It is important for ‘orthodox’ Christians to understand that many gay Christians believe that planting our feet on any foundation other than the Bible is a dangerous and perilous place to stand… Andrew replies to Stafford Carson. Continue reading Faith and Pride: the foundation of what we believe
Saint Clare was born Chiara Offreduccio in Assisi in 1194. She followed her fellow citizen, Saint Francis, in a life of poverty and became mother and foundress of an order of nuns, the “Poor Clares” in Assisi. The Poor Clares were devoted to Our Lord and led a very active and fulfilling life, even though their convent was kept silent most of the time for prayer. Saint Agnes, Clare’s biological sister, joined the order along with her sister shortly after it was founded. One of the most significant miracles attributed to Clare happened when an army of soldiers raided Assisi … Continue reading twelfth century precursor of television
@gray suggested that #prayforlondon is an empty twitter gesture. Michael suggests that those involved in #riotcleanup could do with the support of the heavenly armies. Continue reading #prayforlondon to help with #riotcleanup: prayer is useful
O Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God and our most gentle Queen and Mother look down in mercy upon England, thy dowry, and upon us who greatly hope and trust in thee. Continue reading A prayer for England after the #londonriots #prayforlondon
Andrew explores the relevance of the Law of Moses to the Christians of today. Continue reading blogged elsewhere: Leviticus, the Law, Christ, and Divorce
Outdoor expressions of Faith in Jesus Christ – taking our Lord to the streets. Reflections on Corpus Christi. Continue reading Corpus Christi – why be afraid of demonstrating your Faith?
It is a year since last I sent a card to Sister Etheldreda SSL for her feast day which is today. This year it will not be happening at all. Today, however, I will be remembering my friend Sister Etheldreda, … Continue reading Sister Etheldreda SSL – a memory
Of these three degrees it is well to persevere in the second, because the Lord will grant the third in His own good time. – St Philip Neri, Apostle of Rome Continue reading Maxim for the day – June 22
The third degree may be called the angelic life; this is the life which they come to, who, having been exercised for a long time in the taming of their own passions, receive from God a quiet, tranquil, and almost angelic life, even in this world, feeling no trouble or repugnance in anything. – St Philip Neri, Apostle of Rome Continue reading Maxim for the day – June 21
The second degree may be called the human life; this is the life of those who do not experience any sensible sweetness, but by the help of virtue combat their own passions. – St Philip Neri, Apostle of Rome Continue reading Maxim for the day – June 20
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