Everyday For Life Canada: March 2011

Protection of All Life Should Be the Central Federal Election Issue

"It is impossible to further the common good without acknowledging and defending the right to life, upon which all the other inalienable rights of individuals are founded and from which they develop..." John Paul II, Servant of God (Evangelium Vitae, n. 101)

Do we want to make a difference as Christians in the outcome of the federal elections scheduled for May 2? In order to do this, we need to get involved. According to a recent survey (Angus Reid, Toronto Star, March 26, 2011) Canadians believe the economy, health care and ethics and accountability are the top federal election issues.

Mar

The Annunciation: A True Celebration of Faith and Love

The Angel Gabriel greeted our blessed Mother by announcing to her a history-changing mission, “Behold thou shall conceive and bring forth a Son… He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the mist high.” We must quote Mary’s answer because the words show her total willingness to completely embrace her vocation, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord.

Mar

The TCDSB Must Reject the Equity and Inclusiveness Policy

The Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) is finding ways to implement the Ministry Equity and Inclusivity policy. To do this, Chris D’Souza has been invited to speak at a symposium scheduled for March 26 at Bishop Marrocco/Thomas Merton Catholic Secondary School in Toronto to promote “equity and inclusivity” in the TCDSB.

Mar

Government Institutions Need to Build the Common Good

(Note to our readers: This is a letter I have sent to the Canadian government, the Ontario government, Seneca College, Humber College, AGO, Air Canada Centre, Harbourfront Centre and Ford Canada.

Mar

A Prayer to St. Joseph for the Conversion of Canada

Do you know who the patron saint of Canada is? If I were to mention St. Patrick, you probably know that he’s the patron saint of Ireland. What about Scotland? It’s St. Andrew. The US has the Blessed Mother and Italy has St. Francis. Well, Canada has St. Joseph who is also patron of the universal Church and the husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Sadly many Christians, including Catholics, are not aware of this. We seldom get anything mentioned in the press about it.

Mar

40 Days for Life Is Back For Lent

As we consider these words in Pope Benedict's Lenten Message, "to be guided by the Word of God", we want to remind our readers that 40 Days for Life, the peace and prayer vigil to combat the evil of abortion starts with a kick-off rally and Mass at St. Charles Borromeo Church on March 6, celebrated by Archbishop Thomas Collins.

Most people when they hear talk about abortion and its deadly consequences on the innocent will say that they are morally against it.

Mar

Gallant Goals: An Old Elementary Reader With Words of Truth

This past week I went to one of the elementary schools with the Toronto Catholic District School Board. I’m one of the volunteer technicians with the local Catholic Internet Radio station, Radio Maria, involved in the Rosary in The Schools apostolate. I was there to make the proper connections so a Grade 8 class could pray the Rosary on air. This live broadcast happens everyday at different schools at 1:00pm. This in itself is important enough, but here it will serve as my introduction.