Friday, February 26, 2010

Being an Englishman

Innocent Smith is coming to see me today.
Have a look at this provocative little piece of his, and reflect on what has been happening in our country over the last few decades.
In it I think is a definition of true "Liberalism" within in the Catholic Church. I would like to describe myself as an "liberal English Catholic". True liberalism isn't opposed to orthodoxy, orthodoxy is the framework for liberalism to thrive.

5 comments:

Discreet Observer said...

Am I correct in thinking that the matelots in blue were wearing BLACK EYE LINER??? I am sure this would not have happened under Nelson.

Discreet Observer said...

My apologies, I have just noticed that this is an Australian version which explains everything.

Mike said...

If he remains an Englishman why are they not waving the English flag?

georgem said...

What a voice,(even if miked up). Big thanks to you both for a reminder of Gilbert's sly satire.

Mark said...

Just added this to my netflix queue.

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