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Holy Saturday, this day of waiting

No, Easter does not banish tragedy and suffering; it does not signal the end of all our striving, the drying of our tears. Instead it takes us and shows us deep down into the heart of things where Christ is … Continue reading →

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A priest for the world

Once again, the world is surprised by the Catholic Church. We have a Pope, and there is a wonderful feeling of excitement. He asked us to pray for him and bowed quietly before us all – and then gave us … Continue reading →

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The Ordinariate: Pope Benedict’s vision of unity

In recent times the Holy Spirit has moved groups of Anglicans to petition repeatedly and insistently to be received into full Catholic communion individually as well as corporately.  The Apostolic See has responded favourably to such petitions.  Indeed, the successor … Continue reading →

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Sunday in France

I regard myself as fortunate in that, when I am in France on a Sunday, I can walk to Mass in the next village: every Sunday at 11 am.  I am told that in one parish in this Diocese the … Continue reading →

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Mother of the Incarnate Christ

A Thanksgiving for the Virgin’s Part in the Scheme of Redemption                                     from an Anglican priest & poet of the early 17th century For that fair blessed Mother-maid,                                                                                           Whose flesh redeem’d us; That she-Cherubin,                                                                        Which unlock’d Paradise, and made                                                                                             One … Continue reading →

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L J White and his music

I was coming back from the Ordinariate Pilgrimage to Walsingham with a couple of friends who have been Catholics for years. They had enjoyed the day greatly, and in particular the music and the hearty hymn singing. I would not … Continue reading →

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Sing we of the blessed Mother

Many Anglicans know the hymn, ‘Her virgin eyes saw God incarnate born’. Some forty years ago I found and memorised this verse: I think that it is by Thomas Ken and belongs with that hymn. The verse  teaches both the immaculate conception of Mary, and … Continue reading →

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We have a Gospel to proclaim

 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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The Ordinariate and the New Evangelisation

You are the light of the world. A city built on a hilltop cannot be hidden… your light must shine in people’s sight, so that, seeing your good works, they may give praise to your Father in heaven.  Matthew 5:14-16 … Continue reading →

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Give thanks with a grateful heart

On February 2nd 2012 I was received into the Catholic Church through the Ordinariate of Our Lady of Walsingham. I was 62 years of age and had been ordained in the Church of England for 37 years. I have the … Continue reading →

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