Simon Cotton finds the angelic in Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, Suffolk and Somerset The magnificent roof to the nave of Isleham church (1: Cambs) carries an inscription recording the fact that it was the gift of Christopher Payton in 1495. It [...]
Unlimited in time and space The Word T ook Jewish flesh in Bethle’m, When Quirinius governed Syria, Took Jewish flesh, despised race, Proud, exclusive. Could not nobler race be found? Roman, Greek or Chinese flesh, Ghanaian, Inca, Indian? Each race [...]
Martin Draper makes a plea for the hidden gems among Christmas hymns and carols Everyone has favourite Christmas hymns and carols; indeed, there are so many that it is impossible to sing them all. The fact that Midnight Mass, [...]
Recipes from Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall’s new book River Cottage Good Comfort – best-loved favourites made better for you’ Kedgeree This classically comforting rice and fish dish – traditionally enjoyed for breakfast or brunch but also a lovely supper – has [...]
The Mystery of the Coronation Bible of George VI, unfolded by Michael Brydon Just before Christmas 1937, Bertram Pollock, the elderly Bishop of Norwich, had the impending season of peace and goodwill disturbed when he received a letter from [...]
Jeremy Black finds religious inspiration in the work of Jane Austen and Christie Present-day discontents directed at the ‘canon,’ the set of established texts that dominate the understanding of literature, relate to a radical agenda from which charges of [...]
Mark Woodruff reflects on the saving role of Mary through time and eternity, and for the Church in the world today I wonder if it strikes you as odd that St Paul first speaks of a Son born of [...]
In time for Christmas, the National Gallery has put on a special display of its newly restored Nativity by Piero Della Francesca. The artist died in 1492 and the worked remained with his family until the 1860s. Acquired by the [...]
After consultation with the Archbishop of Canterbury, Fr Paul Thomas SSC has been appointed as the first Bishop of Oswestry. The Society’s Council of Bishops is delighted to hear this news and warmly congratulates Fr Paul. Fr Paul, once consecrated, [...]
Paul Hutchins reports on the revival of the Ascension, Lower Broughton, desecrated by fire Life after death is central to our faith as disciples of the Lord. It is our longed-for hope; we believe in Christ – Christ crucified, [...]