Note: If you are of the age to understand this pop culture reference, this article may be of use to you! If you can't do college without student loans, consider the trades. There's less prestige in it, but it's good, honest and well-compensated work. Many high-prestige jobs (in media, for example) are low-pay, high-stress and … Continue reading The Crier’s Declassified School Survival Guide
Month: November 2018
A message…
...from a reader, Rev. Geoffrey Squire: "I get around in the C of E quite a lot and I see some good things in Anglican Catholic Churches. However, many churches just plod along hoping that things will get better one day. My book 'New Springtime' reviews everything from liturgy to music, from synods to festivals, … Continue reading A message…
On Alternative Christian Media
Does anybody think that just plain classic movies are worth watching for Christians? We complain about the kitsch of Evangelical entertainment, but haven't produced superior alternatives yet. What if, for the time being, we just rely on stories that were told when Christianity was an unspoken part of the atmosphere? We can rely on them … Continue reading On Alternative Christian Media
Holy Days of Obligation
Many clergy bemoan the lack of church attendance on Holy Days of Obligation, some of which fall squarely in the middle of the work week in a very work-obsessed culture. Here's a perspective that you may not have considered. In a past that we romanticize far too much, even pious people sometimes came to church … Continue reading Holy Days of Obligation
When I Consider How My Light is Spent 