The organist librarian

To cathedral early to serve at Mgr Ralph Brown's funeral attended by several bishops and the cardinal. I was crosier so was able to congratulate Archbishop Vincent on getting the red hat. John his chaplain remarked on the Pope's letter and the need to pray for him in his new service. Michael was quite scathing about Pope Francis so I pointed out that everybody I meet praises him! The choir sang Victoria Requiem mass. Lots of priests there and a very nice lunch in the hall. Came home to go on Global Net webinar with Andy Love MP. Liz took washing up to Dennis's as our washing machine broke down. I was back at the cathedral for evensong sung by St Paul's cathedral. Taverner Coll Reg canticles which are effective and Arabic in feel. Malcolm Boyle Thou O God. I saw Martin Ball. I looked for Liz's hat but didn't go in the common room instead went to Pret. Ismaili centre for 7.30 reception and lecture by Prof Zakar on Muhammad's life. A large audience - Jon dal D...

To Bethnal Green for day on dealing with conflict in faith communities and interfaith. We filled 3 sheets of causes and came up with some useful tools Stop, Acknowledge, Move forward is good. Only 3 Muslims there but it was good. Siriol only came for a short time. I bought another fridge magnet. To Royal Academy for Bill Woodrow - interesting ideas. To Mass which followed Mgr Ralph Brown's body being brought into the lady chapel. Fintan Phelan was there. Then to confirmation on Whoa re you? The ice breaker went well and I was impressed by the group. Saw Mark Nash and congratulated him on moving to Southwark! Tuesday Mgr Brown's funeral attended by cardinal and bishops. Congratulated Archbishop Vincent. Nice to see Canon Jim Pannett. Nice lunch. Saw Fr Tim Dean and sent greetings to Pam Winters via Philip Dean. Don Farino was there. Washing machine broken so Liz went up to Dennis's. I took part in webinar with Andy Love MP.