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, 2026.
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
Parish of the Holy Eucharist, Falmouth and Our Lady of Hope Parish, Portland
The ACTS Ministry of Our Lady of Hope Parish in Portland and Parish of the Holy Eucharist in Falmouth invites everyone to attend a Sanctity of Life Prayer Service, which will be held Sunday, January 25, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., at Holy Martyrs of North America Church, 266 Foreside Road in Falmouth. The service will include adoration, the Rosary, the Divine Mercy Chaplet, and Benediction Bring your family and your neighbors. Let's all gather to pray for the protection of the most vulnerable among us. FMI: Peter Mullaney at 207-329-5889.
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.
