Originally published at National Catholic Register
Big Sky ballot initiative would amend the state Constitution to ‘prohibit the government from denying or burdening the right to abortion before fetal viability.’
GREAT FALLS, Mont. — A constitutional amendment to amend the Montana Constitution to “prohibit the government from denying or burdening the right to abortion before fetal viability” will be on the ballot in November.
In the face of this political danger, pro-life Montanans are not backing down in the battle for protection of the unborn.
On the feast of Our Lady of Fatima, Oct. 13, 25 parishioners gathered at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School in Great Falls at 2 p.m. to pray the Rosary in a peaceful procession throughout the city. Four male participants carried an Our Lady of Fatima statue with a golden crown on her head while others held pro-life signage and rosaries. Community members joined in prayer for the victory of a culture of life in Montana.
Participants hold 40 Days for Life posters on Oct. 13. (Photo: Lauren Wilkins)
Bystanders in the community looked on the procession with curiosity.
Fittingly enough for the feast of Our Lady of Fatima, three children who were watching the procession had the courage to
