Monthly Archives: August 2008

What joy to return!

This photograph was not taken today but on the last occasion that our Bishop visited us. It was taken during the Angelus which is sung after Solemn Mass every Sunday. All the children love to rush forward and take a … Continue reading

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Scotland’s RC Bishops speak out…

There is a very interesting article in the Scottish observer (click here to read it- and try to ignore the unfortunate focus of the photograph!) In a firm article the Roman Catholic Bishops in Scotland accuse Gordon Brown and the … Continue reading

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What the hell

Many different things have led to the decline of true faith in this land. But a major factor, seldom mentioned, is the rejection and subsequent lack of preaching, concerning salvation. Put bluntly – whilst many retain belief in heaven -very … Continue reading

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This ‘new’ Oxford Movement

The Roman Catholic Church recently joined many orthodox Christians in lamenting the decline of the Anglican Church, suggesting her refusal to adhere to Tradition likened her to somebody suffering psychiatric illness – whilst her refusal to listen to other major … Continue reading

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Coming home

It is always enjoyable to get away for a break with the family and sample worship elsewhere. But I must admit that I enjoy coming home just as much. Once fully rested I itch to get back to the hustle … Continue reading

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A most welcome and wise letter

I, along with several others, recieved a wonderful letter this week from Fr. Simon Kilwick (Chair of the General Synod Catholic Group). I wish to share it with you. As many of you know I travelled to York with other … Continue reading

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Farewell to Ruth Pearce

Though not offically ‘back’ until Sunday- I thought I would get the blog up and running again on a daily basis! Today I am thankful to Karen Stewart for this photograph taken after Mass on the Feast of the Assumption. … Continue reading

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Bravo to Catherine Moore of Curry’s!

It is easy to be cynical in modern society. There is so much selfishness, greed and anger around that one is genuinly taken aback by acts of love and kindness. This was certainly the case when I visited ‘Currys’ in … Continue reading

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Holiday reflections…

The firstt phase of our holiday draws to a close and we return from Ireland prior to setting off for a few days on the East Anglian coast. Despite it being the wettest on record, with major flooding in parts, … Continue reading

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We’re all going on a summer holiday

The family Tomlinson are off to visit Irish aunties, Giant causeways, Bushmill’s distilleries and sink a fair few pints of Guinness (esp Jemima). The weather forecast is exactly what one expects during the height of British summertime- rain, rain and … Continue reading

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