17th Annual International Week of Prayer and Fasting

Sunday, October 4, 2009 - Monday, October 12, 2009

17th Annual International Week of Prayer and Fasting: For the Conversion of Nations, an End to Abortion, and to Build a Culture of Life.  

“As a pledge of an abundance of Divine Blessings upon you and yours, I paternally impart to all participants of the International Week of Prayer and Fasting, my most heartfelt apostolic blessing!”  - Pope John Paul II (October 1, 2001)

Join Catholics around the world for this weeklong effort for a conversion of nations, an end to abortion, and to promote the Culture of Life.  Consider participating as individuals, families, and parishes by organizing and offering the following: Fasting – Daily Masses – Holy Hours – Rosaries – Divine Mercy Chaplets – Participation in the 40 Days for Life-Dallas Vigil at Robinson’s abortion center.  Contact Milissa Kukla, 972-313-0208, or , or visit the national web site www.internationalweekofprayerandfasting.org.  Sponsored by the International Week of Prayer and Fasting.