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 [...]
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 [...]
Surprised kids get more than caramel corn and candy floss at ploughing match Ploughing Matches are long-running tradition in thousands of farming communities across Canada. Each year, area farmers and tradesmen combine forces and stage a week fair, giving them an opportunity to show off new techniques in plowing and a chance to sell their wares to the locals. It’s also a [...]
Second Pan-American Conference on Family and Education attracts diverse speakers After her recent experiences at the UN Fourth World Conference on women in Bejing, China, Kara Johnson is looking forward to working on her next project. “The only bright spot in the two weeks came from the network of pro-life, pro-family lobbyists from around the world,” says Johnson, who lobbied on behalf [...]
As Christmas approaches many people are busy with activities such as mailing out Christmas cards and attending parties. Meanwhile my won thoughts have been drawn to something central to our Christmas celebration – the shopping mall. The modern shopping mall has real significance for our efforts at getting our the pro-life message. The mall is a tightly –controlled environment. Everything there exists [...]
School is back in swing and I’m sure many a parent is concern over the dismal influence of the school system on their children’s moral development. I thought I might share with you some thoughts I have had regarding the debate between public and private school education, more specifically Christian education. In this day and age, then the public school system is [...]
Does the Christian Coalition have a place in Canada? That was the question 25 Canadians were asking themselves when they met during the Christian Coalition’s “Road to Victory” convention. Among those present were Stephen Jalsevac of Campaign Life Coalition, Jim Garrow of the National Parents Coalition, Alex Parachin of the Christian Broadcasting Associates of Canada and John Bloedow, editor of the Ottawa [...]
Threats to family life can come in many different forms. Often, the more subtle and hidden threats are among the most powerful. A case in point is the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) ----or at least our current devotion to it. GDP is the universal measuring rod of the strength and well-being of a country’s economy. It is the total of all goods [...]
“We have been working on it for a long time. It is a small gain!” said Mary Anne Glendon, Head of the Holy See delegation to the recent Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing. Homeward bound at Tokyo airport, I had the opportunity to thank her for the work done by both the Guatemalan and Vatican delegations to insert the words [...]
It is now fifty-four years since I first left Ireland for Africa. I have returned many times for visits to my family and native land have always enjoyed them. I came back just a few days ago from a vacation in Ireland and for the first time I have to hesitate when people in Canada ask me, “Did you enjoy your holiday [...]
Over 30 million people have access to the Internet and the number is increasing by 15 per cent each month. Tony Gosgnach explains how to reach these people at very little cost. As the so-called information super highway continues to make greater inroads into all facets of our lives, it is becoming more and more crucial that pro-life and pro-family views don’t [...]
I must be getting old. It seems like only yesterday that I wrote in The Interim about the UN women’s conference in Nairobi, and yet it was ten years ago. However, it has taken me this many years (another sign of age?) to begin to clarify a couple of statements I heard then for the first time, and have heard constantly since [...]