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Month: July 2019

Spiritual fatigue: being Christian in the 21st century

Being a Christian has never been an easy gig. However, being a Christian seems to have gotten so much harder in recent times. I'm not talking about the last few decades, I'm talking about the last 10 years.

agonyandhope Faith 13 Comments July 29, 2019November 23, 2019 4 Minutes

Something light… The Lizzie Bennet Diaries

Okay... so I realise I've come very late to the party on this one - but I just discovered the Lizzie Bennet Diaries on Youtube and for a couple of shameful days, I did almost nothing other than watch it from start to finish! And before YOU start shaming me too, bear in mind that … Continue reading Something light… The Lizzie Bennet Diaries →

agonyandhope Lighthearted, TV and Film 1 Comment July 25, 2019November 23, 2019 3 Minutes

When life pulls a fast one on you…

Have you ever had those moments when your life feels a bit like a sitcom? That there is some cosmic candid camera on standby and a hidden audience laughing at whatever unfortunate or painfully coincidental circumstance is happening to you? Like when you meet up with the guy you're seeing in order to break up … Continue reading When life pulls a fast one on you… →

agonyandhope Lighthearted July 21, 2019November 23, 2019 3 Minutes

Ladies: be gracious in your refusal

Ladies, every now and then you will be asked out by someone you have absolutely no attraction to, or interest in. However, nothing warrants rudeness or unkindness in response.

agonyandhope Relationships 18 Comments July 17, 2019November 23, 2019 7 Minutes

Christian dating in a post-Christian world

A few weeks ago I mentioned that I had recorded a podcast with Fishers of Men host Mary Ashley Burton. The episode has just been released! I had a chance to listen to it today and am pleased to report that I'm getting gradually less squeamish about hearing my voice on audio 🙂

agonyandhope Culture, Faith, Relationships 11 Comments July 14, 2019November 23, 2019 1 Minute

Couples: please keep your displays of affection private

Bleughhh. Is there anything quite so revolting as sitting near a couple who start smooching on a train or a bus? I found myself in just such a situation this morning.

agonyandhope Relationships 3 Comments July 12, 2019November 23, 2019 2 Minutes

Helping your child find the right spouse

A little while ago, I received the following email from a reader: Maybe it's not a spot-on topic vis-a-vis your article, but I would like practical ideas as to what those of us who are parents of boys (I have 3) can do to ensure that they (1) are encouraged to marry orthodox Catholic women and (2) find orthodox Catholic women to marry!

agonyandhope Culture, Faith, Relationships 12 Comments July 9, 2019November 23, 2019 8 Minutes

What True Love looks like

Last week I went to the wedding of two very dear friends. This image of the couple on their happy day shows what True Love really looks like.

agonyandhope Faith, Relationships July 7, 2019November 23, 2019 1 Minute

My ABC Radio interview

I was recently contacted by our national broadcaster, ABC, to speak about the issues raised in my article. Here is the result.

agonyandhope Culture, Faith 30 Comments July 3, 2019November 23, 2019 1 Minute

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