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Stan-e5

Summary of this Issue

40 Days for Life: Latest Update ….some new blog sites (including one dealing with the importance of Sidewalk Counseling) and a new video.

Liturgical Overview of the month of December (dedicated to the Immaculate Conception).

Interesting reflection by Marcellino D’Ambrosio’s regarding Christ’s 3rd Coming?

Great Spiritual Reading by the late Fr. John Hardon dealing with happiness and hope.

Just when we thought the Federal Election was behind us, we’re faced with the risk of a Liberal/ Bloc/NDP Coalition replacing the Conservative Government….a very ominous sign for the Pro-life cause in Canada.

Youtube videos: Fr. Tom Lynch, National Director of Priests for Life Canada on: "The future of the pro-life movement and where we go from here".

Volition: an amazing short 15 minute film with a very powerful message.

Petition and Polls: UN petition regarding abortion being declared a Universal Human Right and Polls regarding Best Canadian Blog sites.

The Priests: an inspiring musical CD hailing from Northern Ireland featuring some classical Catholic music.

Pro-life Corner: women’s mental health issues and a high rate of premature births are associated with abortion.

A link to a voice file containing a recording of a talk given by Brett Powell at the last Annunciation of the Lord Men’s Breakfast is provided.

Freedom of Conscience: article on New Eugenics by Margaret Somerville has been added.

Humour: with all this political and economic turmoil facing us, we need some humour to cheer is up which is provided on the Lighter_Side with four new entries.

Upcoming Events of Note:

·         Saturday December 6th12pm – 2 pm on Parliament Hill: “Rally for Canada” anti Coalition Government Rally (see http://www.rallyforcanada.ca/)

·         Friday December 12th – 07:00 PM, Healing Mass at Our lady of Mount Carmel Church

·         Saturday December 13 - 1:00 - 3:00 pm: Handel’s Messiah Concert at St. Patrick’s Basilica ( advance tickets can be purchased at the St. Patrick’s Gift Shop)

·         Saturday January 17th, next Men’s Breakfast at St. Augustine Parish

John

The next 40 Days for Life campaign will start on February 25th (Ash Wednesday) and end April 5th (Palm Sunday)

We are still continuing our Vigil presence in front of the abortion Mill on the days which abortion takes place: Wednesday, Thursday and Fridays between 7am and 5pm. This will allow God to work through us and continue to save babies…

If you wish to participate, please visit the following site:

http://40daysvigil.blogspot.com/

40 Days for Life Canada: Please note that we have a NEW BLOG for the 40 Days for Life Campaign upcoming this Lent. The old Ottawa blog address will be superseded once the Lenten campaign starts. Here is the new address. Please update your "favorites":

http://40dayscanada.blogspot.com/

40 Days for Life Video on 2008 Fall Campaign - Ottawa & Halifax Mentioned!
http://40dayscanada.blogspot.com/2008/12/40-days-for-life-next-step.html

See also link regarding the importance of Sidewalk Counseling: “HELPERS OF GOD'S PRECIOUS INFANTS”: http://www.helpersbrooklynny.org/

Jeff Mirus

December 2008

Overview of month including Papal intentions

The month of December is dedicated to the Immaculate Conception….for details click HERE.

All honour to you, Mary! From you arose the sun of justice, Christ our God.

Read: Introduction to the Immaculate Conception

Marcellino D’Ambrosio

THREE Comings of Christ!?

Yes, believe it or not, it’s Advent already.  Get the season off to a meaningful start by reading what one of the greatest preachers of all time had to say about the fact that this season is not just preparation for Christmas, the 1st coming of Christ, or even preparation for the 2nd and final coming.  It’s also about a third coming that lies in between.  To find out what he’s talking about, visit THIS LINK, but why not print it out and read it also to your family at the dinner table?

Stan-e5

Spiritual Articles of the Week

Learn the remarkable lessons Fr. Hardon picked up while he was teaching at a state university by clicking on: How to strengthen our hope in God

One of the deepest mysteries of life is that of Happiness ….click on: How to be truly happy by Fr. John Hardon S.J

 

"The Proposed Coalition Government is Very Very Scary"

This proposed coalition to replace the Conservative Government will threaten the Pro-life cause more than ever....we know the anti-life reputations of the NDP, Bloc as well as the Liberal parties. The coalition will give them unprecedented powers. It's time to pray and to act.

Read "The Proposed Coalition Government is Very Very Scary" Says Jim Hughes (CLC). For interview click on: http://www.lifesitenews.com/ldn/2008/dec/08120212.html

Also, here are suggestions for "Opposing the Socialist/Separatist Coalition!"...click on:
http://www.socon.ca/or_bust/?p=1432

4MyCanada weighs in with proposed action steps: http://4mycanada.ca/Emails/20081128.html

 

Please consider attending an anti-Coalition Government rally on Parliament Hill on Saturday Dec. 6 (12 pm to 2 pm). Details are on the website. Bring video and digital cameras to compensate for lack of coverage and post them on blogs/facebook/youtube. See… http://www.rallyforcanada.ca/. It’s IMPORTANT that you be there.

Michael Vande Wiel

YouTube videos of this issue

Before you get too busy with the upcoming Christmas Season, take a few minutes (37 to be exact) and watch Fr. Tom Lynch, National Director of Priests for Life Canada, online. Recently Fr. Tom spoke at the annual dinner of Hamilton Right to Life. We caught it on video. The title of the talk is: "The future of the pro-life movement and where we go from here". It's just amazing how Fr. Tom can sum up that topic in just 37 minutes.

Though it's on Youtube.com, you can see it better on our own website at: priestsforlifecanada.com/frtom110608.htm.

Now, we know that not everyone has high-speed internet, so we're not sure how well you'll be able to view the video online, so we have reserved a DVD copy of the talk for you. Just send us an E-mail and ask for the "Hamilton Right to Life Talk" and we'll send it to you at NO CHARGE. Send us your name and address and we'll get one out to you: priests@priestsforlifecanada.com.

 

John

Volition - Amazing Short Film

Amazing is a first rate short (15 minute) drama which links up some nasty and horrendous eras in human history with abortion, our current abomination. To read thorough film review which includes a link to view the film for yourself visit the following site:

http://www.lifesitenews.com/ldn/2008/nov/08112501.html

Also, read the story about "Behind the Scenes of Volition: Coincidences and Startling Circumstances " …. click HERE

Llyod

Abortion & UN (Petitions) 

On December 10th, pro-abortion groups will present petitions asking the United Nation's General Assembly to make abortion a universally recognized human right. The Catholic Family and Human Rights Institute created an alternate petition drive that calls for government to interpret the Universal Declaration of Human Rights as protecting human life from the moment of conception to natural death.

They need at least 100,000 signatures by December 10th, the 60th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Please go to the Website:

http://www.c-fam.org/publications/id.95/default.asp  and sign the petition.

Suzanne Fortin

Best Canadian Blog Awards

Ezra Levant —Best Blog Post Series—Human Rights Commission:

 http://cdnba.wordpress.com/vote-2008/best-blog-post-series/

 ProWomanProLife—Best New Blog:

http://cdnba.wordpress.com/vote-2008/best-new-blog/

Choice for ChildCare—Best Feminist Blog (she’s pro-life and advocates for income-splitting and stay-at-home moms and is a member of the Blogging Tories)

 http://cdnba.wordpress.com/vote-2008/best-feminist-blog/

Graham C

The Priests – Music CD 

The following is a link to the website for The Priests - a new Sony CD featuring traditional Catholic music sung by three priests from Northern Ireland.   Please see further below for a link to Macleans magazine article and for a list of the songs on the CD. 

http://www.thepriests.com/

 
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Macleans magazine article:
 
http://blog.macleans.ca/2008/11/06/god-greatest-hits/
 
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Track Listings

1. Ave Maria

8. Hacia Belen

2. Mit Würd und Hoheit Angetan (from Die Schöpfung)

9. Abide With Me

3. Panis Angelicus

10. Ag Crióst an Síol

4. Irish Blessing

11. Domine Fili Unigente (From Gloria)

5. Benedictus

12. O Holy Night

6. Plegaria (Los Tres Amores)

13. Ecce Sacerdos

7. Pie Jesu

14. Be Still My Soul

Barb

Pro-life Corner

Abortion Increases Women's Mental Health Problems: New Study:
http://www.lifesitenews.com/ldn/2008/dec/08120102.html

Abortion Linked to Disproportionately High Rate of Black Premature Births:
http://www.lifesitenews.com/ldn/2008/dec/08120211.html 

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Best Website to stay up to date with latest Pro-life/ Pro-family developments: http://www.lifesitenews.com/

Best  Blog Sites:

Stan-e5

Listen to last Men’s Breakfast Talk

On November 29th, Brett Powell, National Director for Catholic Christian Outreach (CCO) gave a captivating and inspiring Men’s Breakfast talk at Annunciation of the Lord Parish entitledIncarnational Leadership (Christian leadership for the 21st Century)". You can listen to, or download the audio file by clicking HERE.

Barb

And Our Medical Professionals

  • Margaret Somerville …. A new eugenics….click HERE
  • The New Moral Order by Douglas Farrow …..click HERE.
  • Physicians: act on your convictions by Rory Leishman …..click HERE.
  • Washington State passes Assisted Suicide initiative….click HERE.
  • Medical Atrocities did NOT END with the Nazi Era….click HERE.
  • Dr . Yoel Abells: Physicians must learn and teach what went wrong for medicine during the Holocaust …click HERE.
  • How Dr. Rene Leiva helps patients who suffer from "depression of the soul"…click HERE.
Maureen

Please join in EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
with prayers for the respect for the sanctity of all human life

Every First Friday of the month (starting September 5th) at Annunciation of the Lord Parish (2414 Ogilvie Rd...for directions click HERE).

The Adoration will start right after the 9:00 AM Mass and last until noon. During that time prayers for the respect of the sanctity of all human life will be recited. (Click HERE for more details)

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

Maureen

Healing Mass

All are invited to a Healing Mass on
the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish
 Date: Friday December 12, 2008
Time : 7:00 PM
Church:  Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish
Address: 400 St-Laurent Boulevard, Ottawa  directions

Pastor Reverend Stephen Liang will preside

Jim Meuse
    Handel’s Messiah
    Saturday December 13th (1:00 to 3:00 pm)

 Back by popular demand the Maryvale Academy and the Sacred Music Society Adult Choir will be sponsoring a Handel's Messiah matinee concert this advent season.

 Maestro Uwe Leiflander - a World class conductor will be presenting highlights of Handel's Messiah and other Christmas favourites. 

Handel wrote the Messiah as a great Testament to God and Jesus in the late 1700's. This music is meant to be played by Christians for Christians in a church setting. What better place than St. Patrick's Basilica? What a fantastic way to get our families in the Christmas spirit!

Concert details
Date: Saturday December 13 -
1:00 - 3:00 pm ( doors open at 12:15 pm )

Place: St. Patrick's Basilica - 281 Nepean St. - plenty of free parking available at St. Patrick's school on Nepean St

Tickets: adults $20 - students $10 (tickets can be purchased at the St. Patrick Gift Shop, or by contacting Jim Meuse: rebeccameuse@rogers.com  )

Tom Gleeson

Next Men’s Breakfast at St. Augustine Parish
Saturday January 17th / 8:00 to 10:00 am

Saturday January 17th: Next Men's Breakfast at St. Augustine Parish  08:00 to 10:00 am . The speaker will be Garry Mellor, a retired school teacher. The title of his talk will be: "Retirement in the Lord ". Details to follow.

Stan-e5 - See you next week.
     
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