Giles Mercer's guest appearances

Giles Mercer

English Catholic History Association

Peter Jones

David Jones

Michael Winterbottom

John Henry Newman

David Pearce

Eric Gill

Lady Clare

Tony Reynolds

Ian Ker

Clare Asquith

Nicholas Owen

Michael Hodgetts

Brin Dunsire

William Brownlow

Dr Steve Poole

OwlTail

St Alphege was born near Bath in 954 and died a martyr 1011.  Little known today, his life is however an example and inspiration.  Dr Giles Mercer, former headmaster of Stonyhurst and Prior Park Schools and author of a recent biography of Bishop William Brownlow, became interested in St Alphege when he became a parishioner of St Alphege Catholic Church in Bath.  In this talk he gives interesting background information on Anglo-Saxon Britain and then outlines the life of St Alphege from his birth into a relatively well to do family, his call to the contemplative life, his becoming a monk of Deerhurst near Tewkesbury, his move to the monastery at Glastonbury, his promotion to Abbot of Winchester and then to Archbishop of Canterbury.  His martyrdom at the hands of the vikings took place as he refused to allow the ransom money asked for his life to be raised from the poor of his diocese.  St Anselm said of him ‘He who dies for justice, dies for Christ’. Click on the arrow to listen to this talk or go to the image above to find the talk in our free iTunes podcast    64 minutes https://englishcatholichistoryassoc.files.wordpress.com/2018/01/27-st-alphege-his-life-and-times-by-dr-giles-mercer.mp3

<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/english-catholic-history-association/id758090885" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>St Alphege was born near Bath in 954 and died a martyr 1011.  Little known today, his life is however an example and inspiration.  Dr Giles Mercer, former headmaster of Stonyhurst and Prior Park Schools and author of a recent biography of Bishop William Brownlow, became interested in St Alphege when he became a parishioner of St Alphege Catholic Church in Bath.  In this talk he gives interesting background information on Anglo-Saxon Britain and then outlines the life of St Alphege from his birth into a relatively well to do family, his call to the contemplative life, his becoming a monk of Deerhurst near Tewkesbury, his move to the monastery at Glastonbury, his promotion to Abbot of Winchester and then to Archbishop of Canterbury.  His martyrdom at the hands of the vikings took place as he refused to allow the ransom money asked for his life to be raised from the poor of his diocese.  St Anselm said of him ‘He who dies for justice, dies for Christ’. Click on the arrow to listen to this talk or go to the image above to find the talk in our free iTunes podcast    64 minutes <a href="https://englishcatholichistoryassoc.files.wordpress.com/2018/01/27-st-alphege-his-life-and-times-by-dr-giles-mercer.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://englishcatholichistoryassoc.files.wordpress.com/2018/01/27-st-alphege-his-life-and-times-by-dr-giles-mercer.mp3</a>

St Alphege: Saint of Bath and Saint for our Times by Dr Giles Mercer

Bishop Brownlow  was born the son of an Anglican clergyman.  He was influenced by evangelical preaching and then was drawn towards Catholicism.  He corresponded with John Henry Newman, and wrote numerous books and pamphlets on the Catholic faith after his conversion.  As a priest in the diocese of Plymouth, and as Bishop of Clifton he preached and worked tirelessly for the spreading of the Gospel.  This is a fascinating introduction to this Victorian Catholic gentleman and priest who deserves to be better known.  Dr Giles Mercer KSG is  a trustee of the Clifton Diocese, and a former Headmaster of Stonyhurst and Prior Park. His full biography of Bishop Brownlow will appear in 2014. HOW TO LISTEN TO THIS TALK     Playing time 53 minutes Click on the arrow below to listen on your computer https://englishcatholichistoryassoc.files.wordpress.com/2013/10/1-william-brownlow-1830-1901-convert-scholar-and-bishop-of-clifton-by-dr-giles-mercer1.mp3 OR Click on the image above to find this talk in our free iTunes podcast. Follow the instructions given to download the talk or subscribe to the podcast.

Bishop Brownlow  was born the son of an Anglican clergyman.  He was influenced by evangelical preaching and then was drawn towards Catholicism.  He corresponded with <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/english-catholic-history-association/id758090885" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>John Henry Newman, and wrote numerous books and pamphlets on the Catholic faith after his conversion.  As a priest in the diocese of Plymouth, and as Bishop of Clifton he preached and worked tirelessly for the spreading of the Gospel.  This is a fascinating introduction to this Victorian Catholic gentleman and priest who deserves to be better known.  Dr Giles Mercer KSG is  a trustee of the Clifton Diocese, and a former Headmaster of Stonyhurst and Prior Park. His full biography of Bishop Brownlow will appear in 2014. HOW TO LISTEN TO THIS TALK     Playing time 53 minutes Click on the arrow below to listen on your computer <a href="https://englishcatholichistoryassoc.files.wordpress.com/2013/10/1-william-brownlow-1830-1901-convert-scholar-and-bishop-of-clifton-by-dr-giles-mercer1.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://englishcatholichistoryassoc.files.wordpress.com/2013/10/1-william-brownlow-1830-1901-convert-scholar-and-bishop-of-clifton-by-dr-giles-mercer1.mp3</a> OR Click on the image above to find this talk in our free iTunes podcast. Follow the instructions given to download the talk or subscribe to the podcast.

William Brownlow: Convert, Scholar and Bishop by Dr Giles Mercer KSG