We were talking about that last night - it's only been a few weeks since he stepped down and he is looking quite frail.

I just want to say to the new pope - Go you! 

You could investigate Tim Vine and Frank Skinner, they're both Catholic comedians.

Also, Dermot O'Leary the tv and radio presenter is a Catholic too.

Other interesting people might be the olympians who spoke at Flame last year - Debbie Flood etc...

That's all I can think of at the moment.

Just to clear up something that might confuse a few people - Nativity is different to THE Nativity. When I told a friend that I was going to see Nativity 2 she said, "There's a sequel? Wasn't that The Passion of the Christ!" 

I know a few worship leaders who use them for their lyrics and music.

I LOVE this song so much! I first heard it at Brightlights in July 2011 and it's stayed with me every since. It's always the first and last track I listen to when I put his CD in the player. AND my friends John and Claire had it at their wedding last week and it was just beautiful!

Such an anointed song!

It's because they are coming over and touring as part of the 'Big Church Night In' (new project from the people who brought us 'Big Church Day Out') and so I don't think they probably would have chosen those venues either.

Matt Redman is also playing those dates as well I think. I might see if I can get along to the London one.

Quote from: annathechaplain on April 24, 2012, 08:10:56 AM

So far there haven't been too many shocked faces but it has been quite amusing to watch their initial reaction.   

Mine are loving them... although I was told something very disturbing: apparently wearing a Rosary means that you've 'done-time' inside! LOL!

Tell them they've been watching too much Waterloo Road!!! 

I have to admit that when I first saw the list of speakers that had been booked and how vague the programme was at first, I was worried. I thought - how are they going to make sitting in our seats for 6 hours interesting!?!?!?

Well... they proved me wrong and I'm so glad they did!

Being semi-official photographer for the day I got a brilliant seat and there was no bit where I thought - this isn't excellent and interesting enough to take a photograph! The atmosphere in the arena during the flash mob was electric and watching the mexican wave from the front was pretty special too. The silence during adoration was beautiful - I got so into the prayer that I missed taking a photo of the benediction moment! 

You are allowed 'domestic' cameras and of course mobile phones but no professional photography equipment unless you have a press pass for the day.

Anne-Marie - get Dermot or Tony to ring Johnny T from Southwark and get a press pass organised for one of the team - they can email the documents.

You are 4th from right on the second row - I recognise the smile! 

My view is, if we can't be sure - stay well clear!