Monthly Archives: July 2015

Faith schools under siege

Posted on July 30, 2015 by Quentin

Abortion, homosexual marriage, assisted suicide – the secular society encroaches every day. But I keep my focus on faith schools because this battle is not yet lost. While politicians for the most part support the existing arrangements, the campaign to … Continue reading →

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The breath of life

Posted on July 23, 2015 by Quentin

From time to time I read about the grand mystics like Teresa of Avila and St John of the Cross. And I have a picture in my mind of these great souls sitting quietly while the Holy Spirit fills them. … Continue reading →

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Absolutely no exceptions

Posted on July 16, 2015 by Quentin

When we consider the differences between right and wrong we naturally go to the Commandments – and in most instances to the “social” commandments. But we are aware that they need some interpretation. For example, we understand immediately the value … Continue reading →

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An open letter to David and Samantha

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Quentin

Dear David and Samantha Cameron Your family continues to be an outstanding example of a loving marriage. I am sure it must be an inspiration to many people, as indeed it is to me. And I would like to invite … Continue reading →

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Death in Tunis

Posted on July 2, 2015 by Quentin

I write this post with my newspaper in front of me, and the terrible story of the tourists mercilessly murdered on a Tunisian beach. How could anyone, with a sound mind, justify such actions? I notice, however, that the perpetrator … Continue reading →

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