Monthly Archives: December 2012

The Unsettling Split in Les Miserables

Posted on December 27, 2012 by faithvictoria

We just saw Les Miserables up close and personal. Arriving with only a few moments to spare, we sat only two rows from the screen and could see every blemish on Ann Hathaway’s chin, every pore in Santa Claus’s nose … Continue reading →

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The Unlikely and stupid pilgrimage of Harold Fry

Posted on December 23, 2012 by faithvictoria

I recently read a book which is a perfect example of WHAT”S WRONG WITH THE WORLD. Ok, just kidding. The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, by Rachel Joyce, is a precious little novel set in a precious little part of … Continue reading →

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Good news for Lutherans

Posted on December 22, 2012 by faithvictoria

The more conservative branches of Lutheranism are talking about intercommunion and unity, which has got to be a good thing. The Missourri Synod Lutherans, one of three main historical groups in the U.S. is talking with dissenting congregations from one … Continue reading →

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Jacobs trial continues Jan.8

Posted on December 21, 2012 by faithvictoria

That’s it for now. The defence has more witnesses and/or submissions. Time has run out so the whole thing has been set over till Jan.8 2013. I’ll be there.

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Jacobs under Cross Examination II December 19 am

Posted on December 19, 2012 by faithvictoria

Father Phil Jacobs (de-licenced, I’m guessing, but not laicized) endured a second day of cross examination by the Crown in the person of Clare Jennings. He remained wedded to the “arc” of his compulsion as he saw it, and she … Continue reading →

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It’s Christmas—so let’s sing Broken Hallelujah

Posted on December 19, 2012 by faithvictoria

Setting aside Phil Jacobs for a moment, let’s talk Leonard Cohen A couple of birthdays ago, I invited a bunch of friends to a Christmas chorale, if that’s the right word, presented by a Vancouver a capella group , all … Continue reading →

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Jacobs Under Cross Examination I

Posted on December 19, 2012 by faithvictoria

Former Victoria Catholic priest Phil Jacobs faced cross examination by Crown prosecutor Clare Jennings today and found one of his cherished assumptions under strong attack. Jacobs made it clear during his testimony under questioning by his own lawyer (which also … Continue reading →

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Jacobs begins testimony; denies all

Posted on December 19, 2012 by faithvictoria

Corrected version , thanks to Greg Hartnell. A writer who is his own editor has a fool for a client. Accused ex-priest Phil Jacobs finally took the stand in his own defence yesterday afternoon(Monday, Dec.17). He covered his story of … Continue reading →

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Crown wins preliminary fight with Jacobs’ s defence

Posted on December 17, 2012 by faithvictoria

Another trial watcher took exception to my previous blog on the trial: Father Phil Jacobs emerges as a charismatic priest. Indeed, “Dieter” objected to the headline itself, inferring I was putting this charismatic quality on the plus side of Jacobs’s … Continue reading →

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Jacobs emerges as charismatic priest

Posted on December 14, 2012 by faithvictoria

Even as I write, |Father Phil Jacobs’s defence lawyer is arguing in court that one of the three charges against his client be dropped for lack of evidence. And from what I heard in court, lawyer Chris Considine may get … Continue reading →

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