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If you choose Brittany for your holiday destination this summer, then spare a thought for Gudwal, because this obscure 6th century Celtic abbot got there before you did.  Indeed, Gudwal seems to have liked Brittany so much that he decided to stay on. When you visit Brittany today, you will find Catholic churches everywhere.  Not...

Worldwide, the news is not good: seven million people die of air pollution each year.  Here in the UK, there are at least some simple steps you can take: Leave the car when you can:  there is actually less pollution walking or cycling along a busy street than going in a car.  Larissa Lockwood, head...

Have you ever been the victim of someone else’s malice and ambition?  Then William of York (d 1154) is the saint for you.  William Fitzherbert was born into a noble family, with royal connections.  He was also smart – appointed treasurer of York at a young age, and also as a chaplain to King Stephen. ...

Summer is upon us.  The sun needs to be taken seriously. Here are some useful tips: NEVER leave your pet alone in the car, even with the windows down. Sunlight sets car temperatures soaring in a matter of minutes.  Your pet will collapse from heatstroke. On hot days, make sure your pets have regular access...

What makes – or breaks – a relationship?  Behavioural psychologists say that asking just five questions can help you quickly get to the heart of another person. Question number one is ‘How did you vote on Brexit?’ As one psychologist said, though the question may spark ‘fireworks’, is it vital.  “Our political views communicate our...

Laodicean fervour? Miscellaneous observations With school-days in mind… Trouble Cheers Mitre Heaven and hell Church council To travel hopefully Crowd Nun Sins ** Laodicean fervour? The Laodicean church is described in the Bible in the book of The Revelation as being lukewarm. If the Laodiceans were to have a hymnal, suitable for their conviction, here’s...

Every year it is the same:  the sun comes out, and the ladders and power tools and enthusiasm for various home improvements follow close behind.  Shortly afterwards, there are hundreds of falls and various injuries, as many a DIY adventurer spends the rest of the day down at A&E. When it comes to being willing...

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By Canon David Winter We used to call it Whitsun – White Sunday because long ago children marched to church in white on that day. No processions nowadays, and we’ve even changed its name. It’s now ‘Pentecost’, which is more accurate but needs explaining. This year Whitsun/Pentecost is on Sunday June 9th. Pentecost marks a...

Urbanisation has taken us away from the rest of creation, often reducing it in our eyes to a resource that we draw on when we feel like it, or need it. But Jesus said the stones would start praising Him if people didn’t (19:40), and in the Psalms and Job, all of creation is praising...

Pentecost took place on the well-established Jewish festival of Firstfruits, which was observed at the beginning of the wheat harvest. It was seven weeks after Easter, or 50 days including Easter. A feast day to celebrate the country’s wheat harvest does not sound exactly world-changing, but that year, it became one of the most important...

How do you become a vicar? How long could you make £60 last? God MOO-ves in mysterious way to save woman in Azerbaijan Enjoy a visit to Pusey House, Oxford Signs & Symbols: Eucharist, Communion and the Lord’s Supper The man behind Kentucky Fried Chicken Do you admit to going to church? ** Editor: June...