Today we are reminded of the Church in Africa and the heroic witness of the Christian community in Uganda. I can remember when Pope Paul VI canonised the Ugandan martyrs, it was round about the time of our own 40 martyrs being canonised back in 1970, The martyrs we honour today date from the late 19th century, Christianity was new and as is often the case aroused violent opposition. Anglicans as well as Roman Catholics suffered. Sadly this was to be repeated under the cruel tyranny of Idi Amin, Uganda like so much of the continent has not enjoyed good government.
When I think of Uganda I am also reminded of Fr Jim Daley, a Mill Hill missionary who comes form my home parish in Middlesbrough. He served for many years in Uganda and it was always great to hear his stories when he came home.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you who have Mission boxes and who support the Missions. We must never lose sight of the wider view of Church and never just get caught up with ourselves and our problems.
God bless,
Canon michael
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