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 3^rd 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 6^th – 12pm – 2 pm on Parliament Hill: “Rally for Canada” anti Coalition Government Rally (see http://www.rallyforcanada.ca/)

·         Friday December 12^th – 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 17^th, next Men’s Breakfast at St. Augustine Parish

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?

"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.

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.

 

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.

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/

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 5^th) 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

Handel’s Messiah
Saturday December 13^th (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  )

Next Men’s Breakfast at St. Augustine Parish
Saturday January 17^th / 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.