From Jeff Fountain’s book Deeply Rooted (part I here - part II here) Monday morning, May 1, as the train pulled into Gare de L’Est, Clappier stood on the platform anxiously waiting for his boss. Schuman stepped down from the carriage, greeted…
Valentine’s Day is only ten days away. That means “Marriage Week” starts this week on Thursday, February 7. For those fortunate enough to be married, or even for those in non-committed relationships, this is a good time to evaluate the…
From Jeff Fountain’s book Deeply Rooted. You can read the first part here. Monnet knew that Schuman would have the moral standing, the political authority and the courage to trigger off great change if necessary through the implementation of unconventional ideas.…
This weekly word from Jeff Fountain, written on the 1st of September 2008 brings into light the roots of the current political ideologies and explores Christian alternatives. I have been reading Political Visions and Illusions by David Koyzis (IVP 2003)…
From Jeff Fountain's book Deeply Rooted. The last passengers were boarding the Paris-Metz train at Gare de l’Est as Robert Schuman settled into his second-class compartment. He was looking forward to a quiet weekend of reflection in his beloved country house at…
