Below is the reflection for the novena for nine days for life. All of us are sinners. All of us sin against the Gospel of Life in one form or another. We are called to repent from our sins, to respect human life, to be evangelizers of the Gospel of Life in the world. No matter how we have sinned, no matter how severe, the Lord calls us back like he welcomed back the prodigal son.
"After more than four decades of legalized abortion, many children’s lives have been ended, and many parents and family members suffer that loss—often in silence. Yet God’s greatest desire is to forgive. No matter how far we have each strayed from His side, He says to us, 'Don’t be afraid. Draw close to my heart.' Be assured that it is never too late to seek God's forgiveness in the Sacrament of Reconciliation."
"Consider the parable of the Prodigal Son. After repenting of sinning against his father, he returns from far away to seek forgiveness and work as a servant. But the father sees him approaching, runs to warmly embrace him, and hosts a banquet to celebrate his return. So, too, does God welcome all of His repentant children, no matter how serious the sin. Let us turn confidently to Our Lord, Who is love and mercy,"
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