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Monthly Archives: January 2017
Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me?
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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Tagged Monastic life, Mystery of Evil, Personal life, Reflections, Spirituality
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The Return of “And also with you”?
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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Tagged Continuing Anglicanism, Liturgy, Reflections, Roman Catholicism
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Aspie Corner
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
Paolo Sesto e Mussolini!
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
Our Lady of the Atonement
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
A Time with God
During my recent visit to the north of England, probably the first Sarum Mass ever in this Victorian church.
Cantankerous Humanity
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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Tagged Continuing Anglicanism, Ecclesiology, Independent / Old Catholicism
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The Island
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
The Boat Awaits…
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
Sturm und Drang
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