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40 Days For Life Concludes With Candlelight Vigil on Sunday, November 1 October 26th, 2015
A second Candlelight Vigil to mark the close of the 40 Days For Life campaign will take place in Washington, DC on November 1. 40 Days For Life is a nation wide initiative focused on renewing the Church’s commitment to the sanctity of all human life and protection of unborn babies. This year’s Candlelight Vigil coincides with All Saints’ Day. Details on the local Washington, DC event follow.
On-site Candlelight Vigil
Sunday, November 1, 7:00 P.M.
(candles with holders, provided)
- Where: 1225 4th Street, N.E., Corner of Florida Avenue, Washington, DC
- Metro Stop: Red Line, NoMa Gallaudet Station (Walk three blocks east to the site)
- When: Sunday, November 1st, 7:00 PM
For additional information, please contact:
Diane Conocchioli, Coordinator, 40 Days for Life, Washington, DC
at 4lifewdc@comcast.net or visit https://40daysforlife.com/local-campaigns/washington/
Our Facebook link is: https://www.facebook.com/events/1703099089923485/
October is Respect Life Month: Every Life is Worth Living October 13th, 2015
“Every life is sacred, every human person is endowed with an inalienable dignity, and society can only benefit from the rehabilitation of those convicted of crimes.”
– Pope Francis’ Address to a Joint Session of the US Congress, Sept 24, 2015
During the month of October the Catholic Church in the U.S. celebrates “Respect Life Month.” This is a time for Catholics across the country to reflect on and witness to the dignity of the human person. This year’s theme, Every Life is Worth Living, focuses on the issues of abortion, euthanasia, and the death penalty.
Respect Life resources in English and Spanish can be found on the US Conference of Catholic Bishop’s website, where you will also find a Respect Life Month Statement by Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley, OFM.
Join us in praying for a greater respect for human life from conception to natural death:
“Father and maker of all,
you adorn all creation
with splendor and beauty,
and fashion human lives
in your image and likeness.
Awaken in every heart
reverence for the work of your hands,
and renew among your people
a readiness to nurture and sustain
your precious gift of life.
Grant this through our Lord
Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in
the unity of the Holy Spirit,
God forever and ever.
Amen”
–USCCB Prayer for Life–
