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First Sail on the Sea in 2014

At last, a day came when the wind was at a reasonable level (10 to 14 knots) and the temperature was tolerable (9°C). I took the boat to Saint Valéry en Caux, and here are some photos (commentaries under the … Continue reading

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Pope’s ID going Viral

Sometimes, I wonder whether people are looking for something to talk about. Pope Francis has obtained a new passport from his native country – BERGOGLIO, Jorge Mario. Well, one might protest, he is the Pope and is supposed to have … Continue reading

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Obituary for Brother Charles Vockler

I simply give the link to the article in the ACC web site and reproduce the text by Archbishop Haverland. I will also celebrate a Requiem Mass tomorrow for him on the day of his funeral. * * * Anglicans … Continue reading

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Music & Monarchy

Here is a magnificent set of documentaries about our British Monarchy and the music our Kings and Queens patronised. David Starkey’s MUSIC & MONARCHY 1. Crown & Choir David Starkey’s MUSIC & MONARCHY 2. Revolutions David Starkey’s MUSIC & MONARCHY … Continue reading

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For at his word the stormy wind ariseth…

I wish to share with you this link to some photos of the sea in Brittany just a few days ago. The Arctic vortex has caused a single storm system that is causing very cold weather in North America and … Continue reading

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Patricius on Tolkien

My good friend Patricius has written an article about Ronald Tolkien in his blog – Is Tolkien dangerous? Part I…. He has sent me the second part to ask my advice, but I have already had to tell him that … Continue reading

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Meltdown?

Dr William Tighe draws our attention to Anglican Church in Meltdown. The article is inevitably written by the ever-smug Fr Dwight Longenecker. I could say say all kinds of unkind things like wondering what he’s doing in America and so … Continue reading

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A Gold Mine of a Blog

Here is a blog I have been introduced to recently – Tony Equale’s Blog. There are many themes in it that ring very true with me. His latest article (I am waiting impatiently for part 2) is Universalist Christianity — … Continue reading

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The Cat among the Pigeons of St Peter’s Square?

I was doing my usual rounds this morning and was pointed to an article in Italian – Forse non è canonicamente valida la “rinuncia” di Papa Benedetto. The way things move in the Vatican, this one might have the canonists … Continue reading

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More Conservative Delerium

I often get news bulletins from French and English-speaking conservative sources like Civitas in France. Sometimes things go a little far like this article in French – Des petits garçons en robe à l’école maternelle au nom de la théorie … Continue reading

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