tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8105371462621592511.post7893041778201769845..comments2023-09-24T15:01:46.609-04:00Comments on Fiat Lux: Shrines and records of our prayersThe Rev. James Richardsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03484680361356703398noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8105371462621592511.post-89169784963060779542009-09-26T03:56:57.518-04:002009-09-26T03:56:57.518-04:00The parish register was affectionately referred to...The parish register was affectionately referred to as "The Book of Life" by my mother - a parish administrator for 18 years. I have always loved that phrase as it truly depicts what is held within its pages - every baptism, confirmation, marriage and burial along with every other service in a parish's history. If I were to ever trace my family tree, I would surely start with the parish register! Many thanks for such a wonderful post...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8105371462621592511.post-13464425147994941142009-09-25T14:09:47.781-04:002009-09-25T14:09:47.781-04:00I love this post, Jim! I can feel the cumulative ...I love this post, Jim! I can feel the cumulative power of all those recorded times of prayer just by looking at Anthony's photo. It also gives me a strong sense of community to know that things like my baptism, wedding, and confirmation are recorded in that register or other such books at St. Paul's. Thanks for sharing.Janice Deanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10695322937457654338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8105371462621592511.post-28788514200251748792009-09-25T10:37:58.222-04:002009-09-25T10:37:58.222-04:00I enjoyed these reflections! Hope to read them reg...I enjoyed these reflections! Hope to read them regularly. <br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />Don CompierAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com