“Have no anxiety at all, but in everything,
by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving,
make your requests known to God.
Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding
will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
…whatever is true, whatever is honorable,
whatever is just, whatever is pure,
whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious,
if there is any excellence
…if there is anything worthy of praise,
think about these things.”

(Phil. 4:6-8)

Prayer for Life:

Guard our hearts, dear Father.  Bless us with Your peace.
Over babies in the womb, may division now cease.
For each baby to be born, each babe of tiny size,
Help us think of what is lovely; make decisions which are wise.
We praise You for new life—so wonderfully created.
Of the respect due to life, may our minds be illuminated.
Help us think of all the excellent, all that is true and pure,
Of precious life within the womb.  Justice for them secure.
We pray to You, Father of Mercy.  For each child is loved by Thee.
Keep them safe within the womb, through life and for all eternity.

Saint Gianna Molla, on this Respect Life Sunday, pray for us.  Amen+