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The Divine Irony: Reflections of an Ulsterman in Milan
“I don’t drink coffee I take tea my dear. I like my toast done on one side. And you can hear it in my accent when I talk, I’m an Englishman in New York.” Or so said singer/songwriter Sting. But I’m...
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Divine Irony: Reflections of an Ulsterman in Milan
“Post Lux Tenebras” Part I. As I explained in my introductory article I’ve been here in Milan since the summer of 2005 and like most people in new surroundings I kept my mouth shut and observed a lot....
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The Divine Irony: Reflections of an Ulsterman in Milan
“Post Lux Tenebras” Part II. Last time I offered a general diagnosis of a major problem within Italian Evangelicalism. I basically said that after seven years in Italy I see a visible church that...
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The Divine Irony: Reflections of an Ulsterman in Milan
“Me, Marco, and Mary.” I have been living and working in Milan for seven and half years now. Over that time my only useful skill in human terms has been my first language, English. Having a theological...
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The Divine Irony: Reflections of an Ulsterman in Milan
Crushed Olives. No, not an ingredient for a particular type of Italian focaccia, but the best way to express my feelings after preaching in Italian. True, we should never come to conclusions based on...
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The Divine Irony: Reflections of an Ulsterman in Milan
Written by Mark Patterson Romanticism or realism? Growing Christian character in Italy. When we think of Italy we invariably think of its illustrious history. From the glory days of the Roman Empire to...
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