The South Carolina Catholic Youth Rally for Life took place this morning at St. Joseph in Columbia. 500 youth, speakers, praise and worship music by the house band, Mass with the bishop--and all before 11:30am :)
We then drove to USC, parked, and joined hundreds of Pro Life supporters for the Stand Up for Life Rally at the Statehouse. We heard speeches from local politicians, and personal testimonies from the group Citizens for Life.
The Knights of Columbus led us in the pledge of allegiance and Heaven's Hogs {a motorcycle club} were there giving out free hot chocolate and coffee.
There was literature about the Pro Life movement, as well as, brochures on every aspect of Respecting Life--from the womb to the tomb.
It was an incredible thing to watch all these young people being a witness of the Gospel and standing up for what they believe.
I encourage anyone who has never been, to put this on their calendar for next year and plan to attend. You will be changed!!
Here are some pictures from the morning:
Bishop Robert Guglielmone giving a homily during the youth Mass
A Teen Speaker
The Band: Wannabe Stephan
Fr. Andrew Trapp during his testimony to the youth
Bishop Guglielmone speaking to the youth
Our Youth from Our Lady of the Lake
Stand Up for Life Rally at the StatehouseColumbia, SC
Half of our group
The other half of our group
Half of our group
The other half of our group
During the March to the Statehouse
