Wednesday, 29 March 2023

Happy Anniversary Father Francis

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FATHER FRANCIS MAPLE O.F.M. Cap.
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Father Francis Maple is a Franciscan monk who celebrates his 60th Anniversary as a priest on 30 March 2023.

 HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
FATHER FRANCIS MAPLE
Thank you for hearing the call and for your many years serving Our Lord.
May God bless you and protect you always.

Being told at school that he had a pleasant voice was the encouragement which led Fr. Francis Maple OFM Cap to play the guitar and, eventually, earn the title of "The Singing Friar" with concerts at the Liverpool Philharmonic, Preston Guildhall, Derby Assembly Rooms and London's Drury Lane, and the recording of 42 albums and a Gold Disc for his album the “Old Rugged Cross”.  This success helped Father Francis raise over one million pounds for charities supporting the poor - for which he was awarded the MBE in the Queen's 1997 Honours List.

He has also sung in public over the years in malls, shopping centres, bus stations and at his own concerts to raise money for charity. He has also written several books, (sermons, cooking recipes, jokes), and has contributed to many newspaper columns and Catholic newspapers and magazines. He spends a lot of time travelling throughout the UK leading Missions in various Catholic churches. 
 
SONGS ON YOU TUBE HERE
 
BOOKS HERE
 
WEBSITE HERE 
 

Here I Am, Lord

I, the Lord of sea and sky,
I have heard my people cry.
All who dwell in dark and sin
My hand will save.

I who made the stars of night,
I will make their darkness bright.
Who will bear my light to them?
Whom shall I send?

Here I am, Lord. Is it I, Lord?
I have heard you calling in the night.
I will go, Lord, if you lead me.
I will hold your people in my heart.

I, the Lord of snow and rain,
I have borne my people's pain.
I have wept for love of them.
They turn away.

I will break their hearts of stone,
Give them hearts for love alone.
I will speak my word to them.
Whom shall I send?

Here I am, Lord. Is it I, Lord?
I have heard you calling in the night.
I will go, Lord, if you lead me.
I will hold your people in my heart.


I, the Lord of wind and flame,
I will tend the poor and lame.
I will set a feast for them.
My hand will save.

Finest bread I will provide
Till their hearts be satisfied.
I will give my life to them.
Whom shall I send?

Here I am, Lord. Is it I, Lord?
I have heard you calling in the night.
I will go, Lord, if you lead me.
I will hold your people in my heart.

Isaiah 6
Dan Schutte
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24 comments:

  1. Anonymous29 March 2023 at 11:15

    Thank you for sharing. Regine
    www.rsrue.blogspot.com

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  2. Tom29 March 2023 at 11:52

    ...60 years, that's amazing.

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  3. Mevely31729 March 2023 at 12:57

    A pleasing voice, indeed! Thank you for introducing us to the good Father.

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    1. Victor S E Moubarak29 March 2023 at 13:10

      Thank you so much, Mevely, for your good wishes.

      God bless.

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  4. Bill29 March 2023 at 13:04

    He certainly found his vocation in life.

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    1. Victor S E Moubarak29 March 2023 at 13:10

      Yes, I have known him for many years.

      God bless, Bill.

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  5. HappyK29 March 2023 at 15:30

    Wow 60 years - a long time. Wonderful words - Here I am Lord.

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  6. messymimi29 March 2023 at 18:34

    Congratulations to him!

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  7. Red Rose Alley29 March 2023 at 19:05

    Sixty years as a Priest, how wonderful. I am very familiar with this song. It's beautiful, and one of my favorites. I love hearing it at church.

    Thank you for coming over and saying "God bless always." I appreciate that very much.

    And thank you for being a light with your kind words.

    ~Sheri

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    1. Victor S E Moubarak30 March 2023 at 01:59

      It's nice to see you visiting here Sheri. Thank you. We hope to see you visit more often; you're always welcome.

      Much thanx for your kind words.

      God bless you.

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  8. Anonymous29 March 2023 at 19:27

    Thank you! I am sure the good Father enjoyed my accompaniment since I could see the words. ;-)
    I admire men who give all to serve.
    Sending our best,THANKS for the prayers. Needed, much needed. Love from this side.....
    Sherry & jack

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    1. Victor S E Moubarak30 March 2023 at 02:01

      Thank you Jack and Sherry. I hope and pray you and yours are well. I'm still praying for you all. Trust in God, however difficult it is.

      God bless you all.

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  9. Martha Jane Orlando30 March 2023 at 07:58

    I loved learning about Father Francis' many accomplishments while he served the Lord faithfully for all these many years. May God continue to bless him! Thanks, Victor!

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    1. Victor S E Moubarak30 March 2023 at 13:53

      Thank you, Martha. He certainly has done a lot to help the poor over the years. I recall years ago he used to attend my Christian radio program "Time for Reflections".

      God bless you, Martha.

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  10. Lowcarb team member30 March 2023 at 14:58

    That's wonderful, many congratulations to him.

    All the best Jan

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  11. A Bit of the Blarney31 March 2023 at 12:24

    This is one of my favorite hymns. Happy anniversary and congratuations, Fr. Francis!

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  12. Anonymous31 March 2023 at 15:23

    thecontemplativecat@blogspot.com here. lovely music, powerful words. Pray for me, tests coming back on Monday.

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