AN AMERICAN AT THE WHITE HOUSE !

Craig O'Connor

FROM THE CITY OF THE ANGELS

Sitting nursing a Budweiser in the White House ( a city centre pub) last evening, I was joined by an American visitor who was passing through Limerick. As we chatted he made a few references to the Biblical flood in the context of the flood stories which seem to crop up in several world mythologies. As the conversation progressed he introduced himself as Craig and it transpired he is a Christian believer! He was on his way home after some kind of scientific conference in Crete, and decided to stop over for a few days in Ireland and I suppose with a surname like O’Connor there must be a few antecedents tucked away somewhere on the Island! Now the odds of walking into a pub in Limerick and sitting down hap chance beside another believer must be slim to none, I’d think. Craig told me that he belonged to a fellowship in L.A. called The Rock,pastored by a man called Robert Harris. He described the little group as ‘doers‘, majoring on actions rather than just the words! Sounds like New Testament Christianity to me! While in Dublin he was impressed by a visit to the Chester Beatty Library, and particularly with an old illuminated copy of the Koran which, he thought rivalled even the Book of Kells for its artistry and beauty. I recommended Craig to visit Lough Gur on the following day if he had time, as it is an area rich in pre-historical remains.
So, brother Craig trust you are safely back home when reading this, and warm greetings from Limerick , and may God richly bless you at The Rock in all your endeavours for Him. Oh and yes, do stay in touch, we would love to hear what God is at in L.A….

Gerard O'Shea