Author Archives: Fr Anthony Chadwick

EmbryoParson

Posted on Friday, 17 May, 2013 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

Update: I have apologised to Caedmon (see comment below) for having identified him with EmbryoParson. I therefore modify this article in consequence. * * * He really does seem to be be passionately interested in my writings despite having protested … Continue reading →

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I’m Spiritual but not Religious

Posted on Tuesday, 14 May, 2013 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

I’m Spiritual but not Religious. This is one of the most hackneyed self-descriptions we hear from many of our contemporaries. Most of us who are attached to churches as clergy or laity would say that it is impossible to be … Continue reading →

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The Contradictions of Comprehensiveness

Posted on Monday, 13 May, 2013 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

The question bothers me since reading the aggressive points of view of some Continuing Anglican divines who propose a pogrom against Anglo-Catholics. In a way, we can wonder if they are merely reacting in a self-defence reflex against aggression from … Continue reading →

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On our Return

Posted on Sunday, 12 May, 2013 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

We only really had two days outside travelling and doing practical things at the camp site. The wind must have reached about force 7, perhaps gusting force 8, when we arrived on Thursday afternoon. The next day, the wind had … Continue reading →

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A Break in the Cotentin

Posted on Wednesday, 8 May, 2013 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

My wife and I are off tomorrow morning (after an early Mass of the Ascension) for an extended weekend until Sunday night. I’m taking the boat but the weather forecast looks dicey. Friday looks OK for the moment (16 to … Continue reading →

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One that Pisseth against a Wall

Posted on Wednesday, 8 May, 2013 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

One thing I love about the King James Bible is the quaint language that can seem at times raw for modern ears. I Kings xvi.11: And it came to pass, when he began to reign, as soon as he sat … Continue reading →

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Religious Fanaticism

Posted on Wednesday, 8 May, 2013 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

I have already written on this subject, especially when commenting on the Grand Inquisitor theme. My task here is simply to offer a few summary ideas to help us all to understand how the “mechanism” works. Fanaticism is not the … Continue reading →

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“Embryo Parson” Prepares to Write a New Article

Posted on Tuesday, 7 May, 2013 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

In reference to my earlier article Facing Criticism, an update by someone calling himself Embryo Parson promises that he will “address his comments when I have a big enough block of time to do so in depth“. I remember from the 1980’s a sketch … Continue reading →

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A Comment by Young Fogey

Posted on Tuesday, 7 May, 2013 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

Following my earlier article Facing Criticism, our friend in Pennsylvania showed an amazing level of understanding as he reacted to the matters I expressed. Fr C on not fitting into the churchmanships around you, even if they’re conservative. I was too … Continue reading →

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Rigging your Boats

Posted on Monday, 6 May, 2013 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

Quite a few are still looking for my articles about rigging sailing dinghies. It’s the new season, and some of us have already taken to the sea seven or eight times this year. It has been a late spring, and … Continue reading →

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