by Bob Soco | Jan 26, 2026 | Christian Living and Discipleship, Christianity, Church Practices and Traditions, Uncategorised
In 2017, the Archbishops of Canterbury and York released a joint statement calling for Christians to repent of the deep division, mistrust, and violence of the Reformation, stating that, whilst blessings did come from the Reformation, repentance of its darker parts...
by Bob Soco | Oct 27, 2025 | Christian Family and Society, Christian Living and Discipleship, Christianity, Christianity and Social Issues, Christianity and Society, Church Life and Engagement
Those who have followed my work know that I am a strong believer in the Benedict Option, or at least a revised version of it, as offered by Rob Dreher; a version that is larger, more aggressive, and outward-facing. I am also a big fan of the monastic tradition of the...
by Bob Soco | Jun 24, 2025 | Christian Living and Discipleship, Christianity, Spiritual Growth and Devotional Life
Given the renewed interest in Christianity and the ‘quiet revival’ under way in the UK – and in particular the recognition by many socially conservative, classical liberal types like Jordan Peterson, Douglas Murray and others to argue that Christianity is the source...
by Bob Soco | Jul 2, 2024 | Christian Living and Discipleship
I know what you are thinking – there is no command for Christians to go on pilgrimage from either the lips of Jesus the Christ our Lord or any of His Apostles. So, why should we go on pilgrimage? Well, I think, given the apparent absence of evidence, that is a...
by Bob Soco | Mar 9, 2024 | Christian Living and Discipleship, Reflections and Devotions, Spiritual Growth and Devotional Life
Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not troublesome, but for you it is safe. In typical Pauline fashion, the words ‘finally’ come some way off from the end! Paul it seems wanted to console the Church...
by Bob Soco | Nov 21, 2023 | Christian Living and Discipleship
If you are reading this, you probably care about the idea of being a mature Christian. I do not wish to boast of my spiritual maturity; please do not read this as an article of declaration; far from it. I am still maturing myself, but I offer these things as a...
