The Paramountcy of Conscience

The Paramountcy of Conscience

A dear friend queried recently whether it was not the case that in the Catholic Church the demands of conscience ,and the directions of the hierarchy, are at times mutually incompatible, by asking if the conscience of a Catholic  could be eclipsed or overborne by the...
Framework for faith

Framework for faith

What defines a Christian? Some weeks ago, whilst watching a reality tv programme, I observed an encounter between an evangelical Christian family and their guests, who were of another faith. The group talked about religion and belief over dinner, and the host family...

Christians in a Post COVID-19 World?

As we begin another period of lockdown with the number of cases of COVID-19 and the number of deaths rising relentlessly, people are losing hope. There is concern about the effects on employment, the economy and our individual freedoms. There have been positive...