“A great Prayer of Life is urgently needed, a prayer which will rise up throughout the world. Through special initiatives and in daily prayer, may an impassioned plea rise to God … Let us therefore discover anew the humility and courage to pray and fast so that the power from on high will break down the walls of lies and deceit; the walls which conceal from the site of so many… the evil of practices and laws which are hostile to life.” – Pope John Paul II The Gospel of Life, no. 100

Prayer is the foundation of all we do in defense of human life. The Respect Life outreach offers the following opportunities and resources to aid in personal and corporate prayer.

Plan a parish or personal pilgrimage to the Memorial to the Unborn, Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, La Crosse, Wisconsin
A pilgrimage from your parish or organization is a beautiful way to remember the Unborn. Our Lady of Guadalupe is the patroness of the unborn and the Shrine includes a Mary’s Garden and Memorial to the Unborn.

The Respect Life Office has a brochure available for use in planning your pilgrimage.

Additional Resources

• Prayers for Life
• Word of Life
• Liturgy Guides
• National Prayer Vigil for Life
• Day of Prayer and Penance for Life
• 40 Days for Life
• Sisters of Life