Monthly Archives: January 2014

A few poor lines reflecting on Transubstantiation –
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On Transubstantiation: O wonderful,  simple bread may be plainly so much more than simply bread to me; Grapes cut off branches of the Living Vine delight me with sweet distillate Divine. O wonderful, this feast of bread and wine fulfills … Continue reading

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Flos de radice – a lovely little Advent carol from Germany (15th Century)
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As a consequence of the New Liturgical movement newsletter I came across this lovely little carol I’d never heard of before. It has that peculiar innocence that is so evocative of the medieval mind. It quite catches the mood of … Continue reading

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General Hysteria about immigration and the General Election
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Immigration matters….. I best start by declaring an interest: I’m an irish immigrant. Although I’ve lived here in the UK since 1957 I’ve never acquired UK citizenship.  You will note I do note use the phrase ‘British citizenship’ as, as … Continue reading

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An Epiphany – or how was the date of Easter originally made generally known each year…
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The date of Easter Day is proclaimed on Epiphany after the Gospel….  If I were to ask you for the date of Easter 2014 you would probably go on the Internet –  if you’re under fifty –  and look in … Continue reading

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Charlie Thomas Lakin’s first Chrsitmas

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12th Night – a season ends and a New Year begins
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Twelfth Night – reflections of meanings lost and found I have found myself here at the end of this Christmas season much sooner than I expected… ….It is, perhaps sadly, one of Time’s neatest tricks that as we age time … Continue reading

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