I have not been able to post yesterday and most of today because of saying the three Sunday Masses, going to Chislehurst for lunch with my good friend Fr Briggs (more later), marking a couple of essays from my students, driving round to Wonersh, lecturing on the Sacrament of Penance, checking over the marking of several essays with Fr Dingley, attending the beginning of the Board of Studies meeting, seeing a student for Spiritual Direction, finishing an article for the Catholic Herald, and visiting my sister to celebrate her son Joe's eleventh birthday.
This week, I have to conduct the funeral of a baby who was stillborn (please pray for the parents), start off the Confirmation classes, give a talk at the John Fisher School Faith Group and lead a wonderful initiative of one of the sixth formers in my parish who asked spontaneously if we could have a Youth Vigil with Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Confessions. Naturally, I agreed to this wholeheartedly. I offered to lay on a film and a pizza afterwards as well - last time we watched Molokai (about Fr Damien and his work with lepers); this time, I think "The Scarlet and the Black" would be a good choice.
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My son was stillborn on 13th January 1999. Reading about your couple who have recenty been bereaved brough it all back in an instance and my heart and prayers go out to them.
In my expereince shock was the most profound emotion. The sudden realisation that something so bad could happen made it feel like nothing would ever be the same again.
The Scarlet and the Black in an excellent movie.
the scarlet and the black's a KOOOOL film! nice choice!
The Scarlet and the Black - one of the best Catholic films around. Why does nobody know about it??
Don't let everyone know how busy you are Father. You know the saying 'if you want something done ask a busy person'. We'll all find something more for you to do?
Oh GOOD! Another movie recommendation! You are the best thing to hit my DVD collection in some time. Molokai was fabulous and my kids ate it up. We've watched it several times. This one hit the wish list instead of the basket, it IS apres Christmas you know... and two kids have birthdays coming soon (rubs hands gleefully). Thanks much and keep them coming Father!
I agree 'The Scarlet and the Black' is an excellent film.
Dear Fr Tim,
& i always thought the Priests had the easy option! Am quite worn out reading your schedule..so fed the kids & putting my feet up. do you get to rest?
God bless,
Mrs Jackie Parkes MJ
Thanks, Jackie. It's OK - I try to balance things out. Sunday lunch with Fr Briggs is a great way to unwind and I enjoy most of my work (but not "meetings"). Funerals like the one today can be very sad, course, but there is consolation in knowing that you are doing something that can help a little bit.
Glad to see people share my like of "The Scarlet and the Black." The best bit is where he teases the watching Germans by dangling his foot over the line marking the Vatican boundary.
Keep up the good work Fr. You are in my prayers.
Its good to hear you enjoy your work. You always give the impression that you enjoy your work.
Well done with all the good work you do.
I do enjoy my work very much. Sometimes it is sad, of course, but I say to young people truthfully that as a priest, I have never had a boring day.
Thank you for your kind encouragement.
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