Respect Life Month

Since 1973, the Catholic Church in the United States has observed October as Respect Life Month, and the first Sunday of October is observed as Respect Life Sunday. As Catholics, we are called to cherish and protect those who are most vulnerable, from the beginning of life to its end, and at every point in between. During the month of October, the Church asks us to reflect more deeply on the dignity and gift of every human life.

Here are some ideas for participating in Respect Life Month!

1. PRAY
   
   Pray the Respect Life Month Novena!
   October 22-30, 2024
   
   Join thousands of Catholics across the country praying for the protection of human life from conception to natural death. Each day of the novena features a different prayer intention, as well as a short reflection, ideas for building a culture of life, and more. Sign up to get the daily prayers delivered straight to your inbox from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops!
   
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2. REFLECT
   
   The 2024 theme for Respect Life Month recalls Jesus' words in the Gospel of John, "I came so that they might have life." This short reflection unpacks the theme in light of the Eucharist, highlighting how Catholics are called to be lights in the darkness.
   
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3. STAY CONNECTED
   
   Help build a culture that welcomes, cherishes, and protects human life.
   
   When you sign up for Respect Life Prayer and Action from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, you will receive:

• prayers
• invitations to webinars
• action alerts to contact Congress and government leaders
• ways to strengthen a culture of life in your community

Join thousands of Catholics as we seek to transform our culture!

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For more Respect Life prayers, reflections, and information from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, please visit usccb.org/prolife and respectlife.org.