Today parishioners of the Annunciation of the Lord Parish in Ottawa were at ground
zero to pray for an end to abortion. Many from across the city came to pray with
us including Frances and Eileen who are there almost every day. There were about
4 to 6 people per hour and at one point
during the proclamation of the Word there were 18 present. Both Our priests Father
Jerry Gauvreau C.C. and Father Yves Marchildon C.C. were there as well
as Jorge who is a Seminarian with the Companions of the Cross.
I strongly believe that our very good participation today was largely due to the strong support of
our two priests. Father Jerry gave a
strong pro life homily two weeks ago at all our masses and invited us all to
participate in this important event.
I also noticed more support from passers by than other years. I think this is catching on. Thank you Lord!
I also noticed more support from passers by than other years. I think this is catching on. Thank you Lord!
Thank you to our parish reps; Melanie, Theresa and Lois and a special thanks to all who came out today!
from Father Jerry's homily - Sept 23 2012
We cannot
be silent any longer – it’s time to be Pro-Life in this culture of death – and
don’t let anyone tell you to mind our own business, because this is our business – as Christians and as Catholics, the child in the womb is our responsibility .
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