Treasures of Heaven

Took Dennis to Mayday for course at 8 a.m. Only 5 in choir at Coulsdon but they did well. Played Parry on "Rockingham" and Moore Toccata. Short practice with Sean and Molly then to 12 noon Mass at cathedral. Fr Graham Stokes first supported by the cathedral clergy with an excellent homily from Fr Alexander -priest as doormat! First blessing and nice reception in the hall. No tennis on screen at CArdinal Place roof garden and chat to Ann Bond. Ate chicken at Wagamama then to British museum for free communities evening invite through Stephanie. Excellent talk on Treasures of heaven by assistant curator and we spotted ourselves on film of Therese of Lisieux at the cathedral. St Ethelburga's choir sang well. The exhibition is superb with a very fine audio guide. Loved the cross from the Pope's private chapel. The Mandylion oddly unimpressive but the Holy Thorn reliquaries were stunning. Beautiful ivories too. Really worth going! Interesting how we preserve items which remember those who have passed on. Last night I wore Dad's bow tie and played from his copies today and I played "Sheep may safely graze" Grandma's favourite.

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