9 Days for Life
“9 Days for Life,” a novena for the intention that all human life be respected, will begin on January 16 and continue through January 24, 2025.
You are invited to join thousands of Catholics across the country in nine days of prayer for the protection of human life and human dignity. Each day’s intention is accompanied by a short reflection and suggested actions to help build a culture of life.
The prayer campaign, sponsored by the Committee on Pro Life Activities of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, includes the annual Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children on January 22.
In 2022, the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision overturned the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion nationwide. However, pre-born children are still losing their lives.
Each of the nine days highlights a related topic and includes an intercession, prayers, a reflection, an act of reparation, and one step further you might take. You will find easy to follow guides below.
Daily Prayers & Reflections for the Novena
Day-by-day guide (all nine days - printable)
Day-by-Day guide (Spanish)
Daily Intention Graphics for websites or social media
Day One
Day Two
Day Three
Day Four
Day Five
Day Six
Day Seven
Day Eight
Day Nine
Masses & Prayer Services in the Diocese of Portland
Knights of Columbus, Houlton
Knights of Columbus Council 1873 will hold a Stand-In for Life celebration on January 19 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Pregnancy Care Center, located at 37 North Street in Houlton. Families, friends, and individuals are all invited. FMI: David Mueller at 859-533-9763.
Parish of the Holy Eucharist, Falmouth
A Prayer Service for Life will be held on Sunday, January 26, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., at Holy Martyrs of North America Church, 266 Foreside Road in Falmouth. Prayers will include the Rosary for Life and the Divine Mercy Chaplet. There will then be time for silent eucharistic adoration and contemplation. This prayer service is sponsored by the Our Lady of Hope / Parish of the Holy Eucharist ACTS Ministry. All are welcome.
Portland Peninsula & Island Parishes College Outreach Ministry
College students in southern Maine are invited to participate in a 9 Days for Live novena for the protection of human life. The novena will be prayed beginning January 20 at 5 p.m. in the upper sacristy at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 307 Congress Street in Portland. The final day of the novena will be January 29. Students will meet at 7:30 p.m. in the upper sacristy and following the novena and holy hour, a pizza party will be held. Please contact Lisa Foster at [email protected] if you wish to participate.
St. Mary of the Visitation Parish, Houlton
A special Mass for the right to life will be held at St . Mary of the Visitation Church, 110 Military Street in Houlton, on January 22, at 6 p.m.
Additional Resources
Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection for Unborn Children
Dioceses throughout the United States observe the Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children on January 22. It is a day set aside in a particular way to pray for pre-born children and to pray for the full restoration of the legal guarantee of the right to life.
Project Rachel
For those who are hurt or suffering from having participated in an abortion or those who have been affected by abortion in some way, please visit our Project Rachel site to learn more about finding comfort and healing.
Respect Life
To learn more about the 9 Days for Life novena or to sign up for emails or texts, visit https://www.respectlife.org/9-days-for-life. You will also find additional prayers for life and other resources on that website.
