USCCB: pray, fast so that hearts may be open to life
October 04, 2013
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops is asking Catholics to pray, fast, and abstain from meat on Friday, October 4, for the following intention: “may each of us have the courage to open our hearts to life.”
In December 2012, the US bishops announced a call to prayer and penance whose “overall focus is to invite Catholics to pray for rebuilding a culture favorable to life and marriage and for increased protections of religious liberty. Campaign components include monthly Eucharistic holy hours in cathedrals and parishes, daily family rosary, special Prayers of the Faithful at all Masses, fasting and abstinence on Fridays, and the second observance of a Fortnight for Freedom.” The campaign will last until the conclusion of the Year of Faith.
The Friday prayer and fasting intentions change weekly; the links below describe how to receive the intentions in advance, typically on the afternoon of the previous day.
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