March 2024
I have never liked the story of Procrustes. Perhaps I read it whilst too young, but the thought of it is not a comfortable one.… Read More »March 2024
I have never liked the story of Procrustes. Perhaps I read it whilst too young, but the thought of it is not a comfortable one.… Read More »March 2024
There is an assumption in the Book of Common Prayer and in other more modern liturgies that the Christian who attends church for worship has… Read More »February 2024
The New Year is a good time for planning and preparing, not in the rather facile manner of the ‘New Year’s Resolution’, but by forming… Read More »January 2024
I remember many years ago buying a recording of the choir of Lichfield Cathedral singing Advent carols and anthems entitled ‘From Darkness to Light’. Whilst… Read More »December 2023
Have you seen the price of communion wine these days? No? Well let me tell you it is fast approaching £10 a bottle and I… Read More »November 2023
I do enjoy the seasons, each with its distinctive character and particular celebrations. I find that this is true of both the natural and the… Read More »October 2023
One of the obligations placed upon the priest is the recitation of Morning and Evening Prayer. The ‘daily offices’ are part of the worship of… Read More »September 2023
Holidays are generally felt to be over too soon and the memory of them can quickly fade. Although that may be true the memories of… Read More »August 2023
How do you stay the course in the spiritual life? How might you avoid giving up and concentrate on a way of life which is… Read More »July 2023
On Low Sunday I asked for prayers for my friend Father Hugh Bearn who was to be licensed as the Anglican chaplain in Monte Carlo… Read More »June 2023