Fr Paul ✠
@revpaulwhite
Centrist Dad and Centrist Priest. In a world of extremism dare to hold the centre. Rector of St Mary's Rye, Chaplain to RNLI, Sea Cadets, Mayor and RBL.
Whist watching some of the Tour de France on ITVx I was 'interested' to see the number of ads for direct cremation. It was aimed at 'helping out' those left behind. In my experience an unexpected direct cremation deprives loved ones of a chance to say good bye.
Went to a Pizzahut for the first time in ages. It is now fully 'digital' which means you have to order from your phone and pay on your phone in advance, with zero human interaction. Someone brings you the food and leaves without a word. Yet the app suggests you leave a tip...
Do you ever look at those who are richer than you and think "Why them and not me?" and feel envious? If so, then look at all those in the world who are poorer than you, of whom there are far more, and ask the same question.
“No wonder the churches are empty with you preaching your liberal nonsense.” And “You are just saying that to get bums on seats.” Pick a lane, you can’t have it both ways.
"Christian" is not a synonym for White or English. It means to be a follower of Christ. And I don't get the impression that Jesus would be a big fan of English Nationalism.
I wonder which world leader fancies going to the Oval Office next, so they can be ambushed and embarrassed live on TV...
Can't sit around here shooting the breeze about Our Lady - better go and say morning prayer.
The protestant reaction to medieval Marian veneration turned into an over-reaction of Marian denial. IMHO protestants need to 're-discover' the Mary in the bible - highly favoured by God, called blessed for all generations, with Jesus from beginning to end, at Pentecost etc.
Pope Francis died on 21 April and the conclave to elect the new Pope starts today. Hopefully it will be done within days. The Archbishop of Canterbury stepped down five months ago and we could still be months away from an appointment...
Right-wingers on Twitter: "We want this to be a Christian country again!" Priests: "Love your neighbours." Right-wingers: "Left-tard!"
How sad do you have to be to think that life will get better if only we could be a bit nastier to minorities and foreigners...
Is the Rotary Club like the Freemasons, but without the conspiracy theories?
With the sun shining I thought I might get a new barbecue this year. I had a look at the Big Green Eggs. Blinkin' flip...
If Trump loves tariffs so much, why is he worried about Amazon saying how much they are costing consumers?
The good thing about cycling is that there are not loads of expensive gadgets to buy. Said no one ever...
I was just wondering what job I had to do next, when I remembered it is my day off. Which was nice...
Last night I helmed the Rye Harbour lifeboat for the first time and took it from Hastings back to Rye. It was a blast. As I left I said that I was in trouble with my wife for being late. They said ‘Welcome to being on the lifeboats.’ #RNLI
Perhaps we should abolish the Crown Nominations Committee and convene a conclave of bishops to choose a new Archbishop of Canterbury?
Prayers for Pope Francis, for my Catholic sisters and brothers and for the whole church at this time.