Monthly Archives: December 2009

In Britain we are fortunate to have four distinct seasons. For one week between December and February there is a week of snow. Between February and April a week of fresh flowers and blue skies. Between June and August (almost … Continue reading →

This week the universal church marked the feast of the Holy Innocents, recalling with horror the brutal murder of tiny children in the wake of Christ’s birth and giving thanks that God gathered these precious souls and counted them amongst … Continue reading →

Andy Anderson, pictured in front of me with Holy water on the occasion of the blessing of our new playground, is our parish verger and all round good egg who does a HUGE amount for this parish. He is a … Continue reading →

Today I write my blog from just outside of Birmingham where I am currently lodged, at the house of Andrew Ross, ahead of the epic football match that is Walsall FC v Norwich City!! Ok… so not so epic in … Continue reading →

Its been a busy time for Christians and, as can be seen above, also for Father Christmas! Little wonder Benedict Peter is so tired, he has grown enormously. So much so, at just 7 weeks he has outgrown all his … Continue reading →

Pope Benedict’s Christmass sermon ended with the most beautiful paragraph. I share it with you: …Yes indeed, that is what we should pray for on this Holy Night. Lord Jesus Christ, born in Bethlehem, come to us! Enter within me, … Continue reading →

I was delighted to read this comment left on the site this morning. Father, I have read you blog for the last 189 days (to the day). I am currently serving in Afghanistan (in the UK Royal Engineers) and have … Continue reading →

[NoDRM]-Aled Jones [Artist] O Holy Night May I wish you a most Holy Night night tonight and blessed Christmass tomorrow. May the light and love of Christ burn in your hearts. May you claim the gift being offered and live … Continue reading →

I admit to weeping whilst watching the news this week. The item which caused such dismay was a BBC report on the plight of orphans in modern Romania. Many years after their plight was first brought to our attention, at … Continue reading →

Who can deny the wonders being worked by our new Director of Music, Antony Pitts? In just a few months the choir has gone from strength to strength with many children now swelling the number -how lovely to hear them … Continue reading →