Constantine was proclaimed Emperor in York and his mother was Saint Helena, the original patron saint of Cockshutt Church. St. Constantine was the one who brought humanity to the Roman Empire. He, for the first time, put an end to state brutality, and fought to make the world politically, socially and economically the way Christ … Continue reading Constantine the Great
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Praise to the Holiest in the Height
The Blessed John Henry Newman (1801-90) is the first person in this country to be raised to the altars of the Roman Catholic Church since the Reformation who was not martyred for his faith. Pope Benedict himself declared the beatification during his visit to this country. Newman was an Anglican scholar and Fellow of Oriel … Continue reading Praise to the Holiest in the Height
The Cockshutt Eagle
Another of the Treasures of our Benefice Traditionally, St John, the fourth evangelist has been represented by the symbol of a rising eagle, the King of Birds believed to be able to look directly at the sun. The Fourth Gospel begins with a scholarly prologue and “rises” to pierce the deep mysteries of God, the … Continue reading The Cockshutt Eagle