Pray at Lenten 40 Days for Life until April 10

Published: March 2, 2022

"Only with prayer — prayer that storms the heavens for justice and mercy, prayer that cleanses our hearts and our souls — will the culture of death that surrounds us today be replaced with a culture of life." — Pastoral Plan for Pro-Life Activities: A Campaign in Support of Life, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops

The international 40 Days for Life ministry highlights prayer, fasting and a peaceful, prayer vigil outside an abortion facility to pray for an end to abortion. The Lenten campaign, which is being held in locations worldwide, began in Little Rock and Rogers on Ash Wednesday, March 2 and continues through Palm Sunday, April 10. The prayer vigil is held each day from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

In Little Rock, participants are praying outside the Planned Parenthood clinic at 1501 Aldersgate Road in Little Rock. For details about the Little Rock campaign, download the flyer, visit the website or get the latest information from Facebook. If you would like more information or volunteer to help, contact Nancy Meneley at (501) 952-3141 or Toni Blackwell at (501) 650-2993 or email 40daysforlifelittlerock@gmail.com.

In Rogers, participants are praying outside the new Planned Parenthood clinic on West Poplar Street. Parking is available at St. Vincent de Paul Church. Parking is not allowed at the Community Health Clinic or Saving Grace home. For details about the Rogers campaign, download the flyer, visit the website or get the latest information from Facebook. If you would like more information or volunteer to help, contact Sheila Pursell at (469) 231-1959 or Mary Young at (501) 658-1213 or email rogers40Days@gmail.com.

Bishop Anthony B. Taylor was scheduled to lead Stations of the Cross, March 18, during the 40 Days for Life in Little Rock, but he is unable to do so. Father Bhaskararao Malapolu, associate pastor of Christ the King Church in Little Rock, will lead the prayer instead at 11 a.m. at 1501 Aldersgate Road. For more information, contact Catherine Phillips, director of the Respect Life Office, at (501) 664-0340, ext. 326.