CV News Feed // Bishop Jaime Soto announced that his diocese, the Diocese of Sacramento, will observe January 22 as a day of reparation for abortion.
On January 10, Soto announced that the Diocese would observe Januart 22 as a day of reparation for the sin of abortion. He said that this is an important day to remember the gravity of abortion.
“On June 24, 2022, Roe v. Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court. This was a step forward toward a culture of life. Unfortunately, Proposition One was passed in the State of California, imbedding the practice of abortion in the State Constitution. Abortion is still legal and without limitation in California. Recognizing the sin of legalized abortion still afflicting the people of California, I designate Monday, January 22, as a Diocesan Day of Reparation,” Soto wrote.
Soto asked that Catholics across the diocese participate in the day through fasting and praying for an end to abortion.
“The Catholic Faithful and all people of goodwill are encouraged to observe this Day of Reparation with prayers for the legal protection of human life, works of mercy, and penance for the persistent violations of human dignity by the practice of abortion. I invite the clergy and laity to join me in offering a Mass of Reparation at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament,” said Soto.
In addition, the diocese’s Office of Family and Faith Formation is sponsoring a variety of events for the laity to attend. These events include opportunities for prayer and education. One such activity is a night of Eucharistic Adolescence. Another is the annual Respect Life Mass.
Soto asked that priests and deacons promote praying for an end to abortion in their homilies and when speaking to parishioners.
“I encourage my brother priests and deacons to pray and preach for a merciful end to abortion as well as a renewed promotion of the Gospel of Life on the weekend of January 20–21. Promote among all parishioners the observance of the Diocesan Day of Reparation on January 22nd,” wrote Soto.
