Monthly Archives: November 2008

A busy Advent I

This morning we welcomed in the new Church year by introducing the first of our Advent preachers. Father Edward Dowler, vice-principal of S. Stephen’s House theological college preached an excellent sermon on the theme of judgement, a fitting start for … Continue reading

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Advent wreaths and Christmass trees

Here is a shot of the beautiful Advent Wreath which Emma Mills has made for the Church. It should excite all those booked on the forthcoming ‘Advent Wreath Workshop’- where in ‘Generation Game’ fashion – you can make one of … Continue reading

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In between days….

The title for today’s post has nothing to do with the superb song by my all time favourite band ‘the Cure’ (They were dark teenage days) Rather I speak of these strange days in the liturgical Kalendar that sit between … Continue reading

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Churchmanship- coat or skin?

The cancer of theological liberalism is widespread and I have encountered its poison in the minds of some truly lovely people of late. I write with reference to matters of ‘churchmanship’. For I have encountered several speaking as though ‘Christianity’ … Continue reading

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The wise ponderings of Fr. Trevor Jones SSC

On his blog yesterday Fr Jones, of S. Peter’s, London Docks, left a throw away line that struck home. So much so I want to dedicate today’s post to exploring it further and ending with an observation which, though obvious, … Continue reading

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Spiritual lessons in sickness

Today is not going as planned. After several days of feeling a little under par- the full blown ‘bug’ hit me last night. Several dozen trips to the little boys room later and I have had to cancel appointments and … Continue reading

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The Advent Preachers 2008

Our celebration of Christ the King went really well yesterday- and there was a very pleasing turnout. BUt more of that later (once the photographs are ready!) So before we look back let us look forward and introduce this year’s … Continue reading

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Pre-Christmass Fayre

A busy morning as we staged our annual pre-Christmass fayre. Pictured above is Jemima manning her stall. And below are Rita and Vera- their pickle and jam stall is the stuff of legend and always creates a clamour of early … Continue reading

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Lantern Making….

Yesterday the school children and their parents enjoyed making these fabulous lanterns. These will be used during the ‘Camden Road Lantern Parade’ on the 6th December. A fantastic community project being run by the Claque theatre company who are going … Continue reading

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A night out

Last night, following the 7pm Mass, I went for drinks and a Thai meal, and sent an invitation to the wider church to join me. It was a great night and a wonderful chance to catch up with people in … Continue reading

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