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Has your boss ever tried to get you to do something that is against your Christian faith?  If so, here are some saints for you.   They chose to make a Christian ‘stand’ at work, even though it really irritated their boss. Claudius, Nicostratus, Simpronian and Castorius were simple stonemasons in early 4th century Rome.  They...

Premier has produced a series of podcasts on extraordinary stories from World War II. When we prayed: Miracles of World War II, is in seven podcasts, hosted by Pam Rhodes. Premier says: “Join us on a journey back in time to witness how God answered the nation’s prayers during one of history’s most tumultuous periods.”...

In late 1914, WW1 erupted across Northern France and Flanders. Great swathes of previously green fields and forests were blasted and bombed, leaving them bleak and barren, with seemingly every living thing destroyed. But then in the Spring of 1915, something beautiful began to come out of all the destruction. Tens of thousands of bright...

How do you think of Jesus? As the Lord of lords in glory? Or as a human baby soon to be born in Bethlehem? November brings the glorious climax of the church year with the Sunday of Christ the King at the end of November – only to begin a new ‘year’ a week later,...

John Lennon wrote: ‘Imagine there’s no countries, It isn’t hard to do, Nothing to kill or die for, And no religion too. Imagine all the people living life in peace.’  But on Remembrance Sunday, we should reflect on war past and present, and consider the real way to peace. The way of war: ‘What causes...

For centuries, armies worldwide have taken their clergy to war with them. And while over the years the roles of chaplains may have changed, still their presence among the troops has remained as important as ever. For the British, it was in 1796 that the Army Chaplain’s Department was founded by the Revd John Gamble,...

Does this sound familiar?  An Archbishop of Canterbury tries to bring unity and calm to a Church split down the middle over seemingly irreconcilable differences, and all the while to promote the Gospel to the wider non-Christian society, in the face of widespread ignorance and even hostility towards Christianity. This isn’t Justin Welby, though. It...

John Lennon wrote: ‘Imagine there’s no countries, It isn’t hard to do, Nothing to kill or die for And no religion too Imagine all the people living life in peace.’  But on Remembrance Sunday, we should reflect on war past and present and consider the real way to peace. The way of war: ‘What causes...

This winter, when you next see someone who looks both poor and cold, think of Martin of Tours.  This monk bishop, born in Pannonia (now Hungary) became one of the most popular saints of the Middle Ages. Martin’s father was a pagan officer in the Roman Army, and Martin was intended for the army as...

In a recent article for The Tablet, the international Roman Catholic newspaper, its lobby correspondent listed a number of things that seem to most concern the UK at the moment, and which therefore indicate the challenges facing the new Government. She listed, in no particular order: Breakdown of the justice system and overcrowding in prisons;...

In the aftermath of the terrorist attack on America 20 years ago this autumn, many Americans were seen to be ‘saintly’ in their brave attempts to help save lives.  But Frances (1850 – 1917) was the first citizen of the United States to be officially canonised as a saint – by Pope Pius XII in...

The remarkable usefulness of Allen keys Bonfire Night – the Firework Code to keep your family safe Keep a close eye on your phone and bag Something for night owls to consider Child criminals on the increase A key to longer life?  Keep calm and carry on ** Editor:  David Pickup, a solicitor, considers how...