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…
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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…
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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…
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A few weeks ago, we heard of the discovery of another Earth-like planet not so distant from our own home, barely 40 light-years away. In lay terms, we would need 40 years to get there if we travelled at the speed of light… which is currently well beyond our ability. Nevertheless, it’s quite fascinating that we can look into such…
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We began this celebration in an unusual fashion: outside in the twilight, with live fire and my humble self, performing something that bystanders might consider a sort of magic. Then we entered the church where another performance of mine took place: a long, long hymn sang a capella. Clearly a show-off to those unfamiliar with the celebration – and of…