Fr. Ted Colleton God so loved the world that He sent His only Son that we may have life through Him. That is from the first letter of St. John the Apostle. I have been asked to speak about Christmas and its real meaning. Unfortunately Christmas comes to us well wrapped up in the things of the world. The Santa Claus Parade, [...]
Pro-life Member of Parliament Tom Wappel (Scarborough West) plans to introduce a Private Member’s bill which will ensure a “valid” marriage includes a single male and a single female. The bill is titled An Act and the Interpretation Act. “There is a pressing need for this legislation,” Wappel said, “as the courts have repeatedly pointed out that there is currently no statutory [...]
“Probably one of the most difficult things, is believing in the Church and her teachings. Christ’s teaching, and at the same times having feelings or tendencies toward homosexuality. You feel like you are the only one, alone.” That’s the way a friend we’ll call Tim described his plight in carrying the cross of homosexual orientation, while striving to live life within the [...]
The efforts to sanctify and promote human life can take any number of forms. While any think of “pro-life” as the struggle to change hearts, minds and legislation in favour of unborn children, the term has implications outside the political arena. Christian Child Care International organization is comfortable being “pro-life.” Although the group does not work directly to counter abortion and euthanasia [...]
The frightening story is becoming all too familiar. As the expected arrival of their little one approaches, new parents are increasingly anxious and frustrated at they search frantically and yet in vain to find obstetricians to deliver their babies. During July and August alone over 825 women called Ontario’s College of Physicians and Surgeons to say they are unable to find doctors [...]
Question: Would you comment of the violence in our society at large, and the forces which are propelling it? What do you think can and should be done about it? Dr. Dobson: There are few subjects that cause me greater concerm than the exposure being given to crime and violence in North America today. A squadron of Los Angeles police cornered a [...]
A recent feature in a Toronto gay and lesbian magazine has some people questioning the uneven ways in which obscenity laws are being enforced in Canada. The August 1 issue of Xtra magazine reported on, and published a reproduction of, “The grand prize winner” of the Tom of Finland Foundation’s “Second Emerging Erotic Artist Contest.” The winning entry, by Garilyn Brune of [...]
Question: My wife and I disagree strongly about the role of materialism in out children’s lives. She feels we should give them toys and games that we never had as kids. At Christmas time, we stack gifts knee deep around the tree. I feel this is a mistake, even if we could afford what we are doing. What is your view on [...]
By: Mike Mastromatteo From the entrance way, the Springwater Christian Campground (SCC) in Minesing, near Barrie, Ontario, appears no different from other facilities in the Huronia area. But a closer look at the property gives an indication that this campground is unlike others dotting the central Ontario landscape. An abundance of crucifixes and religious icons on the proprietors’ home make a strong [...]
OTTAWA- REAL Women of Canada has criticized a Status of Women report calling for additional research into feminist policy issues. The report, said to reflect “different realities faced by women in Canada”, excludes mention of traditional families. According to REAL Women, the report recommends further expansion of the feminist, anti-family agenda allowing the STATUS of Women council to obtain funding from other [...]
A Walkerton, Ontario woman’s decision 22 years ago to carry an unplanned pregnancy to term is today paying tremendous dividends in terms of happiness and personal fulfillment. The story of Jeannie Hedley and her biological son Greg Tremblay is a valuable reminder of the role of adoption as a life-affirming alternative to abortion. In the late summer of 1973, 17 year-old Jeannie [...]
The pro-life Christian Heritage Party is rebounding after several years of declining membership as it prepares for a federal election campaign expected next year, says its leader. “We are growing rapidly overall, most rapidly in Quebec, which is a very encouraging development,” says Ron Gray. “We’re attracting disaffected Reformers who are fed up with the political correctness beginning to seep in since [...]
Interim special Pro-family supporters on both sides of the Canada-U.S. border are applauding the July 12 move by the House of Representatives to pass the Defense of Marriage Act. In a vote of 342 to 67, the House approved the motion, which defines marriage as the union of a man and woman in federal law. The law also prevents individual states from [...]
Members of the pro-life, pro-family community are realizing the great urgency to form and join an international “Alliance of the Two Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary” to offset the impact of abortion, euthanasia, pornography, radical feminism and the anti-family mentality. The alliance is also aimed at ending the “culture of death” and its harmful effect on the family. The goal of [...]
Pro-life groups have joined forces with the Catholic Church to fight a controversial sterilization program introduced by Peru’s Ministry of Health. The program would offer sterilization for people living in poverty and would provide economic benefits for those volunteering for the surgery. As reported by the Eternal World Television Network (EWTN), the program was immediately attacked by the head of the Peruvian [...]