Deveshta and Prasadhini,
our deepest sympathies. I was saddened to hear of the passing of Fr James, your beloved father. Please convey our condolences to your brother, David, too, and the rest of your family.
We are sorry that (being under lock down/curfew) we were unable to be there for your mother, Mrs Ratnanayagam, or even to sing for Fr James and bid him farewell - he so enjoyed our choir. I always looked for him and Mrs R seated together at Sunday morning service.
We at Methodist College were very privileged to know Fr James - he was often at our school events, and preached at special services and morning prayers occasionally - perhaps as a result of his wife's connection with MC. Your mother was my English teacher.
Our generation of MCites absolutely loved Fr James - such a warm, humble and caring person, with impeccable manners and a great sense of humour. His sermons, delivered in that rich voice, were a delight, and very inspiring. His diction (with his lovely British accent) was excellent.
We don't have many priests of his great calibre any more. May he rest in peace. Shalini Fernando
Deveshta and Prasadhini,
our deepest sympathies. I was saddened to hear of the passing of Fr James, your beloved father. Please convey our condolences to your brother, David, too, and the rest of your family.
We are sorry that (being under lock down/curfew) we were unable to be there for your mother, Mrs Ratnanayagam, or even to sing for Fr James and bid him farewell - he so enjoyed our choir. I always looked for him and Mrs R seated together at Sunday morning service.
We at Methodist College were very privileged to know Fr James - he was often at our school events, and preached at special services and morning prayers occasionally - perhaps as a result of his wife's connection with MC. Your mother was my English teacher.
Our generation of MCites absolutely loved Fr James - such a warm, humble and caring person, with impeccable manners and a great sense of humour. His sermons, delivered in that rich voice, were a delight, and very inspiring. His diction (with his lovely British accent) was excellent.
We don't have many priests of his great calibre any more. May he rest in peace. Shalini Fernando
