Fr Michael Sinnott- A Survivor

3 days after the release of Fr Michael Sinnott (an elderly Irish priest held captive by a kidnap gang) I was fortunate to attend a mass where he is in. The church was packed and it was a Saturday. We attended a mass for the novena since it was the feast of Malate. After the mass he stood in front to say a few words about his ordeal during captivity. He is all smiles and was thankful for everyone who helped him and prayed for him. He even spoke in local language which was hilarious for an Irish priest.

I was fortunate to have received his blessings when he held my hand while he was walking to exit the church considering the flock of people who wants to get his blessings. It was nice and touching moment. Lessons learned is to alway be thankful for our life and blessings and we can all survive whatever it is we are going through with HIS help.

Fr Sinnott (79) - A Columban Missionary originally from Wexford was taken hostage by armed gunmen in Pagadian city on October 11th.