The Pearl of Great Price
The Pearl of Great Price
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Sep 2 An American Ascetic Orthodox Monk - Seraphim Rose
The translations and summaries of Orthodox wisdom from Fr Seraphim Rose became valued as illegal Samizdat, material banned and shared in a clandestine manner under Communism. We look at the life and conversion of this monk who died at a young a...
Sep 1 Fr Dowling's Spiritual Exercises and Alcoholics Anonymous
The Friendship between Jesuit Priest Ed Dowling and the founder of the AA Bill Wilson was deep and rich, We look at how Dowling became his advisor and sponsor and how he integrated the Ignatian Exercises into the 12 step programme
Aug 31 Grunewald and the Isenheim Altarpiece
Matthias Grunewald masterpiece was commissioned by the Antonite Monks at Isenheim. His depiction of an excruciating crucifixion is now iconic and was commissioned in the context of a monastery that was treating victims of the plague and s...
Aug 30 Liverpool, Everton and the Rev Ben Chambers
When Ben Chambers became the Methodist Minister at St Domingo's chapel he started the 'Band of Hope' putting on activities to distract youngsters from drink. Thus Everton FC was born and then its younger brother - the more successful Live...
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