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A Canadian federal election has just been called, and we are all meant to stay riveted to the political drama that will unfold in the coming weeks. But while politicians debate and media outlets speculate, real life-and-death issues continue to play out quietly and without fanfare — especially here at the 40 Days for Life vigil in Montreal.

Every day, we meet women facing crisis pregnancies, families struggling to make ends meet, and even young abortion supporters who need to hear the truth spoken with love. This work is urgent, and it is happening now, regardless of what is trending in the news.

That’s why your support is so vital. So far, we have raised $12,118 toward our $15,000 goal — and we have only five days left to reach it. Thank you to all who have donated already to the Quebec Life Coalition. If you haven’t yet given, please consider helping us reach our goal so we can continue to offer this life-saving witness.

Four Notable Features of This Spring's Vigil

1. Increased Participation
This spring, we’ve witnessed a remarkable increase in participation. More people are joining us at the vigil site to pray, to witness, or simply to talk. At the intersection of Berri and Saint-Catherine Streets, people are committing to regular prayer hours — at 8 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m., and throughout the afternoon. Others arrive unannounced, including in the final hour of the day. Their presence has brought renewed energy and hope to the vigil.

2. Counter Measures
We’ve also seen the return of abortion supporters, absent in recent years. On two occasions, two young people came with homemade signs to promote abortion. Their presence drew attention — some passers-by reacted with curiosity, others (dishearteningly) with support for their position. One group of older people even stopped to praise them.

We engaged these young people twice, hoping to plant seeds of truth. Though their views remain unchanged for now, we trust that our respectful and compassionate dialogue may bear fruit in time.

3. Helping Women and Families
Despite my daily presence at the vigil site, our outreach to pregnant women and struggling families continues without interruption.

• Désirée, 32 weeks pregnant, recently left a drug treatment program to return to street life with her boyfriend. We are deeply concerned for her and her child. Please pray for them.
• Reginald, a father of two, is launching a small business, and I’m referring clients to help him get started.
• Daniella, a young mother, was able to run errands thanks to a QLC volunteer and me caring for her twins.

• Isabella (Imma) needed baby formula for her twins — we responded that same day with a delivery.

4. Post-Abortion and Reproductive Loss Support
We’ve also supported two women affected by reproductive loss:

• A man who saw our pregnancy support sign contacted us for help after his wife’s miscarriage.
• Another woman, who recently had an abortion, is receiving comfort and help as she begins healing and reintegration into her community.

A Global Effort with Local Impact
Montreal’s 40 Days for Life is part of a worldwide movement. This spring, over 660 vigils are taking place across the globe — mostly in the U.S., but also in 15 to 20 locations across Canada. The winning formula is prayer and fasting, peaceful presence near abortion centres, and public education. Since the first vigil in College Station, Texas, in 2003, this approach has contributed to hundreds of abortion facilities closing and thousands of lives saved.

Here in Montreal, we are present every day from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the corner of Berri and Saint-Catherine Streets, from Ash Wednesday to Palm Sunday (April 13). Everyone is welcome.

Only 5 Days Left — Help Us Reach $15,000!
With just days remaining in the vigil, we are only $2,882 away from our goal of $15,000. These funds help us continue our prayerful witness, support vulnerable women, and build a culture of life here in Quebec.

Please give today if you can. Every donation makes a difference.
Donate to Quebec Life Coalition →

Thank you for your prayers, presence, and generosity.
Wishing you a blessed and grace-filled Lent,

Brian Jenkins
Organizer, 40 Days for Life – Montreal
Vice-President (Outreach), Quebec Life Coalition

P.S. Every hour we spend in prayer at the vigil site could be the hour someone chooses life. Your gift helps us be there — for the unborn, for mothers in crisis, and for families in need. With just 5 days left, your donation can make the difference between falling short and finishing strong.
Donate now: https://en.cqv.qc.ca/lent_2025_fundraiser

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