The pro-life warriors who faithfully pray outside Planned Parenthood in Spring Valley, New York, welcomed the Sisters of Life to day 13 of their 40 Days for Life vigil. The Sisters of Life, in their flowing veils and black and white habits, provided a striking, prayerful witness to all those who passed by, those working inside, and those who entered the facility to end the lives of their children. Experience shows that one of the most powerful ways to minister to souls at these killing chambers is through sisters who wear the outward sign of their faith commitment—their habits.

A beautiful picture of Our Lady with a plea to her to “stop Planned Parenthood” is displayed outside the Planned Parenthood facility on Perlman Drive by the faithful pro-life advocates when they are there—whether in rain, sunshine, or snow. Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic operates the Perlman Drive facility. According to its 2011 annual report, the Planned Parenthood affiliate ended the fiscal year with a $1.6 million deficit. It received 31 percent of its money from “government funding” and another 27.2 percent of its income from “Medicare/Medicaid managed care,” for a total of 58.2 percent of total income from government sources.

If not for taxpayer money, this affiliate would be out of business. Our Lady of Life, please stop government funding to Planned Parenthood.