Today begins this year's 9 Days for Life novena
Intercession
For
the mother who awakens each morning with the memory of abortion fresh
in her mind: that the Lord may still the terror in her heart and lead
her gently to the well-spring of his love and mercy in the Sacrament of
Reconciliation. May she, and all who've been involved in an abortion
decision, find healing and hope through Project Rachel Ministry.
Prayer
Our Father, 3 Hail Marys, Glory Be
Reflection
Today's
Gospel reading from Mark recounts Jesus dining with tax collectors and
sinners. When the Pharisees question Jesus about this, he responds,
"Those who are well do not need a physician, but the sick do. I did not
come to call the righteous but sinners." In a society where millions of
people have fallen prey to the false promises of the culture of death,
let us witness to the mercy of Jesus and invite all who've been harmed
to experience his abundant love and healing.
Acts of Reparation (choose one)
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Take time to write a handwritten note to someone who is lonely or needing encouragement.
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Pray for your deceased relatives and those who have no one to pray for them.
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"Spiritually adopt" a baby by saying this prayer every day: "Jesus, Mary and Joseph, I love you very much. I beg you to spare the life of [baby's name], the unborn baby that I have spiritually adopted who is in danger of abortion." (Prayer of Archbishop Fulton Sheen)
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