Monthly Archives: August 2009

Are the terms ‘evangelical’, ‘liberal’ and ‘Catholic’ useful anymore?

Posted on August 31, 2009 by Administrator

A subject that comes up frequently is how to tolerate different theological traditions with integrity. For many years the Church of England did this well. Low and lazy, broad and hazy and high and crazy were united around the prayerbook … Continue reading →

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Today’s homily

Posted on August 30, 2009 by Administrator

I am worried our hands might be wicked! Just consider what they reveal about us! Oh, we might applaud the loving caress, the hands at prayer or one offered in friendship, but these are outnumbered by hands that snatch, molest, … Continue reading →

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Windross’ dross: my final thoughts

Posted on August 29, 2009 by Administrator

This week I have attacked the theology of Revd. Tony Windross, priest of S. Leonard’s Hythe, pictured above. We first examined his attack on the Nicene Creed and then considered his clear hatred of Ss. Paul and Augustine alongside his … Continue reading →

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Windross’ dross #2: dealing with sin

Posted on August 28, 2009 by Administrator

Yesterday I explained how some deeply worrying tracts, written by Revd Tony Windross of S. Leonard’s Hythe, had fallen into my hands. I was so horrified that a priest could be writing such offensive anti-Christian drivel that I have chosen … Continue reading →

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Windross’ dross: exposing a modern heretic

Posted on August 27, 2009 by Administrator

Anyone who reads this blog will understand that S. Barnabas (pictured above) is an orthodox Anglo-Catholic parish rooted in scripture and the real presence of Jesus in the sacrament. But not every Anglican thinks as we do, which is not … Continue reading →

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Get on yer bike!

Posted on August 26, 2009 by Administrator

It was back to normal yesterday with a full day’s work in the parish to keep me out of mischief. The morning was spent with Beryl Boughton and her close family preparing a requiem Mass for Ken. The service will … Continue reading →

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Our Lady….in red, white & blue!

Posted on August 24, 2009 by Administrator

Take a peek at the image above and then at the ones of her below. You notice that our lady comes in a range of colours – most usually blue, often red and occasionaly white. What a parishioner asked on … Continue reading →

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Justice v Compassion

Posted on August 24, 2009 by Administrator

Britain’s special relationship with America is strained to breaking point this week due to the Scottish decision to free the terminally ill Lockerbie bomber, Abdelbaset Ali al-Megrahi, on grounds of compassion. What a kaleidoscope of reactions this has caused. America … Continue reading →

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R. I. P. Ken Boughton

Posted on August 23, 2009 by Administrator

This afternoon Ken Boughton went gracefully from this life safe in the promise given to him at his baptism. Faithful to the end he may now rest in peace and gaze on Christ face to face. Please pray for him … Continue reading →

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The Church’s One Foundation

Posted on August 23, 2009 by Administrator

Mass began this morning with the uplifting hymn ‘the Church’s One Foundation’, ably played by our new Director of Music, Antony Pitts, on his first official Sunday at S. Barnabas’. What a tune to kick off with and what fantastic … Continue reading →

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