Each January 22 our nation marks the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court case which legalized abortion during all nine months of pregnancy. Since that tragic decision, more than 56 million children’s lives have been lost to abortion, and many suffer that loss—often in silence.
As Catholics, we recognize the inherent dignity of every person in every circumstance and at every stage of life—from conception to death.
Yet we continue to see many threats to life and violence against it. We cannot look the other way. As Pope Francis noted during his visit to the United States, our “care for one another is care for Jesus himself.”
Pray, Gather, Share for LIFE
The U.S. Catholic bishops ask you to join thousands nationwide in 9 Days for Life, a time of prayer and action in support of life, from January 16-24, 2016.
9 Days for Life is a focused period of prayer and action to build up a Culture of Life. Marking the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the centerpiece novena has as its overarching intention the end to abortion.The Novena
The U.S. bishops annual novena 9 Days for Life takes place Saturday, January 16 – Sunday, January 24. Pray for the respect and protection of all human life with new intentions, brief reflections, and more each day.
A Prayer to End Abortion and for Other Life Issues
While the overarching intention of the novena is the end to abortion, it also addresses topics spanning across the range of life issues.
Each day’s one-page prayer guide focuses on a different intention and is comprised of five short sections:
Intercession
Prayers
Reflection
Acts of Reparation
One Step Further
How to I Participate?
Download the novena online, or participate through Facebook, email, text message or an app for Andriod or iOS phones.
Join today at 9 Days for Life and discover other ways to participate at here.
The Bishops also invite the world to GATHER together in prayer, action, and fellowship with others. Let’s pilgrimage together to the March of Life and pray together on the steps of the Capitol in Olympia, Wa.
Pilgrimage to The March for Life
Join the March for Life on January 19, 2016 at 12:00 P.M. Bus transport to and from the Capital for the March is available through St. Charles Borremeo Parish, Tacoma, Wa.
Share Your Voice
The March For Life is an annual event that takes place on the Capital steps where those who support the pro life movement rally together to encourage legislators to understand and hear the voice of the people they represent.
Read a letter from Noreen McEntee of the Board of the Washington State March for Life to learn more about the March for Life in Washington state. For more details on the event visit the website Washington March for Life.
Reserve My Seat on the Bus to the March of Life
Moira Cashman, Junior High Youth Ministry Coordinator and Baptismal Preparation 253-564-5185 ext. 3053
253-564-5185 ext. 3053
7112 South 12th Street
Tacoma, WA 98465
