The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, through the Committee on Pro-Life Activities, has announced a Novena for the Legal Protection of Human Life, to take place on the nine Fridays from Aug. 3rd through Sept. 28th. Catholics and people of good will are urged to participate by prayer and fasting, and to pray one Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be for the intention of the selection process for the U.S. Supreme Court to replace retiring Justice Kennedy. We pray that this change in the membership of the Supreme Court will move our nation closer to the day when every human being is protected in law and welcomed in life. People can sign up at www.usccb.org/pray to receive a weekly email or text reminder to pray and fast along with a fact sheet about Roe v. Wade that can be shared with others.