Monthly Archives: December 2009

Tonight I returned from a delightful service of 9 lessons and carols on a real high, only to come crashing down to earth when reading two disturbing stories concerning the manner in which Christ is, once again, scorned by those … Continue reading →

An amazing turnout saw over 80 people brave the elements this morning and make it to parish mass despite the heavy snow and poor state of the roads. It was my first Sunday back at the altar following a period … Continue reading →

Our director of music, Antony Pitts, has many strings to his musical bow. Amongst his credits is ‘the Naxos Book of Carols’, a superb addition to any library and used, no doubt, by many a sacred and secular choir throughout … Continue reading →

Advent is not only the season for awaiting the celebration of the incarnation, it is also the time for looking ahead to the culmination of the ages and the second coming of Christ. What follows is, perhaps, my favourite poem … Continue reading →

This morning the residents of Tunbridge Wells awoke to a foot of snow and travel chaos! Schools were shut, Mass was cancelled (the Friday faithful are of a type best kept warm indoors) and a certain little girl was bouncing … Continue reading →

This lovely photograph, complete with explanation from my friend Simon, is simply wonderful. Why has this made me laugh so very much?!! The child involved is Hayley’s godson- he is certainly on the right tracks. Here is what Simon wrote … Continue reading →

This foul offensive poster was erected in New Zealand recently. Unsurprisingly it has caused widespread offence to local Christians who are hurt by the way in which it shows blatant disregard for the doctrine of the Virgin Birth, deep insult … Continue reading →

Today the Saint Barnabas community stepped outside of Advent in order to celebrate Christmass. Why? Because we wanted to ensure we included every child from our pre-school and school in our worship prior to the end of term. The action … Continue reading →

Yesterday I noted how our culture presents poor soil for producing true Christians. I also noted how orthodox Christianity and secular modernity are on a collision course due to diametrically opposed endgames. Finally I made the point that our relationship … Continue reading →