Monthly Archives: May 2020

And after the virus?

I was on the ‘phone recently, one Thursday evening, to some friends in the UK. A few minutes before 9pm they said they had to ring off, as it was time to stand in their front porch and applaud the … Continue reading

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The language of the liturgy

At the Reformation the Catholic Mass emerged from behind the screen and became visible: the Anglican liturgy emerged from behind the screen and became audible. Compare and contrast, as they used to say in exam papers, the mediaeval building with … Continue reading

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Can you teach an old priest new tricks?

Yes, you can!  My sister and her husband in England suggested that we might put my new acquired competence with Skype to spiritual use. So today the three of us recited the Office of Lauds on Skype. Slight problem with … Continue reading

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