Confirmed in the good old Roman way.

On Sunday, we went to see Frangelita being confirmed. It was an interesting experience for me ( now a thoroughly lapsed Catholic) as the Mass was sung - mostly in English but a few of the more beautiful prayers in Latin.
Long ago, as a church-goer, I knew all the responses and all the prayers and hearing them in Latin, I found that I still knew them.
Since those days, the liturgy has all been changed to English and though I attended Mass a few times after the change, the English never 'took' for me. The Latin is beautiful. 'Sanctus', 'Hosannah' and 'Kyrie Eleison' have a lovely flow which 'Holy', and, (what?) 'Hooray' (?!!!) and 'Lord have mercy' just can't match.

On the other hand, the newer 'kiss of peace' (usually just a handclasp) is a nice and meaningful addition in which I still enthusiastically join. I have absolutely no quarrel with saying 'peace be with you' to all the people within reach.
Otherwise, it was pleasant to be among people who were there not to rant about their religious beliefs, but just to witness the affirmation of a number of people to try and live according to a set of beliefs which are at least an attempt to encourage some kind of spiritual responsibility.

And Bill the Bish kindly mentioned that he was available for photo opportunities after the service. Very helpful :)There he is with one of the newest confirmed members of his flock :) Doesn't she look suitably modest and cheerful :) (considering what a glamour-puss she usually is)

Later, we were having lunch in an Italian nearbye and we saw Fr John, in company with Bill the Bish, heading lunchwards we supposed. And a little later still, we saw them returning - maybe a little less steadily. This seemed entirely suitable to us :)

Ah well. Back home, next day, the old oak seemed to be having a spiritual moment all to itself :)
Some cherry blossom for I - I thought it might be nice to have some flowers for the new flat...it's a little tree and might live in a pot on the roof terrace

Some ducks for Mel (I know you couldn't ever have enough duckies Mel and I have reason to believe that these two would bring a half dozen ducklings with them)

And a sky moment to share with Sorrow:)
In a day or two there may be news about the camera :) I am an excited bunny!
Also a knackered bunny. Had three early mornings in a row and Oh look! It's quite a late night already.
I shall go and emulate a log. Peace be with you one and all :)