Dear Lathika and Children please accept our deepest condolences on your loss.
Father James’ passing is a loss to all of us as well.
Although I knew of Rev. James Ratnanayagam during my school days, I got know him closely after he became the university chaplain at Peradeniya. I had the privilege of being the secretary of the Student Christian Movement of which Father James was the patron and this brought me closer to him than before. I can never forget his pastoral care and words of guidance that strengthened the faith. We did always look forward to the Sunday evening services and the fellowship that followed. Lathika and Father James were always graceful and gracious hosts and shining examples of Christian Stewardship. Father James’ words to strengthen the faith can never be forgotten – “Safety is not only safety from storm – but also safety in storm” – That is, Christ is with us whatever the context. In 1972, Father James officiated in our engagement ceremony at Colombo. Sadly we had lost contact after we left for Australia in 1974/75. But he did leave behind a lasting memory. Dodo and Gowry
Dear Lathika and Children please accept our deepest condolences on your loss.
Father James’ passing is a loss to all of us as well.
Although I knew of Rev. James Ratnanayagam during my school days, I got know him closely after he became the university chaplain at Peradeniya. I had the privilege of being the secretary of the Student Christian Movement of which Father James was the patron and this brought me closer to him than before. I can never forget his pastoral care and words of guidance that strengthened the faith. We did always look forward to the Sunday evening services and the fellowship that followed. Lathika and Father James were always graceful and gracious hosts and shining examples of Christian Stewardship. Father James’ words to strengthen the faith can never be forgotten – “Safety is not only safety from storm – but also safety in storm” – That is, Christ is with us whatever the context. In 1972, Father James officiated in our engagement ceremony at Colombo. Sadly we had lost contact after we left for Australia in 1974/75. But he did leave behind a lasting memory. Dodo and Gowry
