March for Life

had early mornings and long days, all of it was worth it. Sometimes you have to take a step back and realize that this is so much bigger than yourself. We all chose to attend this trip because we believe that the right to life is so sacred and should be appreciated. BC

Madison Landry

12th grade

Central Catholic School, Morgan City

The March for Life trip to Washington, D.C., was a life-changing week. Even the bus ride with our bus group was incredible. I believe we grew closer to God as a result of everything we learned, prayed about, and discussed throughout the week. My friends and I became very close with our bus members and made lifelong friends. Walking around Washington, D.C., and seeing new things with new friends was a lot of fun. If I didn’t go on this trip, I wouldn’t have seen half the things that we saw, and it’s something I wouldn’t want to miss. People’s speeches prior to the March were both powerful and heartwarming. Seeing so many people come together to save lives was very moving, and it made me feel proud to be there to march for what is right. The whole time being there I was filled with joy. BC

Kirsten Oriol

11th grade

Peyton Picou

12th grade

Vandebilt Catholic High School, Houma

The March for Life experience I had this year was phenomenal. Going into the trip I realized that I would be the only one from my school going and had my doubts. However, it did not take me long to make friends with the people from other schools and on the bus. It was one of the best experiences ever and I think the most impactful part was going to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. It was the biggest Mass I’d ever attended, containing 150+ seminarians, 200-300 priests, 20ish bishops, a couple of archbishops, and two cardinals. The Basilica was massive and had thousands of people praying together for the right to life. To sit with the amazing friends I had made all week, in the front of the entire Basilica, was one of the best parts of the March for Life experience. BC

Mary Kate Smith 11th grade

E.D. White Catholic High School, Thibodaux

E.D.

White Catholic High School, Thibodaux

On the March for Life trip, what impacted me the most was the incredible sense of community and God’s grace shown in all who attended the pilgrimage. Not only did everyone there show immense love for unborn lives, but made it just as important to respect and love the lives of all as intensely as God loves. This experience made me see the love of Christ in ways I had never thought possible and at times had me in such a state of pure bliss because of his overwhelming presence that I couldn’t help but break down into tears. I’m forever grateful for the impact that this pilgrimage has had on my faith and for truly opening the eyes of my heart to the goodness of our Lord. BC

What impacted me the most on the March for Life pilgrimage was the actual March. The March was a place where we all came together to take a stand for the unborn. Once we began walking, the crowd was astonishing. As you encounter different groups you hear them praying for the unborn. Words cannot accurately describe the feeling of the day. The power of the Holy Spirt was moving through all these people praying for those who cannot pray for themselves. BC