The protection of life is a sustained prayer intention of the Church, and in particular of the Knights of Columbus. Knights remain firmly committed to defending the right to life of every human being – from the moment of conception to natural death. To commemorate and bolster this important cause, councils will promote a novena, nine days of sustained prayer, to build up a culture of life in our parishes, homes and wider community.
Council 4902 sponsors and leads the Novena for Life program in partnership with St. Bridget’s Parish. The Novena is a 9-day prayer program coordinated to coincide with the United States Council of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) 9 Days for Life where we gather as a committed organization to pray to protect human life from conception until death.
Thursday, January 16 through Friday, January 24, 2025 we will join with the St. Bridget’s Parish family to pray the Novena for life. Click this link to access the Novena prayer materials if you are not able to join us at Church and join us along with others across the country as we pray together for the protection of life.
Jan. 16, 2025 Day 1 – May the practice of abortion end.
Jan. 17, 2025 Day 2 – May each person suffering from the participation in abortion find forgiveness, hope and healing in Christ.
Jan. 19, 2025 Day 3 – May every pregnant mother receive compassionate care and support as she nurtures the life in her womb.
Jan. 19, 2025 Day 4 – May every father of a preborn child lovingly support the mother of his child in welcoming new life.
Jan. 20, 2025 Day 5 – May every pregnant mother choosing adoption receive grace and support in embracing this loving option.
Jan. 21, 2025 Day 6 – May all who support or participate in abortion experience a conversion of heart to seek and receive the Lord’s boundless mercy.
Jan. 22, 2025 Day 7 – May all preborn children be protected in law and welcomed in love.
Jan. 23, 2025 Day 8 – May civic leaders work for the protection of all human life, in every stage and circumstance.
Jan. 24, 2025 Day 9 – May all who defend life find strength and renewal in the Holy Spirit.
The 2024 Novena, held January 16 – 24th, at St. Bridget’s Parish before Mass or the Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion. The daily reflection and prayers are below.
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
Day 8
Day 9
Gospel of Life Prayer Card
Rosary for Life Prayer Card
Photos from the Novena for life held on various days from Jan 16 – Jan 24, 2024. Thanks to all who came to St. Bridget’s to pray for Life during the Novena.
