Author Archives: Fr Anthony Chadwick

Roman Catholic Woes

Posted on Monday, 19 July, 2021 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

I am one of relatively few who has swum the Tiber both ways, return journey. I left the Church of England and returned to Anglicanism via the Continuum. I experienced the traditionalist world at first hand. I knew the most … Continue reading →

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And in the depth be praise

Posted on Tuesday, 13 July, 2021 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

Praise to the Holiest in the height, And in the depth be praise: In all His words most wonderful; Most sure in all His ways. I had the immense privilege and joy of having lunch with Dr Gavin Ashenden who … Continue reading →

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Megachurch or bust?

Posted on Sunday, 11 July, 2021 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

About a week ago, I read the article Defining Church Growth for Traditional Anglicans: Leaving behind failed models of church growth for new ones. I wondered whether it would inspire some thoughts from me. It didn’t. Then this came up: The … Continue reading →

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Rigid Repression of Rigidity

Posted on Thursday, 1 July, 2021 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

Should I comment about this subject? Is it just a blind alley of cognitive dissonance? In the end, perhaps I may be able to contribute positively. The article on which I base my reflections today is Pope calls for an … Continue reading →

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Liturgical Wars

Posted on Wednesday, 16 June, 2021 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

I have not commented on the recent reports about Pope Francis wanting to restrict the older Roman liturgy in opposition to the legislation of his predecessor Benedict XVI. It is not my war, but I am ready to listen to … Continue reading →

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Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi Christian University

Posted on Tuesday, 15 June, 2021 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

We often read about drifts in the great Universities of Europe and the British Isles. Some are not true as official policy, but some professors have been influenced by Woke and its desire to “cancel culture”. We do have to … Continue reading →

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Notre Dame de Pontmain

Posted on Monday, 24 May, 2021 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

It is a long time since I made a pilgrimage to a place of Marian apparitions. I had previously been to Lourdes and Fatima, and was struck by the intensity of people offering their prayers and asking for favours, especially … Continue reading →

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Mendelssohn Flies Away…

Posted on Sunday, 23 May, 2021 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

I wrote the article O for the Wings of a Dove a few months ago at a time when my life was becoming increasingly conflictual. Finally the dove flew away and found its dovecote. In that little article, I reflected on … Continue reading →

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Settling in…

Posted on Sunday, 9 May, 2021 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

The settling-in process is coming on. It is the prerequisite for being able to take life in hand and return to writing and making videos. I built my bookshelves last week, and there are just as many in shelves the … Continue reading →

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New Oratory

Posted on Friday, 30 April, 2021 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

I have already posted these photos to Facebook to announce the “birth” of a new oratory in my little house near Ambrières les Vallées in the Mayenne. I have resumed the dedication to St Martin of Tours of my old … Continue reading →

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