Author Archives: Fr Anthony Chadwick

I don’t use LinkedIn

Posted on Tuesday, 13 May, 2014 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

I get messages very frequently either from LinkedIn or some spammer or scammer pretending that someone I know, or who wants to get to know me, wants to “connect with me” on this particular networking device. To all genuine folk, … Continue reading →

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Validity of Orders

Posted on Sunday, 11 May, 2014 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

This is often one of those “obsession” subjects, but I might as well draw your attention to some reflections by Fr John Hunwicke in his blog. Are they really bishops? (1) Are they really bishops? (2) Are they really bishops? … Continue reading →

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What’s wrong with Benedict XV and Pius XI

Posted on Sunday, 11 May, 2014 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

Benedict XV and Pius XI seem to be the only twentieth century Popes not under consideration for canonisation. I really wonder what was wrong with those forthright men who wore the shoes of St Peter and who were fine bishops … Continue reading →

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The Liturgical Organist

Posted on Saturday, 10 May, 2014 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

The craft of the church organist is an old one. I first accompanied a hymn in my school chapel in 1973 – and made a mess of it. I was totally nerve-racked and little less than racked by my housemaster … Continue reading →

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Numbers

Posted on Saturday, 10 May, 2014 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

I can just about handle my finances, calculate dimensions and angles, anything with a practical application. My confrère Fr Jonathan Munn is a true mathematician, but even for him, numbers aren’t everything. He has just written Synod 2014: Crunching the … Continue reading →

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Christian Country?

Posted on Thursday, 8 May, 2014 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

Update: I am grateful to read this article inspired by mine. The article is courteous and shows respectful disagreement with my tendency to reject the Throne and Altar Alliance out of hand. I recommend reading the article, as this will … Continue reading →

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Papal Absolutism

Posted on Thursday, 8 May, 2014 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

There is a new article by Fr Hunwicke – The Montini years: a sadly maximalising Papacy. May it rest in peace. He makes a point that Vatican I defined the limits of papal power. The Pope’s office is limited by … Continue reading →

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Aristocracy of the Spirit

Posted on Wednesday, 7 May, 2014 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

The term aristocracy of the spirit may seem pretentious or arrogant, especially if it comes from those who think they are better than others or have a right to flout the laws that bind “lesser” mortals. The notion can lead … Continue reading →

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Pius V

Posted on Monday, 5 May, 2014 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

The Roman rite today celebrates the feast of Pius V, a great favourite of traditionalists. In his honour as Grand Inquisitor before he was elected to the Papacy, I give you the immortal sketch of Monty Python.

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John Wesley

Posted on Monday, 5 May, 2014 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

Not being a Methodist, I have not taken much notice of that “renegade” Anglican cleric from the eighteenth century. However, being a north countryman, I have had quite a good deal of contact with Methodists. The first thing that struck … Continue reading →

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