The organist librarian

Swim, more work on the art auction. To quiet day at the cathedral with Margaret Lane. I loved the song Maranatha she played us and the poetry from Guite and beautiful prayers by George Appleton and Cardinal Hume. Lovely book by Jane Williams Art of Advent. Mass at 1 in the cathedral hall with Fr Michael. The Hinsley room was so cold most of us went home. I headed to Caterham early and sat in Costa. Also did some Christmas shopping in Waitrose. The carol service went really well with a choir of 6 and Julie Groves superb on flute in Rutter Sans day carol. Shona conducted. We sang Lo how a rose and Rocking during the candle lighting. Next time we need some more carols but I played Brahms Es ist ein ros - such a lovely piece. Cakes and mince pies in the hall. About a 100 there.

Swam. I took the lost student card I found at the bus stop back to Brit school - his mother was very grateful. Also picked up the CD left in the old car from Newton Honda. To Worth Abbey for the funeral of Fr Charles Hallinan 91. It was a happy occasion in many ways - such a good, kind man. He spoke of the importance of prayer of the heart and singing Magnificat after confession. Lovely organ music and Faure Pie Jesu and Sanctus. Oddly on a retreat there I was at the funeral of one of the monks attended by Buddhist monks so I have processed to the graveyard twice. Lovely peaceful spot. Saw Paul Ryan (in choir), Fr Philip, Dom Aidan, Chris, Stella and got waylaid by Oona van der Poole from West Norwood! Actually watched England beat Colombia in World Cup with a beer at Acton! A hot morning in the library. 600s a mess as were the 700s. To Hinsley room Spirituality Roger talking on the coming of the Spirit. Found good quotes in books by John Main and George Appleton.BP portrait award at...