On January 22 our nation will mark the 42nd anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court decision that made abortion legal throughout the U.S. Since that tragic decision, more than 56 million children's lives have been lost to abortion, and many suffer that loss -- often in silence. The USCCB invites us to join thousands of Catholics across the country coming together in prayer for a "culture of life" from January 17-25. Here's day five:
Intercession: May all people reject pornography and discover the true meaning of love through an encounter and relationship with Christ.
Our Father, 3 Hail Marys, Glory Be
Reflection: Today we honor the life of St. Agnes, a 12-year old girl martyred in Rome in AD 304. Agnes never wavered in her commitment to remain a virgin and to give her whole life to the Lord, refusing proposals to marry. Her innocence and heroism facing death helped bring an end to the persecutions of Christians in Rome. Following the example of St. Agnes, let us remain steadfast in recognizing Christ, who is Love Incarnate, as the source and summit of our lives. May his love give us the determination and courage to live for him and for others, especially the most vulnerable among us. St. Agnes, pray for us!
Acts of Reparation (choose one):
- Don’t push the snooze button. Get right out of bed, and offer your day in prayer to God. “Awake, O sleeper, and arise from the dead, and Christ will give you light” (Eph 5:14)*.
- Fast from snacking today. Eat three meals only.
- It’s easy to put our headphones on and ignore our siblings or parents. Instead, enjoy the opportunity you have to talk to them; ask them how they are doing.
Did you know that pornography addiction can numb the brain’s ability to experience pleasure? Learn more by reading "Life Matters: Pornography and Our Call to Love" at www.bit.ly/CallToLove.
*NABRE © 2010 CCD. Used with permission.
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