This year’s 40 Days for Life campaign came to a close earlier this month, on the first Sunday of November. We know that not all of the 480 hours were covered, but I’m trusting that the Lord had people praying at the vigil site, and privately, at the times when it was needed. He is concerned about the lives of the littles ones more than we could possibly be.
The Closing Rally was well attended with about 70 people taking part. We were fortunate to
have Archbishop Marcel Damphousse attend, lead us in prayer and give us his blessing.
Helena, our church and ministry coordinator, gave a very thorough and interesting run down
of the overall participation. To date, since September 28, 2022, it’s reported that 310 moms
changed their minds and let their pregnancies go full term to deliver their babies.
Deacon Charles Fink gave us an update on Father Anthony Van Hee’s criminal charges.
Father Van Hee was charged with violating the province’s Safe Access to Abortion Services Act
on October 24, 2018. In case you haven’t heard, the charges have recently been withdrawn.
If you would like a copy of Deacon Chuck’s talk, let me know.
Our guest speaker was psychotherapist, Karine Langley PhD, RP. Her talk was focused on the
pro-choice rant, “my body, my choice” and she relayed her experience on how abortion impacts
women and men in multiple ways, physically, psychologically, emotionally and spiritually.
My husband, for one, was amazed at the long-term repercussions that abortion leaves.
In a previous email, I sent out a link to a video called, The Procedure, produced by Choice42.
Director of Choice42, Laura Klassen is interviewed on the Faytene Show to talk about her
pro-life work and explain the making of the video.
To see the interview, go to, https://www.youtube.com/watch?
Marg Mountain does a weekly picket at the Ottawa Hospital’s Civic Campus and she would
welcome more participants. Here’s a short outline of this ministry.
In the silence…… are you being called?
Every Sunday from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm, since 1983 people have been walking in
front of the Civic hospital with signs saying ‘Adoption not Abortion’
and ‘Abortion kills Babies’. The sole purpose of this totally legal witness is to remind
others that abortion is never the solution. It is not to make those who have had abortions
feel guilty but rather to change hearts and minds so others might rethink the decision
to kill their unborn child. We know that over the years at least two babies have been
saved from abortion because of their mothers’ reading our signs.
Some of those walking, do so in prayerful silence, some chat with friends and others
listen to podcasts on cell phones. This witness allows you to meet like-minded people,
allows you an hour of fresh air and exercise and best of all, the satisfaction
that you are doing something for God's littlest ones.
We invite you to join us any Sunday from two to three at the Civic campus of the
Ottawa hospital on Carling Ave. Listen carefully …. are you being called?
Marg 613 293 0799
Marg would be glad to hear from you if you want to take part in this weekly hour of prayer.
May the Lord bless you and keep you in His loving care. Thank you for being a prayer warrior for the Culture of Life.
Yours for Life,
Wanda
Wanda Hartlin
Co-Ordinator
40 Days for Life, Ottawa
PS – One last thing, if you wish to contact me between campaigns, please use the above email address. I will not be checking, 40daysottawa@gmail.com until the next 40 Days for Life campaign.
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