Monthly Archives: May 2013

One that Pisseth against a Wall

Posted on Wednesday, 8 May, 2013 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

One thing I love about the King James Bible is the quaint language that can seem at times raw for modern ears. I Kings xvi.11: And it came to pass, when he began to reign, as soon as he sat … Continue reading →

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Religious Fanaticism

Posted on Wednesday, 8 May, 2013 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

I have already written on this subject, especially when commenting on the Grand Inquisitor theme. My task here is simply to offer a few summary ideas to help us all to understand how the “mechanism” works. Fanaticism is not the … Continue reading →

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“Embryo Parson” Prepares to Write a New Article

Posted on Tuesday, 7 May, 2013 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

In reference to my earlier article Facing Criticism, an update by someone calling himself Embryo Parson promises that he will “address his comments when I have a big enough block of time to do so in depth“. I remember from the 1980’s a sketch … Continue reading →

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A Comment by Young Fogey

Posted on Tuesday, 7 May, 2013 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

Following my earlier article Facing Criticism, our friend in Pennsylvania showed an amazing level of understanding as he reacted to the matters I expressed. Fr C on not fitting into the churchmanships around you, even if they’re conservative. I was too … Continue reading →

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Rigging your Boats

Posted on Monday, 6 May, 2013 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

Quite a few are still looking for my articles about rigging sailing dinghies. It’s the new season, and some of us have already taken to the sea seven or eight times this year. It has been a late spring, and … Continue reading →

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Facing Criticism

Posted on Monday, 6 May, 2013 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

This is something I should address as unofficially as possible, therefore in my personal blog. I stumbled across a blog with which I was not previously familiar, and which published The Conciliar Anglican (Fr. Jonathan) on The Rise of Parties. It … Continue reading →

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Double Standards

Posted on Thursday, 2 May, 2013 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

It is quite astounding. Young Fogey for some time has been pushing for Roman Catholicism. I thought he was quite ultramontanist in his ideas, constantly going on about the necessity of an “infallible authority”. Well, he seems a pleasant person … Continue reading →

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Work

Posted on Wednesday, 1 May, 2013 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

Sometimes, we can get awfully sanctimonious about work, especially when someone else is doing it. We are indeed fortunate if our daily work involves helping people, as a doctor or a nurse does, or if we find fulfilment in something … Continue reading →

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May Day

Posted on Wednesday, 1 May, 2013 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

It’s amazing what the first day of May means to different people. I wished my wife happy May Day this morning. What’s so happy about it? The Feast of Work? Or if you’re extreme right, Joan of Arc? Joan of … Continue reading →

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