Day of Prayer & Penance - January 23
Monday, January 23, is a day of prayer and penance for the legal protection of the unborn children. The over 56 million abortions since the 1973 decisions of Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton reflect with heartbreaking magnitude what Pope Francis means by a “throwaway culture.” However, we have great trust in God’s providence. We are reminded time and again in Scripture to seek the Lord’s help, and as people of faith, we believe that our prayers are heard.
The General Instruction of the Roman Missal (GIRM), no. 373, designates January 22 (or January 23 when January 22 falls on a Sunday as it does this year) as a particular day of prayer full restoration of the legal guarantee of the right to life and of penance for violations to the dignity of the human person committed through acts of abortion.
As individuals, we are called to observe this day through the penitential practices of prayer, fasting and/or giving alms. Another way to take part is through participating in special events to observe the anniversary of Roe v. Wade. See above for local events in Indianapolis that you can participate.
-Taken from USCCB
Please join the St. John community in fasting and praying for an end of abortion in this country.
The General Instruction of the Roman Missal (GIRM), no. 373, designates January 22 (or January 23 when January 22 falls on a Sunday as it does this year) as a particular day of prayer full restoration of the legal guarantee of the right to life and of penance for violations to the dignity of the human person committed through acts of abortion.
As individuals, we are called to observe this day through the penitential practices of prayer, fasting and/or giving alms. Another way to take part is through participating in special events to observe the anniversary of Roe v. Wade. See above for local events in Indianapolis that you can participate.
-Taken from USCCB
Please join the St. John community in fasting and praying for an end of abortion in this country.
