Monthly Archives: October 2018

More on Wooden-Leg French

Posted on Tuesday, 30 October, 2018 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

I am still in the midst of sorting out paperwork for my French nationality application, and this is something I just hate doing. It revolts me to the tips of my fingers – as the French say – and it … Continue reading →

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Scylla and Charybdis

Posted on Monday, 29 October, 2018 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

After a very restless night, I have decided that this will be my last posting on the subject of Brexit. I am also taking my distance from groups on Facebook where many arguments depend on demonising or stereotyping the adverse … Continue reading →

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L’enfer, c’est les autres

Posted on Saturday, 27 October, 2018 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

It is the famous quote from Jean-Paul Sartre in his play Huis Clos, which is literally translated Hell is other people. Ideally we would be connected by love to the whole of humanity, but such an ideal is destroyed by … Continue reading →

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Black Humour

Posted on Wednesday, 24 October, 2018 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

This is where cynicism (modern meaning of the word) is taking us. The implication is that British people would be seeking political asylum in France like Syrian people fleeing the war. Kyrie eleison! May God avert such a scourge because … Continue reading →

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Pan European Citizens Solidarity

Posted on Wednesday, 24 October, 2018 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

This is an exciting new development: Pan European Citizens Solidarity (PECS). We the British diaspora are being supported by European lawyers, academics and politicians. It all seems embryonic at present, but it is most promising. The initiative seeks support Europe-wide … Continue reading →

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British in France

Posted on Monday, 22 October, 2018 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

I didn’t find my name on any of the t-shirt photos. It was perhaps written on this banner: Whichever, my insignificant voice is unimportant. It is impressive to turn the real and virtual turnout of British people living in France … Continue reading →

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Death of a Country

Posted on Saturday, 20 October, 2018 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

I reproduce this poignant piece by Jamie Anderson on our Facebook group, having received his permission to do so. He has a nice plain but educated way to express himself. Maybe, this death of my native country can be averted. … Continue reading →

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Name on a T-Shirt

Posted on Saturday, 20 October, 2018 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

Here’s a group of British expatriates living in France who are on the People’s Vote demonstration in London today. My name is written on one of those t-shirts, as are many others who could not be present. My prayers go … Continue reading →

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Use of Sarum in Oxford

Posted on Friday, 19 October, 2018 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

David Llewellyn Dodds posted a comment about an upcoming event in Oxford. I have deleted the comment because it was off-topic in the thread in question, but of sufficient interest to turn it into a new posting. Fr. John Hunwicke … Continue reading →

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People’s Vote March

Posted on Monday, 15 October, 2018 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

I encourage British readers to consult the site People’s Vote and The Independent March for the Future scheduled for 20th October in London. All details about locations and logistics will be found on the page. It is an opportunity for … Continue reading →

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