Hey there,
This Saturday, January 22nd, marks the 49th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion in the United States.
On our Liturgical Calendar, it’s the Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of the Unborn Child.
And the day before, in Washington, D.C., hundreds of thousands are expected to attend the annual March For Life.
Protecting the unborn is a religious issue … it’s a political issue … and it’s a personal issue.
Everyone’s stance does not necessarily align between their religious, political, and personal views … though a great many do.
I believe strongly in the right to life of the unborn, but I’m not here to judge others who disagree … or to try to convince them otherwise. (Though I wouldn’t mind if anyone were to be persuaded.)
But the fact is, regardless of how we vote on the matter, there are plenty of ways we can work to protect the unborn, whether it’s through prayer, supporting women facing an unwanted pregnancy, and just better understanding all the alternatives.
This week’s issue of Genuflect focuses on how we can protect the unborn, through prayer this week around the Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of the Unborn Child, as well as throughout the year praying a weekly Rosary. We learn about the joy of raising a child with a disability, what men can do to end abortion, what being pro-life really means, and how overturning Roe v. Wade won’t end abortion (pray!).
Regardless of your religious, political, or personal views, I pray you’ll find value in these resources and join me and millions of Catholics in protecting the most vulnerable, the unborn.
Keep Believing-
Katy Barrilleaux
Founding Editor, Genuflect
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9 Days to Protect Life Novena
Every year the USCCB encourages everyone to pray the 9 Days to Protect Life Novena. This year, it starts today, Jan. 19th, and goes until January 27th. You’ll find the Novena here on the site or you can sign up to receive each day’s prayers via email.
9 Days For Life 2022 Signup | Respect Life
Join The Marian Blue Wave
There is nothing more powerful than prayer. Commit to saying a weekly Rosary for an end to abortion and join all the other prayer warriors in the Marian Blue Wave, including me. Read this for all the details and then click the “Make Your Rosary Commitment” in the right sidebar. Also check out the map to see all the Marian Blue Wave prayer warriors in the US.
What is The Marian Blue Wave? | Marian Blue Wave
Pro-life Prayers
Here are 5 prayers you can pray on January 22nd, the Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of the Unborn.
Pro-Life Prayers | Catholic Digest
Helping a Friend Considering Abortion
When a friend or family member is faced with an unwanted pregnancy, she may lean on you for support. This four-step approach will build a loving, trusting connection that will be life affirming for her and the baby. And it’s all about L.O.V.E.
What to do When a Friend is Considering Abortion | USCCB
Loving Your Child With a Disability
From the outside people look at a family with a child with a disability and see inconveniences and burdens. But this insider explains the incredible love and joy the child brings to the family.
A Perfect Gift | USCCB
What Men Can do
Abortion is usually presented as a woman’s issue and so men get left out. But as the father, they too have an important role to play when considering abortion. Robert Colquhoun provides insight as to what men can do to help end abortion.
What Men Can do to End Abortion | The Catholic Gentleman
From Pro-choice to Pro-life
Once Caitlin Sica stopped listening to the pro-life stereotypes and started learning for herself what it means to be pro-life, she found she had no choice but to become pro-life. She thoughtfully lays out her journey here. Don’t miss the analogy given by Mr. Smith.
My Pro-Life Stance: Then and Now | LifeTeen
Defeat Pro-choice Arguments
This article will help if you ever find yourself confronted by a pro-choice advocate. Keep in mind that although the circumstances surrounding abortion can be complex, abortion itself is not. Stay focused on this one point, provided by science, and you can speak confidently against abortion.
Here’s How You Can Defeat These Common Pro-Choice Arguments… | Save The Storks
Abortion vs. Adoption
On the surface, abortion seems to be a much easier and low-cost solution than delivering your baby and putting him up for adoption. But upon closer examination nothing could be farther from the truth. Here’s why.
Is Adoption Really a Viable Alternative to Abortion? | Save The Storks
Overturning Roe Won’t End Abortion
Most people believe that Roe v. Wade is an abortion case. But it’s actually a federal vs. states’ rights case. If Roe v. Wade were ever to be overturned by the Supreme Court (we’re waiting on SCOTUS to rule on Dobbs v. Jackson now) here’s what will happen.
Overturning Roe v. Wade Would Allow Abortion to be a State Legislative Issue | MSN
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