Monday, September 27, 2010

To Oxford...

...for a wonderful celebration at Blackfriars marking the Silver Jubilee of two priests, Fr Richard Conrad, OP, and Fr Robert Letellier. Both are lecturers at Maryvale. There was a glorious concelebrated Mass, lots of Latin chant, large congregation in the Blackfriars chapel. Then a delicious buffet lunch in the Refectory, much talk and generous quantities of food and wine. Joyful atmosphere, old friends meeting and much lively talk. Most Catholic conversations over these past days have tended to open with "Wasn't it all marvellous?" as people swap stories about the Papal Visit... everyone has an anecdote, a special memory, something moving or enjoyable or hilarious or just awe-inspiring that they want to share and enjoy with others...

Yesterday, a family trip with friends to Arundel. We were planning the next Catholic History Walk, which takes place on Oct 10th - come and join us! Arundel was enchanting in Autumn sunshine - and even better, somehow, in soft misty rain as we walked by the river before a delicious Cream Tea...

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