January 22 marks the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. While it is no longer the 'law of the land' in America, we still need to fight for the protection of children in the womb, especially here in Colorado.

We need to pray for the babies, and their mothers and fathers, who have been killed and injured by abortion the past 50 years. We also need to pray for a change of minds and hearts toward the value of life and the evil of abortion.

January 23 is the Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children.

Below is a prayer for this intention:

Heavenly Father, thank you for the precious gift of life. Help us to cherish and protect this gift, even in the midst of fear, pain, and suffering. Give us love for all people, especially the most vulnerable, and help us bear witness to the truth that every life is worth living. Grant us the humility to accept help when we are in need, and teach us to be merciful to all. Through our words and actions, may other encounter the outstretched hands of Your mercy. We ask this through Christ, our Lord. Amen.

Please join the Respect Life Ministry in the church for a special Rosary on Sunday, January 22 at 12:00 PM.