Continuing Respect Life after the Novena and ahead of the November 5th election

 

FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BISHOPS' PRO-LIFE COMMITTEE

Thank you for praying for the protection of human life! Going forward, you'll automatically get monthly prayers, along with other pro-life updates. In the meantime, I invite you to pray the following prayer for a very special intention. On November 5, people across the country in ten states – Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New York and South Dakota – will vote on proposed amendments to their state constitutions that would establish powerful and devastating new rights to abortion, in most cases at any stage of pregnancy. If you are eligible to vote in these states, please take time to learn about the threats of these often-deceptive proposals, such as by visiting the website of your state Catholic conference, and vote to protect life. And regardless of where you live, please keep this in your prayers. I am very grateful for your commitment to protecting God's precious gift of human life. Sincerely, Most Reverend Michael F. Burbidge Bishop of Arlington Chairman, USCCB Committee on Pro-Life Activities

PRAYER FOR STATES FACING PRO-ABORTION BALLOT INITIATIVES

Ever-living God, you give life and desire a future for all your children. Take hold of our nation, state, and community and awaken in every heart awe for the gift of life. Send your Spirit to strengthen us with wisdom and fortitude as we defend mothers and children from laws that disregard their health and safety. Mary and Joseph trusted in you and welcomed Jesus into our broken world. Father, we ask their intercession to protect the preborn and their mothers, and to guide all parents in raising their children. May they help us build a civilization of love by upholding the sacredness of life, preserving parental rights, and accompanying pregnant women in need. We ask this through Christ, our Lord. Amen. Our Lady, Mother of the Family, pray for us! St. Joseph, Protector of the Unborn, pray for us!

DON'T MISS THIS! In his Respect Life Month statement, Bishop Burbidge encourages Catholics to participate in a "revival of prayer and action" for the protection of human life.