Category Archives: doctrinal matters

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 →

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 →

I am grateful to Fr. De Kyser for sending me this article which ponders the damage that can occur when we start to view tolerance as a virute in and of itself. Coming from the Evangelical wing of the church … Continue reading →

Having spent three years at Westcott House Theological college in Cambridge I was NOT surprised to discover that it continues to embrace wacky expressions of faith…especially those which sit well outside of creedally accepted norms. The latest guff being endorsed, … Continue reading →

A good way to understand ‘fasting’ is to view it as the voluntary ‘giving up’ of something that is, in-itself, good. The most typical example is the restricting of the food we eat. We can fast between meals, by not … Continue reading →

Frustratingly the car is taking longer than hoped for. This led to my home visits being re-scheduled which, though regretable, was not entirely bad news. I say that because it has been a most profitable day at the computer. Admin … Continue reading →

Once again Radio 4′s ‘Today’ programme had me spluttering over my cornflakes! This time the article raising blood pressure concerned the doctrine of the Virgin Birth. The thrust of the item orignated from a ‘think tank’ whose collective genius have … Continue reading →

Not for the first time- Radio 4′s ‘thought for the day’ had me groaning. Today’s pandering to the zeitgeist came from some muddled Canon discussing terrorism. His reflection started well enough as he explained how hatred can overcome integrity of … Continue reading →

As we gear up for the expectant, joyful time of spiritual preparation, which we call Adven, it is worth mentioning confession again. But first note this wonderful detail from a painting of the Prodigal Son. The hands of the Father … Continue reading →

Since God revealed himself in Christ Jesus- people have attempted to live according to his command. They have managed this, to varying degrees, only because Christ established his church on earth, and chose twelve Apostles to continue his ministry on … Continue reading →