Shortly after Tony was "silenced", a number of people staged a protest demonstration outside the home of the Papal Nuncio. There was no meeting with or response from the then incumbent Mgr. Charles B
I see that John 1:31-4 does not say that John baptized Jesus, though the reader is likely to fill in that detail from the Synoptic accounts.The author of Matthew is already embarrassed, which is wh
I have always been a bit puzzled by Jesus' baptism by John. Baptism is about forgiveness --surely our belief is that Jesus was sinless. Someone, much more learned in scripture and theology than I, onc
Quiet early morning Eucharist at the Anglican church (St Alban's, Tokyo) -- since the last time the priest has changed sex, and is now an American woman whose father, like mine, was born in Bantry, an
It’s deliberately counter to our expectations that Jesus is baptised by John. But this recurs in Matthew: love for the Father, and for the Father’s will, trumps all. “Thy will be done.”
The ge
Re film directors. NO criticism of your earlier messages, but I'd rather get through to the man in the pub, for his usual Saturday night relaxation and communication with and about his/her friends, or
Looks like if you get wrongfooted by our strange and mystifying clerical system you can never be extricated, restored, and put back on your feet. Alleged thought-crime and the tyranny of gossip seems
Tony, I join with your friend(s) in “sending you light”. I empathise with your frustration and discouragement - the injustice of it all! So many things are not in our control but your witness is a
I was wondering what would Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese, Jim Sheridan, Sam Mendes, do with this Script for our Feast? But then Matthew, Mark and Luke may have taken lessons from each of the abo
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Personal reflection at the beginning of the New Year
January 12 2020Shortly after Tony was "silenced", a number of people staged a protest demonstration outside the home of the Papal Nuncio. There was no meeting with or response from the then incumbent Mgr. Charles B
12 January, 2020. The Baptism of the Lord
January 12 2020I see that John 1:31-4 does not say that John baptized Jesus, though the reader is likely to fill in that detail from the Synoptic accounts.The author of Matthew is already embarrassed, which is wh
12 January, 2020. The Baptism of the Lord
January 12 2020I have always been a bit puzzled by Jesus' baptism by John. Baptism is about forgiveness --surely our belief is that Jesus was sinless. Someone, much more learned in scripture and theology than I, onc
12 January, 2020. The Baptism of the Lord
January 12 2020Quiet early morning Eucharist at the Anglican church (St Alban's, Tokyo) -- since the last time the priest has changed sex, and is now an American woman whose father, like mine, was born in Bantry, an
12 January, 2020. The Baptism of the Lord
January 12 2020It’s deliberately counter to our expectations that Jesus is baptised by John. But this recurs in Matthew: love for the Father, and for the Father’s will, trumps all. “Thy will be done.” The ge
12 January, 2020. The Baptism of the Lord
January 12 2020Re film directors. NO criticism of your earlier messages, but I'd rather get through to the man in the pub, for his usual Saturday night relaxation and communication with and about his/her friends, or
Personal reflection at the beginning of the New Year
January 12 2020Looks like if you get wrongfooted by our strange and mystifying clerical system you can never be extricated, restored, and put back on your feet. Alleged thought-crime and the tyranny of gossip seems
Personal reflection at the beginning of the New Year
January 12 2020Tony, I join with your friend(s) in “sending you light”. I empathise with your frustration and discouragement - the injustice of it all! So many things are not in our control but your witness is a
Personal reflection at the beginning of the New Year
January 12 2020Thanks, Tony, for this honest, refreshing, and ultimately hopeful message. Know that you are not forgotten. Donal
12 January, 2020. The Baptism of the Lord
January 12 2020I was wondering what would Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese, Jim Sheridan, Sam Mendes, do with this Script for our Feast? But then Matthew, Mark and Luke may have taken lessons from each of the abo
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