Novena for the Unborn and for an end to abortion (Day 5)

Novena Day 5:

"Then, He took a young child, placed it

in their midst, and putting His arms

around it, He said to them: "Whoever

welcomes a child such as this in My Name,

welcomes Me; and whoever welcomes Me,

welcomes not Me but The One who sent Me."

(Mark 9:36,37)

 

 (if you click the picture it will take you to Noah and his dad's website :-)

Reflection: Lord Jesus, You told us to welcome each child and no wonder You did! Look at that child. Isn't he beautiful? His smile reflects Your Love and surely it fills his parents with joy! 

 

Lord Jesus, statistics show us though that depending on the country, 92-98% of children resulting positive for down syndrome while in the womb aren't welcomed. Everyday, parents who would otherwise have loved their child, upon learning that he/she has down syndrome are choosing to abort. Lord Jesus, instead of choosing to welcome and love and care for these children, we're killing them because of this condition. We're killing other children too because of "disability" when really it's us who are disabled for we are the ones refusing to welcome, see and love them, these, Your precious little ones.

Today, offer a prayer or sacrifice for the protection the unborn infants who have tested positive for a condition or disability. Take a moment to read this article (click here) about two truly loving parents who chose life for their son despite knowing that he had a disability and resolute to stand up for all children, no less the little ones who have special needs.

 

Prayer:

God and Father of Life,
You have created every human person,
And have opened the way for each

to have eternal life.

We live in the shadow of death.
Tens of millions of your children

have been killed because of the

Roe vs. Wade decision legalizing abortion.

Father, have mercy on us, 

Heal our world
And accept our offering

 of prayer and penance.
In Your love for us,

Turn back the scourge of abortion.

 

May each of us exult

in hearts full of hope

And hands full of mercy
And work together

to build a culture of life.

We pray through Christ our Lord, Amen.

(This prayer is from the Priests for Life website,
May God continue to bless us through their work for life!)