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...
Unevenly Woke

Unevenly Woke

It is interesting to observe how words are used in our society, especially as things become more polarised. Words can become weaponised and used against people. The term, ‘woke’ is a very relevant example, but it is also of significance in terms of how we, like the...