Monthly Archives: August 2016

Just a word or two on marriage

Posted on August 25, 2016 by Quentin

People tell me that they rarely hear a homily on the subject of marriage. I understand their concern for we know marriage to be for many the major school of love. Yet I sympathise with the clergy. They may well … Continue reading →

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Unholy Office

Posted on August 18, 2016 by Quentin

We think highly of our legal system. We may criticise the detail, and it continues to develop, but it never loses touch with the principles of Magna Carta. Justice is paramount and the rights of the accused are always respected. … Continue reading →

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The paralysis of fear

Posted on August 11, 2016 by Quentin

“…the only thing we have to fear is fear itself” said Franklin D Roosevelt facing the economic crisis of 1933. He went on to describe it as “nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror which paralyzes…” Strong words for a strong occasion, but … Continue reading →

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Words, words, words

Posted on August 4, 2016 by Quentin

Most of the readers of this Blog are churchgoers and thus are regular recipients of sermons (or homilies, as they seem now to be known). I am fortunate in being in a large parish served by a group of priests, … Continue reading →

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