A few months ago we were watching daily dramatic reports about the acute famine in East Africa, followed by reports from war-ravaged Yemen that were uncomfortable to watch. Mass hunger remains an acute problem in many places around the world despite the many efforts made by international organisations and charities. Perversely, because those images of starvation are so graphic, they…

It seems to be the most theoretical and impractical aspect of the Christian faith: the mystery of the Holy Trinity. The mystery of One God in Three Persons. This aspect seems to complicate unnecessarily the lives of those who try to defend their Christian belief. And yet, with seemingly obsessive persistence, the Church stands by that mystery, and – to…

The owner of a small Italian restaurant in Berlin spoke very little English; my German was limited to just a handful of words and simple phrases. But I noticed the non-Germanic softness in his voice, and a little later I overheard him speaking Italian. So, when he came to take my order, I dropped a couple of Italian words (out…

In the unlikely event that you haven’t yet heard: there are two elections coming your way. One, for the local Council, this Thursday, followed by a General Election a month later. The professional pollsters are busy making their predictions. You may have your own hopes and expectations if politics is of any interest to you. But the final results will…