Some personal news to begin with. I am not usually one to share personal news, but this one is most certainly worth celebrating, and I wanted to share with you the fact that my engagement was announced by my future father-in-law.
I am to be married to Madeline at some point next year. I will update you with more information at a future date. I appreciate that it is unusual for some, for priests to be marrying. It is common amongst Anglicans and Old Catholics, but it will be unusual news for Roman Catholics, who have not had married priests in the West since 1139 A.D.
God introduced me to a good Christian woman from a good Christian family, and I am thankful for the many blessings. My bishop gave me a dispensation, and I asked Madeline’s father for his blessing beforehand. All very proper. “Then the Lord God said, ‘It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him.’” Genesis 2:18.
My friend Dan Wootton announced the news on his show, Outspoken, and took me by surprise by naming me his Greatest Briton. Thank you, Dan.
On that note, Madeline and I would like to thank everyone who has sent best wishes and congratulations. It means the world to us that you are able to share in our happiness.
Now, on to this week’s podcasts.
Part two of the three free episodes of The Command Show: this week, we address immigration. Remember, if you like what you see, become a member. There is only one more free episode in this fantastic series before it becomes a members-exclusive weekly show!
On The Next Crusade, we delve into the second half of my expose of Freemasons:
And on my Common Sense Crusade, we ask the question: Do Catholics really have to listen to what the pope says, and if so, how much notice must they pay?
Congratulations father, may god bless your union and reward you with a long, fruitful and happy life.
Congratulations!