I was delighted to read this comment left on the site this morning.
Father,
I have read you blog for the last 189 days (to the day). I am currently serving in Afghanistan (in the UK Royal Engineers) and have been deployed for precisely 190 days! Many thanks for the blessing – could I ask for a couple of prayers over the Christmas festivities? Namely to the personnel lost in Afghan operation (some friends of mine) and their loved ones, to all those deployed and to their family and friends at home. I attended the unit’s open-air Carol Service this evening – we were in vocal competition with the Mullah’s evening prayer – for a change I think we won. From Lashkar Gah the very best Christmas greetings.
With thanks for a fantastic blog that keeps in touch with God,
Chris
This message reminds us of those serving in Afghanistan, and elsewhere, whom we pray for regularly at Mass. Do also pray for them and their families in your personal devotions. Here at Saint Barnabas we just celebrated the best crib service I can remember. Led by the Sunday school it told the Christmass story through narration, carols and acting and was an absolute delight. It ended in procession to the Lady Chapel where, kneeling under the sacrament, the crib figures (minus bambino) were revealed. A huge thankyou to everyone who contributed- especially a certain shepherd who bought a tear to her daddy’s eye!
