Ringing the ‘Bells for Babies’
To the editor:
“Bells for Babies” is a national public remembrance for the 51,000,000 babies who have died in the United States over the past 38 years, through surgical abortions.
At noon on Saturday, Jan. 22, all churches in the area are encouraged to ring their bells 51 times, one for each million babies who 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 other prevail.
May the virtues of charity and chastity (virginity, celibacy, marriage and love of spouses, children and all) prevail! May the sins of selfishness, violence, wars, perversion of human sexuality, unforgiveness, the rejection of spouses and children, unborn and 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 individuals, families, communities, nations and among nations.
“Bells for Babies” is encouraged by the Daughters of Isabella, Mary Magdalene Circle 639. Jan. 22 is the 38th anniversary of legalized abortions.
St. Mary’s Church of Presque Isle, Maine will ring the bells at noon. The “Angelus” and other prayers will be recited in the church. All are welcome.
Johnnie Cancelarich
Presque Isle
