Morgentaler and the Order of Canada?
LifesiteNews Canada has issued a news bulletin that the Governor General of Canada intends to bestow Canada’s highest honour, the Order of Canada, upon Dr. Henry Morgentaler on July 1, 2008, the 141st birthday of Canada. This news was also broadcast on CJOB 680 AM today (June 29, 2008 ) at the 8:00 am news broadcast. Interestingly, there is no media release regarding this investiture on the website of the Governor General of Canada. However, it should be noted that there are times when the Order of Canada is bestowed individually with an official media release at a later date.
According to the website of the Governor General of Canada,
The Order of Canada is the centrepiece of Canada’s honours system and recognizes a lifetime of outstanding achievement, dedication to the community and service to the nation. The Order recognizes people in all sectors of Canadian society. Their contributions are varied, yet they have all enriched the lives of others and made a difference to this country. The Order of Canada’s motto is DESIDERANTES MELIOREM PATRIAM (They desire a better country).
As a abortionist and an advocate for abortion, has Dr. Morgentaler contributed to the enrichment of Canadians? I find it difficult to understand how Dr. Morgentaler has benefitted Canadians or Canadian society as a whole. The news bulletin from LifesiteNews.com states:
“It is dreadful that this honour should even be considered for a man who’s only claim to fame is that he is a professional killer of defenseless babies in their mothers’ wombs,” said Jim Hughes, National President of Campaign Life Coalition. “Those who have received this prestigious medal should return it because it will have been devalued and disgraced,” he continued.
“If Morgentaler had any integrity he would refuse the medal”, said Mary Ellen Douglas, National Organizer of CLC. “This presentation should be given to people who have made Canada a better place to live and the elimination of thousands of human beings who would have contributed to the future of Canada is a disgrace not an honour.”
If you wish to contact the Governor General of Canada, please write as soon as possible. The letter should be polite and to the point; visit the Governor General’s website for proper addressing and salutations.
June 29, 2008 at 8:12 pm
Good evening Father Michael,
Yes this certainly is dreadful news. I pray that it never happens. One thing is for certain: if this does happen, the award will become worthless. Good Saint Joseph, please pray for us.
God Bless you Father,
Maureen
June 30, 2008 at 8:21 am
Dear Father Michael,
Many Canadians have been honoured to receive the Order of Canada. If Henry Morgentaler is presented with the ward, then its merit is diminished for all who have and for those who will receive the award. Morgentaler has done much harm to Canada and to its citizens. It is impossible to put words to the damage done when a country kills its most vulnerable and creates a life of sadness for those who carry the burden of losing an unborn child. This is not what the Order of Canada is about. Should Morgentaler refuse the Order of Canada this would surely help to Canadians harmed by abortion to forgive him and it it would perhaps help to redeem Morgentaler himself. This is my prayer request to our Lady of Guadalupe, patroness of the unborn, and to St. Joseph, patron saint of Canada.
June 30, 2008 at 8:45 am
Amen to that!
June 30, 2008 at 10:13 am
Excellent work Fr. Michael!
It is important that everyone pray that this does not happen. Man proposes and God disposes. Let us pray that Harper will deem such an award to Morgentaler too divisive nationally and intervene. In such a situation it is good to remember that more is accomplished at Mass than anywhere else.