To the editor:
“Bells for Babies” is a national public remembrance for the 53 million babies who have died in the United States over the past 40 years through surgical abortions.
At noon on Tuesday, Jan. 22, all churches in the area are encouraged to ring their bells 53 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 (virginity, celibacy, marriage and love of spouses, children and all) prevail! May the sins of selfishness, violence, wars, perversion of human sexuality, unforgiveness, and 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 No. 639. January 22 is the 40th anniversary of legalized abortions. St. Mary’s Church of Presque Isle will ring the bells at noon. The “Angelus” and other prayers will be recited in the church. All are welcome.
Johnnie Cancelarich
Presque Isle
