Archbishop John WIlson attends 40 Days for Life vigil

Archbishop John Wilson at Thursday's vigil

Stuart McCullough writes: On Thursday 19th February we were blessed to have the Archbishop of Southwark, The Right Reverend John Wilson celebrate Mass in Corpus Christi Church across the road from where the Pro-Life vigil takes place.

He offered this Mass for the 40 Days for Life campaign in Brixton, London and all the volunteers involved, a beautiful reminder that the Church is with us, praying and offering Masses for us.

We were then joined at the prayer vigil by the Archbishop and three priests - Fr Matthew O' Gorman, Fr Godfrey Ogwang and Fr Philip Andrews who led us in prayer. As the vigil continues throughout Lent, the opening of this morning's vigil should give all of us hope that many graces and blessings will be given to all who volunteer in the pro-life movement.

The reading from the Mass that day reminds us why we attend these vigils, this verse shows that God calls everyone to protect life and future generations. By taking part in these vigils we are helping people to choose life for their children and therefore protecting future generations:

I call heaven and earth to witness against you today, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and curse. Therefore choose life, that you and your offspring may live - Deuteronomy 30:19,

The vigil in Brixton will run for 12 hours a day, 8am until 8pm, seven days a week from Ash Wednesday until Palm Sunday 29th March. If you could spare an hour to come and pray with us, it would be a great help.

The vigil takes place at the corner of Brixton Hill and Brixton Water Lane, London, SW2 5BJ.

For more details or to book to attend please call Gabriella on 07745711064 or 02077231740.

For details of 40 Days for Life vigil around the country see: www.goodcounselnetwork.com/forty-days