This last week has been full of rituals. Last weekend I joined RevDMac‘s family for the celebration of his Priesting, the ritual whereby the Church of England accepted and recognised him as a Priest. Taking place at Norwich Cathedral, the event was large and filled with well-wishers for the eight candidates. Words were said, vows … Read More →
This week I visited Beth Shalom, the Holocaust Centre. It seems fitting that, in having visited such a peaceful and reflective memorial to the victims of the Shoah, something should be shared. An Education In Genocide First it’s important to put visiting the Holocaust Centre into some context. I was visiting as part of the … Read More →
It probably comes as no surprise that I keep a fairly weather-eye on the religious news, and not just in the official publications (e.g. Church Times or The Church of England Newspaper). The Case Of The Crucifix I have been following a case in Italy in which a Finnish immigrant (married to an Italian man) objected … Read More →
Sitting in the classroom, Michelle watched as the teacher unwrapped the small bundle sitting on top of the V-shaped stand which, until only a few moments ago was sitting high on a shelf, above all the other books, alone and seemingly forgotten. The teacher had washed her hands and was quietly and gingerly unwrapping the … Read More →
