England is a country that is firmly associated with the Protestant religion because it was its King, Henry VIII who broke from Rome when the pope would not allow him to divorce his wife Catherine of Aragon. It was Henry’s daughter Elizabeth I whose compromise between Protestantism and Catholicism resulted in Anglicanism, a hybrid of… Read More
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A Tale of Two Thomases, More & Cromwell
A Tale of Two Thomases The reign of Henry VIII is always fertile ground for writers partly because of his six wives and, with the exception of Katherine Parr, their decline and fall. Within the last few years two powerful television Series were screened on the BBC, The Tudors and Wolf Hall. The latter… Read More
Religion and Young People
Religion and Young People Are you a young person aged between fifteen and twenty – nine? If the answer is yes, then there is a good chance that you no longer go to Church on Sunday, or any other day, except for funerals or weddings of course. Any Catholic will tell you the biggest challenge… Read More
November: Month of the Holy Souls
At this time of year, in the month before December, a lot of peoples’ thoughts are turning towards Christmas. That is the particular season when the loss of loved ones will be most keenly felt in many families and circles of friends. Experiencing Loss Most of us experience loss at some time in our lives;… Read More
Pope Francis: A Man of His Word – Film Review
From the very beginning of this documentary film about Pope Francis by Wim Wenders it is established clearly that St Francis of Assisi is the prime inspiration. The film begins with a high angle shot of the village of Assisi and Francis himself is depicted, with scenes from his life shot in black and white…. Read More
Christianity and Helping Others – The Way of God
Christianity, not just a religion Helping Others: Christianity is not just a religion – it is a way of life. This would suggest that by our way of being and living people would know we are Christians without having to be told. Unfortunately this is so often not the case. There is the famous example… Read More