A Prayer for the Unborn

Heavenly Father, in Your love for us, protect against the wickedness of the devil, those helpless little ones to whom You have given the gift of life.
Touch with pity the hearts of those women pregnant in our world today who are not thinking of motherhood.

Help them to see that the child they carry is made in Your image, as well as theirs, made for eternal life.

Dispel their fear of selfishness and give them true womanly hearts to love their babies and give them birth and all the needed care that a mother can give.

We ask this through Jesus Christ, Your Son, Our Lord Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, One God, forever and ever.

Amen.

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The timeline of A Prayer for the Unborn

The Prayer for the Unborn is a Catholic prayer that is offered for the protection and well-being of unborn children. The prayer has its roots in the early Church, where there was a strong tradition of valuing the sanctity of human life.

In the 20th century, as the issue of abortion became increasingly politicized, the prayer for the unborn took on greater significance. Catholic pro-life activists began to incorporate the prayer into their advocacy efforts as a way of emphasizing the humanity and dignity of the unborn child.

Today, the prayer for the unborn remains a powerful expression of the Catholic Church’s commitment to defending human life from conception until natural death.

The prayer emphasizes the Church’s belief in the intrinsic value of human life and the importance of protecting the most vulnerable members of society. It is a reminder of the sacredness of every human being, regardless of age, health, or circumstance.

The prayer expresses a deep compassion and concern for mothers and fathers facing difficult decisions about their unborn children. It invites us to pray for them and for all those who work to promote a culture of life and respect for the dignity of human beings.