On the whole gentlemen do not like to become too closely involved in church affairs. They do, however, encourage their wives to play a full part in the life of the community. Gentlemen's wives sit on committees, are Presidents of almost everything and open fêtes at the drop of a flowered hat. Gentlemen confine their activity to giving a box of apples to the Harvest Festival and sending the vicar a bottle of port for Christmas.
By and large gentlemen believe in God because, by and large, they are confident that God believes in them.
The English Gentleman, Douglas Sutherland (1978)
I passed an open air mass today, it was beautiful, I surprised myself by taking a few moments to be part of it.
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter, hope there are bunnies in your future.
I hope that there are bunnies in your future too. And lambs. And ducklings.
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