"If ever the Catholics or bishops rule again in England they will set the church doors open on Christmas Day, and we shall have mass at the High Altar as was used when the day was first instituted, and not have the holy Eucharist barred out of school, as school boys do their masters against the festival.
What, shall we have our mouths shut to welcome old Christmas?
No, no, bid him come by night over the Thames and we will have a bark door open to let him in.
I will myself give him his diet for one year to try his fortune, this time twelve months may prove better".
17th Century Anon
May the blessings of the Christ Child be upon you and yours, Richard.
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Thanks for your kind message, Sandy. A merry Christmas and a blessed 2014 to you also.
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God bless you Hannah, you are the future of our Faith. May you be under the care of God and his mother in 2014.
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May God protect our brethren who face persecution at this time
May those who bring aid to the dispossessed,the ,dying ,diseased or disillusioned show forth the Lord Jesus in their actions and words.
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Gervase, you are too generous. May the Almighty bless you and yours now and throughout 2014. Amen to your prayer.
DeleteHappiest Christmas wishes to you and all the Linens! May you and yours get many graces, Richard, as a reward for your excellent blogging.
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Mary, thank you so much for your good wishes and prayers and your ever generous comment. We wish you a holy and happy 2014 with even more high level interviews and insights. God bless you!
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