David Torkington reads from The Hermit – Episode 2
Published on: 23 February, 2021
By: David Torkington
It is James Robertson’s first meeting with Peter Calvay. James describes his initial impressions and admits to some misgivings and doubts
David Torkington reads from The Hermit – Episode 1
Published on: 10 January, 2021
By: David Torkington
In the first episode, the hermit, Peter Calvay, introduces himself and describes his spiritual journey which led to the eremitical life on a remote island off the Scottish Outer Hebrides.
These Happenings are Unspeakable but I cannot Remain Silent
Published on: 28 August, 2018
By: David Torkington
When Edmund Burke wrote: “These things are unspeakable, but I cannot remain silent,” he could have been speaking about the terrible sexual scandals that are taking place in our Church.
From Selfishness to Selflessness
Published on: 15 March, 2018
By: David Torkington
During a series of talks that I gave to Cistercian monks in the Cameroon, I was able to spend many hours with the holiest man I have ever met.
Prayer – How to get started
Published on: 7 February, 2016
By: David Torkington
Many years ago I used to run a retreat and conference centre in London. As I had to run the place on a shoe string I tried to do as many of the odd jobs myself to save money. But I always had to call in the plumber when the drains were blocked.