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Bach for Christmas
Clare choir’s performance of Bach’s Christmas Oratorio was a major undertaking – and seriously impressive
First universities rejected God – now they’re banishing the human spirit
How the fight over Confederate statues relates to the upcoming canonisation of Blessed John Henry Newman
Catholic of the Year: the winner is…
In every diocese in the world, faith-filled priests and lay people have given a heroic witness to Christ
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Also in this issue…
Washington Diary: Something strange is happening to Donald Trump
After President George HW Bush’s death, Donald Trump did a convincing impression of a sombre statesman
When it comes to Christmas cards, Prince Charles should know better
The fashion for people putting photos of themselves on their cards is at odds with what Christmas is truly about
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Life & Soul
Glimpsing the divine in St Petersburg
Experiencing an Orthodox service for the first time was a stunning revelation
The joy of dining alone
As an introvert, I’m always happy to request a table for one
Arts and Books
The wit and wisdom of a superlative priest-writer
A sense of adventure and charity marks Fr George William Rutler’s books
A Reformation history with few villains
A useful but rose-tinted account of England’s break with Rome
Intimacy, joy and relief: a painting that reveals the heart of penance
Ribalta’s great portrait shows that penance is not ultimately defined by our wrongdoing
