Gavin Ashenden, once Anglican chaplain to Queen Elizabeth II, has suggested that King Charles should step down from the throne, since the king “thinks political correctness is loathsome and the Church of England is all bunkum.” “Charles, save your soul," says Gavin, " Become Orthodox, become Catholic, and hand that whole mess over to people who thrive on pantomime and fakery.” The reason for this? When Charles acceded to the throne during his Coronation he swore, like 500 years of monarchs before him, to “maintain the Protestant Reformed religion established by law and preserve inviolably the settlement of the Church of England.” As Defender of the Faith and Supreme Governor of the Church of England, Charles' role as King is both a religious one and constitutional one. Then .... Last month a letter surfaced containing King Charles blunt criticism of the Church of England, as well as corporate capitalism in farming: “It is money that drives everything and wisdom...
Once more we prepare to celebrate the nativity of Jesus Christ. We rejoice to hear anew the proclamation of the angel: Today in the town of David, Bethlehem in Judea, a saviour has been born to you. A Saviour has been born for us; a Son given to us. Christ, in becoming human allows us to share in the glory of His immortal nature. He frees us from death and the power of sin and darkness. This promise of salvation is ours and so we rejoice in the knowledge that God is now with us. Our world is overshadowed by war, injustice, oppression, division, and selfish concerns, but the Good News proclaimed by Christ continues to offer us salvation and hope. His words speak to us today; they reassure us; and fill us with hope: Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid. I am the way, and the truth and the life. I am the good shepherd. I am the bread of life. As Christians, whatever our particular 'tra...
Ha ha, very good!
ReplyDeleteMrs Dilo, on the other hand, would have been suitably impresed by her husband's frugality.
Personally I played safe, cleared out her Amazon wishlist.
ReplyDeleteI need to get married.
DeleteIndeed, I have long thought that the firm guiding hand of a masterful husband would be a proper cure for your fancy and unladylike behaviour.
DeleteThe wild rivers cannot be tamed! You should have known me in uni 😂
DeleteHmmm 🤔 clearly finding an appropriate and commanding husband for you, needs to be treated with urgency.
DeleteThis is what happens when the fair sex gets access to education beyond their needs.
One is not averse to a firm and guiding hand... 😊
DeleteI suppose our education should stop in the kitchen ... does Mrs. Clive know this? 🧐
She's a very good cook
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ReplyDeleteCressida's French grandmother said that if you are a good French cook you will never be without a husband.