The importance of prayer is so well stated in the words of the Pope:
"I hereby wholeheartedly commend your noble initiative and purpose to offer your times of the Eucharistic Sacrifice and Eucharistic Adoration, holy hours, vigils, rosaries, fasting and in particular the frequent offering of the Divine Mercy Chaplet for world peace, the conversion of hearts and for the end of the scourge of abortion and the culture of death in the world." - Pope John Paul II in giving his blessing to the 9th Annual International Week of Prayer and Fasting, October 5, 2001.
"Abortion is the scourge of America." Pope John Paul II said in Denver that "America is in danger of losing its soul." He was referring to the sin of abortion. We are a world leader and we are setting terrible examples. This Pope repeatedly warned America of the gravity of this sin. He said "America, defend life so that you may live in peace and harmony. Woe to you if you do not succeed in defending life." -
On October 8, 2000, Pope John Paul II entrusted the Third Millennium to Our Lady. His prayer started with: "We entrust to you all people, beginning with the weakest: the babies yet unborn" They were his first concern.
What will convert America and save the world? " My answer is prayer. What we need is for every Parish to come before Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament in Holy Hours of prayer." - Mother Teresa of Calcutta
“I am pleased to learn that once again the faithful of the diocese will observe
January 22 as the Day of Penance and Reparation for the Sin of Abortion.
On that day I encourage everyone to participate in Adoration of the Blessed
Sacrament and to do penance.”- Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted, Phoenix
WHAT CAN WE DO? LET'S UNITE IN PRAYER
THROUGHOUT THE NATION.
The National Catholic Daughter of the Americas have designated January as the month for prayers to stop abortion. A RESOLUTION HAS BEEN PASSED BY ARIZONA STATE CDA and will go to National CDA during the summer on 2008 that reads:
"that ...Courts who cannot join the National Walk of Life in Washington D.C., should promote or participate in a day of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in their local parishes to atone for the sins of abortion on the date of the Roe vs. Wade decision, January 22."
National CDA will also be voting on this resolution.
Let's ALL join TOGETHER and have a Day of Reparation for the Sins of Abortion this year.
You can sponsor the Day of Reparation by having Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in your parish. Some parishes are able to have it all day long, other have a few hours in the evening. During the Exposition hours, have different groups in the parish say the Rosary on the hour. Some include Mass, Benediction, Chaplets of Mercy, or other prayers.
Here is the list for Adoration and Activities
that will be held in 2008 for atonement for
sins of abortion.
Church Name, ACTIVITIES: (Mass, Adoration, Rosaries,
Address, City, StateChaplets, and Benediction, etc.)
“I am pleased to learn that once again the faithful of the diocese will observe January 22 as the Day of Penance and Reparation for the Sin of Abortion. On that day I encourage everyone to par-ticipate in Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and to do penance.”
ASU Newman Center 7 until 10:30p.m., Praise & worship, Pro-life Presentation, Address
University & College from Bishop Thomas Olmsted, Eucharistic Procession, Adoration
ANNUAL PRO-LIFE MARCH/RALLY -- Phoenix
Sunday, January 20 Starts at St Matthew's Catholic Church at 11:15 a.m. Mass with
St. Matthew's Church Bishop Thomas Olmsted. 1:00 p.m.--Gathering at Westley Bolin 2038 W. Van Buren Plaza at State Capitol. For complete agenda of day click here.
Phoenix, AZRALLY: 1:00–3:30. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Website: www.azliferally.com This is also Arizona’s Largest Diaper Drive. Donations of disposable
diapers, baby wipes & formula will be gratefully welcomed
Saturday, January 19 THE TUCSON MARCH FOR LIFE
St. Augustine's Cathedral Begins at 9:00am with a Mass at St. Augustine’s Cathedral and is 192 S. Stone Ave. followed by a prayful march to Holy Hope Cemetery, sacred place of Tucson, AZ burial. The Mass and March will be led by Bishop Gerald Kicanas,
Bishop of the Diocese of Tucson.
Bishop Kicanas sums up the importance of the march in these words:
“The March for Life calls for alternatives to the taking of innocent life and for respect for all the potential and possibilities of those yet to be born. Even though you may not be comfortable with public demonstrations, society needs to hear from you. I look forward to walking with our priests, religious, deacons and laity ~ and I hope, with you.”
Tuesday, January 22 Following 7:00 A.M. Mass until 3:00 P.M., Rosary
Most Holy Trinity Church prayed hourly. Closing with Benediction., Your group
8620 N. 7th St., Phx., AZis welcome to participate.Click here
Monday, January 22 Following 7:00 A.M. Mass , until 9:00 A.M.
St. Louis the King
4331 W. Maryland
Glendale, AZ
Tuesday, January 22 Following 8:30 A.M. Mass until 5:00 P.M., Rosary on
St. Paul’s Churchthe hour
330 W. Coral Gables Dr
Phoenix, AZ
Tuesday, January 22 St. Daniel's will be joining the parishioners of Our Lady of Perpetual Our Lady of Perpetual Help Help at 5:30 P.M. Candlelight Procession from Maguire Hall to Osborn and MillerChurch followed by Rosary and Benediction in Church. A potluck in Scottsdale, Azthe hall will conclude the evening.
January 22
Our Lady of Lourdes ParishPrince of Peace Chapel
at Prince of Peace Church 12:01 a.m. until 8:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 22, 2008
151st Ave/ & Deer Valley Rd Deacon George Koch will conduct the Eucharistic Prayer Vigil
Sun City West, AZ (Everyone is invited to participate)
Parish Groups/Organizations will continue the Prayer Vigil.
9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 22, 2008
January 22
St. Anthony's will be having All Day Adoration with the Blessed Sacrament and
909 South 1st Avenue at 7:00 p.m. we will have a special Rosary for the violation to the
Phoenix, AZ 85003 dignity of the human person commited through acts of abortion.
Tuesday, Jan 22 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Rosary & prayers. Click here for info.
St. Maria Goretti
6261 N Granite Reef Rd
Scottsdale, AZ
Tuesday, Jan 22
St. Anne Catholic ChurchPlease join Fr. Davern at St. Anne’s Candle Light Rosary, Tuesday,
440 E. Elliot Rd. Jan 22, 6 PM – 6:45 PM. Gather at the shrine of Our Lady of
Gilbert, AZGuadalupe.
Sunday, January 27
St. Anne 7:15 p.m., Hear pro-life testimonies from our teens and see a powerful
Community Center drama featuring the team of Atomik12! It will end with a birthday party
Gilbert, AZ for everyone who has been born! Questions? Call the Youth Ministry
Office at (480) 892-0905 ext. 167 or 149
Tuesday, January 22
Our Lady of Mt. Carmelwill have Adoration from 8:30 A.M. until 7:00 P.M closing with
2121 South Rural Road Benediction. Each of our RosaryGroups will say a Rosary every Hour
Tempe, AZ 85282 beginning at 9:00 until 6:00.
Tuesday, January 22
Notre Dame Prep will have Adoration in the Chapel on Jan. 22 right after Morning Prayer
9701 East Bell Road at 7:05 am until 3 pm. Public is invited and will need to sign in at the
Scottsdaleoffice.
ONE OF THE BEST WAYS TO FIGHT ABORTION IS TO
HAVE A
DAY OF ADORATION AND PRAYER IN ATONEMENT FOR THE SINS OF ABORTION ON JANUARY 22
January 22, 2009 will be the 37th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion. Since that decision, it is estimated that over 40 million babies have been victims of the horrific death of abortion. We as a nation have permitted this violation of the sanctity of life.
National Catholic Daughters of the Americas,
Phoenix Diocesan Council of Catholic Women and other Arizona organizations are promoting Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in reparation for the sin of abortion on Thursday, January 22, the anniversary of the Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion.
It is not too late to sponsor a Holy Hour at your parish or to encourage participation at other parishes, for healing those affected by abortions and for conversion of those who promote abortion.
This is something that should be done nationwide.
Each year, in conjunction with the anniversary of Roe v. Wade (January 22), a National Prayer Vigil for Life is held at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. Thousands travel from all corners of the country to take part in the opening liturgy and all-night prayer vigil.
Dioceses and parishes should conduct similar prayer vigils so that those unable to travel might participate in this prayer occasion. This date is also designated as a particular day of penance in the Roman Missal.
Gail Quinn, Secretariat for Pro Life Activities, said, "The observance of this 'day of penance ... and of prayer' is mandatory (the approved adaptation reads "shall be observed")."
“I am pleased to learn that once again the faithful of the diocese will observe 
