• Politics *and* Religion – that West Wing moment down under

  05/09/2013

  Here’s a quick catch-up from Australia.

  Life imitates art.

  gay marriage, Jeb Bartlett, Kevin Rudd, LGBT, West Wing

Previous Posts

• Atheist forgiveness

  06/11/2006

  I rather enjoyed reading this essay from an atheist philosopher who, from his hospital bed, forgives those who are praying for him. Thus: What, though, do I say to those of my religious friends (and yes, I have quite a few religious friends) who have had the courage and honesty to tell me that they…

• Having Kept the Feast

  03/11/2006

  Last night’s service was absolutely beautiful. I’ve never heard the Duruflé Requiem live before and it was tremendous celebrating the Eucharist with all that going on. For me one of the most moving bits comes early in the Kyrie. I love the Sanctus too though it sounds as though the angels are singing their holy,…

• Keeping the Feast

  02/11/2006

  It is All Souls Day – the Day of the Dead. The main celebration (and it always is a celebration) here is a full choral requiem (Duruflé) at 7.30 pm this evening. Gentle beauty. Strong memories. Powerful reflections. Black vestments. On this day, we remember by name in prayer those who have died. Never a…

• Sheilagh Kesting

  01/11/2006

  Congratulations to Sheilagh Kesting. It was announced yesterday that she will become the next moderator of the Church of Scotland. Sheilagh has a passionate commitment to working ecumenically – she believes it more than most these days. No doubt that will be one of the key features of her moderatorial year. How delighted they must…