Novena for Life Begins Wednesday, January 19th

January 18, 2022 10:01 am

On Wednesday, January 19th, St. Veronica will begin a 9 Days for Life Novena.  (Source: https://www.usccb.org/resources/9-days-life-novena.) Please join us in praying this Novena at Mass or at home, as you are able.  In addition, all are encouraged to spend time in Adoration before Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament, and to fast in some way (from food, entertainment, social media, etc.) during this time. Two days are particularly highlighted during this Novena: Friday, Jan 21st is the Annual March for Life in Washington, D.C.; Saturday, Jan 22nd is recognized by our bishops as a Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children, recalling how unborn children’s rights, specifically the right to be born, were dispensed with by the Supreme Court 49 years ago on January 22, 1973 in their Roe v. Wade decision. Click HERE download the Novena prayers and intentions.

Day 1 (Wed, Jan 19, 2022) – May the tragic practice of abortion end.

Prayers – Our Father, 3 Hail Marys, Glory Be

                   (Pray these prayers after each Daily Intercession)

Day 2 (Thu, Jan 20, 2022) – May each person suffering from participation in abortion find forgiveness, hope, and healing in Christ.

Day 3 (Fri, Jan 21, 2022) – May all who defend life find strength and renewal in the Holy Spirit. March for Life, Washington, DC

Day 4 (Sat, Jan 22, 2022) – May all unborn children be protected in law and welcomed in love. Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children

Day 5 (Sun, Jan 23, 2022) – May all who support or participate in abortion experience a conversion of heart to seek and receive the Lord’s boundless mercy.

Day 6 (Mon, Jan 24, 2022) – May every expectant mother receive compassionate care and support as she nurtures the life in her womb.

Day 7 (Tue, Jan 25, 2022) – May expectant fathers lovingly support the mothers of their children in welcoming new life.

Day 8 (Wed, Jan 26, 2022) – May expectant mothers choosing adoption receive grace and support in embracing this loving option.

Day 9 (Thu, Jan 27, 2022) – May civic leaders work for the protection of all human life, in every stage and circumstance.