Tag Archives: War and Peace

Writing memes

Posted on Tuesday, 17 November, 2015 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

After a buzz through Facebook and the usual blogs, it is interesting to see articles that criticise those who write memes. I often do so myself, latching onto a blog or news article that fires my imagination. However, I try … Continue reading →

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Ye cold advisers of yet colder kings

Posted on Monday, 16 November, 2015 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

It could not have happened at any other time. It is almost as if Shelley had returned to us from the depths of the Mediterranean Sea and the wreckage of his boat. He was only eighteen years old when he … Continue reading →

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We will remember them

Posted on Wednesday, 11 November, 2015 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

This might seem irreverent on this day (except in England when the ceremony is held on the nearest Sunday to Armistice Day), but the thought came into my mind over the past few days on seeing this cartoon and considering … Continue reading →

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Moderate Terrorists

Posted on Monday, 5 October, 2015 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

I jot this down with some trepidation having read the news about Russia doing more harm to ISIS / Daesh in one day than the Americans and British in a year. The latest whingeing and whining from Washington is that … Continue reading →

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Tra le sollecitudini

Posted on Sunday, 1 February, 2015 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

The title of this post came into my mind, Italian for “between concerns”. It was the title of a piece of legislation by Pope Pius X about church music. Though I am concerned about church music, I am also concerned … Continue reading →

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War against Syria?

Posted on Friday, 6 September, 2013 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

Hat tip to Fr Stephen Smuts for linking to What moral theologians say about getting involved in Syria by Thomas Reese. This would not be a just war, since Syria has not attacked the United States or France. Moreover, the … Continue reading →

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