Everyday For Life Canada: 2016

Gender language: subverting the meaning of being human

The January 2017 issue of National Geographic (NG) has a special feature on the topic of "The Shifting Landscape of Gender." It's subtitled, the "Gender Revolution." Here is part of the magazine's press release statement:

Gender revolution is a special, single-topic issue on the shifting landscape of gender. To a degree unimaginable a decade ago, the intensely personal subject of gender identity has entered the public square. In this special issue of the magazine, we look at cultural, social, biological and personal aspects of gender. National Geographic doesn't even bother to question the language of gender. The "revolution" readers are told is "a personal subject matter of gender identity." Gender and gender fluidity are now embedded in school curricula in many Western countries.

Dec

Appeal launched against Ontario court decision forcing children to attend LGBT lessons

On November 23, 2016, an Ontario judge handed down a terrible decision against a Hamilton father who had gone to court to defend his parental rights. In 2012, Steve Tourloukis, the father of two children, took the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board to court. The board refused to let him know when class lessons would be given that contradicted his Greek Orthodox faith. The inappropriate topics included abortion, gender identity, or sexual plans, to name a few. Mr.

Dec

Canadian bishops on euthanasia fail once again to boldly defend the faith

If we connect the dots, Canada's Catholic bishops in recent history, have released three statements that have failed to defend the faith: the Winnipeg Statement on Humanae Vitae, the Ontario Catholic lens response to the radical sex curriculum, and most recently, the Atlantic bishops' pastoral letter on euthanasia. All of these statements serve to compromise Catholic belief about life, family, education and marriage.

Dec

Art and music to celebrate Christmas

Along with the liturgy, the nativity scenes and prayers, we also celebrate Christmas through a rich history of art, song and music. The Catechism of the Catholic Church describes the meaning of Advent and Christmas this way:

St. John the Baptist is the Lord's immediate precursor or forerunner, sent to prepare his way."Prophet of the Most High", John surpasses all the prophets, of whom he is the last.

Dec

Canadian Food for Children inspires all Torontonians

Yesterday, Canadian Food for Children held the annual Christmas Mass at their warehouse on Lakeshore Blvd. for both the volunteers and supporters of the charity. Fr. Noel Whelan from St. Anselm's Parish celebrated the Mass, and in attendance were the founders of the charity Dr. Andrew Simone and his wife Joan. About 200 people came to the Mass.

The Gospel reading for the day comes from St.

Dec

St. Vincent de Paul Society: does your parish have one?

This past Sunday from 1:00 to 3:00pm the St. Vincent de Paul Society in my parish, St. Bernard de Clairvaux, held its annual Christmas food distribution drive, to help the needy in our community. Families from the neighbourhood school and those that received home visits during the year were invited to come and pick up non-perishable food items, toys and a food voucher. This year the toys were donated by Home Depot, and the store sent representatives to distribute them.

Dec

Advent 2016: The fourth medidation

We continue with the fourth and final Advent meditation by Fr. Alfred Delp. He wrote them while in a Nazi prison in Berlin, Germany awaiting his trial and eventual death. The Second World War had not ended.

Dec

The perfect Christmas gift

Each Christmas millions of Christians around the world celebrate the birth of Baby Jesus. This wonderful event has been going on for over two thousand years. We welcome the divine child, God's perfect gift to humanity. He's our saviour and redeemer. God's ultimate gift of love and sacrifice. It's the greatest and most transformative gift that has been given to humanity.

Dec

Closing ORF: Prime Minister Trudeau just doesn't get it

The Prime Minster of Canada must have the mistaken idea that religion is of no importance in the world today, especially in Canada. Trudeau has decided to close down the Office of Religious Freedom. Canada has turned the Office into the the Office of Human Rights. Using the word rights these days is politically and so progressively trendy. No doubt he thinks, maybe because religion isn't significant in his life and family, that Canadians feel the same way. Canada's history proves him wrong.

Dec

Forget happy holidays, just say "Merry Christmas"

Have you heard of the PragerU? It's a conservative, nonprofit educational organization that produces many short, educational videos. One is about whether, during this time of the year, we should be wishing one another "Happy Holidays" or "Merry Christmas. It's on December 25 when most Christians celebrate Christmas day both as a holiday and a holy day. The instructive video helps cut through the political correctness of post-modern times. It's good to watch with the whole family.