Friday february 29, 2008 Ottawa Archbishop Terrence Prendergast says he will first speak with politicians who support abortion and encourage them to convert to the pro-life perspective. But, for those elected officials who continue to advocate legal abortions, he would tell them they shouldn't be taking part in the Christian sacrament. “Given your stubbornness on this particular issue, you should not publicly receive the Eucharist until you’ve changed your mind," he told the Western Catholic Reporter about what he'd say. Archbishop Prendergast's warning would be instructional rather than condemning. “The bishop is not a policeman,” he said. “He is a father in Christ, a Shepherd of his flock.” He also encouraged Catholic parishioners to do their own part to urge Catholic politicians to follow the teachings of the Church in their public policy. “We all have to live our lives as faithful Christians in politics, in public life, in the schools and in every area of life,” he said. 9:24:33 AM Religious vocation as a life choice has been off the radar screen for too long. What this crop of discerners is finding is that the option of life as a brother, sister, or priest may be the one that satisfies their heart's desire above all else 9:19:23 AM