‘Bells for Babies’
To the editor:
“Bells for Babies” is a national public remembrance for the 55,000,000 babies who have died in the United States over the past 42 years through surgical abortions.
At 12 noon on Thursday, Jan. 22, all churches in the area are encouraged to ring their bells 55 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 prevail for our families, the sick, the elderly, our enemies and others. May the virtues of charity and chastity prevail. May the sins of selfishness, violence, wars, perversion of human sexuality, not forgiving, 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 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 42nd anniversary of legalized abortions.
St. Mary’s Church of Presque Isle, Maine, will ring the bells at 12 noon. The “Angelus” and other prayers will be recited in the church. All are welcome.
Johnnie Cancelarich
Presque Isle
