Maureen's thoughts

Sunday, September 20, 2026

40 Days for Life - Fall 2026, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada - Opening Rally, September 20, 2026

Scanning the Crowd

approximately 40 in attendance

Opening Prayer - Deacon Chuck

Gospel and talk - Deacon Chuck

Amazing Grace led by the Sisters

Waymaker - Led by the Sisters

Salve Regina - Led by the Sisters

Speaking Freely Without Fear: Bill 13

Saturday, September 19, 2026

4o Days for Life - Fall 2026 | Sep 23 - Nov 1 Ottawa Campaign

https://www.40daysforlife.com/en/local-campaigns/ottawa

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Ottawa Campaign ( In A Nutshell )

Opening RallySunday, September 20thOpening Rally is a prayerful rally with singing and a keynote speaker.Address: 84 Bank St., S.W. corner Queen at Bank Ottawa, ON K1P 5N2, CATime: 6:00 PM
Mid Point Rally Date to Be ConfirmedTuesday, October 20thMid-Point Rally
We do not have a set date at the moment for the online mid point meeting.Address: ONLINE Ottawa, ON K1P 5N2, CATime: 6:00 PM
Novena of Masses at St. Mary's ParishFriday, October 23rd - Saturday, October 31stNovena of Masses: Nine consecutive days with a Mass held to pray for the closure of the Bank Street abortion facility and the conversion of all the staff.

St. Mary’s parish, 100 Young St. Ottawa
The Novena of masses will be live streamed.

Friday, Oct 23 to Sat., Oct 31st, at 9 am.Address: 100 Young St. Ottawa, ON K1Y 3P7, CATime: 9:00 AM
Closing RallySunday, November 1stJoin us for the closing rally on Sunday November 1. We are gathering at the vigil site (corner of Queen and Bank Streets) at 5:00 pm. From there we will process to Saint Patrick's Basilica, Scavi, for some light refreshments and a keynote speaker.Address: 84 Bank Street S.W. corner Queen at Bank Sts. process to St. Patrick Basilica Ottawa, ON K1P 5N2, CATime: 5:00 PM
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PRO-LIFE MASSES are back!

Join us to pray for an end to abortion and for a pro-life medical centre.

Thursday September 17, 7 pm at St. Anthony's Church, website

Saturday October 10, 11 am at Holy Redeemer Church, website

Fr. Joseph Vayalil passed away Tuesday, evening September 8, 2026

Funeral: Thursday, September 24, 2026Notre Dame du Lourdes, 435 Montreal Road, Ottawa9:30am viewing10:30am Mass followed by receptionMilitary burial 2pm – Beechwood Cemetery

Ottawa City Bus

Run With Life: Woe to you Canadian government

Run With Life: Woe to you Canadian government:

"Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you are like whitewashed tombs, which outwardly appear beautiful, but within are full of dead people's bones and all uncleanness. So you also outwardly appear righteous to others, but within you are full of hypocrisy and lawlessness." Matthew 23:27–28 (ESV):

On the one hand, the Canadian government marked World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10th. They announced $120.2 million for continued operations of the 988 Suicide Crisis Helpline:

On World Suicide Prevention Day, we renew our commitment to preventing suicide, to supporting people who may be struggling, and to creating spaces for open, compassionate conversations that can help save lives.
Every person deserves to know that they matter, that they are valued, and that support is available. The 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline provides a safe, bilingual, trauma-informed and culturally sensitive space for anyone seeking support for themselves or for someone they know. Since launching in November 2023, trained 9-8-8 responders have answered more than one million calls and text messages.
Earlier this year, I announced renewed support of up to $120.2 million over the next two years for the continued operations of 9-8-8. This investment reflects our ongoing commitment to ensure that people across Canada have access to suicide prevention support when they need it the most.

On the other hand, the Canadian government has the most permissive euthanasia (MAID) regime in the entire world.

We don't want you to kill yourself -- but we do want a doctor to kill you.