Tag Archives: Fr. Alexander Lucie-Smith

As a Catholic priest in Britain I have to drag couples down the aisle

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

From: The Catholic Herald Couples are reluctant to have their big day in this country By FR ALEXANDER LUCIE-SMITH Your wedding doe not have to be as grand as this (PA) The Pope’s book, written when he was Archbishop of Buenos … Continue reading →

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Mormonism is not a Christian religion

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

Mormons live exemplary lives but their religion has nothing to do with Christianity By Fr Alexander Lucie-Smith From Catholic Herald Mormon Mitt Romney, almost certain to be the GOP candidate in November Photo: Alex Brandon/AP/Press Association Images Now that his … Continue reading →

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One cannot be an Anglican and use the Roman Missal – it is one or the other, so says Bishop of London.

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

From: The Catholic Herald. The Bishop of London has written a letter about the Eucharist, which makes interesting reading, and which can be read in full here. I am not an Anglican, and therefore it is not my place to … Continue reading →

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Henry VIII’s most tragic victim.

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

Historians have neglected Henry VIII’s most tragic victim Fascinating books have been written about Anne Boleyn, but the story of her cousin Katherine Howard perhaps commands greater sympathy Headless ladies are always good for business, so I was delighted to … Continue reading →

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