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By Nancey Murphy, SPCK, £25 A Philosophy of the Christian Religion offers a new kind of introduction to the subject. Whereas most introductions in the past have attempted to deal with religion in general, this book focuses on philosophical issues of special importance to Christianity. In doing this, Nancey Murphy also takes full account of how...

Connecting churches and communities Together we’re restoring prisoners’ lives Modernise the church – or close down More of us are praying online Why Cathedrals are fun Days of parish priests as ‘kings’ are over, says new Dean Central Asia clamps down on Christians   ** Editor:  This autumn HOPE is helping thousands of local churches...

In the aftermath of the terrorist attack on America 17 years ago this autumn, many Americans were seen to be ‘saintly’ in their brave attempts to help save lives.  But Frances was the first citizen of the United States to be officially canonised as a saint – by Pope Pius XII in 1946.  She founded...

How much time did your children spend on social media today?  Educationalists and child psychologists are warning that their smartphones have become an all compelling master that demands hours upon hours of their daily time and attention. ‘Teenagers today are in a seemingly unbreakable relationship with their phones, and – more importantly – the social...

Remembrance Sunday and Christmas are key seasons when churches can play a vital role in bringing communities together. Churches can be wet-weather venues for Remembrance services. Often we can provide refreshments, PA systems, singers and DBS-checked children’s workers for Christmas events. And most significant of all, churches can help the whole community to focus on...

Danger of torture, assassination, lootings, floods, famines and epidemics… life in France in the 6th century was as turbulent and violent as many of the world’s hot spots are today.  In the midst of all this Gregory was born into a senatorial family who lived in the Auvergne.  He grew up seeing how the Church...

If you are going to any concerts before Christmas, spare a thought for St Cecilia – the patron saint of musicians. Cecilia is one of the most famous of the Roman martyrs of the 2nd century.  As far as is known, she was born a noble lady of Rome who, despite her vow of virginity,...

Prince Charles will celebrate his 70th birthday this month (14th Nov) with, among other charity events, a London Palladium gala starring Britain’s’ finest magicians.  Organisers have promised ‘jaw-dropping’ illusions and comedy ‘giants’. Charles has been a lifelong fan of magicians and was even inducted into the secretive Magic Circle in 1975 after performing a classic...

For nearly 40 years, Prison Fellowship’s volunteers have been supporting prisoners across England and Wales. Here are some of the highlights from April 2017 to March 2018. PF’s ‘Letter Link’ scheme allows trained volunteers to write to prisoners. It’s particularly valued by prisoners who have lost touch with their friends or family.  It also enables...

Want to show support for the Persecuted Church?  Use the colour red Church parliamentarians call for next generation of women leaders Christian fair trade business Traidcraft could stop selling goods C of E warns: there is ‘no Planet B’ Universal Credit leaves people worse off, says Archbishop of Canterbury Muslim mobs force eight Egyptian churches...

Catherine is thought to have been a noble girl who lived in the 4th century.  She was persecuted for her Christianity, and despised marriage with the Emperor because she was a ‘bride of Christ’.  According to the legend, Catherine was no push-over intellectually, either:  she disputed successfully with 50 philosophers who were called in to...

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