Monthly Archives: November 2009

Three more photographs arrived courtesy of Fr. Tomlinson Sr this week, who continues to sort out his old slides. The lead photograph provides evidence of an early call to holy orders, though perhaps also a slight huberis mingled with delusions … Continue reading →

Tomorrow marks the beginning of Advent, a time of joyful expectation for Christians everywhere as we start to prepare ourselves spiritually for the incarnation of Our Lord. As well as the usual 8am Low Mass and 10am Solemn Mass (at … Continue reading →

A huge thank you to the many people who combined to make the Pre-Christmass Fayre such an enjoyable occasion. No grand totals to announce just yet but it was encouraging to see the steady stream of human traffic throughout the … Continue reading →

Is there a delicious irony in the plight of Anglo-Catholics in our day? Here is a body of Christians, taking seriously an offer from Rome. Why? Firstly (and most importantly) because we have long taught the Catechism and see Rome … Continue reading →

Today has been a full day and its not yet over! This morning, after my office, I took Jemima to ‘Barna-babies’, our mother and toddler group. Hayley joined us once Benedict had been fed which released me for my usual … Continue reading →

It is often said you cannot judge a book on its cover. I am not so sure! Certainly we must not judge on covers alone, but it is equally true that how we choose to present ourselves says much about … Continue reading →

I am delighted that Fr. Tomlinson Sr. has fuelled a nostalgic moment with his decision to convert some ancient slides into digital format. What a dashing young chap I was! The photographs were all taken during the late seventies when … Continue reading →

Please pray for Fr Waller and the parish of Saint Saviour’s Walthamstow, who woke up to discover church notice boards vandalised. Furthermore Fr David had a threatening message left on his ansaphone- warning him of violence if his church should … Continue reading →

Today a healthy number gathered in Saint Barnabas’ church to celebrate the glorious Feast of Christ the Universal King. Apologies for a forgotten camera- this archive shot of our servers awaiting the Angelus will have to do! The hymns today … Continue reading →

Yesterday the Archbishop of Canterbury was speaking in Rome and launched a most extra-ordinary address! I say extraordinary because the usually taciturn, gentle and measured Archbishop transformed into a strident, unapologetic and even cheeky orator! Why he even suggested Rome … Continue reading →