I was driving in the car with my husband between Kingston and Toronto, when we tuned into Sirius satellite radio and caught President Obama’s introduction by Fr. John Jenkins and his commencement speech at the University of Notre Dame graduation ceremony this past Sunday.

It is well-known that Obama’s invitation by N D president Fr. Jenkins to receive an honorary law degree and give the commencement address has fueled a firestorm of controversy among pro-lifers in the US and worldwide.

It would be like Planned Parenthood inviting Pope Benedict to receive an honour and give a speech. Obviously, that wouldn’t happen!

Though Fr. Jenkins waxed eloquent about Obama’s contribution to the world stage, and Obama himself spoke almost poetically about the need to have a “fair-minded debate on abortion”, I was not convinced.

The old adage, “actions speak louder than words,” is most fitting when it comes to Obama.

Let us not be fooled by Obama’s gift of oratory. Though easy to ears, we would do well to discern his words carefully, lest we be deceived.

Click here for report on Obama’s first 100 days in office.

Joanne Matters, Executive Director Halton Pro-Life