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DAY OF PRAYER FOR THE LEGAL PROTECTION OF UNBORN CHILDREN
In 2019, the Day of Prayer is observed on Tuesday, Jan. 22 .
In 1973, the U.S. Supreme Court decision Roe v. Wade, along with its companion case, Doe v. Bolton, legalized abortion throughout all nine months of pregnancy in every state in the nation.
The General Instruction on the Roman Missal (GIRM), n. 373, designates January 22 (or January 23 when the 22nd falls on a Sunday) as a particular day of prayer and penance called the "Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children". All the faithful in dioceses throughout the country are called to observe this day in a spirit of prayer for the full restoration of the legal guarantee of the right to life and of penance for the violations to the dignity of the human person committed through acts of abortion.
We can observe this day through special prayers, fasting, sacrifices, and acts of charity (similar to our Lenten practices), both communally in our parishes as well as individually in our own spiritual lives.
CLICK HERE to download suggestions for observing the Jan. 22 Day of Prayer and Penance.
More resources and information from the USCCB here.
More links:
March for Life
9 Days for Life National Novena - Jan. 14-22 -
area Events & Devotions for Jan. 22 Day of Prayerall are welcome!
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Thursday, January 17, 7:30 PM
All are invited to attend the annual Mass for Life on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. at the Cathedral of St. Paul, 19 Chatham St., Worcester. Please join us as we remember the 46th tragic anniversary of Roe v. Wade and pray for an end to abortion and the conversion of our nation. We will also pray in a special way for all those who will be travelling to Washington, DC for the March for Life. All are welcome!Read More -
Friday, January 18, 12:00 PM - 3:30 PM
The Pro-Life Ministry of Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Webster will host an Afternoon of Prayer in solidarity with those who will be participating in the March for Life in Washington, DC. The event will be held in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel of the Emmaus Center at 17 East Main St., Webster from 12:00 noon to 3:30 p.m. At 12:00 noon the recitation of the Rosary’s Joyful Mysteries will be prayed, at 1:00 p.m. the Sorrowful Mysteries, at 2:00 p.m. the Glorious Mysteries and at 3:00 p.m. the Divine Mercy Chaplet. Whether you stay the whole time or make just a short visit, all are welcome!Read More -
Tuesday, January 22
The General Instruction of the Roman Missal (GIRM), no. 373, designates January 22 as a particular day of prayer and penance, called the "Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children". In all the Dioceses of the United States of America, January 22 (or January 23, when January 22 falls on a Sunday) shall be observed as a particular day of prayer for the full restoration of the legal guarantee of the right to life and of penance for violations to the dignity of the human person committed through acts of abortion. As individuals, we are called to observe this day through the penitential practices of prayer, fasting and/or giving alms. Another way to take part is through participating in special events or devotions to observe the anniversary of Roe v. Wade taking place in your local area. More information: http://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/resources/january-22-day-of-prayer.cfm.Read More -
Tuesday, January 22, 6:30 AM - 12:00 PMA Morning of Prayer will take place on Tues., Jan. 22 at Our Lady of Czestochowa, 34 Ward St., Worcester. Mass begins at 6:30 a.m. followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in the side Chapel. A Pro-Life Rosary will be prayed at the beginning of each hour along with other prayers for the protection of human life, and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until reposition at 12:00 noon. Anyone is welcome for any part or all of the morning. For more information, contact Julie at 508-320-2965.Read More
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Tuesday, January 22, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Join the pro-life ministry of St. Bernard’s Parish in a prayer vigil for an end to abortion across from Planned Parenthood, 371 Main St., Fitchburg between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Two-hour free parking is available in the Business District Public Parking Garage. Come for whatever amount of time you are able. All are welcome anytime throughout the day. For more information contact Joyce at 978-345-0129 or aucoinjoyce@gmail.com.Read More -
Tuesday, January 22, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PMSt. Anne-St. Patrick Parish, Fiskdale will offer Eucharistic Adoration on Tues., Jan. 22 for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children. Mass at 10:00 a.m. followed by Adoration until 12:00 noon. All are welcome!Read More
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Tuesday, January 22, 12:00 PM
In observance of the Jan. 22 Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children, a Holy Hour for Reparation and Healing for the anniversary of Roe v. Wade will be held at 12:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 22 at St. Christopher Church, 950 West Boylston St., Worcester. All are welcome!Read More
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