Armed Forces Day and the quieter voice

It seems that just as ‘poppy facism’ is beginning to lose its sway over our consciences and behaviours, Armed Forces Day may be being groomed to take its place. It seems that just as ‘poppy facism’ is beginning to lose its sway over our...

Poverty, mysticism, action and the occasional bottle of wine

One of the first things Pope Francis said on his election four years ago was to wish that the church would be “a poor church for the poor”. One of the first things Pope Francis said on his election four years ago was to wish that the church would be “a poor church for...

Property rights and Christianity

The suggestion that the government could requisition empty properties to house survivors from Grenfell Tower has caused outrage in some quarters. The suggestion that the government could requisition empty properties to house survivors from Grenfell Tower has caused...