Life Chain organizers in both Canada and the U.S. are emphasizing the spiritual in this year’s Life Chain on October 3.

Suggested prayer topics

  1. for the conversion of abortionists and all abortion industry workers.
  2. for the healing of women suffering from abortion.
  3. for the forgotten fathers of aborted children.
  4. for a law to protect human life from conception to natural death.
  5. for a strong pro-life witness from all churches.
  6. that RU-486 be prevented from being sold in Canada.
  7. for truthful reporting in the media.
  8. for the financial support of all pro-life organizations.
  9. for more support services for pregnant women in distress.
  10. for the election of pro-life members of parliament.

Those who are physically able are encouraged to kneel and pray for five minutes midway through the hour.

Signs to be used include ABORTION KILLS CHILDREN, ADOPTION – THE LOVING OPTION; and JESUS FORGIVES AND HEALS.

Those who have not yet participated in a Life Chain are reminded of the many benefits.

  • It solidifies he beliefs of pro-lifers giving them encouragement and hope.
  • Many pro-life people become involved for the first time, moving from a private and passive role to a public and active one.
  • It increases the awareness of the general public.
  • It saves lives.