I’m really glad that it’s the Easter holidays at school, at least here in the UK. As we head towards the celebration of Pascha, which for me is only the second time, I am left reflecting on why it’s quite hard to be an RE teacher and maintain the faith. It’s not like this is … Read More →
This week it’s seemed like Angels have surrounded almost everything I’ve done. From the ongoing studies in Year 7 English classes, using the novel “Skellig“, to requests from Year 11 Religious Education groups to begin an enquiry into their chosen topic entitled, “Angels and Demons“… and not forgetting my rather innocently going to the movies … Read More →
This return to writing is one that I have promised for a while. After the inevitable end of my training period, the consequent hunt for a parish of my own has left me much occupied over the last 7 months. So, here we are. A considerable while back I commented on a post making the claim … Read More →
About once a year I find myself involved in a conversation with another person in which they explain to me their reasons for rejecting what they generally term, “religion”. During the conversation, however, my questioning curiosity will begin to uncover their underlying spirituality, whether or not they are prepared to acknowledge this as a real and … Read More →
