St Therese of Lisieux

Photos credit: catholicrelics.co.uk
Liz spent most of the day at the cathedral. She served as crosier bearer at the Mass to welcome the relics when the Archbishop preached a wonderful sermon. She was cross bearer on Tuesday at the service of anointing of the sick. I was crucifer at the ecumenical service and Liz was acolyte. The Dean of St Paul's cathedral preached and the final hymn was "Lift high the cross". Afterwards we met Joy Peck and had the opportunity to venerate the relics and bought candles. The cathedral looks marvellous with lots of roses and candles and it is very moving to see the simple devotion of so many waiting patiently and praying. There was a nice reception in the common room and I actually spoke to Bishop George for the first time and the Bishop of Edmonton. Had a long chat to Fr Luke Miller from Tottenham. He has led pilgrimages to Lisieux twice and says they have a Roman rite service lasting 2 hours with 7 hymns! The Hill organ is being rebuilt - it is special as it has Barker levers. It was great to see the photo in the Metro today!