Prayer for the Unborn

A Prayer for the Unborn entrusts to God the lives of children not yet born and asks for the protection and dignity of every human life. It expresses the Christian conviction that each person is known and loved by God from the first moment of existence. The faithful pray it for expectant mothers and for a culture that cherishes life.

• Role: Prayer of intercession

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