DEACON FOR LIFE

Were there to be no support in the whole history of ethical and moral thought, were there no acknowledged confirmation from medical science, were the history of legal opinion to the contrary, we would still have to conclude on the basis of God's Holy Word that the unborn child is a person in the sight of God. He is protected by the sanctity of life graciously given to each individual by the Creator, Who alone places His image upon man and grants them any right to life which they have.

Wednesday, January 4, 2017

Praying to End Abortion ~ #9DaysforLife

The U.S. Supreme Court decisions Roe v. Wade & Doe v. Bolton made abortion on demand the law of the land 44 years ago on January 22, 1973.

We mark that anniversary with sadness, but also with renewed resolve to pray & work for the protection of life ... from conception to natural death.

Watch the U.S. bishops' invitation to #9DaysforLife!


	Thousands of pilgrims pray for the protection of human life.

National Prayer Vigil for Life
& Other Roe v. Wade Events

>> Please note the dates this year! <<

Due to the presidential inauguration, events marking the Roe anniversary are a few days later than usual...

National Prayer Vigil for LifeThursday (1/26) > Friday (1/27)

opening Mass @ 5:30 pm
overnight vigil continues until...
closing Mass @ 7:30 am
Frequently Asked Q's

National March for Life
Friday, January 27

rally on National Mall @ 12:00 noon
...followed by march to Supreme Court

Other DC Metro Area Events
Local Marches & Rallies across the Country

Learn more about January Roe events!!

#9DaysforLife: A Digital PilgrimageSaturday (1/21) ~ Sunday (1/29)
Join thousands of "virtual" pilgrims
in prayer and action cherishing life!

There are FOUR ways to get the daily novena prayers & suggested actions (English or Spanish):

1. Smartphone app: Android & iPhone

2. Send 9DAYS or 9DIAS to 55000 to get texts {opt-in terms}.

3. Subscribe to e-mails.

4. Follow along on social media: our People of Life Facebook event / Twitter @USCCB / Instagram @USCCB

Read & share Anne McGuire's column for even more ideas on how to participate this year:

Pro-Life? Do This Easy Thing in 2017 / ¿A favor de la vida? En 2017 haz estas cosas faciles

Talk it over: How do you & your family/friends plan to join?

Once you decide, share it with others!

Hope & Healing After Abortion

Image used for illustrative purposes only.

For those who have been involved in an abortion, Roe v. Wade events can bring to mind painful memories. Consider incorporating intercessory prayers for them in your personal devotions & local events.

Project Rachel is ready to care for those who are hurting. To contact a local Project Rachel Ministry, visit the "Find Help" map & click on your state. Or call the nationwide toll-free number 888-456-HOPE (4673).