From Jeff Fountain’s book Deeply Rooted. Unknown to Schuman, others in seclusion, exile or internment also were grasping the opportunity to study, think, dream and prepare for the post-war years. Already in 1933, Konrad Adenauer, when deposed as Lord Mayor of…
Europeans cannot get away from the cross. Although through familiarity we have become blind to the cross and the startling message it carries, it can be seen almost everywhere. Take a look around. We see it on many national flags,…
The relevance of Charles Taylor's A Secular Age for mission in Europe An article from Darrell Jackson for Vista Magazine Hard news was obviously in short supply on Friday December 28th, 2018. Hence, The Times ran a feature about a YouGov survey of 1,660 people in…
From Jeff Fountain’s book Deeply Rooted (Part I here, Part II here, Part III here) Through his underground connections, he arranged for false papers in the name of Monsieur Durenne (inspired by his mother's name). On August 1, 1942, taking advantage of the relaxed guard,…
Romania’s presidency of the Council of the European Union comes at an awkward time. Brexit looms in a matter of weeks. Populist parties threaten to gain seats in European Parliament elections in May. Sharp differences separate east and west on…
