Monthly Archives: December 2020

Macron the Philosopher King?

Posted on Wednesday, 23 December, 2020 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

When considering political figures, it is almost a “new orthodoxy” to think and say the opposite, and even see a plot. Something President Macron said a couple of days ago struck me in contrast to his usual fashion of expressing … Continue reading →

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My Country

Posted on Sunday, 20 December, 2020 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

All I seem to have left of my country is to listen to Vaughan Williams and this lovely movement from his Bucolic Suite: The reality is somewhat different, and it brings tears to my eyes as I make the best … Continue reading →

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Fourth Sunday of Advent

Posted on Saturday, 19 December, 2020 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

I am still nervously exhausted and will not be recording anything. The only thing I can do presently to bring anything good to others is by writing. Like Lent, this is a holy season that brings us the joy of … Continue reading →

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A Day in the Life of Salisbury Cathedral, ca. 1500

Posted on Wednesday, 16 December, 2020 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

Dr William Renwick “will be presenting this lecture ‘live’ on Youtube this coming Friday at 1:00 pm UK time. It should probably also be available for later viewing. This illustrated lecture will describe in outline what Friday December 18 would … Continue reading →

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Rejoice in the Lord Alway

Posted on Saturday, 12 December, 2020 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

We arrive at the third Sunday in Advent, and I offer this recording by St John’s College in Cambridge of Purcell’s “Bell Anthem”, Rejoice in the Lord alway. These are the words of the Officium (Introit) of the Mass. They … Continue reading →

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Simplified Sarum Ordo

Posted on Wednesday, 2 December, 2020 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

Here is my simplified Sarum calendar from December 2020 to end of November 2021. I have given only the Sundays and Feasts, so you are advised to consult the rubrics of the missal, breviary, pie and customary to establish priories … Continue reading →

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Past the Million

Posted on Tuesday, 1 December, 2020 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

Looking at my blog statistics, I started this blog in January 2012 after having deleted The English Catholic. It has been going for nearly nine years. It has been viewed 1,005,050 times. The daily rate of viewing tends to fluctuate … Continue reading →

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