Monthly Archives: March 2011

Friday Frivolity: Heavenly Weapons

Posted on March 18, 2011 by This Restless Pilgrim

At the end of his letter to the Ephesians, St. Paul urges his readers to put on the “armour of God”: “Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, … Continue reading →

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A Traveller’s Prayer

Posted on March 12, 2011 by This Restless Pilgrim

A few years ago, for my birthday, a good friend gave me a copy of “The Seven Story Mountain” which is the autobiography of Thomas Merton. I have to admit that I didn’t really enjoy it as much as everyone else seemed … Continue reading →

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Friday Frivolity: Happy Lent!

Posted on March 11, 2011 by This Restless Pilgrim

This Wednesday was “Ash Wednesday” and, therefore, we are now in the time known as “Lent”.  This is a traditional time in the Church for prayer, fasting and alms-giving. In order to be liturgically correct, this Friday we turn to the … Continue reading →

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16% Checkup

Posted on March 8, 2011 by This Restless Pilgrim

…and so another month is torn off the calendar and we have now entered March. Time for a New Year’s Resolution check up! 1. Spend 30 minutes every day in Scripture: I’ve not done as well with this as I … Continue reading →

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My Favourite People: Fulton Sheen

Posted on March 7, 2011 by This Restless Pilgrim

When musicians, artists and writers are interviewed, they are often asked about their influences. Now, although I’m no Bono, something I’ve been meaning to do ever since I started this blog is to share with you some of my own influences. … Continue reading →

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Friday Frivolity: Papal Cab

Posted on March 4, 2011 by This Restless Pilgrim

I first saw today’s video years ago. In fact, it was so long ago it was pre-YouTube (Yes kids, that’s right, there was once a time when YouTube didn’t exist – we actually had to do work at the office … Continue reading →

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It’s all Greek to me…

Posted on March 1, 2011 by This Restless Pilgrim

Okay, I know this title is an incredibly obvious pun (and far below my usual, high standards), but I thought I would make it now before anyone else did. 🙂 As most of my friends know, I’ve been wanting to … Continue reading →

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