Monthly Archives: February 2016

Rapture!

Posted on Sunday, 28 February, 2016 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

I follow on from my previous article on anti-intellectualism. It is obviously not a new problem, nor is it American. There are many fascinating themes in the works of the recently deceased Umberto Eco. The one many of us know … Continue reading →

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Anti-Intellectualism

Posted on Saturday, 27 February, 2016 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

I noticed a posting by my fellow priest Fr Jonathan Munn – Biblical Balderdash on the question of Christians who call themselves “Bible-believing”. I have tended to beat a drum about fundamentalism and other “diseased” forms of religion, and was … Continue reading →

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Discussions of Anglo-Catholicism

Posted on Tuesday, 23 February, 2016 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

There are presently quite a few discussions about Anglo-Catholicism. By far, the most interesting articles are from Archbishop Peter Robinson. He has been writing about the north-end position, a subject upon which I touched a few years ago in North … Continue reading →

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New Lazarette

Posted on Tuesday, 23 February, 2016 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

I have just constructed a lazarette on my boat. Now that sounds like Lazarus who was resurrected from the dead by Christ. Usually and in the present case, the lazarette is an aft locker just inside the transom. In the … Continue reading →

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The Avignon Patrimony

Posted on Friday, 19 February, 2016 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

Another article has appeared More On The Patrimony Of The Primate and it really is quite poignant. I lived through those expectations and illusions of 2011 and the following year. I have found two of my writings that reflected my … Continue reading →

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La Bazarette sur la Canabière

Posted on Friday, 19 February, 2016 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

Many years ago, I lived in Marseille to help with a traditionalist chapel near the Gare Saint-Charles. It’s an amazing town with its clearly Latin culture, crushingly hot summers and its own folklore. The accent is very particular, and I … Continue reading →

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Stiff Upper Lip!

Posted on Thursday, 18 February, 2016 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

We’ve all heard the old caricature of the Englishman bracing up for any misfortune or adversity that might come his way. Best foot forward, stiff upper lip, and think of England! It’s probably what a lot of those poor wretches … Continue reading →

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Antipopes

Posted on Thursday, 18 February, 2016 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

I learned today of the death of Bishop Maurice Archieri a few days ago at the age of 93 years. Who was he? He was an automobile mechanic (highly skilled and honourable trade) who claimed the Papacy under the name … Continue reading →

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Roger’s Homely Dinghy

Posted on Thursday, 18 February, 2016 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

Roger Barnes has just produced a new video on the Homely Dinghy. There are many things I couldn’t do in my boat because of the smaller size. I have improved my stern locker, which I will photograph when it is … Continue reading →

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Human achievements and God

Posted on Wednesday, 17 February, 2016 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

I have seen a few posts about, especially my friend Patrick who has been writing on the limits of human technology and engineering, especially the flying machine and the aeroplane. He reflected many of my own thoughts from my Amiens … Continue reading →

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