The turn-around of Royal Navy Chaplains is now three months, so having just farewelled Ralph Barber, it was good to meet and welcome John Bridges for lunch at our local vegetarian Indian restaurant Vridavan. I aim to be as welcoming to all the different sectors of community in Bahrain, and I certainly realize the value of the Cathedral providing continuity in ministry when so many groups come and go. John is the author of The Blood of Innocents, so we’ll have to make sure we have the opportunity for him to open up the theme of his book one evening before he departs. |