child must be aborted to save the mother’s life. If the mother’s life is at risk, the child would be delivered early. Also, as Christians we believe that every person is made in the image and likeness of God and deserves to have a life, even babies who may have disabilities or medical conditions that could make life difficult. We are not God and cannot choose which children will live and which will die. Yes, the foster system is run terribly and must be amended, but that’s a different issue. Planned Parenthood relies on abortions and must fulfill certain quotas. There was even a clinic that was falsely telling women they were pregnant and encouraging them to have abortions just to receive funding. There’s so much evil there. I pray you will see the truth…

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    3. G,

      Even though PP is providing some good female healthcare, it’s unfortunate and, quite frankly, wrong, that it comes at the expense of unborn babies. Abortions are what pays the bills. And you say that these abortions happen when “the fetus is not even alive.” What constitutes being alive? How are we to substantiate the fetus – that is growing, changing, moving, wiggling – isn’t “alive?”

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    4. ‘g’, you are simply repeating leftist talking points here. The only reason ‘fetuses’ are dead when the abortion begins is because earlier in the procedure, they have been poisoned or burned by chemicals prior to tearing the body apart to remove it. The scientific fact, repeated by many OBGYN physicians is that there is no such thing as the choice between the mother’s life and the babies’ life. “As an OB/GYN physician for 31 years, there is no medical situation that requires aborting/killing the baby in the third trimester to ‘save the mother’s life,’” Koning wrote on social media after the debate. “Just deliver the baby by C-section and the baby has 95+% survival with readily available NICU care even at 28 weeks. C-section is quicker and safer than partial birth abortion for the mother.” https://www.lifenews.com/2016/10/24/hillary-clinton-is-wrong-obgyn-says-abortion-is-never-necessary-to-save-the-life-of-the-mother/

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  30. First, thank you for DOING that! Second, thank you for SHARING that! I often say that prayer is too often the option of last resort when it should be first. Not that I’m good at doing that, but when I write, it’s often to myself anyway. THANK YOU for demonstrating the truth of it. The bird? This wasn’t a movie, and Hitchcock is dead, so, yeah, I agree with your dad. That was a little payback for putting a spiritual hurting on the PP sidewalk that day.

    God plans things. You reminded me of an incident several weeks ago where I know beyond a doubt that God used me to help someone. I was in north central Oklahoma in a town that was a suburb of Nowhere. Circumstances about how long it took me to decide where to eat and the choice itself dictated the timing. I set my GPS to find the next day’s appointment, which would make Nowhere look like a buzzing metropolis. Dirt roads all the way. I was surprised my GPS even had the roads!

    So I make a left from one dusty trail to another, and there’s an older lady checking out the shredded LF tire on her pickup. I stopped to ask if she needed a lift. Yes, she and her legally blind brother-in-law had just blown their tire minutes before and were stranded.

    I NEVER check a location a day in advance, but I did that evening. Just as God directed people your way that day, He directs us all to the good deeds Paul tells He has planned in advance for us to do.

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    1. Thank you Jeff!! I can always count on your for genuine encouragement and support and for bag i am so grateful.

      Totally the bird was his payback. But you know what – ain’t no bird gonna keep me away!! What a beautiful story. Thank you so much for sharing that. God is incredible isn’t He?!! Amen amen amen. Thanks for stopping by Jeff. Hope you and Julie are having a great week so far! Hugs and love xox

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  31. I learned this weekend about the Ignatian concept of Agere Contra, or Acting Against. The example I heard was that, for a group of men struggling with sins of purity, they would go pray outside a strip club on a regular basis. It’s a powerful way of acting against our baser instincts, it takes us outside ourselves.

    We, as lovers of life, hate abortion. HATE it. But you acted against that hate. You acted with Love for your neighbors. For the healing of sins and suffering, for sinners and sufferers.

    God Bless you.
    AMDG
    -Scoot

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    1. Oh wow I have never heard of that concept before, but wow is it powerful. Thanks for your spport. hugs xo

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  32. Yes, spiritual warfare is not only a reality, it comes in many forms. You were standing in the face of the adversary with his most feared weapon pointed toward him…prayer. Next time, stop and remind him of his most certain future (The lake of fire.) and WHO will toss him there. Literally, say it aloud into the air. You, as a child of the Father, have dominion through the Holy Spirit inside you. Proud of you and your stand. – Alan

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    1. Amen to that!! Thank you so much Alan, what a powerful idea!!! I appreciate the encouragement. hugs xo

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  33. Wow, thank you for sharing your story. Sounds like you stepped out in faith and did a hard thing that normally you might not have. Would you ever go back there and after having people praying for your time and praying yourself beforehand, engage people in conversations and tangibly make a loving connection with them. So often we have these issues that we fight for or against, but rarely do we actually engage with others and see where they are coming from, too little do we stay silent when maybe one of those boys/men pacing, needed someone to listen to them and their story, or maybe one of the girls/women who went in, was desperately hoping that someone might stop them or provide a caring ear to listen.

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    1. Hi Nathalie, thank you so much for your encouraging words and support. Absolutely – you bring up such an important point – a loving connection. We are not called to judge or condemn or even think less of. That’s not our place. our place is to love. and that is the mission of going there to pray. thats such a great thought, thank you!! hugs xo

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  34. Amazing story! You are so brave and a beautiful soul. I truly admire your courage and hope I can one day soon I work up the courage to do the same thing. I’ve been wanting to see that movie, too! I truly love reading all of your blog posts, and between anorexia, acting, blogging, and Catholicism, I really feel such a connection with everything you write. Keep sharing – the world needs to hear your voice!♥️♥️

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    1. Thank you so much friend! Gosh, i am so touched by your encouraging words. I’m so glad you’re enjoying your time here in my little dusty corner of the interwebs 🙂 hehe hugs xo

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  35. Hey there, when you have a chance, email me at newlifenett7@gmail.com. Don’t know how to personally get in touch with you. Again, you’re a brave woman. And this really encouraged me after what happened to me a few days ago! The Lord has your back! Be blessed!!

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    1. Hi Jess, thank you so much for your kind words of encouragment. it seriously means so much! big big hugs to you xox

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  37. I love all your Catholic posts as you are so on fire for God, but this one really hit home. I would like to affirm you for being a voice for the pro-life, for the aborted babies, and you inspire me in the way you seek God in all things. You are the most inspiring Catholic blogger who is relatable, honest, fun, and we need more voice like you in social media!

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    1. Oh my gosh, thank you so much Teresalee, that seriously means so much. I am touched!!! big big hugs to you xox

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  38. Chills! This 100% gave me chills… And honestly just when I thought I’d read your best writing, then I read this. So powerful. Thank you for your honesty, for listening to the Holy Spirit tell you pray, and for challenging us to pray as well. Abortion is so, SO sad; and this post just made that knowledge so real for me.

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    1. Hi Nicole! aw, thank you so much – I’m so glad it resonated with you!! 🙂 and gosh, what a kind thing to say 🙂 It really is such a devastating thing. But there is power in prayer! big hugs xx

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  39. Praying for spiritual protection over you as you fight for the women, babies, and workers in the clinic.
    I recently mapped out a prayer route in my city that passes by other places where there strongholds of darkness….the spiritual oppression is so evident.
    Praise God that Jesus has defeated the enemy. That, in His name, demons must flee. Praise God for giving us the sword of the Spirit, the Word of God!
    Praying that God brings just the right scripture to mind as you engage in this battle and, perhaps, just the right sister or brother in Christ to fight by your side.

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    1. Hi Doni, thank you so much for your prayers and encouragment. it really means the world. Wow – what a powerful thing to do. Amen! Jesus already won! hugs xo

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  40. You did such a beautiful thing! I love the way you expressed what abortion really is: destroying God‘s most beautiful creation. You should check out:savethestorks.com. I support them. They change minds by providing a safe place for women to make an another choice. All the Lord’s blessings to you! Sandman

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    1. Hi Sandy! thank you so much for your words of encouragment. I will definitely check them out! what an important thing they are doing! big hugs to you, Sandman! xox

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  41. Wow. What a powerful post. Thanks for the inspiring post. Thanks for making it public too. It’s stories like these that cause an uprising and difference in the world, not for ourselves but for God. Your doing great, warrior of God. Our fight is not against flesh and blood but against the evil powers and principalities of this world.

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    1. Thank you so much for your words of encouragement. I pray that more people will feel the Spirit move them to do something for those babies!! big hugs to you xox

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  42. Powerful, strong and courageous woman!. As I read about how much the enemy hates life, I felt compelled to compare this to the truth, unity brings life into the world and how much severed unity destroys life also. Keep writing and inspiring.

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  44. In reading the account of creation in the first chapter of Genesis, only man is created in the image of God. Satan hates us simply because we are replicas of the One True God. He (Jesus) who is in you is greater than he (Satan) who is in the world. As a believer, you take the light of God wherever you go, which shines brighter wherever it is dark. Spiritual warfare comes in different forms so expect the unexpected whenever you stand up for what is right. And when you get knocked down (as we all do from time to time), dust yourself off and keep at it. Always appreciate your sincerity, honesty and integrity.

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    1. That is so true, Jan. Thank you so much for this. Amen! Dust off and keep at it!! Hugs and love xox

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  46. Excellent post, Caralyn! You are very brave to pray outside their clinic! But I want to encourage you to see if you can find a like-minded friend to go with you next time. From one single woman to another, there’s both power and protection in numbers. 🙂

    I agree that spiritual warfare is going on all around us. It’s often very subtle, so much so that many Christians I know discount the devil’s influence or even that he’s a real being who’s actively at work in our world. I think people think that his influence would be super obvious like presenting opportunities to steal, be violent, or out-right wrong your neighbor. But often he’s more sneaky than that… He doesn’t want us to know it’s him, otherwise, we’d easily escape. Instead, it’s like a little thought that we think comes from ourselves… “No one will know if I say I worked an extra 15 minutes on my time card even though I’d already left… Besides it’s been a long day and I’m sure others have done that anyway.” We rationalize it and compare ourselves to how we think others behave in order to make it “right.” But sin is sin.

    And as for spiritual attacks, I agree that they can come in so many forms… Physical attacks, sickness, exhaustion, unexplainable situations or circumstances we find ourselves in or that happen to us.

    There are definite battles going on right now and because we’re on the opposing team, we will experience persecution and difficulties. But the war has already been won and, lucky for us who follow Jesus, we’re on the winning side! So, no matter what this life throws at us, it is not even comparable to the joy and blessings we will experience when Christ is revealed!

    Blessings to you sister and so glad to have found your blog! It’s been equally encouraging to me! 🙂

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    1. Hi friend, thank you so much for these powerful words of encouragement. You’re right – I should be with a buddy next time. Amen – Christ already won! What good news that is!! Big hugs to you xox

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  47. Caralyn, that surely was some spiritual warfare going on there. So the evil one threw a bird at you? He is something else!
    I have to admit, the way you told the story, the visuals in my head made me chuckle at the thought of you and the bird. But spiritually, I know it is a big deal.
    You go girl! Keep doin’ what you are doin’!!
    I am going to see that movie soon.

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    1. Thank you so much for your encouragement. Haha – yeah the bird was pretty dang crazy. And for a gal who hates washing her hair (it takes 2 hours to straighten it!!) I was pretty dang ticked off that I had to wash it TWICE that day! Haha but seriously thank you 🙂 Hugs and love xox

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  48. My husband & I saw the movie Unplanned yesterday and I’m still trying to wrap my head around it. After seeing the ugly truth of PP, I most definitely believe what you experienced was spiritual warfare. One of the scenes that really got me was the barrels… made me sick and broke my heart. I can’t imagine being a witness to it. Thank you for praying for these innocent souls. Your doing God’s work, and yes pissing Satan off – which means your presence & prayers had an impact. God Bless you 😇🙏🏼❤️

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    1. Isn’t it such a powerful film?! It really stays with you. Yeah I lost it in the theater when the barrels came out. Sobbing like a baby. So incredibly sad. Thank you for your much appreciated encouragement, Lisa. Big big hugs to you. And thank you for going to see the movie and supporting positive, life-affirming media. Hugs and love xox

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  49. Great testimony! My church has a group that prays a “liturgy at the time of death for the preborn” outside the Planned Parenthood in Hempstead, LI on the first Saturday of every month. It combines some of the prayers from the funeral service with prayers to end abortion and for those who are deceived by Satan’s lies about the preborn. Yes, it can be a spiritual battle, but it is worth it.
    Have you considered checking to find out if there is a prolife ministry in your parish (or another nearby church) committed to praying outside Planned Parenthood on a regular basis? Where two or three are gathered in Jesus’ name….

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    1. Thank you so much Michael. Wow that’s awesome. You’re right – so worth it. That’s a great idea – I will definitely look into that! Hugs and love xox

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  50. Agree spiritual warfare is alive and well – just like the protagonist (God) is for us the antagonist (Satan) is out to kill, deceive and destroy – I wrote a blog post after I saw the movie too https://bethechurch.home.blog/2019/04/06/unplanned/

    How long have you been blogging and how ever did you build such a big following – well done – keep using your gift of words to inspire others to do something – thank for the reminder

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    1. Thank you so much 🙂 wasn’t it an incredible movie?! I look forward to reading your post! And thanks – I’ve been blogging for gosh probably three or four years?! Hugs and love xox

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