Nine Days for Life

Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018 - Friday, Jan. 26, 2018

Contact: Catherine Phillips
Phone: (501) 664-0340, ext. 326

The U.S. bishops' Committee on Pro-Life Activities is sponsoring the Nine Days for Life campaign from Jan. 18-26. It is a "digital pilgrimage" of prayer and action focused on cherishing the gift of every person's life from conception to natural death. This novena highlights a different prayer intention each day and provides reflections, bonus information and suggested actions. See the intentions and reflections for each day below in English and Spanish:


Day 1: Intercession: May a culture of life grow ever stronger in our communities. (en español)


Day 2: Intercession: For the end to abortion. (eespañol)


Day 3: Intercession: For victims and survivors of human trafficking. (eespañol)


Day 4: Intercession: May all people embrace the truth that every life is a good and perfect gift, and is worth living. (eespañol)


Day 5: Intercession: May each person suffering from the loss of a child through abortion find hope & healing in Christ. (eespañol)


Day 6: Intercession: May those near the end of their lives receive medical care that respects their dignity and protects their lives. (eespañol)


Day 7: Intercession: May those who long for a child of their own be filled with trust in God's loving plan. (eespañol)


Day 8: Intercession: For an end to the use of the death penalty in our country. (eespañol)


Day 9: Intercession: For God's peace to fill the hearts of all who travel upon the path of adoption. (eespañol)


To have these sent to you automatically, subscribe to receive the novena and daily messages. The app is available in English and Spanish. Or follow this event on Facebook. For information in Arkansas, contact Catherine Phillips, director of the diocesan Respect Life Officeat (501) 664-0340, ext. 326.