Catholic priest, theologian and blogger. “New Condition” since stroke in 2021: Hemianopic Alexia.
Joined June 2009
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Jun 12
Je possède en tout temps et je porte en tout lieu,
et le Dieu de mon cœur, et le cœur de mon Dieu
(Saint Margaret Mary)
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Jun 12
I possess at all times and carry in every place
both the God of my heart and the heart of my God (Saint Margaret Mary)
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Jun 11
It is a joy to fine my X lists this morning filled with footage of the celebrations at the Sagrada Família in Barcelona.
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Jun 11
Sorry! The video I posted was of the wrong venue. Here is one from the Sagrada Família
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May 25
I was delighted to find that Pope Leo quoted Tolkien in his “Magnifica Humanitas” (n.2013:)
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May 25
The footnote is:
187. J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings. The Return of the King, Part III, Book Five, Chapter IX, New York 1965, 190.
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May 22
“Torches Against the Abyss” is a collection of short pieces by Rev John A Perricone. Over 600 pages of high-quality articles. Most enjoyable.
amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FPSX2XP3
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May 20
You think that’s a joke?
Lewisham says ...
... HOLD MY BEER!
May 20
BREAKING: @Heidi_Labour says that HS2 has concentrated too much on trains, and in order to save money they will build a railway line that does not take trains.
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May 14
I have come to regard Joseph Pearce with increasing admiration for his insight and his balanced presentation of controversial subjects. His “Tolkien: Man and Myth” is masterful.
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May 14
The manner in which, early in this book, Pearce deals with the bien-pensant critics of Tolkien is devastating.
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May 13
St Robert Bellarmine has a place of honour in my oratory. He is giving Holy Communion to victims of the plague. (On the tongue.)
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Fr Timothy Finigan retweeted
May 12
Please keep in your prayers a very good Dutch Bishop, Rob Mutsaerts, who was injured in a serious car accident while returning from hearing confessions.
May Our Lady of Fatima, whose feast we celebrate tomorrow, intercede for him and bring swift healing. 🙏 infovaticana.com/en/2026/05/…
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A thorough biography of the great apostle, Fr Fessio, has been provided by his Jesuit colleague. Warmly recommended!
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Many thanks to Father Halsall for “A Light from the Shadows”, a book on Tolkien's spiritual heart. An enjoyable and informative read.
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Congratulations to Sir Edward! A richly deserved award.
@EdwardLeighGB
In a ceremony at Westminster Cathedral tonight, Archbishop Moth invested Sir Edward Leigh, the veteran MP and Father of the House of Commons, as a knight of the Order of St Gregory the Great.
The papal honour was given in recognition of a lifetime of service to the Catholic Church and to public life in Great Britain.
thecatholicherald.com/articl…
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Feb 24
This is very good news. Many thanks to @EdwardPentin and any others involved in it.
Feb 23
Today I launched a new venture: Catholic Charity Finder — a directory of Catholic charities that aims to make it easier for your almsgiving this Lent and into the future. We're starting small with just a few charities and will add more in the weeks and months ahead. Most will be small to medium-sized non-profits. Do have a look and let us know what you think. catholiccharityfinder.com
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Feb 14
Some heartening news today. Congratulations to Robin Ward. Deo Gratias!
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25 Dec 2025
May our Divine Saviour, Jesus Christ, bless us all on this festival day of His nativity.
ALT Guido Reni, 'The Adoration of the Shepherds' c1640
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25 Dec 2025
It was worth having a quick look at X this morning to see this. May our Divine Saviour bless Cardinal Pizzaballa.
25 Dec 2025
A Christmas tradition in Bethlehem is the chanting of Luke’s account of Our Lord’s birth at the very place where it happened, concluding with the great throng of Heaven singing “Glory to God in the highest”, which is taken up by the Franciscans, who chant Gloria in excelsis Deo
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