Monthly Archives: September 2019

Listen to my sermon

Posted on September 25, 2019 by Quentin

A few weeks ago, I attended a weekly Mass in my parish – to commemorate an important family occasion. My housekeeper came with me. Being a big parish, we often have a foreign priest – as we had on this … Continue reading →

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Did I say that?

Posted on September 19, 2019 by Quentin

I am having a difficult week – some hours in hospital trying to locate a blood clot which may, in fact, not exist. So self indulgently I have gone straight for those attractive little quotes – which tend to be … Continue reading →

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Prejudice

Posted on September 12, 2019 by Quentin

Does the name Crito bring a memory? He was Socrates’ friend and, when Socrates had wrongfully been condemned to death, Crito tried to persuade him to escape. But Socrates refused. He argued that such action would be against the laws … Continue reading →

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Three too many

Posted on September 5, 2019 by Quentin

Universal Credit, which provides cash benefits if you are on a low income or out of work, has been often mentioned in the Press. The major issue has been that the allowances are paid at the end of the month … Continue reading →

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