Feast Day of Saint Andrew – November 30th

Patron Saint of Scotland Saint Andrew was one of the first called of the apostles (Jn.1.40; Matt.4.28). He was the brother, probably the younger brother, of Saint Peter, both sons of Jonas a fisherman of Bethsaida. He became a disciple of Saint John the Baptist. On hearing John naming Jesus ‘the lamb of God’ along … Continue reading Feast Day of Saint Andrew – November 30th

Mary Fawler Maude (1819-1913)

Thine for ever, God of Love In the piece given below, Christopher Jobson guides us towards another beautiful hymn with local connections. Mary Fawler Maude was born in 1819 in London and married the Rev Joseph Maude in 1841 at St Giles in London. They had 4 children, 2 sons and 2 daughters. After his … Continue reading Mary Fawler Maude (1819-1913)

Feast of Christ the King – Sunday 26th November, 2023

This feast is a relatively modern Roman Catholic one dating only from 1925 initiated by Pope Pius XI. It has been adopted in more recent times by Anglo-Catholics. Saint Luke tells us that at the Annunciation the Angel Gabriel told Mary "Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name … Continue reading Feast of Christ the King – Sunday 26th November, 2023