Author Archives: resurgam

Dear People of Alnwick, Do you remember in the “old days” when it was the common practice to lay newspaper under the carpet? A few years later, probably when redecorating, it was always interesting to read what had been in … Continue reading →

St. Michael’s Vicarage Alnwick Dear People of Alnwick, As I write this letter, having only a few days ago put the Christmas decorations in the loft, I am conscious that Lent will soon be upon us – so three cheers for the … Continue reading →

Dear People of Alnwick, In his best-selling book ‘Prayers of Life’ the French Roman Catholic priest, Michel Quoist wrote: I would like to rise very high, Lord, Above my city Above the world Above time, I would like to purify … Continue reading →

St. Michael’s Vicarage Alnwick Dear People of Alnwick, On Sunday 8th November, from tiny village War Memorials to the great crowds that will gather at the Cenotaph in Whitehall, people will meet together to remember those who gave their lives … Continue reading →

St. Michael’s Vicarage Alnwick Dear People of Alnwick, Only those with a heart of stone can fail to have been moved by the terrible plight of the thousands of refugees who have found it necessary to flee from their homeland, … Continue reading →

St. Michael’s Vicarage Alnwick Dear People of Alnwick, I wonder if you are a glass half-full or a glass half-empty person? One thing is certain, the world needs more of the former. The reason I begin by asking such a … Continue reading →

St. Michael’s Vicarage Alnwick Dear People of Alnwick, For those of us who use them regularly, e-mails can be a splendid way of communicating quickly and effectively. On the other hand, there are days when they are more of a … Continue reading →