Author Archives: Schutz

Okay, so I don’t usually do this sort of stuff, but the cause sounds a good one, so if you are motivated, and especially if you are a British reader, you might like to respond to Patrick’s request. Dear Mr. … Continue reading →

Here is a recommendation: get over to this website and download these podcasts. And listen to them, of course. This is some of the best and most thought provoking stuff I have found on the net for a very long … Continue reading →

The Press (at least outside Israel) seems much more impressed by the Holy Father’s speeches to the Palestinians than they were by his performance at Yad Vashem. For the texts, see Zenit here: Pope’s Farewell Address to Palestinian Authority Benedict … Continue reading →

It just occured to me while at mass today, that we could appoint St Matthias as the “Patron Saint of Human Resources”, on the basis of the following text: “‘His office let another take.’ (Acts 1:20).

Did you notice it today – those of you who attended an ordinary form Roman rite mass for the festival of St Matthias? There is an error in the first reading, and it has gotten into all editions that I … Continue reading →

John L. Allen Jr and Tom Heneghan both discuss the negative reaction in the Jewish press to the Holy Father’s speech at Yad Vashem yesterday. It seems that Pope Benedict did not realise that there was a pre-existing script he … Continue reading →

I received today this short email from a friend, which I took very seriously and put a little bit of time into answering. I am offering both the letter (anonymously) and my answer for the readers of this blog. Hi … Continue reading →

For the ladies, a quick reminder that the Anima Women’s Network is holding its May Conference on Saturday. The theme is “St Paul and Gifted Women”, and the speakers are your humble correspondent (on “St Paul and Women”) and Clara … Continue reading →

Details of my next course in Third Term with Anima Education. Come along to find a way of reading the Book of the Revelation to St John. It wasn’t meant to be a mystery – the key is simply knowledge … Continue reading →

I am enjoying following the news of Pope Benedict’s travels on Reuters Faith World Blog by reporter Tom Heneghan. This photo, though, is just crying out for a caption.