Last year around this time I went to Washington, DC with other people from the Archdiocese of Boston for the March for Life. Unfortunately there will not be a repeat performance from me next week. But less than a week ago I heard through some Facebook friends that there would be a New Hampshire March for Life so on Saturday morning I went up to Concord (pronounced "conquered," NOT "con-chord"), the capital of the Granite State. New Hampshire comprises about 0.5% of the USA's population so I neither expected nor experienced the endless sea of humanity found in DC last year or next Monday (23 January). Nevertheless I am glad I went. Every human deserves a chance to live and this was our show of solidarity, support, and hope.
Every creation is something special and unique. Most will not be as famous as Jesus, John the Baptist, the first disciples, Saint Paul, or Samuel. But did we know what kind of potential these people had before they were born? For the most part, no. Furthermore, even those who do not become famous are special and unique in their own way. Just think about the people who may have touched your life to various extents. Most of them will not become famous and certainly not for having been in the right place at the right time in your life to have made an impact, however small or big. You never know when someone you meet (or already know) might lead you to someone else who brings out the best in you. Each individual's purpose may not be all that tangible or perceptible but every creation has a purpose nonetheless.
John 1: 35-42
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