Prayer at Seven Months

O God beyond all understanding,
"Christopher" is beginning to use his senses.  
He can hear and respond to sounds, 
even recognizing his mother's voice.  
His eyes will open and close,
and he will look around.  He can taste,
touch, cough, yawn and hiccup.
Help us, O Lord, to use our senses.
Give us the grace to hear, recognize,
and respond to your voice
calling us to protect the innocent
lives in the world.  Help us to see clearly
what is evil and what is good,
and help us to choose the good.
Grant us the courage to speak out
against the evil of abortion,
and speak up with solutions,
especially for women who feel
trapped or coerced into killing their children.