Monthly Archives: February 2014

As we enter Septuagesimatide

Posted on Wednesday, 12 February, 2014 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

I saw something a short while ago on Fr Stephen Smuts’ blog, and I have been waylaid by irksome things like work. He quoted some maxims of spiritual life from Living In A Strange Land, Fr Stephen’s blog, Glory to God For … Continue reading →

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Great Peter of York

Posted on Wednesday, 12 February, 2014 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

I was looking for some old York Minster choral and organ music from the Dr Francis Jackson days, and I came across something that really brings back old memories. It is nothing other than Great Peter, the bourdon bell of … Continue reading →

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Liturgical Diversity Revisited

Posted on Tuesday, 11 February, 2014 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

This is a subject not entirely unknown on this blog. It is related to some recent questions in comments, between the wholesale reform of ancient liturgical traditions, such as in the Roman Catholic Church since about 1950 (Holy Saturday rite) … Continue reading →

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ἀναστόμωσις

Posted on Monday, 10 February, 2014 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

Another sympathetic blog is linking to mine – ἀναστόμωσις.This is a Greek word from the verb ἀναστομόω (1st person singular), meaning to furnish with a mouth or outlet. In medicine it means a connection between two blood vessels (other channels in the … Continue reading →

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We can’t all be perfect!

Posted on Monday, 10 February, 2014 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

I thought this is wonderful, from our diocesan website. Bishop Damien Mead does a lot of work for autistic kids. I love the way he does so without patronising! So he came up with this idea. He and some of … Continue reading →

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Can Mass be celebrated outside a church?

Posted on Saturday, 8 February, 2014 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

I got this question today in my search box: Can a catholic orthodox priest celebrate mass outside a church? The person might have been looking for an older article, and perhaps found it. The ideal is that Mass is celebrated … Continue reading →

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Relating to the World

Posted on Saturday, 8 February, 2014 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

I had a strange dream last night, a conversation with an English-speaking Benedictine monk in the south of France. The person exists, and he and I have had warm and cordial correspondence over the years. He and I share a … Continue reading →

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Blaming Hippies

Posted on Saturday, 8 February, 2014 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

I occasionally look at Fr Zuhlsdorf’s blog, and find his articles worth what they are worth. This one hit me – Are the aging-hippies burying Benedict’s legacy? As I mentioned in an article a few days ago, I have never … Continue reading →

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Brother Charles Vockler RIP

Posted on Thursday, 6 February, 2014 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

I have received the sad news of the passing away of Brother John-Charles Vockler at the age of 90. He was the predecessor of our present Metropolitan Archbishop Mark Haverland. We thank God for his life and ministry, and pray … Continue reading →

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Liturgy, Saint Agatha and Fr Hunwicke

Posted on Wednesday, 5 February, 2014 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

I’m really happy that Fr Hunwicke is in back in full production. I really do appreciate his erudition and vast experience as a parish priest. I certainly would not like to cause him any pain in this blog, still less … Continue reading →

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