September 14 is Holy Cross Day, the Triumph of the Cross, the Exaltation of the Cross. St Helena, having discovered the true cross of Jesus 14 September 326 (the “Invention of the Cross” sic. – 3 May) had a basilica in Jerusalem built over the spot. The Church of the Holy Sepulchre was dedicated on
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Any of the latest generation computers and software can discern the denomination of its user and adjust the warning message seen when quitting before saving work. Examples: Non-sectarian: Do you wish to Save your work? Roman Catholic: Registry indicates user is Female; only Males are able to Save. Anglican: Your work may or may not
Does a statement by a retired Roman Catholic bishop imply acceptance of male Anglican bishops?
Catholic bishop accepts validity of Anglican orders? Read More »
An interesting optical illusion – is seeing believing?
Seeing is believing? Read More »
I was delighted to receive an email from Theo of the wonderful Vivificat! site requesting a badge for the Spanish version of his site Vivificat en Español. He also suggested the wording. If you have not read it, you can find the background to this here, and four different English options for your blog or
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Images from Saturday’s Installation of the 8th Bishop of Christchurch, Bishop Victoria Matthews, speak for themselves. A thousand people packed the cathedral for a warm welcome which included Ngai Tahu and the Hui Amorangi O Te Waipounamu and Tikanga Pasefika. Bishop Mark MacDonald, National Indigenous Bishop of the Anglican Church of Canada, preached. Photographs sourced
Victoria Matthews 8th Bishop of Christchurch Read More »
Giuni Russo interprets a canticle of Saint John of the Cross.
La Sua Figura – Giuni Russo Read More »
It’s a bit difficult to get to the bottom of the internet and media frenzy following the apparent announcement by Fr. Antonio Rungi to have a beauty competition for nuns on his website. It was even published in the Press half a planet away in New Zealand that The “Miss Sister 2008” contest will start
Miss sister 2008 nun will now win Read More »
