“THERE are Benedictines, and then there are Benedictines.” Fr Hugh Somerville-Knapman believes he is the latter. “The English Benedictines are probably not known as being the most austere Benedictines and that, indeed, other monks have a nasty joke that EBC (English Benedictine Congregation) means Every Bodily Comfort,” Fr Hugh said. It’s only mostly true, since Fr Hugh is talking to ... Read More »
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Pope’s wise on ‘waste’
Family Faith by Selina Venier THERE’S much to love about Pope Francis. Not that there wasn’t much to love about the pontiffs before him, but it seems as though Our Holy Father is reaching those who may not have previously even noticed the Church and the supreme gift and potential impact of the papacy. “Makes me want to go back ... Read More »