Monthly Archives: November 2014

Menace

Posted on November 27, 2014 by Quentin

Many writers will tell you that they never bother to re-read their published work. I am not among their number for I find few things more satisfying than reading something with which I entirely agree. This took me back to … Continue reading →

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The charismatic Cox

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Quentin

Our contributor, Brendan, recently brought the scientist, Brian Cox, into the discussion. I asked him to hold hard for the time being because an interesting letter on the subject was published in the Catholic Herald last week. I have the … Continue reading →

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Marriage in trouble

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Quentin

He was a big, affable man and his attractive wife was petite. He explained to me how his wife was accustomed to attack him physically. And he had the scars of her fingernails to prove it. I was counselling in … Continue reading →

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The maze of morals

Posted on November 6, 2014 by Quentin

You may have listened to a recent episode of the Moral Maze (link below) which debated the issue of moral education in schools. I found the programme confusing; it suggested to me that even well educated and thoughtful people may … Continue reading →

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