Such is the power of Christmas that it cannot be overwhelmed, not even by the constant bobbardment of commercial schlock. God Almighty became a human being —not just any person but a poor carpenter in an obscure part of the world, subject to foreign domination. That he should be born in a stable, a place ordinarily unfit for human habitation adds to [...]
In have been asked to share my memories of another wartime Christmas, but what to choose? Christmas 1941 and 1942 are memory blanks, and Christmas Eve 1944 was oneo of tragedy for many close friends. At 10 p.m. on that evening a “piggy-back” buzzbomb demolished the home of our church choir-master, killing his wife and other guests — mainly our choir — [...]
Modern feminism is regarded by many as angry, radical, anti-male and anti-family. The response to radical feminism has created what has been called a “backlash,” which extols the so-called traditional woman, who achievements and satisfaction are grossly overrated. Both views offer little to a well-rounded, nurturing, and intelligent, pro-family woman. While all the evils of the world cannot be attributed to patriarchy, [...]
There is something about the Christmas season that brings out the deepest emotions. At Christmas, lovers become more loving, happy people shine with joy, the lonely become lonelier and the sad become sadder. Why? Even psychiatrists and sociologists are unable to completely unlock the secret of Christmas pleasure and Christmas pain. Those of us who are Christians know that love, peace and [...]
This was the title of a “Mother’s Day Story” printed in the May 1993 issue of The Interim. In that article Grace Petrasek tells Rosemary’s story. Clayton and Rosemary Connell are a typical prolife couple. They love children. Their house is full of them. Tuan and Lien---who were among the boat people---and the two South American boys, are adopted. And four of [...]
Action days Here is some hot news!! Pro-life students around the province are working on OSFL Action Days. An OSFL Action Day is an exciting one day youth pro-life event. The schedule includes informative and inspirational speakers, practical “How to” workshops, a visible pro-life activity in the community, uniting together in a prayer service and then winding it up with a hip [...]
A youth conference in Ontario attracts 400. A similar conference in B.C. draws 250. It appears that the leaders of tomorrow are prepared to flex their muscles today. Ontario meet whips youth into action In October, the Ontario Students for Life held their sixth annual conference, “Life is Great?” It was a totally great, superb, fine, nice, delightful, educational, fun, amazing, but [...]
I think it is true to say that people who have dedicated their lives to the pro-life cause often feel pessimistic about the success of their efforts. The news seems always to be bad. There are more and more abortions and an even like the Beijing Conference does not augur well for the future of unborn life in Third World. But the [...]
Pharmacists for Life International is disputing mainstream media reports of “safe and quick” home abortion techniques using drugs already available for other uses. The reports say an American researcher has discovered that a combination of methotrexate (a drug used in chemotherapy) and misoprostol (a gastr-intestinal medicine) can induce abortions in 96 per cent of women during their first nine weeks of pregnancy. [...]
Pharmacists for Life International to uphold the humour and dignity of the pharmaceutical profession A desire to combat trends toward using medications to end or destroy human lives is one of the factors motivating the work of a group of pro-life pharmacists. Pharmacists for Life International was founded in the U.S. in 1984 and now has several thousand members in chapters covering [...]
The ongoing Foxfiresaga reveals just how much disdain some board officials have for parent s feelings. Many parents feel it’s time to change this. With Christmas on the way, your teen might want to stock up on a little light holiday reading material. If so, you should check out a book which the Halton (Ontario) Board of Education sent home last Christmas [...]
Vancouver sees the first challenge to very restrictive anti-picketing law It’s not the first time that B.C.’s “prisoner for the Lord” has been in jail. Nor is it likely to be the last. But John Doe, a.k.a. Maurice Lewis is determined to do what he can to test British Columbia’s new draconian “bubble law.” The bubble zone law keeps anyone voicing public [...]
Five women five shocking accounts of what life is like inside the walls of an abortuary. Abortion – The Inside Story shows the mentality of the people who work in the industry and the long-term psychological effects they suffer. One night, a few years ago, I was feeling particularly low about my life, the state of pro-life, and the world in general. [...]
Planned Parenthood tries to join forces with Clinton and the American Medical Association to block bill which would end gruesome abortion practice On November 1, 1995, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to bn the “partial birth” abortion method known as D&X. The method consists of partially delivering a baby feet first, inserting scissors into the baby’s skull and sucking out the [...]
British Columbia has a “new” political leader. No to politics, nor a stranger to the pro-life pro-gamily movement, Heather Stillwell will lead the Family Coalition Party of B.C. into the next provincial election. Stillwell takes over the reins of the FCP from Kathleen Toth, the political stalwart who has left the party since it’s formation in 1991. Former leader Toth told supporters [...]