Monthly Archives: July 2008

Greedy guts!

Posted on July 31, 2008 by Administrator

The evidence of our growing estrangment from God is visible throughout society. This once Christian nation (though how much it ever was I question!) is becoming increasingly selfish and greedy. Where once community living was normative and people and businesses … Continue reading →

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Cardinal Kaspar speaks to the Lambeth conference

Posted on July 31, 2008 by Administrator

The following article gives the speech of Cardinal Kaspar to the Anglican Church. It is well worth reading being both courteous but firm. It is good to hear what the Church of Rome is saying- they speak as friends. And … Continue reading →

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My article on women’s ordination

Posted on July 30, 2008 by Administrator

As someone requested to view my paper on women’s ordination I have added it as a link. Read the article

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Theological objections to women’s ordination.

Posted on July 30, 2008 by Administrator

Below is the article I prepared in order to explain the theological objections to women priests. It is drawn from the excellent book ‘Consecrating women’ and from various addresses given by Fr. Kirk. I know that both he and Fr. … Continue reading →

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Following pictures of my daughter and my dog….

Posted on July 30, 2008 by Administrator

..and in the interests of being fully inclusive I had better add a picture of my wife! Hayley is well known to many of you and a tower of support to my priestly ministry. She combines being an outstanding mother … Continue reading →

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I wrote to my Diocesan today….

Posted on July 30, 2008 by Administrator

I have decided to publish a letter I wrote to Bishop Michael in response to his pastoral letter. I have promised to keep his reply confidential- but wanted you all to know that I am putting pressure on those in … Continue reading →

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In the dog house….

Posted on July 29, 2008 by Administrator

Many thanks to Sarah for sending this picture and pointing out a sin of omission. I have left an important someone off the blog! Not my wife Hayley – but Max. Max’s main purpose in life is to test my … Continue reading →

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Lambeth Conference to create a ‘Pastoral Forum’

Posted on July 29, 2008 by Administrator

It cannot have escaped your attention that the Bishops of the Anglican Church are meeting in Kent for a once in a decade – Lambeth Conference. Nor can it have escaped your notice that the church is in danger of … Continue reading →

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Mondays are daddy days….

Posted on July 28, 2008 by Administrator

Every Monday it is with great pleasure that I take a breather from non-essential parish life to care for young Jemima Mary. Despite often grumbling when she awakes me at an hour suitable for Lauds- these days are amongst the … Continue reading →

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Seminarian Sunday

Posted on July 27, 2008 by Administrator

Today was certainly busy for Daniel McLean – our seminarian (trainee deacon/priest) on placement from S. Stephen’s House in Oxford. Not only did he preach his second sermon ever- which was most enlightening- he also led the intercessions and sung … Continue reading →

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