Monthly Archives: November 2009

This evening S. Barnabas PCC (Parochial Church Council) gathered for its November meeting. Our main item was the consideration of recent events within the life of our national church with special attention given to ‘Anglicanorum Coetibus’ – the papal offer … Continue reading →

A little bird has forwarded me the Bishop of Oxford’s response to the current malaise within the Church of England. Oxford has long been amongst the more liberal Dioceses and a place in which the orthodox have certainly felt the … Continue reading →

A huge thank you to everyone who has showered us with love and good wishes since the arrival of Benedict Peter on the 7th! We really have felt overwhelmed and overjoyed at the huge number of people sending us messages … Continue reading →

I am extremely grateful to +Andrew Burnham who left this very thoughtful and corrective message on my post yesterday. He puts his finger on the pulse and we all do well to dwell on his words: I think we have … Continue reading →

I am still trying to digest the tumultuous events of recent weeks. Not only does the Anglo-Catholic now have access to the details of the proposed ordinariate- a new branch of the Roman Catholic church especially designed for former Anglicans- … Continue reading →

As I drove to the rugby club this afternoon I questioned my own sanity. The wind was fierce, the rain lashing down and it was a little chilly to boot. This feeling only increased when I tentatively left the clubhouse … Continue reading →

A press release issued by the revision comittee of the General Synod today further highlights why Rome’s offer is so welcome to Catholic Anglicans. One might have assumed the revision committee would counteract the Pope’s gesture by offering something equally … Continue reading →

In 1894 Arthur C. Ainger, a popular schoolmaster at Eton College (pictured in his Vanity Fair incarnation), wrote the text to one of my favourite hymns, ‘God is working his purpose out’. This hymn has always delighted me for it … Continue reading →

Already the impact of the Pope’s decision, to reach out to Catholic Anglicans and offer them sanctuary within an Ordinariate, is having an effect at ground level. As I speak with my congregation I am increasingly aware that many are … Continue reading →

Today something light hearted and I am grateful to Fr. Tomlinson Sr who sent me this joke by email. Please enjoy it in the spirit it is intended! After God created Adam, and Adam had been in the Garden for … Continue reading →