Brother Knights,
In light of
the leak of the Supreme Court’s draft decision that may overturn Roe vs. Wade,
the US Bishops are calling for a day of fasting and prayer tomorrow Friday May
13. This is also the 105th anniversary of Our Lady’s appearance to
the three children at Fatima. Supreme Knight Kelly is asking all Knights to
participate and join him in fasting and prayer. See his message below.
Vivat Jesus,
Traditional Knights
Latin Mass Network
Dear
Brother Knights:
In
recent days, a leak revealed an early draft opinion in the case Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health
Organization which, if handed down as the court’s final majority
opinion, would overturn Roe v.
Wade. This has led to the vandalism of churches and pregnancy
resource centers, the disruption of church services and the attempted
intimidation of Supreme Court justices. The United States Senate also attempted
to pass legislation that would cancel state pro-life laws and expand abortion
throughout the United States — all without meaningful conscience protections
for medical professionals and Catholic hospitals. This legislation failed to
advance due to millions of Americans, like you, contacting their Senators to
voice opposition to it.
In
response to all these events, the chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic
Bishops, Archbishop José Gomez, and our own supreme chaplain, Archbishop
William Lori, chairman of the USCCB Committee on Pro-Life Activities, have
asked all Catholics around the country to join in fasting and praying the
rosary on Friday, May 13, the memorial of Our Lady of Fatima. Specifically,
they have asked us to offer our prayers and fasting for the following
intentions:
• For our nation, for the integrity of our judicial system, and
that all branches of government be dedicated to seeking the common good and
protecting the dignity and rights of the human person, from conception to
natural death.
•
For the overturning of Roe v.
Wade and Planned
Parenthood v. Casey in the Supreme Court’s final decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health
Organization.
•
For the conversion of the hearts and minds of those who advocate for abortion.
•
For a new commitment to building an America where children are welcomed,
cherished, and cared for; where mothers and fathers are encouraged and
strengthened; and where marriage and the family are recognized and supported as
the true foundations of a healthy and flourishing society.
•
For Our Blessed Mother’s intercession and guidance as the Church continues to
walk with mothers and families in need, continues to promote alternatives to
abortion, and seeks to create a culture of life.
Please
join me and my family in prayer and fasting for these intentions tomorrow, on
the feast of Our Lady of Fatima, and may Our Lady, her blessed spouse St.
Joseph, and Blessed Michael McGivney, intercede for us and our nation.
Fraternally,
Patrick
E. Kelly
Supreme Knight
