Monthly Archives: May 2014

The leading edge

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Quentin

I think that the Church is going through a time of great danger. This was illustrated for me by a remark made recently by a Catholic luminary. He spoke of a “major paradigm shift” through which the Church was sloughing … Continue reading →

Posted in Catholic Herald columns, Pope Francis | 38 Comments

How do I love thee…?

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Quentin

In my last “alternate week” posting I wrote of a virtue we rarely consider – self esteem. I want to explore two virtues which are of great importance and closely linked. They are empathy and listening. So let’s talk on … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , | 9 Comments

Games People Play

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Quentin

I used to have a secretary who was given to being late. This was a nuisance for me because I needed to review the post before my first meetings. Admittedly she had a tricky journey, but on three days out … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 22 Comments

O what a good boy am I!

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Quentin

We are all aware that, at the heart of the Christian life, we are judged not by what we do but by want we are. The key virtues – prudence, justice, fortitude and temperance challenge us, despite their old fashioned … Continue reading →

Posted in Moral judgment, Quentin queries, Spirituality, virtue ethics | Tagged | 31 Comments

A painful habit

Posted on May 1, 2014 by Quentin

I remember reading a news story about a stag night party in which the friends of the bridegroom succeeded in getting him arrested, and detained in a police cell for the night before his wedding. Guffaw – what a splendid … Continue reading →

Posted in Catholic Herald columns, Moral judgment | Tagged | 32 Comments