To the editor:
“Bells for Babies” is a national public remembrance for the 47,000,000 babies who have died in the United States over the past 34 years through surgical abortions.
At noon on Monday, Jan. 22, all churches in the area are encouraged to ring their bells 47 times, one for each million babies whose lives have ended.
On this day, prayers are encouraged for families to hold together in God’s love and discipline. May the love of God, our Creator of life and love for our fellow man; especially our families, the sick, the elderly, our enemies, and others prevail.
May the virtues of charity and chastity prevail! May the sins of selfishness, violence, wars, perversion of human sexuality, unforgiveness, the rejection of spouses and children, unborn or born, cease.
Anyone anywhere is encouraged to join in prayer, at home, on the road, at work, in school, at church, and other places for Jesus’ love, forgiveness, mercy, and peace in individual, families, communities, nations and among nations.
“Bells for Babies” is encouraged by the Daughters of Isabella, Mary Magdalene Circle No. 639. January 22 is the 34th anniversary of legalized abortions.
St. Mary’s Church of Presque Isle will ring the bells at this time. The “Angelus” and other prayers will be recited in the church. All are welcome.
Johnnie Cancelarich
Pro-life chairman
Presque Isle
