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Standing on My Head
“A scene is often most clearly seen when it is seen upside down.” G.K.Chesterton
The Genius and Joy of Confession
One of the joys (and chores) of a Catholic priest is to hear confessions. I say "chore" because it is tiring to sit there for hours listening to what seems the same old stuff. [...]
All Are Welcome…to What exactly?
The contemporary church slogan "All Are Welcome" is certainly warm but it is not only warm, it is fuzzy. On the one hand "All Are Welcome" shouldn't even need to be stated. It should [...]
Lies, Lies Damnable Lies
Some time ago it hit me that I was a regular liar. It was just the little things--an excuse here, a "white" lie there, an easy way out and a tiny lie to save [...]
Quo Vadis Traditionalists?
With the latest restrictions on the Traditional Latin Mass from Cardinal Roche what will be the response from those who are devoted to the Traditional Latin Mass? Allow me to reflect on something called [...]
Will the Church of England Split?
Conservative Evangelical members of the Church of England are pretty displeased with the Church of England's General Synod vote to bless same sex marriage. Their dilemma is real. How do they live in a [...]
Q: What is The Church of England?
A: The Church of England is the Church of England. In other words, it is not the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church. It is not the Church IN England, It is not a [...]