Blessed sacrament procession and farewells

Took Liz to station - her first day at Heythrop on Pastoral Mission course. Bruce took us to Heathrow. In the excitement forgot to pack Ciaran's quilt, nightlight and portable cot! He was watching Thomas DVD. He slept in car after we had popped into Battersea Park library. He ran to Louise when she came through and she was in tears. Had a fabulous time and bought loads of things. Dropped off at Gunnersbury Park despite traffic and got tube to Victoria. Acolyte at Blessed sacrament procession from Westminster cathedral to St George's cathedral Southwark. A glorious day. The rosary gang were there in force and occasionally sang Ave maria and eventually O sacrament divine. Benediction at the cathedral with Bishop Alan Hopes. Greeted by Fr John O'Toole and the MC about serving next Sunday at Catenian mass. Cathedral was full so reckon about a 1000 there! It reminded me of the Via crucis in Jerusalem - some indifference and some respect. Rebecca borrowed Liz's cassock and took candles back in car. Noel and I on bus. Met Lewis Horner on bus. Tea at cathedral cafe and reading Cantwell Smith on religion in rooftop garden above M and S. Vespers and Mass with Frs Swavek and Tim - lots of servers. Delightful party to farewell them and Fr Kingsley. Hilarious Irish jig, songs and poem - some not very quiet. Hilarious train driver with posh voice!

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