9 Days for Life: Day Three

DAY THREE January 19, 2015 Intercession May those who long for a child of their own be filled with trust in God's loving plan. Prayer Our Father, 3 Hail Marys, Glory Be Reflection It can be very difficult and painful when the Lord doesn't answer our prayers the way we hope. We may have many doubts and questions, wondering why we face the challenges that we do. Yet even though our suffering is often shrouded in a sense of mystery, we believe that the Lord loves us with great tenderness and compassion that is beyond our imagination. Knowing this, we can trust that "all things work for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose" (Rom 8:28). Acts of Reparation (choose one) Smile. Ask God today for the grace to be extra joyful and share your love for Christ with those who need that encouragement the most today.   Pray the Rosary, or even just a decade, today for someone who has hurt or disappointed you, and ask for the grace to forgive that person.   We can sometimes forget how blessed we are to have many of our daily comforts. Give up sleeping with your pillow tonight. One Step Further Learn how some methods of conceiving a child pose serious concerns in "Life Matters: Reproductive Technologies." Visit www.bit.ly/ReproductiveTechnologies2011 to read the article.          NABRE © 2010 CCD. Used with permission.    Image: A mosaic of Our Lady of Guadalupe decorates a side altar in the Church of Santa Maria della Famiglia at the Vatican. Dec. 15. (CNS photo/Paul Haring).   4 WAYS TO JOIN www.usccb.org/9days      Join the  Nine Days for Life event on Facebook!                                         www.usccb.org/9days