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Imagine a gardener discovering a tiny seed just beginning to sprout in the soil. Though small and seemingly fragile, the gardener tends it carefully, knowing that with time, care, and sunlight, it could grow into a strong, fruitful tree. In much the same way, every unborn child is a life full of potential, deserving protection, care, and prayer.
January 22 is the day the Catholic Church designates as the Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children. To prepare our hearts, the U.S. Bishops invite the faithful to join the “9 Days for Life” Novena, beginning this Friday, January 16. This novena offers daily prayers and reflections for unborn children, mothers, families, and all who work to protect life, helping us lift our voices in defense of those who cannot speak for themselves.
This week’s issue of Genuflect provides ways to pray, reflect, and act to uphold the dignity of every human life. May they inspire you to join in prayer and advocacy, trusting that God can bring life, hope, and growth through our intercession.
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Katy Barrilleaux
Founding Editor, Genuflect
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Day of Prayer
January 22 is a national day of prayer and penance for the protection of unborn children, marking the legacy of Roe v. Wade and its overturning. Here’s how Catholics are encouraged to participate.
January 22: Day of Prayer For The Legal Protection of Unborn Children | USCCB
Abortion According to The Catechism
The Catholic Church teaches that human life is sacred from the moment of conception until natural death. This belief is rooted in Scripture, tradition, and official Church teachings, including the Catechism, which clearly affirms the Church’s position on abortion. Here are 4 quotes from the Catechism.
Life Begins at Conception! What The Catechism Says About Abxrtion in 4 Powerful Quotes | ChurchPOP
Abortion Laws by State
This online resource explains how abortion laws differ across the United States, including all states, Washington, D.C., and the five largest U.S. territories. It shows how each government has responded to the end of Roe v. Wade by outlining current policies in a straightforward, easy-to-understand way.
After Roe Fell: U.S. Abortion Laws by State | Reproductive Rights
What Unborn Children Would Say
Bishop Donald Hying invited readers to consider the voice of the unborn in a new way. The response it sparked suggests the reflection touched a deep chord. Do you agree with the Bishop?
If Unborn Children Could Speak, is This What They Would Say? A Bishop’s Stirring Answer | ChurchPOP
Pope Leo Speaks About Abortion
In an address to world diplomats, Pope Leo XIV recently presented a sweeping moral vision that forcefully addressed abortion within a broader defense of human dignity. Set against reflections on global conflict and truth, his remarks marked a significant moment in his early papacy and invited deeper consideration.
Pope Leo Issues Strongest Rebuke of Abortion And Surrogacy Yet in Diplomatic Corps Speech | Denver Gazette
4 Prayers
Prayer is a powerful response to the threat abortion poses to unborn life. Here are 4 prayers that entrust the protection of vulnerable children to God’s care and mercy.
4 Prayers For The Protection of Unborn Babies | Aleteia
Pray For Your Unborn Child
This article invites mothers to pray with purpose, lifting their children to God not only for physical life, but for deep spiritual formation. Through five focused intentions, it explores how prayer can shape a child’s identity, faith, and future in God’s plan.
How to Pray For Your Unborn Child | Christian Parenting
Pray The Novena For The Unborn
The U.S. Bishops are inviting Catholics to join the annual “9 Days for Life” Novena, a focused period of prayer for the protection of unborn children and support for those affected by abortion. This year’s observance runs January 16–24, leading up to the Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children on January 22.
Bishops Invite Faithful to Pray Novena For The Unborn | Catholic Witness
March For Life
Nearly five decades after Roe v. Wade, its overturning has returned the authority to protect the unborn to lawmakers, and citizens are making their voices heard by rallying at state capitals for life-affirming laws. Use this map to find a March for Life near you.
State Marches For Life | March For Life
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