Summary of this Issue

The next 40 Days for Life fall campaign is about to start. An overview of the campaign as well as the keys dates is provided. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to be a prophetic witness!

The following two articles demonstrate why it is important for Christians to get involved in initiatives such as 40 Days for Life. The 1^st one, “A simple sermon on abortion”, is a repeat from the previous issue. However, because of it’s pertinence and popularity, it is available in pdf format for facilitate downloading and printing. The second one shows the remarkable effects that the 40 Days Campaign has in terms of saving lives.

The New Roman Missal is in the process of being finalized. Link to a handy useful document comparing the old missal with the new one is available.

Why priests don’t have kids – an interesting article discussing priestly celibacy by Fr. Raymond J. de Souza.

In defence of moral absolutes – by Richard Bastien refutes the moral and cultural relativism has become the norm in our times.

Youtube video of the week – a short history of what built Western Civilization.

The funeral rites for Senator Edward Kennedy were mired in controversy. Fr. Roger Landry does an analysis and draws lessons that can be learned.

Four new articles are presented in the Pro-life Corner, three on euthanasia, and one on deals with a controversial U.N. Guide on Sex Education.

Links to two interesting and witty commentaries by David Warren are provided.

Upcoming Events of Note:

• September 19^th - Next Men’s Breakfast at St. Augustine Parish: Joe Crowley on “God has put a new song in my heart.”

• September 19^th – Karaoke Bight & Dance fundraiser for Birthright-Ottawa at St. Basil’s Parish

• September 19^th at St. Pat’s Basilica, “HOW BEING CATHOLIC IS ABOUT RESTORING CIVILIZATION” by David Warren

• September 20^th at St. Pat’s Basilica 7-8 pm: official spiritual launch of this fall’s 40 Day’s for Life Campaign with a Special bilingual Verpers Service. It’ vital that we enter into the campaign on a prayerful note seeking God’s graces for the success of this initiative.

• September 23^rd on Parliament Hill 7-9 pm: kickoff of the 40 Days for Life Campaign.

• Monday, September 28, at 7 PM, in the Hall of St Mary’s Parish, Information Night on Pro-life Apologetics and Post-Abortion Recovery

• Monday September 28^th at St. Theresa’s Parish at 7 PM, a discussion of Palliative Care Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide by Dr. José Pereira

• Friday, October 2^nd 8am – 4 pm, St. Michael’s College Toronto, deVeber Institute conference "Reproductive Decisions and Women's Well Being"

• Tuesday October 13^th – mid-point rally of the 40 Days for Life campaign followed by a Mass at St. Patrick’s Basilica celebrated by Archbishop Terrence Prendergast.

• October 16 – 17, Toronto, “Discovering The Master Plan for Your Life” Conference -The teachings of Pope John Paul II, presented by Christopher West

September 23^rd to November 1st

People of faith throughout Ottawa are invited to take part in the International 40 Days for Life Campaign September 23rd – November 1st. This Campaign provides us with a wonderful opportunity to be prophetic witnesses for the “least of our brethren” (Mt 25:40), the unborn, in a peaceful prayerful way. This is a chance to publicly pray and fast for all the victims of abortion: the unborn, their families and friends, abortion providers and supporters.  It is fully endorsed by his Grace, Archbishop Terrence Prendergast who will celebrate Mass at the mid-point rally of the Campaign on October 13th. In previous Ottawa campaigns, at least eight babies were saved.

 This will be the 3rd such campaign in Ottawa, which will be one of seven Canadian Cities joining more than 200 cities across North America and around the world. Over 1500 lives have been saved in past campaigns...and that's only what we know of!  After so many years of legalized abortion, this gives us a renewed sense of HOPE!

 One aspect of Ottawa's campaign consists of participants standing vigil and praying outside of the Abortion facility on Bank Street.  Participants are asked to silently and prayerfully stand vigil in one or more hour increments, with the intention of having the vigil manned continuously for the entire 40 days. Don't miss this unique opportunity to be a prophetic witness!

For information on how you can help, and to sign up for the Vigil, visit: http://www.40daysforlife.com/ottawa/  

Or contact your 40 Days for Life Parish Rep,  or Campaign Life Coalition: 613-729-0379, email: 40daysottawa@gmail.com

Key dates:

September 20^th at 7:00 to 8:00 pm: this Fall Campaign will be officially and spiritually launched with a special bilingual Vespers Service at St. Patrick’s Basilica.

September 22^nd (7 – 9PM): Kick Off Rally - Be sure to join us as we start the third Campaign on Parliament Hill Ottawa with speeches, hymns followed by a procession to the abortion mill (Ground Zero).

October 13^th: Mid Point Rally  at Ground Zero starting at 6:00 pm and ending with a procession to St. Patrick’s Basilica for Special Mass presided by his Grace, Archbishop Prendergast at 7:00 pm.

November 1^st: Closing Rally - Celebrate another successful 40 Days Campaign… at 07:00 pm at Ground Zero, 65 Bank Street.

A Simple Sermon on Abortion

 by Hunter Baker

Note: this article is repeated because of it’s relevancy in explaining why Christians must speak out for “the least of out brethren” (Mt 25:40) by engaging in initiatives like the 40 Days for Life Campaign. It is now converted to a PDF format for easy download and printing.

The sanctity of life is an acid test for the Christian church.  What is an acid test?  One way the acid test was used was to distinguish real precious metals from fake ones.  Take something that looks like gold and drip nitric acid on it.  If it holds up and is not degraded by the acid, the gold is real.  Our approach to the sanctity of life determines how we hold up to the acid test.  We will find out whether our faith is real as we deal with a culture that denigrates unborn life, especially imperfect life….let us not be seduced by fool’s gold, let us be a witness to god’s love for human beings born and unborn. Let us pass the acid text…

To read more, visit the following site:

http://www.stagustinemp3.org/files/A_Simple_Sermon_on_AbortionB.pdf

Why participate in 40 Days for Life?

Participation in 40 Days for Life is not always easy and can involve sacrifice.

So why are you and I about to do this?

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, so take a moment -- right now -- to look at the picture at the picture above and click on Why participate in 40 Days for Life?

HERE is an American site with a handy parallel comparison of the new translation of the Mass and our current one.  It still needs to be promulgated and the forces that gave us the bad translation in the first place are assuredly not pleased.  Expect continued delays.  We have only waited over 35 years for the corrections.

Why priests don't have kids?

Understanding the celibacy of the priest requires an understanding of what marriage and children are all about. If they were bad things, or wicked things, or merely things constraining human flourishing, then celibacy would simply be required for everybody. Only if they are good things, very good things, does it make sense to sacrifice them for something greater. So if children are such a good thing, why does the Catholic priest remain celibate?

….To read more click HERE.

In defence of moral absolutes
By Richard Bastien

We need not live in a society where relativism is the established orthodoxy, and where individuals are no longer required to hold consistent, coherent beliefs.

To read article, visit the following: http://www.ottawacitizen.com/defence+moral+absolutes/1873250/story.html

Real Catholic TV.com

YouTube video of this Issue

With Western Civilization under such vicious attack by secular humanism.. it is extremely important to understand how Western Civilization came into being.

More importantly .. what civilization is being left to our children.

Please take a moment to watch this very short video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYCpOW0na7k

The funeral rites of Senator Edward Kennedy 

 Lessons to be learned by Fr. Roger J. Landry: Because of the palpable disconnect between Senator Kennedy's Catholic faith and his very public championing of abortion, there were, predictably, many issues raised that are relevant more than to just one funeral. That's why it's worthwhile to ask what we have learned from the funeral and the controversies it engendered. To read article, click HERE.

Pro-life Corner

Over 100 Quebec Doctors Say No To Euthanasia. A group of Quebec doctors has submitted a document to the Quebec College of Physicians opposing the proposed legalization of euthanasia, and is asking fellow doctors to endorse the arguments against euthanasia by adding their names to the brief: http://www.lifesitenews.com/ldn/2009/sep/09091605.html

Defeating Bill C-384 is our primary focus. The Euthanasia Prevention Coalition (EPC) has produced a Stop Bill C-384 package that will provide you with the information that you need to meet with your Member of Parliament (MP). We have distributed almost 200 packages to people and groups across Canada already. Please contact us today for the Stop Bill C-384 package. For analysis of Bill C-384, and sample letters to help you in writing to your Member of Parliament, CLICK HERE.

We need your help to be successful.

U.N. Guide for Sex Ed Generates Opposition. A set of proposed international sex education guidelines aimed at reducing H.I.V. infections among young people has provoked criticism from conservative groups that say the program would be too explicit for young children and promote access to legal abortion as a right. Visit: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/03/world/03unesco.html

Death by Appointment - Attempt to legalize euthanasia revived. Ottawa doctor Jeff Blackmer knows the thin line that exists between helping someone die in comfort and purposely ending their life through medical euthanasia. Visit: http://www.nationalpost.com/todays-paper/story.html?id=1942307&p=3

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√ Best PRO-LIFE news Website to stay up to date with latest developments:

· http://www.lifesitenews.com/

√ Best PRO-LIFE Reference Material:

· http://www.ewtn.com/prolife/

· http://www.priestsforlifecanada.com/English/Resources/

√ Best Blog Sites:

· http://www.prowomanprolife.org/

· http://www.4mycanada.ca/

· http://www.socon.ca/or_bust/

· http://bluewavecanada.blogspot.com/

Commentaries by David Warren

·         On political correctness: Dungeons of the Mind

·         On trees: Trees not huggers

UPCOMING EVENTS

Next Men’s Breakfast at St. Augustine Parish

Saturday Sept 19 is the date of the next Men’s Breakfast at St. Augustine Parish. The speaker will be singer, songwriter, Joe Crowley will explain why "God Put a New Song in My Heart"  Come and hear Joe sing to the Lord.

This continental breakfast starts at 8:00 AM and concludes before 10:00 AM in the basement of St Augustine Church, 1060 Baseline Rd, next to Myers Motors.

Cost is $4.00. Please email Breakfastformen@gmail.com to reserve a seat or call Denis at 613 228-7647. Click HERE for more details.

Karaoke Bight & Dance fundraiser for Birthright-Ottawa at St. Basil’s Parish

This event takes place on Saturday Sept 19 from 8 pm – 12 am at St. Basil’s Church Hall, 940 Rex Ave.

Ticket $12, groups of 6+ $10, $3 for ages 10-16 and under 10 free.

For more info please call (613) 231-5683 or (613) 864-6778, or visit www.birthright-ottawa.org

Birthright-Ottawa is a crises pregnancy centre. Click HERE for more info.

Christ the King

HOW BEING CATHOLIC IS ABOUT RESTORING CIVILIZATION

A talk by journalist David Warren at Saint Patrick’s Basilica in the “Scavi”

Entrance off Gloucester Street (between Kent and Lyon streets)

Saturday, September 19 at 7:30 p.m.

Free admission (Freewill offering)

Information: 613-233-1125

Information Night on Pro-life Apologetics and Post-Abortion Recovery

Monday, September 28, at 7 PM, in the Hall of St Mary’s Parish, 100 Young Street.

Ruth Lobo (with Carleton University Lifeline) is going to speak on Pro-Life Apologetics, and Frances Wilkinson (Silent no more, Canada)  will speak on Post-Abortion Recovery.

If anyone has any questions, call Mary O’Connor 613-792-1751.

A discussion of Palliative Care

Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide by Dr. José Pereira

Monday September 28^th at St. Theresa’s Parish, 95 Somerset St. West 7:00 pm (basement hall)

For more info, click HERE

DeVeber Institute conference "Reproductive Decisions and Women's Well Being"

Friday October 2^nd, at St. Michael’s College, Toronto, 9am – 4pm.

What information and support can we provide to women struggling with the decision to continue a pregnancy?  How do we respond compassionately to women who have had an abortion?

Register today for the deVeber Institute conference "Reproductive Decisions and Women's Well Being" on the latest research and strategies for effectively responding to the young women who face these decisions.  See attached poster and registration form for details.

This conference may be useful for general knowledge, or as an integral part of continuing professional development, especially for those who serve women.  Please note that the Institute can provide documentation for Quality Assurance for nurses attending the conference.

Oct 2 - Reproductive Decisions and Women's Well Being.pdf

Conference Registration Form.pdf

 Life Changing Catholic Conference

Theology of the Body Conference:
Discovering The Master Plan for Your Life

The teachings of Pope John Paul II, presented by Christopher West

God, Sex and the Meaning of Life Ministry in partnership with The Natural Family Planning Association are organizing this very special event.  It will be held in Toronto on October 16 and 17, 2009. Please click here for the details. 

Are you attending the Theology of the Body Conference: Discovering the Master Plan for Your Life? The conference is based on the teachings of John Paul II presented by Christopher West (world renowned speaker and author on the Theology of the Body) to be held on Friday, October 16 (7-9:30 pm) & Saturday, October 17, 2009 (8:00 am-4:30 pm) at Canada Christian College, 50 Gervais Dr. Toronto. 

We are extending the early registration rate of $30.00 to August 15 to provide as many people as possible with an opportunity to attend.

If you have not yet registered, sign up now.

But be aware attending this conference could change your life!