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Pope Francis - Comments to a reamarried divorcee
The director of the Holy See Press Office, Fr Federico Lombardi, has responded to widespread media reports about an Argentinian woman who says that Pope Francis called to tell her she could take...
View ArticleSurrey Mother of Three Charged with Murder
The following taken form the Daily Telegraph may help explain why she did it. We can only pray for them all. How do you describe life as a parent of a child with profound or life-limiting disabilities?...
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Easter Festivities
On the Wednesday before Easter I was at St George's Cathedral Southwark for the Chrism Mass. This is where the oils that are used throughout the year for baptisms, confirmations and for the anointing...
View ArticleVoting at the next election
I am not suggesting that I would vote UKIP, but I can see why people will, if you want the UK to leave the EU what other option do you have? Quite frankly I am very despondent about politics in the UK...
View ArticleDownsizing event Audley Retirement are running near Maidstone.
If you are thinking of retiring and downsizing thsi may be of interest.Downsizing event Audley Retirement are running near Maidstone.Audley CEO Nick Sanderson and other experts from their specialist...
View ArticleUKIP and the Euro Elections
Despite all the gaffes that UKIP are making support for them seems to be growing. My own view is that this is due to:1. Many people are fed up with and disillusioned with the mainstream parties.2. They...
View ArticleLocal and European Elections
So far I have not seen any figures as to the percentage turnout. Lots of stuff about UKIP earthquakes but nothing as to how many voted.. My guess is that it was less than 40% which means that democracy...
View ArticleCatholics and Blogging
Worth reading : http://www.catholicherald.co.uk/news/2014/05/22/archbishop-offers-10-commandments-for-catholics-online/
View ArticleNigel explained
http://www.thedailymash.co.uk/politics/politics-headlines/nigel-farage-comic-creation-that-got-out-of-hand-2012112750746
View ArticleIs Fairtrade Fair?
A recent government study has found that sales of Fairtrade-certified products from Uganda and Ethiopia are not benefiting poor farmworkers as profits fail to trickle down to much of the workforce,...
View ArticleThe Pro-EU group won!
Nearly all the commentators are viewing the Euro election results the wrong way round. In the UK the electorate is split into two camps; approx 70% are broadly in favour of the EU and 30% are against...
View ArticleEngland Football Team
A seven year old boy was at the centre of a courtroom drama yesterday when he challenged a court ruling over who should have custody of him.The boy has a history of being beaten by his parents and the...
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Back from the US of A
On Tuesday we returned to the UK after spending almost a month in America. The reason for the visit was a reunion of the IBM ITSO (International Technical Support Organisation) that I worked for when I...
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More American Photos
Walking in the high country at TahoeView from a house that was for sale - only $10.25mOverlooking Lake Tahoe with Joan and BruceMirros Lake at YosemiteMirror Lake, sadly much reduced thanks to the...
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Caen Hill Locks
Spent yesterday with old college friends on Martin's narrow boat on the Kennet and Avon Canal at Caen Hill Locks - we do not do them all just the last 7 (there are 29 in total!) A great fun day which...
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Graduation Day (and 43 Wedding Anniversary)
At last all my studies have come to an close. Yesterday (Thursday 24 July) was graduation day at Westminster Cathedral. They said that it was 300 degrees, I am not sure if that was the number...
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Reflection for Sunday 3 August - Feeding of the 5000
Thanks to Fr Robin Gibbons for this:What does it mean for a Christian in fear of their life in Iraq, a Syrian Christian bombed out of home and church or a child whose whose family has been blown to...
View ArticleHow on earth did we manage?
It seems that our esteemed politicians cannot survive on less than £120k per year in London. I wonder how Julia and I managed on far less than...
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