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Paul Schratz - Life In The Schratz Lane

Paul Schratz - Life In The Schratz Lane

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God keep our land glorious and free

It might seem natural that in a federal election that was called for partisan reasons the campaign has been rather unfocussed. Even worse, wedge issues are being used in an … Continued

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Conscience versus vaccination passports

B.C. Health Officer Bonnie Henry’s decision to spare churches the obligation of vaccine passports is a small mercy, I suppose. B.C.’s introduction of vaxports, or “vaccine cards” as the government … Continued

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As churches burn, silence

The temptation was great to write about attacks on churches when they first began. Out of what seemed like prudence at the time, I held off, a decision I now … Continued

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Recovering from the past year and a half

We return to Mass full throttle next week, and no one knows what we’ll find. Personally I’m feeling uplifted and thankful that prayers were answered, with God producing this miracle … Continued

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Bridging truth and reconciliation

Immediately after news that more than 200 bodies had been found on the site of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School is not the time to defend less important details … Continued

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Bridging truth and reconciliation

Immediately after news that more than 200 bodies had been found on the site of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School is not the time to defend less important details … Continued

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This is how freedoms are lost

I crashed a softball game the other night, along with some other illegal spectators. The game was underway and an elderly man and woman, fully masked, were seated in the … Continued

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Our mandate to serve gets stronger

It’s no small thing to be named the top Christian newspaper in Canada. And while we’ve long believed it, the judges’ decision this week somewhat confirms things, reinforcing the positive … Continued