A respite from solemn ceremonial today with a Missa Cantata in the morning, Simple Vespers and Benediction in the afternoon, all of which meant there was a little more to do in church as an acolyte/thurifer, which is always a joy. I sometimes am found wanting when my duties are confined to carrying candles and handing over cruets, but that is the function of the acolyte and until I ascend to major orders, I will just have to accept it.

After today's Vespers and Benediction, our chaplain praised the dozen or so faithful who were in attendance for their splendid singing, which in the last few months has been coming along in leaps and bounds. Credit of course must go to our musical director who is a fine pedagogue, not to mention a fine chorister in his own right.

Looking forward to the feasts of Our Lady Help of Christians and the Ascension. Unfortunately we do not have the full celebration of the Rogation days but perhaps in the future. The Church in Australia could certainly do with some additional prayers.