Let me ask you a simple question: what are we doing here now? And what do we do every time we attend Mass? The answer is as simple as the question: we sit down in pews, sing a few hymns (if we know them), listen to some biblical readings (followed usually by a mediocre and uninspiring sermon), say our bits…
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On 1 April this year an item of news was circulated in the media, that eating seven portions of fruit and veg a day can prolong human life. This item was yet another in an ever-rising tidal wave of health advice flooding newspapers, radio and TV shows. Avoiding some food and eating more of another should prolong our lives, although…
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A relatively small screen locked in a relatively big case, showing only one channel, and only in black and white. That’s my childhood memory of our first telly. Then a revolution happened: a second channel became available. In order to switch between them we had to buy a set top box. Children were very useful to have around, as remote…
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At a recent meeting I was asked why I came to Scotland. Because such a question has been cropping up many times on many an occasion, I had my points ready to present. But – to be absolutely honest – every time I struggle a bit, because all the reasons I give – all true – are rather the results…
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The Little Prince, in the book by Saint-Exupéry, is concerned about baobabs growing on his tiny planet. If the Prince were to allow the baobab trees to grow, they would eventually split it open and destroy it with their roots. But he must be careful not to dig out the good plants – just the dangerous baobab shoots. Today’s first…