Is Britain coming apart at the seams?

Last week Roland referred to the riots that took place across the UK following the murder of three children in Southport. 

Here's an interesting discussion by two commentators, Paul Embery and Inaya Folarin Iman (click on the picture below). Interesting analysis?

A Catholic writer reflects on the Olympics cause célèbre

Another scene from the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics

Fr Ian comments:

I recently came across a response to the Paris Olympics controversy, published a week ago (5th August) by Dr Thomas Rourke.

Here's a link to the full article for anyone who might fancy reading it:

Eroticism and the Paris Olympics: A reflection in the light of Augusto Del Noce.

'The best neighbour is a good fence' - a reflection on recent controversies

by Revd Roland Barnes

I write this message (actually my most recent Sunday sermon!) as a contribution to the FFF, in the context of the controversy over the opening ceremony of the Olympics in Paris. 

Some people found the content "heretical" and felt the need to protest and complain. Actually I watched the whole ceremony and all I saw was a French depiction of French culture and history.