Author Archives: Fr Anthony Chadwick

Hurricane Sandy

Posted on Monday, 29 October, 2012 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

It was just yesterday that I became aware of Hurricane Sandy, a continent-sized storm turning towards New York and the north-eastern states, and perhaps parts of the Canadian coast. It makes my discussion of European autumn and winter weather almost … Continue reading →

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An Elegy of the Sea

Posted on Sunday, 28 October, 2012 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

As we lay up our boats for the winter, we had our end-of-season board meeting of the sailing club. We made our resolutions for next year, in particular having repairs done to the winch and the addition of a light … Continue reading →

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Saints Simon and Jude

Posted on Sunday, 28 October, 2012 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

Today is the feast of the holy Apostles Simon and Jude. Here is something Pope Benedict XVI said on them in October 2006. In the Sarum calendar, this feast is celebrated as an Inferior Double like the other Apostles, and … Continue reading →

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Who is Rubricarius?

Posted on Sunday, 28 October, 2012 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

This is an interesting question that came into my search engine. He is a good friend of mine, but he will need to answer for himself (he is free to send a comment) lest I should break any confidences. Just … Continue reading →

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Another Survey of Search Terms

Posted on Sunday, 28 October, 2012 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

These search terms are a useful indicator of what readers are interested in. From yesterday, six combinations of my surname and various permutations of “sun” and “orb” were obviously intended to find this blog by those who didn’t have the … Continue reading →

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October Snow

Posted on Saturday, 27 October, 2012 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

We live in a part of the world where the weather is temperate, and we don’t have extremes like hurricanes and tornadoes. It can get rough at sea with force 9 gales and 10-foot waves, but that’s as bad as … Continue reading →

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Search Engine Terms

Posted on Friday, 26 October, 2012 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

I often get interesting requests from my blog’s search engine. Landing on the sun – Well, sometimes it gets quite hot in summer, and this planet is quite a long way from where the temperature gets into the millions of … Continue reading →

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A Sad Time of Year

Posted on Friday, 26 October, 2012 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

It is late October and the yellow and red leaves on the trees begin to fall. The weather alternates between the first cold winds from the north-east and north-west and the warm and stormy weather from the south-west. The days … Continue reading →

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They are carried up to the heaven, and down again to the deep

Posted on Friday, 26 October, 2012 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

We have said or sung these words many times… They that go down to the sea in ships : and occupy their business in great waters; These men see the works of the Lord : and his wonders in the … Continue reading →

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Sarum at Modern Medievalism

Posted on Sunday, 21 October, 2012 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

Keep an eye on Modern Medievalism. James Griffin, who runs this blog, has put up some fine posts on the Use of Sarum this month. I celebrate Mass according to this rite each day, and have done so for the … Continue reading →

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