Decoding the momentous events of history... a spiritual experience?

Abstract

The first half of this year has been characterized by many events both locally and on the international scene. Our tiny island was called twice to the polls to decide its future relationship with the European Union, and to cast the ballot in a general election. Moreover, the local Church has just concluded the Diocesan Synod. Meanwhile, the Convention on the Future of Europe was also tackling the immense feat of drawing up a draft constitution for the European Union. Within this latter framework there are still some outstanding problems, one of which is whether the Christian roots of Europe should be explicitly mentioned in the constitution.