The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Committee on Pro-Life Activities invites Catholics nationwide to participate in the 9 Days for Life Novena for the protection of human life. The novena runs from Jan. 16 to Jan. 24, surrounding the Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children.
The novena is available in English and Spanish. Participants can download the novena or sign up to receive it by email or text at www.9daysforlife.com. Each day’s intention is accompanied by a short reflection and suggested actions to help build a culture of life. Leaders’ resources in English and Spanish for parishes and schools are here.
Jan. 22: Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children A great prayer for life is urgently needed, a prayer which will rise up throughout the world. Through special initiatives and in daily prayer, may an impassioned plea rise to God, the Creator and lover of life, from every Christian community, from every group and association, from every family and from the heart of every believer.
Pope Saint John Paul II Evangelium vitae
22 enero: Día de Oración por la protección legal de los niños en el vientre materno Es urgente una gran oración por la vida, que abarque al mundo entero. Que desde cada comunidad cristiana, desde cada grupo o asociación, desde cada familia y desde el corazón de cada creyente, con iniciativas extraordinarias y con la oración habitual, se eleve una súplica apasionada a Dios, Creador y amante de la vida.