C-407 Bill<br/><br/>

In June 2005, Francine Lalonde, a Quebecois, announced the private member’s Bill – to legalize “euthanasia” and “Doctors’ assisted suicidal behavior”.  The first reading had already been passed.  Irwin Cotler, the attorney General was indifferent to what had been passed by the Senate regarding the illegality of euthanasia.  He requested to forward and discuss the C-407 Bill in the House of Commons to make it lawful in the Federal Government.<br/><br/>

The editorials in October 23 and November 6 of the Catholic Register stated that “euthanasia” is equal to homicide.  At the same time, it destroys the relationship of trust between patients and doctors.  Due to lack of resources from the Government, treatment for chronic physical and mental sickness easily arouse misunderstanding and fear among patients.<br/><br/>

The Catholic Register stated that Pope John Paul II died with dignity.  But Sue Rodrigues ended his own life by suicidal method.  He did not die with dignity.<br/><br/>

Our life comes from God.  Only when we make good use of our life and sacrifice our life for others can we claim to lead a dignified life and die with dignity.  All the pain and sorrow that come with life can join together with the suffering of Christ to bring salvation to the world.<br/><br/>

(P.S. I encourage all of you to participate in the Caribbean Christmas concert on Saturday, November 26, at 8:00pm in our parish.  This fundraising activity is organized by Fr. Ho Lung.  The donation is for the poor of Jamaica. )