Why S. George? He is not even English - or Maltese! Edward III made him England’s patron saint (we had a ‘local’ saintly hero before, S. Edmund of East Anglia: co-incidentally, the patron saint to call...

EASTER SATURDAY 2020 Although the BBC – and no doubt others – told us that last week was ‘Easter Week’ rather than, as we know is the case, Holy Week (probably to avoid having to use that word...

EASTER DAY 2020 Once again it is a favourite hymn that springs into my mind as I celebrate the Resurrection of the Lord (aka Easter!). Here is the opening chorus verse (R/) in my (slightly...

For as long as I remember, being considered a ‘member’ of the Church of England required one to receive Holy Communion at least twice per year at Christmas and Easter.  So does that mean that this year we...

Perhaps more than ever before, this Good Friday is full of very direct meaning for us in our current situation. It’s no good pretending we are not in danger, and I think it is becoming clear, now more data...