WE most humbly beseech thee of thy goodness,
O Lord, to comfort and succour all them, who
in this transitory life are in trouble, sorrow,
need, sickness, or any other adversity.
Communion Service
O Lord, to comfort and succour all them, who
in this transitory life are in trouble, sorrow,
need, sickness, or any other adversity.
Communion Service
News & Views
BELOW you can find some news stories selected from the newspapers and from blogs. At the foot of the list (here) you can find the latest Headlines from Sky News.
Thursday 11th March, 2010
»Up to half the food aid sent to hungry millions in Somalia ‘never makes it to those in need’
A shock United Nations report has found that much of the £340million aid sent to Somalia ends up in the hands of corrupt contractors, radical Islamic militants and local United Nations staff.
Daily Mail (March 10)
A shock United Nations report has found that much of the £340million aid sent to Somalia ends up in the hands of corrupt contractors, radical Islamic militants and local United Nations staff.
Daily Mail (March 10)
»MEPs vote overwhelmingly for an EU Tobin Tax
But the campaign for pan-European taxation is only just beginning. It’s time for a European Tea Party.
Daniel Hannan MEP (March 10)
But the campaign for pan-European taxation is only just beginning. It’s time for a European Tea Party.
Daniel Hannan MEP (March 10)
»Have the Conservatives changed enough?
One of the triumphs of Labour spin over the last twenty years has been to caricature Thatcherism.
John Redwood MP (March 10)
One of the triumphs of Labour spin over the last twenty years has been to caricature Thatcherism.
John Redwood MP (March 10)
»Gallup Polling Shows Republicans Now Strongly Pro-Life, Democrats Back Abortion
Although Democrats back abortion, they, too, have been moving slightly in a pro-life direction recently.
Life News (March 10)
Although Democrats back abortion, they, too, have been moving slightly in a pro-life direction recently.
Life News (March 10)
»European Parliament set to vote for a Tobin Tax
From their point of view, it ticks every box: it would punish bankers, hurt Britain, enlarge the state and, best of all, give Brussels an independent revenue stream.
Daniel Hannan MEP (March 10)
From their point of view, it ticks every box: it would punish bankers, hurt Britain, enlarge the state and, best of all, give Brussels an independent revenue stream.
Daniel Hannan MEP (March 10)
»‘Minority Report’ digital billboard ‘watches consumers shop’
Digital billboard targets consumers using customised advertising based on their demographics.
Telegraph (March 10)
Digital billboard targets consumers using customised advertising based on their demographics.
Telegraph (March 10)
»Unbelievable Coincidence Saves Baby from Abortion in Indianapolis
Please sit down and read this whole story. Our God of mystery has outdone Himself this time!
LifeSiteNews (March 9)
Please sit down and read this whole story. Our God of mystery has outdone Himself this time!
LifeSiteNews (March 9)
»Two soldiers killed in Afghanistan on same day named
Two British soldiers killed on the same day in Afghanistan have been named as Cpl Stephen Thompson and L/Cpl Tom Keogh.
Telegraph (March 9)
Two British soldiers killed on the same day in Afghanistan have been named as Cpl Stephen Thompson and L/Cpl Tom Keogh.
Telegraph (March 9)
»Patients’ medical records go online without consent
Patients’ confidential medical records are being placed on a controversial NHS database without their knowledge.
Telegraph (March 9)
Patients’ confidential medical records are being placed on a controversial NHS database without their knowledge.
Telegraph (March 9)
»Care for the Poor is the Work of Individuals, not the State: Pope Benedict
The pope praised Ugandan bishops for defending the sacredness of human life and the family.
LifeSiteNews (March 9)
The pope praised Ugandan bishops for defending the sacredness of human life and the family.
LifeSiteNews (March 9)
»Hundreds of Nigerians slaughtered in machete ‘revenge’ attacks are buried in mass graves
Rioters armed with machetes slaughtered more than 500 people in a revenge attack following religious clashes near Nigeria’s city of Jos.
Daily Mail (March 9)
Rioters armed with machetes slaughtered more than 500 people in a revenge attack following religious clashes near Nigeria’s city of Jos.
Daily Mail (March 9)
»Labour and Tories neck and neck in marginals
Labour and the Conservatives are neck and neck in the marginal seats that will determine the outcome of the general election.
Times Online (March 9)
Labour and the Conservatives are neck and neck in the marginal seats that will determine the outcome of the general election.
Times Online (March 9)
»Father Hans Kung blames Catholic views on sex for clerical child abuse
A leading Roman Catholic theologian has linked clerical sex abuse with priestly celibacy, blaming the Church’s “uptight” views on sex for child abuse scandals.
Times Online (March 9)
A leading Roman Catholic theologian has linked clerical sex abuse with priestly celibacy, blaming the Church’s “uptight” views on sex for child abuse scandals.
Times Online (March 9)
»Day 20 of 40 Days: 209 Babies Saved from Abortion
That's 102 more lives spared - over the last week. Here are just a few of those miracles.
LifeSiteNews (March 9)
That's 102 more lives spared - over the last week. Here are just a few of those miracles.
LifeSiteNews (March 9)
»Black women are more likely to have abortions than white women. Guardian icon Marie Stopes would be pleased
Ghastly though Margaret Sanger was, she was an angel next to Britain’s Marie Stopes, voted “Woman of the Millennium” by Guardian readers in 1999.
Ed West (March 9)
Ghastly though Margaret Sanger was, she was an angel next to Britain’s Marie Stopes, voted “Woman of the Millennium” by Guardian readers in 1999.
Ed West (March 9)
»Reassert Parliamentary sovereignty
Recently I was keen and happy to support Bill Cash’s proposed legislation to “reassert UK Parliamentary sovereignty.”
John Redwood MP (March 9)
Recently I was keen and happy to support Bill Cash’s proposed legislation to “reassert UK Parliamentary sovereignty.”
John Redwood MP (March 9)
»Sea of junk mail is coming, as Royal Mail and union end long-running standoff
Already, 4bn flyers, leaflets and fast food menus are placed in letterboxes each year, but that figure is set to skyrocket thanks to the agreement.
Daily Mail (March 9)
Already, 4bn flyers, leaflets and fast food menus are placed in letterboxes each year, but that figure is set to skyrocket thanks to the agreement.
Daily Mail (March 9)
»Green pressure groups get €66 million from the EU
Have you ever wondered why the eco-lobby is so pro-EU? Now you have your answer.
Daniel Hannan MEP (March 9)
Have you ever wondered why the eco-lobby is so pro-EU? Now you have your answer.
Daniel Hannan MEP (March 9)
»Conservatives pledge new transparency in town halls
“These proposals would shine a welcome light into some of the darkest corners of local government.”
Taxpayers’ Alliance (March 8)
“These proposals would shine a welcome light into some of the darkest corners of local government.”
Taxpayers’ Alliance (March 8)
»Prince of Wales could lose out on Commonwealth leadership
The Prince of Wales could be denied the role of Head of the Commonwealth when he becomes king after a key report into the organisation’s future recommended a radical shake-up.
Telegraph (March 8)
The Prince of Wales could be denied the role of Head of the Commonwealth when he becomes king after a key report into the organisation’s future recommended a radical shake-up.
Telegraph (March 8)
»Why too much chatting will make you unhappy
Scientists say that trivial chatter can actually dampen someone’s state of mind.
Daily Express (March 7)
Scientists say that trivial chatter can actually dampen someone’s state of mind.
Daily Express (March 7)
»Iran begins cruise-missile production
Highly accurate short-range cruise missiles would add a new element to the country’s already imposing arsenal.
Washington Times (March 7)
Highly accurate short-range cruise missiles would add a new element to the country’s already imposing arsenal.
Washington Times (March 7)
»Homosexual unions should be no more divisive than pacifism
Just as Christian pacifists and Christian soldiers profoundly disagree with one another, so too Christians who disagree about same gender love will drink openly from the same cup of salvation.
Bishop of Liverpool (James Jones) (March 7)
Just as Christian pacifists and Christian soldiers profoundly disagree with one another, so too Christians who disagree about same gender love will drink openly from the same cup of salvation.
Bishop of Liverpool (James Jones) (March 7)
»Shoppers could face VAT on food
The imposition of VAT on groceries is being actively considered by Whitehall officials as a radical means of reducing the national deficit.
Telegraph (March 7)
The imposition of VAT on groceries is being actively considered by Whitehall officials as a radical means of reducing the national deficit.
Telegraph (March 7)
»Mrs Cameron ‘might have voted Labour’: Source suggests Tory leader’s wife voted for Blair... and might vote for Brown
Documentary also reveals that Mrs Cameron played a key part in her husband’s decision to turn his back on Thatcherism.
Daily Mail (March 7)
Documentary also reveals that Mrs Cameron played a key part in her husband’s decision to turn his back on Thatcherism.
Daily Mail (March 7)
»After Tory leader reveals his list of ethnic candidates, Cameron’s Rainbow 1st Eleven
The move follows similar increases in the number of Tory women and ethnic minority candidates.
Daily Mail (March 7)
The move follows similar increases in the number of Tory women and ethnic minority candidates.
Daily Mail (March 7)
»Labour’s migrant policy has damaged my son’s education, says Minister
His son’s school has so many pupils who speak little English, that specialist language teachers had to be brought in to help them catch up.
Daily Mail (March 7)
His son’s school has so many pupils who speak little English, that specialist language teachers had to be brought in to help them catch up.
Daily Mail (March 7)
»British solider killed in Afghan explosion
A British soldier has died from wounds sustained in an explosion in southern Afghanistan.
Telegraph (March 6)
A British soldier has died from wounds sustained in an explosion in southern Afghanistan.
Telegraph (March 6)
»Children will learn poetry and monarchs of England by heart under Tory plans
Shakespeare would be taught as early as primary school and traditional methods of teaching history, English, maths and science will also be revived.
Daily Mail (March 6)
Shakespeare would be taught as early as primary school and traditional methods of teaching history, English, maths and science will also be revived.
Daily Mail (March 6)
»Hundreds of NHS wards to be shut in secret plans
Plans that could lead to the closure of hundreds of hospital wards drawn up but will not be made public until after the election.
Telegraph (March 6)
Plans that could lead to the closure of hundreds of hospital wards drawn up but will not be made public until after the election.
Telegraph (March 6)
»Afghan army to accept former Islamic militants
Islamic militants are being brought into the Afghan National Army through a back door recruitment scheme.
Telegraph (March 6)
Islamic militants are being brought into the Afghan National Army through a back door recruitment scheme.
Telegraph (March 6)
»Labour's women MPs demand: ‘Pay our childcare bills and give us a pay rise to £100,000 a year’
They claim that they have to find around £12,000 for the childcare itself, £1,000 for accountancy fees, £1,000 for cleaning and £500 for furniture and maintenance.
Daily Mail (March 6)
They claim that they have to find around £12,000 for the childcare itself, £1,000 for accountancy fees, £1,000 for cleaning and £500 for furniture and maintenance.
Daily Mail (March 6)
»March of the spy bins: Electronic bugs now hidden in 2.5m dustbins as council snoopers plan pay-as-you-throw tax
The spread of chipped bins marks the revival of a tax idea that the Government appeared to have abandoned last year.
Daily Mail (March 5)
The spread of chipped bins marks the revival of a tax idea that the Government appeared to have abandoned last year.
Daily Mail (March 5)
»MPs pick up pay rise as thousands face wage cuts
MPs are to be handed a pay rise worth nearly £1,000 a year from next month, it was disclosed last night.
Daily Express (March 5)
MPs are to be handed a pay rise worth nearly £1,000 a year from next month, it was disclosed last night.
Daily Express (March 5)
»More poll misery for David Cameron as lead in marginal seats slumps
A YouGov survey in 60 key constituencies has found that the Tories would get 39 per cent to Labour’s 37 per cent.
Daily Mail (March 5)
A YouGov survey in 60 key constituencies has found that the Tories would get 39 per cent to Labour’s 37 per cent.
Daily Mail (March 5)
»Baby Saved as Pro-Abort Mantra Crumbles under Scrutiny
The vigil participants kept praying and “decided to let the Holy Spirit work.”
LifeSiteNews (March 4)
The vigil participants kept praying and “decided to let the Holy Spirit work.”
LifeSiteNews (March 4)
»Army denied vital equipment in Iraq and Afghanistan, claims former SAS head
Recently retired Lt Gen Sir Graeme Lamb said SAS was denied even Vietnam-era equipment that could have saved lives.
Telegraph (March 5)
Recently retired Lt Gen Sir Graeme Lamb said SAS was denied even Vietnam-era equipment that could have saved lives.
Telegraph (March 5)
»EU draws up plans for first direct tax with fuel levy
The European Union is drawing up plans for its first direct tax with a “green” levy on petrol, coal and natural gas that could cost British consumers up to £3 billion.
Telegraph (March 4)
The European Union is drawing up plans for its first direct tax with a “green” levy on petrol, coal and natural gas that could cost British consumers up to £3 billion.
Telegraph (March 4)
»Government monitors sex scenes on television
The Government could this week order television chiefs to include more references to condoms and sexually transmitted diseases in their story lines.
Telegraph (March 4)
The Government could this week order television chiefs to include more references to condoms and sexually transmitted diseases in their story lines.
Telegraph (March 4)
»U.S. Traditionalist Anglican Group Votes to Enter Catholic Church
The Anglican Church in America (ACA) announced yesterday that they will seek communion with the Roman Catholic Church.
Daily Mail (March 4)
The Anglican Church in America (ACA) announced yesterday that they will seek communion with the Roman Catholic Church.
Daily Mail (March 4)
»Mutiny over abortion: Democratic rebels threaten to kill off Obama’s healthcare plan
A dozen members of his own party vowed to vote against his sweeping health reform bill unless it is changed to outlaw government-funded abortion.
Daily Mail (March 4)
A dozen members of his own party vowed to vote against his sweeping health reform bill unless it is changed to outlaw government-funded abortion.
Daily Mail (March 4)
»‘Compassionate’ Conservatism isn’t Conservatism
Progressive Conservatism was a disaster for George W Bush. It will be a disaster for David Cameron too.
James Delingpole (March 4)
Progressive Conservatism was a disaster for George W Bush. It will be a disaster for David Cameron too.
James Delingpole (March 4)
»We’ll never end our teenage pregnancy epidemic until we admit what’s REALLY causing it
In contrast to Holland and most of continental Europe, traditional moral values have all but evaporated in modern Britain.
Prof Brenda Almond (March 4)
In contrast to Holland and most of continental Europe, traditional moral values have all but evaporated in modern Britain.
Prof Brenda Almond (March 4)
»Bishop of Winchester slams gay marriage in church ‘fudge’
The next step would be vicars being sued for discrimation if they obeyed Church of England law and refused to do gay weddings.
Ruth Gledhill (March 4)
The next step would be vicars being sued for discrimation if they obeyed Church of England law and refused to do gay weddings.
Ruth Gledhill (March 4)
»Pupils aged five on hate register: Teachers must log playground taunts for Government database
Even minor incidents must be recorded as examples of serious bullying and details kept on a database until the pupil leaves secondary school.
Daily Mail (March 4)
Even minor incidents must be recorded as examples of serious bullying and details kept on a database until the pupil leaves secondary school.
Daily Mail (March 4)
»Of course England should be a Catholic country again
One man, who called the debate a “set-up”, and talked about scripture, before quoting Luther, seemed to have stepped out of the Civil War era.
Ed West (March 4)
One man, who called the debate a “set-up”, and talked about scripture, before quoting Luther, seemed to have stepped out of the Civil War era.
Ed West (March 4)
»Catholic bishops have NOT backed the Tories – but they are beginning to talk sense
Choosing the Common Good questions the myth – yes, it uses the word “myth” – that the state can solve all our problems.
Damian Thompson (March 4)
Choosing the Common Good questions the myth – yes, it uses the word “myth” – that the state can solve all our problems.
Damian Thompson (March 4)
»Government health crackdown on British fish and chips
A Government watchdog is targeting Britain’s favourite fast food snack, urging chip shop owners to produce thicker versions that contain fewer calories and less fat.
Telegraph (March 4)
A Government watchdog is targeting Britain’s favourite fast food snack, urging chip shop owners to produce thicker versions that contain fewer calories and less fat.
Telegraph (March 4)
»GCSE science guide ignores biology, chemistry and physics
The traditional subjects are instead called “organisms and health”, “chemical and material behaviour” and “environment, Earth and universe”.
Telegraph (March 4)
The traditional subjects are instead called “organisms and health”, “chemical and material behaviour” and “environment, Earth and universe”.
Telegraph (March 4)
»The Vocation of Christians in American Public Life
Catholics and Protestants urgently owe each other solidarity and support in dealing with a culture that increasingly derides religious faith in general, and the Christian faith in particular.
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput (March 3)
Catholics and Protestants urgently owe each other solidarity and support in dealing with a culture that increasingly derides religious faith in general, and the Christian faith in particular.
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput (March 3)
»Peers vote to allow homosexuals to marry in church
The move would not force religious leaders who did not wish to hold same sex ceremonies in their church or temple to do so.
Telegraph (March 3)
The move would not force religious leaders who did not wish to hold same sex ceremonies in their church or temple to do so.
Telegraph (March 3)
»New dreams, new schools
Parents and politicians are planning a revolution in state education.
Cassandra Jardine (March 3)
Parents and politicians are planning a revolution in state education.
Cassandra Jardine (March 3)
»Primary school pupils to study algebra under Tory plans to curb dumbed-down education
SATs for 11-year-olds need ‘serious reform’ to ensure children get a proper grounding in traditional maths disciplines, the Conservatives said.
Daily Mail (March 3)
SATs for 11-year-olds need ‘serious reform’ to ensure children get a proper grounding in traditional maths disciplines, the Conservatives said.
Daily Mail (March 3)
»Soldier from 3 RIFLES killed in Afghanistan
It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm the death of a soldier from 3rd Battalion The Rifles (3 RIFLES) in Afghanistan.
Defence News (March 2)
It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm the death of a soldier from 3rd Battalion The Rifles (3 RIFLES) in Afghanistan.
Defence News (March 2)
»Abortion is Devastating the African American Community, Is Anyone Noticing?
African American women have 40 percent of the nation’s abortions, but make up only 13 percent of the population.
Life News (March 2)
African American women have 40 percent of the nation’s abortions, but make up only 13 percent of the population.
Life News (March 2)
»Don’t let politicians bully you, Lord Carey warns Christians
Lord Carey told Christians to stand up for their faith and to be more assertive when their heritage is attacked.
Daily Mail (March 2)
Lord Carey told Christians to stand up for their faith and to be more assertive when their heritage is attacked.
Daily Mail (March 2)
»Fury as council bans library’s Christian prayer poster... in case it ‘offends other religions’
The decision to turn down a churchgoer’s request to put it up at Kayll Road Library, Sunderland, has been condemned by leaders of all faiths in the city.
Daily Mail (March 2)
The decision to turn down a churchgoer’s request to put it up at Kayll Road Library, Sunderland, has been condemned by leaders of all faiths in the city.
Daily Mail (March 2)
»Fury of French bishops over ‘pay to confess’ phone line for sinning Catholics
The service - called the Phoneline to the Lord - charges users 30p a minute to confess their sins to an automated answering machine.
Daily Mail (March 2)
The service - called the Phoneline to the Lord - charges users 30p a minute to confess their sins to an automated answering machine.
Daily Mail (March 2)
»Dramatic Vegas Abortion-Reversal Results in Healthy Birth
Pro-life crisis pregnancy counselors at First Choice clinic in Las Vegas were able to convince a mother that she could still stop the death of her child.
LifeSiteNews (March 2)
Pro-life crisis pregnancy counselors at First Choice clinic in Las Vegas were able to convince a mother that she could still stop the death of her child.
LifeSiteNews (March 2)
»Cocaine use surge prompts medical review
Drug advisers to review effects of cocaine after describing figures showing jumps in usage as “deeply concerning”.
Telegraph (March 2)
Drug advisers to review effects of cocaine after describing figures showing jumps in usage as “deeply concerning”.
Telegraph (March 2)
»Regulator says ‘no’ to TV abortion ads
But none should celebrate too early. It is not impossible the code will be altered to allow the advertisements in, say, June.
Ruth Gledhill (March 2)
But none should celebrate too early. It is not impossible the code will be altered to allow the advertisements in, say, June.
Ruth Gledhill (March 2)
»Senior Catholic source: Bishops ‘rushing through’ controversial terminal care guide
A document by a senior Catholic source reveals significant disquiet over the draft “Guide to the Spiritual Care of the Dying Person”.
Damian Thompson (March 2)
A document by a senior Catholic source reveals significant disquiet over the draft “Guide to the Spiritual Care of the Dying Person”.
Damian Thompson (March 2)
»Al Gore’s secular clericalism at the service of “human redemption”
I wouldn’t even be commenting about it except for this line: “From the standpoint of governance, what is at stake is our ability to use the rule of law as an instrument of human redemption”.
Insight Scoop (March 2)
I wouldn’t even be commenting about it except for this line: “From the standpoint of governance, what is at stake is our ability to use the rule of law as an instrument of human redemption”.
Insight Scoop (March 2)
»Nasa radar finds ice on moon’s north pole
A US radar that launched into space aboard an Indian spacecraft has detected craters filled with ice on the moon’s north pole.
Telegraph (March 2)
A US radar that launched into space aboard an Indian spacecraft has detected craters filled with ice on the moon’s north pole.
Telegraph (March 2)
»Bloggers raise money for pub landlord jailed over smoke ban
The whole point of the law is to make money, to extract revenue from taxpayers, not to hamper criminals.
Ed West (March 1)
The whole point of the law is to make money, to extract revenue from taxpayers, not to hamper criminals.
Ed West (March 1)
»Icelandic opposition to EU membership hardens
A new opinion poll in Iceland shows 56 per cent against EU membership, 33 per cent in favour. I hate to say, “I told you so”…
Daniel Hannan MEP (March 1)
A new opinion poll in Iceland shows 56 per cent against EU membership, 33 per cent in favour. I hate to say, “I told you so”…
Daniel Hannan MEP (March 1)
»Sir Ian Blair’s deal with Islamic radical
Sir Ian Blair signed a formal agreement with an Islamic extremist to treat him as the Metropolitan Police’s “principal” representative of the Muslim community, it can be disclosed.
Telegraph (March 1)
Sir Ian Blair signed a formal agreement with an Islamic extremist to treat him as the Metropolitan Police’s “principal” representative of the Muslim community, it can be disclosed.
Telegraph (March 1)
»American reliance on government at all-time high
The so-called “Great Recession” has left Americans depending on the government dole like never before.
Washington Times (March 1)
The so-called “Great Recession” has left Americans depending on the government dole like never before.
Washington Times (March 1)
»Now they want to build a battery farm for cows: 8,000 animals to be housed in ‘milk factory’ with little grass or sun
Under the controversial plans, Britain’s largest ever dairy herd will be kept in industrial-scale sheds with little access to pasture or sunshine.
Daily Mail (March 1)
Under the controversial plans, Britain’s largest ever dairy herd will be kept in industrial-scale sheds with little access to pasture or sunshine.
Daily Mail (March 1)
»Sergeant Paul Fox killed in Afghanistan
It is with regret that the Ministry of Defence must confirm the death Sergeant Paul Maurice Fox, of 28 Engineer Regiment, attached to the Brigade Reconnaissance Force.
Defence News (March 1)
It is with regret that the Ministry of Defence must confirm the death Sergeant Paul Maurice Fox, of 28 Engineer Regiment, attached to the Brigade Reconnaissance Force.
Defence News (March 1)
Sky News Headlines
UNDOUBTEDLY we all see situations and circumstances that upset us a great deal. We all see poverty, we see children being maltreated, we see pollution and bad conditions in inner cities. It is in the answer to those problems where we differ. Those on the socialist side say they can be met only by increased state action. We say that the powers of government are limited, and that many needs can be met in considerable measure by private action and the acceptance of personal responsibility. We know that if the state does everything for you, it can only do so by taking everything away from you.
Margaret Thatcher (1925-) (Religion & Liberty 2:4 (1992))
