International Week of Prayer & Fasting Events

As the world faces the continual threat of global terrorism, natural disasters, major conflicts in the Middle East, a Coalition of Catholic and Christian organizations worldwide have mobilized to pray and fast in October, imploring God’s Mercy. This Coalition is coordinating the 14th Annual International Week of Prayer and Fasting and to promote a Culture of Life with special events planned for the Washington, DC region.

The goals of the International Week of Prayer and Fasting are: the Conversion of Nations, an end to abortion and to build a Culture of Life. The Coalition is asking for people to participate as individuals, families and parishes by organizing and offering the following: Fasting, Daily Masses, Prayer to include: Holy Hours, Rosaries, and Divine Mercy Chaplets and Confession.

Two special events are planned for our nation’s capitol. The first, on Sat. Oct. 7, 2006 is a Youth and Family Conference titled, “To Build a Culture of Life”. This daylong event will be held at St. Joseph’s Catholic School, Herndon, VA from 8am to 9pm. Guest speakers will include prominent Catholic speakers including Brandi Swindell, Jason Jones, Lisa Epperson of LIFETEEN, and Fr. Clement Machado, S.O.L.T. , and Fr. Bryan Belli. There will be live music throughout the day.

The second event is planned for Mon. Oct. 9, 2006 and will be an All Day Prayer Vigil, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Basilica of the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. This Vigil features Catholic religious and lay speakers, Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet, Confessions and Eucharistic Adoration throughout the day. The event will feature dynamic speakers including: Fr. Frank Pavone; Gianna Jessen, an abortion survivor; Fr. Emmanuel McCarthy; Bud Macfarlane, Sr.; and Steve McDonald, on Stem Cell Research. Mass Celebrant: Fr. Clement Machado, S.O.L.T. There is no charge for the Vigil.

For further information and to register for the Youth and Family Conference please register online here or call (703)707-0799. Group discounts are available.
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