Monthly Archives: July 2019

The First Judgment

Posted on July 25, 2019 by Quentin

I would describe myself as a short man. While I like to think that I have a pleasant face, I would never describe myself as handsome. I wear spectacles – often two pairs — around my neck, and I have … Continue reading →

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What is happening to the Church?

Posted on July 18, 2019 by Quentin

I am not today looking at the rights and wrongs of artificial contraception, but I would like us to consider the after effects as they have appeared in the Catholic community. You will recall that the Commission studying the issue … Continue reading →

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The Fall of Man

Posted on July 11, 2019 by Quentin

Once again we have found ourselves in the territory of the Fall of Man – and our inheritance. So it may be useful to examine it more closely. First of all we ask whether it is fact and fiction. – … Continue reading →

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God’s Perfect World

Posted on July 4, 2019 by Quentin

“The universe that God chose to exist is the best of all possible worlds” wrote the philosopher Leibnitz. It was his answer to explain a universe which included so many harms – whether through evil men or through the pains … Continue reading →

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