Nirmali and I would like to express our condolences to Lathika ,Prasdini, David and Devishka and others. I first met Fr. James at the CCYM Conference in Batticaloa where he sang his famous Rajaram. He was an excellent Preacher, always with a clear message to take home. My mother and I used to follow him on successive Good Fridays to hear him speak in terms of different characters in the Passion- Judas, Peter , the Centurion, etc He was a good Pastor regularly visiting his parishioners, especially the sick. When my Mother in Law (Ariadne Gogerly Moragoda) fell sick he was by her side to say prayers. He did the same with her husband (Alfie).His prayers had the same style as the1662 Book of Common Prayer but personalized for the occasion. He and I agreed on many theological matters that either he or I presented as Resolutions in Diocesan Council.I t was such pleasure to discuss anything with Fr. James as he had a clear incisive mind. Above all ,Fr. James struck me as a holy Priest. He would always say the traditional Morning and Evening Prayer Offices in addition to other prayers. As result he knew his Psalms by memory. .Farewll my friend, I have no doubt that you Rest In Peace in the presence of the Lord, awaiting to Rise in Glory on the Last Day.
Narme and Nirmali Wickremesinghe
Nirmali and I would like to express our condolences to Lathika ,Prasdini, David and Devishka and others. I first met Fr. James at the CCYM Conference in Batticaloa where he sang his famous Rajaram. He was an excellent Preacher, always with a clear message to take home. My mother and I used to follow him on successive Good Fridays to hear him speak in terms of different characters in the Passion- Judas, Peter , the Centurion, etc He was a good Pastor regularly visiting his parishioners, especially the sick. When my Mother in Law (Ariadne Gogerly Moragoda) fell sick he was by her side to say prayers. He did the same with her husband (Alfie).His prayers had the same style as the1662 Book of Common Prayer but personalized for the occasion. He and I agreed on many theological matters that either he or I presented as Resolutions in Diocesan Council.I t was such pleasure to discuss anything with Fr. James as he had a clear incisive mind. Above all ,Fr. James struck me as a holy Priest. He would always say the traditional Morning and Evening Prayer Offices in addition to other prayers. As result he knew his Psalms by memory. .Farewll my friend, I have no doubt that you Rest In Peace in the presence of the Lord, awaiting to Rise in Glory on the Last Day.
Narme and Nirmali Wickremesinghe
