Author Archives: Fr Anthony Chadwick

Interesting Observations

Posted on Friday, 21 August, 2015 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

For some time now, we have been treated by John Bruce of Los Angeles to a long season on the Ordinariates. It would seem to me that he loves doing down anything that is not under the mainstream bureaucracy or … Continue reading →

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Renaissance Cathedral

Posted on Thursday, 20 August, 2015 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

I found this one on Facebook (click on the image to get full size), and the person who posted didn’t say where it was. He describes the painting as “Paul Vredeman de Vries, 1612, Interior of a Gothic Cathedral, now … Continue reading →

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Hair Farming

Posted on Thursday, 20 August, 2015 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

I have written before about men’s hair, John Wesley and related subjects. I am not much of a one for “selfies” or drawing attention to myself. All the same, I approach the two-year mark since I “gave up barbers” (to … Continue reading →

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Growth and Respectability

Posted on Tuesday, 18 August, 2015 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

Fr Jonathan Munn of our Diocese often writes very thoughtful articles on his blog. A few days ago, he wrote St Benedict’s Priory 2015: Growing pains and taking pains to grow. We are all concerned for the future of our … Continue reading →

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Lady Radnor’s Suite

Posted on Monday, 17 August, 2015 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

Here is a lovely suite for string orchestra by Hubert Parry (1848-1918). This excellent version, full of freshness is performed here by the English String Orchestra, and conducted by William Boughton. The slow Minuet just before the final Gigue is … Continue reading →

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New Rendering of Dickinson Sarum Missal in Latin

Posted on Saturday, 1 August, 2015 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

This might be of help – a nice crisp rendering of the Dickinson edition of the Sarum Missal in Latin. It can probably be converted into Word format and printed in the format and page size you want. For those … Continue reading →

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Dangerous Sarum

Posted on Friday, 31 July, 2015 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

It reminds me of a moment in The Name of the Rose, when Fr William explains to the Abbot the cause of all the skulduggery going on. Books! Forbidden books! Spiritually dangerous books! Two interesting reflections about the Use of … Continue reading →

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High Church and Catholic

Posted on Tuesday, 28 July, 2015 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

There is an interesting thread going around by e-mail, based on two articles by Fr Hunwicke: ‘High Church’ or ‘Catholic’? (1): Church of England Games and ‘High Church’ or ‘Catholic’? (2): within the Catholic Church. Is the distinction between some … Continue reading →

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Archbishop Haverland on Anglican Unity

Posted on Thursday, 23 July, 2015 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

Following on from my earlier article Where’s the ACC in this mix? and an e-mail from Archbishop Haverland, it is my pleasure to publish our Archbishop’s recent address. * * * Evensong, Forward-in-Faith/North America – 15 July 2015 Psalm cxxxiii, verse … Continue reading →

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Light at the End of the Tunnel?

Posted on Tuesday, 21 July, 2015 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

The End of Capitalism has Begun. OK it’s the left-wing press in England, but my sympathy and sense of hope is awakened. Only today, I read of farmers blocking the city of Caen and access to the Mont Saint Michel. … Continue reading →

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