Something old, something new

The modern liturgy is here to stay but, in response to Andrew Cameron-Mowat (The Tablet, 24 February), a liturgical scholar whose work earned praise from Cardinal Ratzinger argues that the older liturgical forms have something legitimate to offer to the Church of today - and tomorrow...

Trident on trial

A crucial vote on whether or not to renew Trident is due to take place in Parliament on Wednesday. But Britain?s need for an independent nuclear deterrent is being questioned more loudly than it has been for many years, and the result is not a foregone conclusion...

In the spirit of Abb? Pierre

A radical partnership between an award-winning GP practice and a local Emmaus community to improve health-care provision to Bristol?s homeless could provide a potent model for the Government?s ?big idea? for the future of the NHS...

To the manor reborn

The transformation of a disused religious building in Edinburgh from a white elephant into a thriving conference centre and hotel has been a success for the Church, providing what could be a template for future reuse projects...

How green is my parish

Christians need to regain that ancient sense of the sacredness of nature and its sacramentality...

Thick-skinned tannins

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