Pro Life Sunday 2018

National Life Chain Sunday 2018, a peaceful and prayerful pro-life witness to be held on sidewalks throughout the U.S. and Canada on Sunday afternoon, October 7. Last year, 1548 cities and towns joined the annual event which began in two small California towns in 1987.

As we seek greater recognition for the inalienable right to life of the unborn, let us look back on some of the more memorable events from 2018 for the pro-life movement. This year's Respect Life theme is "Every Life: Cherished, Chosen, Sent," highlighting our call to build a culture of life as missionary disciples. Drawing upon the story of Our Lady of Guadalupe and St.

Juan Diego, this theme is briefly unpacked in a short reflection. P: God, our heavenly Father, has been merciful to us and has given his only Son to be the atoning sacrifice for our sins. Therefore as a called servant of the Word and by the command of the Lord Jesus Christ I forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

Amen. o make sure that parents have the care and support they need to choose life. Because of you, tens of thousands of Americans have been born and reached their full, God-given potential

Respect Life theme is "Every Life: Cherished, Chosen, Sent By Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan, Chairman, USCCB Committee on Pro-Life Activities Editors note. The following is excerpted from Cardinal Dolans inspiring remarks about 2018 Respect Life Month.

Make others aware of the variety of materials available to order from the USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities, ranging from prayer cards to posters and more. Because of the wide array available, people serving in various capacities can find helpful resources for their job or ministry. On Friday, hundreds of thousands of marchers gathered in Washington DC to commemorate the anniversary of Roe v.

Wade and protest legal abortion. The event is the largest annual human rights... Reciting the Angelus prayer at the Vatican on 4 Feb 2018, Pope Francis marked Italys Pro-Life Sunday and also called for a day of prayer and fasting for peace Feb 23, with special prayers for Congo and South Sudan.

Some 20,000 people gathered in St Peters Square for the Angelus. The March for Life is the only event that brings together the entire pro-life community: from legislators to entertainers, from sports figures to religious luminaries.