As we observe the Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children on Wednesday, Jan. 22, the Florida Bishops call upon all the faithful to reflect on the sanctity of human life and the need to protect the most vulnerable among us.
This day serves as an opportunity to give thanks for recent milestones in Florida, including the passage of the Heartbeat Protection Act and the defeat of Amendment 4, while also acknowledging the ongoing work necessary to build a culture of life. Through prayer, advocacy and compassionate support for mothers and families, we are invited to renew our commitment to defending the dignity of every human life. Read the full statement below to join in this call to action.
9 Days for Life” Unites Hundreds of Thousands in Prayer for the Protection of Life
WASHINGTON – Catholics nationwide are invited to pray “9 Days for Life,” an annual Respect Life novena starting Thursday, Jan. 16.
In the Catholic Church, a ‘novena’ consists of prayers over nine successive days, and this particular novena is an opportunity for prayer and penance in observance of the annual Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children on January 22.
All are invited to sign up! Participants may access the novena or subscribe to receive the daily prayers by email or text in English at https://9daysforlife.com or in Spanish at https://respectlife.org/9-dias-por-la-vida.
