Mary Charlton
maryhcharlton.bsky.social
Mary Charlton
@maryhcharlton.bsky.social
“Seeing the world differently as a place of almost mathematical order that could, at any moment, be disrupted .” Lovely tribute to bellringing and his own tower memories by Ian McMillan on this morning’s radio four “Sunday“ programme at 7:17 am
December 7, 2025 at 8:19 AM
A weekend for remembrance with a day for rejoicing. The enthronement of Cherry Vann as Archbishop of Wales.
November 8, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Such a good idea. Well done @stnairport.bsky.social Please could you also provide opportunities to practise putting on life jackets- doing is a much more effective way of learning than watching.
October 17, 2025 at 5:53 PM
It seems an appropriate day to post this beautiful reflection on ”When the worst thing happens.”
The Unprofessionals by UA Fanthorpe.
Thanks to the Scottish Poetry Library @byleaveswelive.bsky.social
www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/poem/unprofe...
The Unprofessionals
When the worst thing happens, / That uproots the future, / That you must live for every hour of your future, / / They come, / Unorganised, inarticulate, unprofessional; / / They...
www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk
June 20, 2025 at 11:40 AM
RIP Walter Brueggemann 1933-2025
“The prophetic tasks of the church are to

tell the truth
in a society that lives in illusion,

grieve
in a society that practices denial,

and express hope
in a society that lives in despair”

~Walter Brueggemann
June 5, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Reposted by Mary Charlton
My obituary of Pope Francis, a real one, looks back at his 2015 visit to the White House — and the three miracles I witnessed that day. migrantinsider.com/p/the-day-po...
The Day Pope Francis Cracked the Gate
The first Latino Pope rolled up in a Fiat, side-eyed the Deporter-in-Chief, and blessed the people Washington forgot.
migrantinsider.com
April 21, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Reposted by Mary Charlton
Immensely proud to be part of the Bishop's Diocesan Council which unanimously agreed this statement supporting @helenannhartley.bsky.social's call for greater accountability in the Church of England, and of @hughnel.bsky.social for his leadership of the Council. trurodiocese.org.uk/2024/12/bdc-...
Bishop's Diocesan Council calls for change - Truro Diocese
Following a meeting of the Bishop’s Diocesan Council this week, members have written to churches, schools and communities in the diocese to share their views on the current situation facing […]
trurodiocese.org.uk
December 18, 2024 at 6:23 PM
Reposted by Mary Charlton
November 26, 2024 at 6:11 PM
Help this make sense…
“Figures show 22% of Sinn Féin voters were male, while 20% were female.
The share of male Fine Gael voters in the poll was 20%, while 22% of voters were female.
Fianna Fáil had 19% of male votes, while 20% were female.”
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Irish general election: Exit poll suggests tight three-way race
Voters have been casting their ballot to choose representatives to serve in the Irish parliament.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 30, 2024 at 12:20 AM