Dad lifted the collection plate
Each week at Sunday mass,
Then afterwards he and I
walked the streets around Belfast .
Taking back the envelopes
from people who couldn't go ,
was something that Dad and I did
in the hail rain or snow .
My Da was a member of
The men's confraternity ,
Helping in his own way
All the parish community .
He was a silent witness
and of him I was so proud,
Jesus knew my Father
because he stood out in the crowd.
Many respected my Dad
for he lived what he believed .
Like the hymn Faith of out fathers
I know I have received .
By Paul Mc Cann
Originally Posted On Site: 2008-06-06 07:41:25
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