Bless Me, Father (by Neil Boyd)

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Neil Boyd has written a series of books about a young Catholic priest, working as a curate. They're short stories on the whole, although themes run through the books.

In 'Bless me Father', the curate - Father Neil - goes to work in his first curacy. He is assigned to Father Duddleswell, a bad-tempered but kind and elderly priest. Humorous situations arise as Father Neil learns about his job and about the people in the parish.

Gentle fun is poked at the traditions of the Roman Catholic Church, and some of the people in it. Not to be taken seriously, nor for those who take offence easily.

It works well as a book to read aloud, or for a light afternoon's reading. Recommended.