Monthly Archives: April 2021

War graves – and racism!

Posted on 25/04/2021 by Scott Anderson

My great uncle, Frank Anderson, died of his wounds in the Great War. His body is buried in the Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery at Aubigny-sur-Artois in the Nord departement in France. Here in the Somme is the Chinese Cemetery at … Continue reading →

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Entering the Catholic Church – Catechumenate, Reception, Infant Baptism …

Posted on 20/04/2021 by Scott Anderson

The title of this post indicates the three ways in which people become Catholic Christians. But there is a lack of coherence, a mismatch, if you like, between the three. Research has shown that a substantial of people become Catholics … Continue reading →

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Praying in troubled times

Posted on 18/04/2021 by Scott Anderson

On Good Friday a special intercession was added to the Solemn Prayers of the Liturgy. Here is the prayer for use with the Ordinary Form: Let us pray also for all those who suffer the consequences of the current pandemic, … Continue reading →

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A new perspective on the Easter Vigil

Posted on 05/04/2021 by Scott Anderson

Last year I celebrated the liturgies of the Easter Triduum on my own! We were in lockdown, here in France. This year we are in lockdown again, but we can gather in church for worship providing we are careful to … Continue reading →

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