Monthly Archives: June 2016

Men and men; women and women

Posted on June 30, 2016 by Quentin

Let’s discuss an uncomfortable subject: homosexuality and homosexual acts. We are aware that the Church firmly teaches that homosexual acts, being contrary to the natural law, are intrinsically disordered, and under no circumstances can they be approved. (Catechism 2357) We … Continue reading →

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Body and Soul

Posted on June 23, 2016 by Quentin

On the ‘Sunday’ programme (5 June) there was a brief discussion between three professors of science: Jewish, Christian and Muslim. The topic was the relationship of science and religion – always relevant to this column. They all took constructive views … Continue reading →

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Hell or Heaven

Posted on June 16, 2016 by Quentin

In December last year a hero died. His name was Salah Farah, and he was a school teacher, married with four children. It occurred in Kenya when a bus was stopped by al-Shabab. The terrorist told the Muslim passengers to … Continue reading →

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Mary, quite contrary

Posted on June 9, 2016 by Quentin

Do Catholics worship Mary, and would they be right to do so. Surprise! Surprise! Yes they do. It might be tactless to claim this in non Catholic company because most people think of worship as an attitude to God, whereas … Continue reading →

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Eff the Pope!

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Quentin

“Eff the pope!” the bull voice shouted at me – only he did not confine himself to the initial letter. Standing on my soapbox in Leicester Court, on the north side of Leicester Square, I fortunately remembered my training: repeat … Continue reading →

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