Day of Prayer for the
Legal Protection of Unborn Children
From the instant of his or her conception, God loves each human life. This life must be respected and protected, and we Catholics have affirmed the moral evil of abortion since the very first century (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2271).
Abortion ends the life of a child, offends God, and wounds every woman and man involved. There have been over 60,000,000 abortions in the United States since 1973 codified its national law with Roe v. Wade.
Even with the overturning of Roe v. Wade, there is still much to be done to ensure the complete, legal protection of unborn children and to heal the wounds caused by abortion.
Today we are called to offer prayer for the full restoration of the legal guarantee of the right to life for every man and woman from the moment of their existence.
When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting,
the infant leaped in her womb,
and Elizabeth, filled with the Holy Spirit,
cried out in a loud voice and said,
"Blessed are you among women,
and blessed is the fruit of your womb.
the infant leaped in her womb,
and Elizabeth, filled with the Holy Spirit,
cried out in a loud voice and said,
"Blessed are you among women,
and blessed is the fruit of your womb.
(Luke 1:41-42)
Consider watching and sharing this homily from Bishop Barron and the call to fight for the sanctity of human life:
"Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you.”
Father and maker of all,
you adorn all creation
with splendor and beauty,
and fashion human lives
in your image and likeness.
Awaken in every heart
reverence for the work of your hands,
and renew among your people
a readiness to nurture and sustain
your precious gift of life.
you adorn all creation
with splendor and beauty,
and fashion human lives
in your image and likeness.
Awaken in every heart
reverence for the work of your hands,
and renew among your people
a readiness to nurture and sustain
your precious gift of life.
Grant this through our Lord
Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in
the unity of the Holy Spirit,
God forever and ever.
Amen
Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in
the unity of the Holy Spirit,
God forever and ever.
Amen
USCCB "Prayer for Life"