From an editorial in The Telegraph: The revelation in The Telegraph today that the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, is in fact the son of Anthony Montague Browne, Winston Churchill’s last private secretary, is a remarkable story. Not only does it shine a new light on the mores of Downing Street and the “Establishment” in the Fifties — the decade when the modern usage … [Read more...] about Abp. Welby’s Remarkable Story
Archives for April 8, 2016
Applause for a Notion
By Mark Michael LUSAKA, Zambia — The first day of the 16th Anglican Consultative Council focused on “establishing the ACC Community,” with discussion of the recent Primates’ Gathering, a dramatic reading of the Book of Ruth, and the joyful song of a local church choir. “The cathedral and diocese have been praying for you; not just for this conference, but for unity in the … [Read more...] about Applause for a Notion
Pearl of the Kingdom
Adapted from Anglican Communion News Service Archbishop of Canterbury addresses the 16th Anglican Consultative Council, meeting at Holy Cross Cathedral, Lusaka, Zambia Thank you to all of the delegates here for this opportunity to talk to you generally about the background and the context to the Primates’ meeting. Thank you, as president of the ACC, for those … [Read more...] about Pearl of the Kingdom
Luther in the Dock
By Retta Blaney Max McLean expected the Off-Off-Broadway play about Emily Dickinson to be as pleasant as dental surgery. But the producer, writer, and actor set out anyway, to support an actor friend in the cast. As it turned out, what most impressed him was the work of playwright Chris Cragin-Day. He was so wowed, in fact, that he thought she should write the play he had … [Read more...] about Luther in the Dock