Time for a ‘Year of Truth and Transparency’
Published on: 26 October, 2018
By: David Torkington
I heard few complaints when it was decided to have a ‘Year of Mercy’. How could anyone complain about a year dedicated to asking God’s mercy on us and on others?
From here to Eternity
Published on: 14 December, 2015
By: David Torkington
Some years ago I had dinner with friends in London. When I was leaving their home I was introduced to the husband’s father, who was busy digging in the garden. Taken by surprise and not knowing what to say I asked a rather stupid question – “And what are you doing?” I said. “I do…
The Hound of Heaven
Published on: 6 December, 2015
By: David Torkington
INTRODUCING THE YEAR of DIVINE MERCY – – The Hound of Heaven Before the swinging sixties, before Buddy Holly and Elvis Presley, and even before Bill Haley and the Comets had set these Isles throbbing with the sound of Rock ‘n’ Roll, I fell in love for the first time. I was only sixteen,…