Walk for Life 2016

Walk for Life took place on October 2nd, 2016 at the Cathedral Basilica, in Agana, Guam. The Walk for Life takes place to show support for life, in all forms at every stage. Unfortunately, due to weather conditions earlier in the day, the walk did not occur as planned, instead a service was held inside. Mr. Ron Perez, the emcee, commended the people for coming despite the weather. He taught the people a reply, which when one said, “God is good,” the rest respond with, “All the time.”

Father Paul Goifigan talks about the sacredness and majesty that is the precious gift of life, and talks about how it became infinitely more precious with Jesus taking on life as a mortal man.

Archbishop Hon talked about the preciousness of life and how he was willing to walk for Life due to the sacredness of it. He said that as Catholics that we must learn and defend Life and how it is our duty to educate the precious nature of Life from conception to natural death. He talked about the different things that may compromise the dignity and sacredness of Life. Archbishop Hon ended with saying “God is good,” with the people replying, “all the time.”

A special intention was offered for the five children who died in the fire late last month and to those mothers who had their children aborted along with those unborn childrenThe first mystery was about those just born. The second was for the elderly. The third was for understanding. The fourth was for the mothers, especially those who died during abortions. The fifth mystery was offered for all mothers that they may know the vocation that they bear.

A skit was performed by Faith Formation Students, called the diary of an unborn child. It goes about talking about how even a very small embryo is still a person.  It talks about the development of the child and the hopes of the child as they a growing. It talks also about abortion and how it is the killing of an innocent unborn.

In front of the altar there were five chairs, for the unborn child who could have been in elementary, middle, or high school, who could have been a young adult, or even an older adult.

Ron Perez concluded by saying that although we didn't walk today, we should walk everyday with our hearts for Life.

Deacon Frank Tenorio, the chairperson of the ProLife committee came to the front to offer a prayer for Life, it's beauty, and the irrefutable fact that God created Life. He talked also about the sanctity of virginity. He also talked about purity and chastity and the respect of all people. He also talked about how we should respond to the devil.

Miss Cathy talked about how the most people that seek therapist help are women who had abortions.