Pro-Life
Written on 10 May, 2010 at 11:52 in
Pro-Life, Youth Activism | Author:
Commentary Joe Bissonnette It was not the “pro-African-American movement,” it was the “anti-slavery movement;” the messages have not been “pro-sober driving” or “pro-clean air,” but “anti-drinking and driving” and “anti-smoking.” For too long, many of our pamphlets have been whimsical pastels and dissembling language. We are “anti-abortion” and that’s how we should identify ourselves.
Though most of us who are opposed to abortion are conservative Catholics and Christians, we have acted more like our liberal brethren who espouse Christianity without the Cross, as we ... (Continue reading)
Written on 31 Mar, 2010 at 5:14 in
Activism, Pro-Life | Author:
Interim Staff
An estimated 200,000-400,000 people took part in the Washington March for Life on Jan. 22 to commemorate the 37th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. Organizers say it was larger than the record 2009 crowd. This year’s theme was “Stand Up Now! Unite for the Life Principles. No Exception! No Compromise!” and the pro-life witness urged an end to the slaughter that has taken more than 50 million lives since abortion was legalized ... (Continue reading)
Written on 25 Mar, 2010 at 18:08 in
Announcements, Features, Pro-Life | Author:
Allison Kach
The Holy Land. The nation of Israel. The physical place where God put on flesh in his mother’s womb, lived among men and completed the necessary sacrifice for our reconciliation with himself for eternity. Since the time of Moses, the enemy of life and family, the enemy of our souls, has been attempting to snuff out the lives of Hebrew children through abortion and infanticide.
In present-day Israel, this assault on the lives ... (Continue reading)
Written on 19 Feb, 2010 at 14:30 in
Pro-Life, Pro-life Groups | Author:
Allison Kach
Recently, I was a part of an international missions outreach to Cyprus. For a Mediterranean island, it boasts frequent sunshine, beautiful beaches and world-famous hospitality. Historically, Cyprus was the first nation whose leader converted to faith in Jesus Christ through the ministry of the Apostle Paul. Nearly 2,000 years later, it was a privilege to walk in the footsteps of Paul and Barnabas. Similar to Paul’s experiences, our team encountered many areas ... (Continue reading)
10. Quebec gives special rights to abortion mills
In the spring, the Quebec National Assembly passed new safety and hygiene regulations for all health care facilities in the province. In August, abortion mills and supporters were lobbying to have offices and facilities that provide abortions exempted from the regulations and two of them threatened to close or stop committing abortion procedures if they had to abide by the health and safety changes. Health Minister Yves Bolduc capitulated after pressure ... (Continue reading)
Written on 1 Dec, 2009 at 16:46 in
Announcements, Features, Marriage and Family, Pro-Life | Author:
Jenna Murphy
Nothing could have prepared Gillian DeSouza for the news she would receive during what was supposed to have been a routine pregnancy care check-up in June of 2008. At the 20th week in her pregnancy, the doctor told Gillian and her ... (Continue reading)
Written on 25 Nov, 2009 at 7:57 in
Pro-Life, Pro-life Groups, Youth Activism | Author:
Patrick B. Craine and Paul Tuns
On Oct. 6, pro-abortion students shouted down a presentation by Jose Ruba of the pro-life Canadian Centre for Bioethical Reform at McGill University, preventing most of his talk from being heard by those in attendance of the Choose Life-sponsored event. Police were called to the scene and, after repeated requests for civility, two people were arrested, although they were ... (Continue reading)
Written on 8 Nov, 2009 at 7:15 in
Pro-Life, Pro-life Groups, Youth Activism | Author:
Theresa Gilbert On Sept. 25-27, the National Campus Life Network hosted its 2009 National Symposium in Toronto. The goal of the annual event is to provide networking opportunities, information and practical advice that will contribute to a stronger and dedicated campus pro-life movement. With the theme, “Making Waves: The Campus Pro-Life Movement,” the focus was on equipping student leaders to make an impact on their campuses.
... (Continue reading)
Written on 23 Oct, 2009 at 10:40 in
Activism, Pro-Life, Profiles | Author:
Pete Vere
In 1990, Denise Hounjet-Roth was asked to become president of Campaign Life Coalition Saskatchewan. The invitation came as a surprise for the young mother, pregnant with her second son. She had been a pro-life activist for less than three months. Her introduction to political activism had come in response to pro-life MP Tom Wappel’s announcing his bid for the federal Liberal leadership.
As a devout Catholic, Hounjet-Roth received mailings from the ... (Continue reading)
Written on 23 Oct, 2009 at 8:51 in
Events, Issues, Pro-Life, Religion | Author:
Jenna Murphy Sept. 23 marked the official kick-off of the Fall 2009 40 Days for Life Campaign. Because of the success of the Canada-wide debut of the campaign this past Spring, seven Canadian cities have joined the roster for 40 Days for Life this Fall along with some new locations. Not only will Toronto host 2 locations this time around, but Kitchener, Ont., will also join the efforts along with Ottawa, Fredericton, Halifax, Montreal and Winnipeg. Kick-off rallies were held in each ... (Continue reading)
Written on 23 Oct, 2009 at 8:49 in
Columnist, Paul Tuns, Pro-Life | Author:
Paul Tuns Editor On Sept. 11, a lone gunman shot James Pouillon twice, killing the long-time pro-life activist in front of Owosso High School in Owosso, Mich., near Flint.
Pouillon, 63, was holding a sign with a newborn child and the ... (Continue reading)
Written on 20 Oct, 2009 at 10:20 in
Events, Paul Tuns, Pro-Life, Society & Culture | Author:
Paul Tuns In September, the Society for the Protection of Unborn Children held its national conference in conjunction with the annual meeting of the International Right to Life Federation. Conference participants were thus treated to international experts from all corners of the globe who spoke about the challenges to defend human life at all stages.
SPUC, which describes itself as the world’s first pro-life pressure group, held its conference at the Hayes Conference Centre in Derbyshire, England, several hours north of London. Jim ... (Continue reading)
Written on 14 Oct, 2009 at 9:20 in
Columnist, Donald DeMarco, Motherhood, Pro-Life | Author:
Donald DeMarco Our son, Paul, was the first of our five children to marry. He and his wife, Fran, wanted to become parents soon after they had become husband and wife. That is to say, as soon as it was proper and reasonable. But children, of course, are not conceived to order. A couple of childless years passed and the hopeful couple began praying in earnest that their marriage would be specially blessed with new life. Then came the happy news that ... (Continue reading)
Written on 14 Oct, 2009 at 9:11 in
Cover stories, Features, Issues, Pro-Life | Author:
For living in a great country in which pro-life activism, despite the obstacles and difficulties, still flourishes.
For the means to be actively pro-life – our health, our families, those in the background that make things happen.
For the unwed mothers who keep their babies despite feelings of hopelessness and vulnerability or in the face of challenging emotional or physical environments.
For those who work in crisis pregnancy centres, who help make the decision to carry a child to term a little easier.
For ... (Continue reading)
Written on 29 Sep, 2009 at 5:44 in
Activism, Events, Pro-Life | Author:
Joseph Jalsevac
This fall begins the fifth annual campaign of what organizers are calling “the largest and longest co-ordinated pro-life mobilization in history” – 40 Days for Life. The campaign consists of a three-point program: prayer and fasting, constant vigil outside select abortuaries and community outreach aimed at educating the public and raising awareness.
40 Days for Life began five years ago as an isolated event in Texas, ... (Continue reading)
