To paraphrase one of our fellow Farnborough Concerned....."At Least They Never Fail To Meet Our Expectations!"
No, that would take probity and humility!
Speaking of humility it appears Abbot Cuthbert has acquired, at some not inconsiderable expense, that most essential accoutrement for an Abbot, namely a "Coat Of Arms" and personal Crest!
A cleric from the USA has blogged about it and how, apparently, after much encouragement Abbot Cuthbert started the application four years ago after becoming Abbot Visitor of The English Province, Subiaco - Cassinese Congregation OSB.
At that time he also became a Trustee of the ST MARY'S PRIORY FERNHAM RESIDUAL FUND and I note that Cuthbert is now the longest serving trustee! (Fancy that! - You'll love the income / expenditure details!)
Anyway...You can check out the "Coat" and Abbot Cuthbert's explanation of the symbols via the blog mentioned....meanwhile our own Heraldic enthusiasts have been busy considering this rather dissonant account and have instead come up with a more fitting design explained thus:
Cuthbert may believe that his house stands firm, that it is built on Rock, but it is not. It is built on the shifting sands of his arbitrary, capricious, psychopathic narcissism. With the company of heaven from above and the Immensi Tremor Oceani from below, it's collapse is certain!
We may discern God's blessing in this for like an addict, sometimes it is only by reaching rock bottom and losing everything, can a person then see their folly and begin rebuilding their life and relationships on firmer foundations.
What can we do to work God's work ?
Besides prayer, have nothing to do with the place. Do not support it with your alms or business....and most, please, please most.... warn anyone thinking of joining what has happened to so many others before.
To sum it up pictorally we have come up with an alternative crest for Abbot Cuthbert which we feel needs no explanation....
We think the word is getting out!
And so to finish with a song!
To the tune of the Dad's Army theme!
"Who do you think you are kidding Abbot Cuthbert,
If you think you're on a home run?
The Poles and the Slovaks have clocked your little game.
You're moving on to Africa to do the blinkin same!
So who do you think you are kidding Abbot Cuthbert?
You of the repute infame!"
