Parish Priest, Honorary Canon, Sacramental Socialist. Liberation theology, biblical studies. Franciscanism. Gramsci. Agamben. Città di Castello. Notts County.
Deptford, SE8, London
Joined May 2010
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Today we have launched the new website for the Society of Sacramental Socialists
on the occasion of the 21st AGM of the Society.
sacramentalsocialists.org
We look forward to seeing you there!
Greetings of solidarity to all comrades, friends and supporters of the Society. 🙏✊
ALT The front page of the new Society of Sacramental Socialists website launched 22 November 2025.
4th Lg defeat on run. Pattern: resolute defending, little creativity, some fight, nothing on target, concede poor goals 44’ 86’. Heading back down. Poor recruitment, too many injuries. Odd lineup. Next goal/point? Brothers twitchy yet? W1 D4 L4. 23rd. Great support! COYP! Avanti!
Today I'm giving thanks on my 20th Anniversary as Rector of S. Paul's, Deptford, (17 Oct 2006, Feast of S. Ignatius of Antioch). Always glorious & challenging but never dull. Thanks to family, friends, comrades & the faithful for support, prayers, & solidarity. Mass today at 10am
ALT Depiction of the martyrdom of S. Ignatius of Antioch (35 - c. 107CE) in the amphitheatre as two lions are set upon him.
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Remembering Peter D. Thomas (1973–2026)
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Very sad indeed to read the news of the death of Professor Peter Thomas, (History of Political Thought at Brunel University), one of the great Gramsci scholars. Condolences to all his loved ones, comrades and colleagues.
3rd Lg defeat on run. 1H: Woeful. 0-1 poor Belshaw pass out. 2H: better w/ Sanders, Finneran (90+1 consolation) Tsaroulla on. Hard work no end result. Oxford’s 2nd showed their quality. To stay up must win H games & score goals! Bottom 4 by close? P8 W1 D4 L3. 20th. COYP! Avanti!
Celebrating the Feast of S. Francis of Assisi (1182-1226) on the 800th anniversary of the death of 'Il Poverello'.
Pax et bonum!
>Photos: Basilica of S. Francis, Assisi, Tomb of SF & Fresco by Cimabue of SF, ('true image') w/ Madonna & Child & the Angels (Lower Basilica)
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As we celebrate the Franciscan Jubilee Year, let us perseveringly ask for the gift of peace and sincerely commit ourselves to building harmony among peoples.
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Today — on the eighth centenary of his death — I wish to recall a laborer who worked with great fruitfulness in the Lord’s vineyard: Saint Francis of Assisi, whom Jesus Himself asked to repair His Church.
Lg1 reality check. Back2back defeats. Copy of last week, 1H ok, 2H poor. Conceded 2 moments of Reading quality, Marriott 49', 72'. Notts worked hard, good openings but no final 3rd quality. Who will create / score the goals? Back to drawing board. P7 W1 D4 L2. 20th. COYP! Avanti!
Notts unbeaten start to season ends. No complaints. Battling 1H played well. 2H Bradford much the better team. Notts created almost nothing, were disjointed, not at it, & slightly hit & hope balls. Who will score the goals to win us games? 13th for now. P6 W1 D4 L1. COYP! Avanti!
A fine backs to the wall point earned at the league leaders & the 2 unbeaten Lg1 teams remain unbeaten. Performance to be proud of! Behind on 12', Belshaw error. Fought back & another Cooper goal 23'. 1-1. Ness MOTM. 2k+ Notts fans. Wheelbarrow song! 12th. P5 W1 D4. COYP! Avanti.
Unbeaten run continues! Well fought, great effort v tough opponent. Notts best team 1H but behind 36' after sliced clearance. 2H v.scrappy but Donny on top. Roberts & Kanu on as subs, almost immediately Roberts crossed for a sharp Cooper finish 64'. 8th. P4 W1 D3. COYP! Avanti.
In today's post. Very much looking forward to reading this newly published book, the first of a trilogy by @philipgonzales8
Enzo's final post. He died earlier today. Riposa in pace.
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È morto all’ospedale Molinette di Torino Enzo Bianchi, scrittore, predicatore, maestro spirituale, promotore del dialogo e fondatore della Comunità monastica di Bose. Aveva 83 anni e da tempo era segnato da problemi di salute.
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First win of the season! 1H: Not at our best, no natural striker, 23' 0-1 & HT w/ Burton shading it. 2H: Luka Smyth on. Much better: hunger, desire, tempo constant pressure & eventually fruits: Luka's 1st 78' & 2nd 84' pen goals. Undefeated. P3 W1 D2. For now 6th! COYP! Avanti!
I meant to post this short thread from a few year's back yesterday on the 83rd anniversary of Simone's death. (3 February 1909 – 24 August 1943).
'Attention is the rarest and purest form of generosity.'
from, Gravity and Grace.
