LOVELY CATCH-UP, albeit too brief, with my parents, “baby” brother Nick (and his wife and sons) and a second cousin (and his son) today. The families of the clergy are immensely patient and kind about the speed with which we run around the place at this time of the year, and the corresponding lack of proper time and attention coming their way. I’m blessed that mine have always been very, very kind about it. And – gratefully – I wish all family members, and faithful (even when neglected) friends, a happy and blessed Christmas