WASHINGTON—Cardinal
Timothy M. Dolan of New York, chair of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’
Committee on Pro-Life Activities, is inviting Catholics and others to join the
nationwide 9 Days for Life
campaign.

“We bring many needs to God this month, including care for displaced persons,
racial harmony, Christian unity, and the protection of all human life,”
Cardinal Dolan said. “I invite our brothers and sisters in Christ to join me
and my brother bishops in 9 Days for Life
from Thursday, January 18 through Friday, January 26. Our prayers matter. Every
prayer matters, and if you can’t start at the beginning, jump in when you can!”

9 Days for Life is the U.S. bishops’
annual, pro-life prayer and action campaign surrounding the anniversary of the
1973 Supreme Court decisions legalizing abortion throughout all nine months of
pregnancy.

The overarching intention of the centerpiece novena
is the end to abortion, and each day treats a different aspect of
respecting the dignity of the human person—from the beginning of life to its
natural end. This year, as part of the “Share the Journey” campaign
supporting displaced persons, one day addresses human trafficking, something
migrants and refugees are particularly at risk of suffering.

By responding to the U.S. bishops’ invitation,
participants can make a “digital pilgrimage.” Joining tens of thousands
nationwide, they can build a culture of life through prayer and action, and share
their experiences on social media with the hashtags #9DaysforLife and
#OurPrayersMatter. There’s also a Facebook
frame participants can use on their profile picture to show their support
for life.

The website, www.9daysforlife.com, features a video with
Cardinal Dolan calling the campaign “a great way to put our faith into action.”
The site offers a print version of the novena, as well as four ways to automatically
receive the daily prayers, reflections, and suggested actions in either English
or Spanish: free “9 Days for Life” mobile app (with customizable reminders),
email, text message, and a Facebook event.

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Source:: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops