Our house is closest to the street and on side is the road leading into the cul-de-sac. So the Chapel is the one on that corner. Usually we have all our windows closed and there is hardly any movement of the traffic heard. But with any of the windows opened the traffic sound - luckily, none blare the horn - is quite audible. However, this evening - thanks to our 'dial wars', wherein some raise the thermostat to high, while some others turn it the other way round to reduce the heat! - the Chapel windows were opened by Fr John.
So we started our monthly recollection with the exposition of the Eucharist, then began our evening prayer, said the three psalms and the scripture reading and then paused for our silent reflection and time for confessions. After a few minutes Fr John left the Chapel to make his confession in the adjoining meeting room. As soon as he left, Fr Peter got up from his place and began closing the two open windows. Fr Sean, sharp as he is, loudly stated, "This is the first time I said evening prayer in a car park!"
I burst out laughing! Am sure, Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament too would have had a good laugh!
So we started our monthly recollection with the exposition of the Eucharist, then began our evening prayer, said the three psalms and the scripture reading and then paused for our silent reflection and time for confessions. After a few minutes Fr John left the Chapel to make his confession in the adjoining meeting room. As soon as he left, Fr Peter got up from his place and began closing the two open windows. Fr Sean, sharp as he is, loudly stated, "This is the first time I said evening prayer in a car park!"
I burst out laughing! Am sure, Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament too would have had a good laugh!
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