On 12 noon today, Friday, March 23, students from Saint Andrew the Apostle School, Waynesboro, joined Bishop McFadden and members of the parish in praying the Rosary for the protection of religious liberty.
Next week, Friday, March 30, join in a day of prayer and fasting with the same intention.
The Catholic Bishops of Pennsylvania have called for next Friday, March 30, to be a day of prayer, fasting and abstinence from eating meat for religious liberty. Throughout history, Catholics in times of need have turned to God through prayer and fasting, as these practices allow us to grow closer to the Lord, inspire us to do His will and invoke His protection in answer to our prayers.
Next Friday, offer your sacrifice for the cause of religious liberty, that the Church may be granted the basic right to practice what she preaches, and for our political leaders, that their eyes may be opened to the rights of all Americans, including those of faith. We will join with the over 3 million Catholics in Pennsylvania to mark this day of prayer, fasting and abstinence for religious liberty.
As we continue on our Lenten journey, we know the Lord walks with us during times of trial and concern. Let us do all that we are able – prayer, fasting, abstinence and the exercise of faithful citizenship – to uphold the freedoms of Christ’s Church and to grow closer to Him.
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