Monthly Archives: January 2017

Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me?

Posted on Monday, 30 January, 2017 by

Here is a very poignant article by Fr Ray Blake in England – My God, my God why have you forsaken me? When I was in Rome (1985-86) at the Nepomucene College, there was a priest who had been tortured … Continue reading →

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The Return of “And also with you”?

Posted on Saturday, 28 January, 2017 by

With this posting, I am going to bring this new spate of “crisis porn” to a stop. Pope Francis has ordered a review of the new Mass translation He doesn’t speak a word of English. I wonder who he’s going … Continue reading →

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Aspie Corner

Posted on Thursday, 26 January, 2017 by

I have just put up a permanent page on this blog – Aspie Corner. It is designed to function like the “Orthodox Blow-Out Department”, though I would hope for more irenic and reflective comments. If you wish to comment, please … Continue reading →

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Paolo Sesto e Mussolini!

Posted on Thursday, 26 January, 2017 by

I don’t often remember dreams, but when I was at seminary, I had a dream of being in Italy during the Fascist era. A crowd was singing the Fascist anthem Giovinezza to other words beginning  Paolo Sesto e Mussolini… followed … Continue reading →

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Our Lady of the Atonement

Posted on Wednesday, 25 January, 2017 by

I have been reading about the events of the Anglican Use parish in Texas of Our Lady of the Atonement, built and faithfully served for so many years by Fr Phillips. This good and dynamic priest has been removed by … Continue reading →

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A Time with God

Posted on Monday, 23 January, 2017 by

During my recent visit to the north of England, probably the first Sarum Mass ever in this Victorian church.

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Cantankerous Humanity

Posted on Monday, 23 January, 2017 by

The latest article of Fr Jonathan Munn Unity with two integrities? has goaded me into a few reflections of my own on Christian unity. I find Fr Jonathan’s article a little on the abstract side, though obviously well-prepared and a … Continue reading →

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The Island

Posted on Monday, 23 January, 2017 by

I found this amazing film on YouTube: The Island (Остров in Russian) was made in 1986 towards the end of the Soviet regime and set in the barren icy wastelands of northern Russia. There is a poignant story behind the … Continue reading →

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The Boat Awaits…

Posted on Sunday, 22 January, 2017 by

I get increasing numbers of hits about what I have written about boats, sailing and practical tips. We all seem to be raring to go, but we still have at least two months of winter with perishing cold or foul … Continue reading →

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Sturm und Drang

Posted on Friday, 20 January, 2017 by

Only a day or so ago, I mentioned the dark prophecies of Our Lady of Fatima, La Salette and other places, and now I find Here at the End of All Things. The article is headed with an image that … Continue reading →

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