This turbulent priest
This turbulent priest
Latest Episodes
Adopted faith; an interview with seminarian Iwan Williams
In this week's episode I speak with Iwan Williams, the Seminarian on placement in Pembury from Allen Hall in London, who speaks openly about being adopted as a child and how re-connecting with his birth mother encouraged a return to his Heavenl...
Is Andy Burnham a Catholic or not?
In this episode I explore what is meant when people state that Andy Burnham is a Catholic. What do we make of the fact he publicly supports euthanasia and abortion even as people label him a member of Christ's Church? Is his baptism enough to g...
What can the death of Ann Widdecombe teach us?
In this week's episode I pay homage to the murdered politician Ann Widdecombe. I contemplate her life and the witness of her Christian faith and I ask what legacy she leaves us. May she rest in peace.
Unity versus Truth: reflecting on the SSPX schism
In this week's episode I reflect on the schism that occurred when the SSPX took themselves out of communion with the Catholic Church when they consecrated new bishops without a papal mandate. Are they victims or aggressors? Do they merit our sy...
Against the machine: C R Ashbee and the fight for beauty!
In this week's episode I reflect on the beautiful reredos located in the sacred heard chapel at St Anselm's in Pembury which was created by C R Ashbee a prominent member of the Arts and Crafts movement. This reflection leads me to ponder the ro...
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Great series of podcasts! I'm especially interested in English Catholicism which is quite different to what we have here in Ireland. Paul
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