Monthly Archives: October 2012

Eminently sensible…..

Pope Benedict XVI surprised Rome by announcing an impromptu consistory on the Feast of Jesus Christ Universal King. He will create 6 new cardinal electors. There will still be no English cardinal-elector. The new cardinals are:James Michael Harvey, born in the United … Continue reading

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Storming towards the finish line….

The next to last word of the US election… Electoral College:  Obama 284    Romney 220 Tied:  34 Senate: Democrats 53    Republicans:  46 Tied: 1 The House of  Representatives remains Republican –  Democrats: 200 Republicans 220   While the latest polls sew confusion the … Continue reading

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The Great War 1914-1918 – lest we forget

My Great-Uncle James in his uniform in 1914. He is buried in a grave by The Rock of Cashel Co Tipperay It’s a honourable place to bury a man who was in his life called a hero for his action in rescuing men … Continue reading

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Straight down the middle – the via media up close and personal

Electing the Archbishop of Canterbury   A society’s rituals – so history teaches- reflects profound truths about what we are or what we believe ourselves to be. This year the queen’s Diamond Jubilee offered us the reassurance of a link … Continue reading

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Mary I 1553-1558

Mary I’s Marriage 1553-1554: Part I In July 1554 an Armada sailed from Corunna. Unlike the later Armadas from Spain, this was a peaceful flotilla, carrying a Spanish groom to his English bride. Bound by a promise to his father … Continue reading

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Romney versus Obama: close but not that close

Electoral College: today, 9th october Obama 332 Romney 206 Tied  0 Senate : Democrats: 52        Republicans: 44     Toss-ups: 4   House of Representatives: Democrats: 186             Republicans: 226     … Continue reading

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