Tag Archives: Faith

The festival of Raksha Bandhan

Posted on August 21, 2017 by

Two weeks ago today on August 7th, was the festival of Raksha Bandhan.  Originating with the Hindu faith in India (though long observed by Sikhs too),  it centres on a ceremony wherein a sister will tie a Rakhi (a simple … Continue reading →

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Prince Philip and the islanders who worship him as a god.

Posted on May 11, 2017 by

Most people know who Prince Philip is.  He’s held in quite high esteem and perhaps even loved for his politically incorrect remarks and insults and fiery Greek temper.  However, outside of Buckingham Palace there is no where quite on earth … Continue reading →

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Lost and found at Lambeth Palace.

Posted on April 27, 2017 by

As the residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury for centuries, Lambeth Palace, which sits on the south bank of the River Thames in London might be expected to have its fair share of graves of prominent people in history. However, … Continue reading →

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Aleister Crowley – The Wickedest Man In The World

Posted on March 23, 2017 by

Whilst writing my blog on Bloomsbury recently and following a day spent exploring every single street that I could happen upon, I became intrigued by a man who was once known as ‘The wickedest man in the world’.  This is … Continue reading →

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The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace – Benedictus

Posted on June 14, 2016 by

Do you ever have a situation where you hear a piece of music and don’t know what it is?  Perhaps you hear a new song on the radio that you like the sound of but miss the introduction at the … Continue reading →

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Sunni and Shia Islam – All you Need To Know – Islam 101

Posted on January 4, 2016 by

You’d have to be living on another planet not to hear about the seemingly endless troubles in the Middle-East.  To many in the west, Muslims are Muslims but it is much more complex than that with an ancient schism dominating … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Resolutions For Absolutely Everyone

Posted on January 2, 2016 by

I’ve written before about how I’m not much of a fan or believer in New Year, well except for the change in date which is about the only part I do believe in.  I’ve also never thought January is a very … Continue reading →

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