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- An Archbishop was presiding at Mass when a hired gunman shot him in the back. That was 40 years ago this month. Archbishop Oscar Romero was the Roman Catholic primate of San Salvador, the capital of El Salvador: a small, populous country in South America with a history of political intrigue, violence and corruption. The...The courage of Oscar Romero
- By David Cole, BRF, £8.99 This inspirational book takes the reader through the 40 days of Lent to the celebration of Easter through the eyes and beliefs of Celtic Christianity. Drawing on primary sources of pastoral letters, monastic rules and the theological teaching of the Celtic church, the author presents a different perspective on the...Celtic Lent: 40 days of devotions to Easter
- At the recent meeting in Davos, the Church of England’s three National Investing Bodies (NIBS) representing over £12 billion in assets under management, joined the United Nations-convened Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance. Now 18-strong, the new membership has collective assets under management of over US$4.3 trillion. The Alliance has finalised its objectives for 2020. It will...C of E National Investing Bodies join UN-convened Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance
- ‘Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow Me.’ (Luke 9: 23) These words of Jesus are spoken at a turning point in the gospel. Jesus challenges the disciples about His identity and their commitment to Him: ‘who do the crowds say I am?’ (18). It...The Way of the Cross
- St Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland. If you’ve ever been in New York on St Patrick’s Day, you’d think he was the patron saint of New York as well… the flamboyant parade is full of American/Irish razzmatazz. It’s all a far cry from the hard life of this 5th century humble Christian who...17 March – St Patrick: beloved apostle to Ireland
- ‘Whoever wants to be My disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow Me.’ (Luke 9: 23) These words of Jesus are spoken at a turning point in the gospel. Jesus challenges the disciples about His identity and their commitment to Him: ‘who do the crowds say I am?’ (18). It...From the Vicar
- Many people know that Joseph was the father of the most famous man who ever lived, but beyond that, we know very little about him. The Gospels name him as the ‘father’ of Jesus, while also asserting that the child was born of a virgin. Even if he wasn’t what we call the ‘biological’ father,...19 March – St Joseph the Carpenter: gracious descendant of King David
- The joys of neighbours in the Spring! Eat seasonally Are you a late bloomer? Why women over 50 should slim down Do you need a dachshund? Depressed doggie? The soaring cost and changing tastes in funerals Run yourself to fitness What’s in your child’s lunchbox? Garden trends for 2020 ** Editor: David Pickup, a solicitor...Looking at You (all articles) for March 2020
- Grants to provide opportunities to learn about cutting-edge science for people training for the priesthood in the Church of England are to be made available as part of a £3.4 million project aimed at transforming the relationship between science and faith. Theological colleges and courses will be encouraged to bid for funds to help integrate...Major expansion of science education planned for ministry training
- The Real Easter Egg campaign has been running since 2010 and involves thousands of churches, schools and groups. It crosses all denominations and offers individuals a simple way to share the Easter Story while supporting Fairtrade and charitable projects. The idea began in 2008 when I was given a chocolate Easter Egg. On the side...Real Easter Eggs celebrate their 10th birthday!
- Spring has finally sprung, and our thoughts turn naturally to … the garden. The first sunny day is an opportunity to cut the grass with your new motor mower, prune next door neighbour’s tree which overhangs, have a big bonfire to get rid of the rubbish, and end the day with a noisy barbeque! All...The joys of neighbours in the Spring!
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