Tag Archives: Bible

‘Are you priest or parson?’

Posted on 28/09/2026 by Scott Anderson

Fifty years ago on Parson Cross, a large housing estate on the outskirts of Sheffield, we did a lot of funerals. And we visited the family in their home before the funeral. On this occasion the husband was ‘C of … Continue reading →

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Death – and the Christian hope

Posted on 13/09/2026 by Scott Anderson

I found this on the internet – written by James Hastings, an early 20th century Scottish Presbyterian minister , and I think it bears reading … 1. There is nothing more marvellous in the history of Christianity than the change … Continue reading →

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The Eucharist and the Bible – the Catholic perspective

Posted on 20/04/2026 by Scott Anderson

This paper was given by Fr Christopher Marshall, a priest of the Ordinariate. It is full of rich teaching and puts the Catholic position with admirable clarity. I persuaded Fr Christopher to let me put his paper on my blog. … Continue reading →

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THE PRESENT OPPORTUNITY part 3

Posted on 16/10/2025 by Scott Anderson

The deacon goes to the foot of the altar steps, bows to the altar and ascends to the centre. The Celebrant remains seated at the sedilia. The clerk moves the Missal to its position left of the corporal and the … Continue reading →

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THE PRESENT OPPORTUNITY Part 2

Posted on 13/10/2025 by Scott Anderson

THE LITURGY OF THE WORD The Celebrant and Deacon turn to the right and go to the sedilia. The Deacon assists the Celebrant to sit (useful with heavy and full vestments) and then sits himself.  They listen attentively to the … Continue reading →

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THE PRESENT OPPORTUNITY

Posted on 12/10/2025 by Scott Anderson

A PRESENTATION IN PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE MASS CELEBRATED ACCORDING TO DIVINE WORSHIP – THE MISSAL OF THE ORDINARIATES With the creation of the Ordinariates for receiving Anglicans into the full communion of the Catholic Church, together with the publication of … Continue reading →

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Some Kelham Hymns

Posted on 25/07/2025 by Scott Anderson

In the 1960’s the Kelham Fathers published a little collection of hymns under the title ‘Some Kelham Hymns’. It cost 4/- (20p.) for 36 pages. They were part of the liturgical renewal of the time, and the Preface points out … Continue reading →

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Original sin

Posted on 07/05/2025 by Scott Anderson

The Deputy Prime Minister, Angela Rayner MP, spoke recently at the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. She asserted her belief in the fundamental goodness of human beings. This was a brave thing to do at the site of … Continue reading →

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The Evangelicals

Posted on 11/12/2024 by Scott Anderson

I was brought up – prepared for Confirmation and confirmed – in an Evangelical parish of the Church of England. Catholics, even those who know the C of E well, are often puzzled that within the National Church there can … Continue reading →

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We have a Gospel to proclaim

Posted on 22/11/2012 by Scott Anderson

 For if I preach the gospel, that gives me no ground for boasting. For necessity is laid upon me. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel!  I Corinthians 9:16   RSV What is this ‘patrimony’ which Anglicans are … Continue reading →

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