It is great to be back in D.C. to see how strong and vibrant the pro-life movement is.  We had a fantastic afternoon at the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception for the Ignatius Press book signing with Fr. Robert Spitzer and myself. Then it was off to the Hyatt for the Youth Rally.  The event organized by Bryan Kemper, the director of Youth Outreach for Priests for Life, with more than 1400 young people in attendance.  About 16 pro abortion supporters showed up and tried to disrupt the event, but the young people responded with prayer.  Hotel security came and told the protestors they could stay only if they sat down and listened to the presentations and did not disrupt the gathering.  Otherwise, they had to leave.  They left and the conference went on, closing with the powerful testimony of several women and men from the Silent No More Awareness campaign.
 
Today I had another book signing at the Shrine and then I mt up with the EWTN crew for a test run for tomorrow's marathon live broadcast.  I have a feeling the March is going to be even bigger than last year given the current political climate and the recent and very frightening decision from HHS issued Friday afternoon.  Pray for our crew and pray for all those taking part in the March.

Ciao and See you at the March! - T