On this Feast of the Holy Innocents

who were murdered by Herod in his eagerness to defend
his regal lifestyle, let us remember in prayer those
millions of unborn children killed every year by
abortion.

Let us also pray for those who are tempted to choose
abortion and those who have committed it.

We also need to work for a world that protects
children even in the womb and that takes good care of
children, their mothers, and their families.