When scouting in France last week, Gerald was able to confirm arrangements for a hitherto unannounced visit.  Sunday August 1, Lammas Day, is the celebration of the annual “Pardon” of St. Nicodemus (Yes!) in south Central Brittany.

A “pardon” is a celtic procession around holy space.  Lammas Day is the Christian festival which was superimposed on the Celtic harvest festival Lughnasa.  We will be honoured guests at worship at the local Catholic chapel of St. Nicodeme, which sits in the middle of fields with four holy fountains beside it.  We will join the festivities, including the local feast.   An angel will descend from the Chapel spire to light the festal bonfires!

So, calling all Celtic souls! If you haven’t already signed on, there are still available spaces on this pilgrimage.

Pauline Webb, former head of religious broadcasting for the BBC World Service, who accompanied us as a Theological Reflector on several pilgrimages, has been recently honoured at a public ceremony at Methodist Church House in London where one of the rooms is now “The Pauline Webb room”.

Gerald had supper with her in London, Friday May 14.