Notes from a parish cat and his author Julie Mackenzie

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I am Father Tom Fish, esteemed member of the religious team at Temptation of Christ Parish in the novels by author Julie Mackenzie. As to my background, I was invited into the rectory as a stray, laid on the charm, and was invited to stay, even honorarily ordained and no less spiritual than my sidekick Father Will. He dotes on me to high heaven and forgives all of my street cat proclivities, whatever the hell that means.

Friday, November 2, 2012

Angels (Already?)

We're in the Christmas spirit and we can't help it.

It all started with an angel. Well, actually, make it two..three...?

About a week ago, we were told we were winners in a contest held by our friends at Ask Fisher. We entered because the book they were giving away had to do with angels and we have a thing for them around here. Mom Julie's convinced they exist. As a cat priest, I see them now and again, but not often.

Here it is when we first received it in the mail.




Oopsie, sorry, I'm in the way. Did you know bar codes have a smell? (hehe)

Anyway, here it is.


Hey, my whiskers look like heavenly rays!

 I'll just step aside now.






The book, as you can see, is CHRISTMAS ANGELS by Elaine Marlier.

We loved it. In fact, we read it in two sittings, and yes, it was easy to get into the Christmas spirit! It's the story of a homeless man who finds himself facing the holidays without friends or family. He catches sight of an angel in a storefront window and that begins a series of events that includes having his very own Angel, a dog who never leaves his side.

We're so happy we won! Thanks, Fisher and Jobi!

We don't want to forget others who have sent good things our way. Sage, our woofie friend from Portland, Oregon threw us a cupcake. Then, an award came to us from Sherlock, Ash and Traveler. Yay!!

Angels are everywhere.

Purrs...

--Tom

30 comments:

The Island Cats said...

That sounds like a good book. We think the mom would like it. And you're right...angels are everywhere!

Anonymous said...

Of course! Everybody knows dogs and (most) cats are angels!

Marg said...

So glad you won that book. I have read one of her other books and it was wonderful.I know you are going to enjoy it. She is an excellent writer.

Fuzzy Tales said...

Congratulations on winning it!

Chum and Annie, especially, certainly were angels to our human. :-)

The Florida Furkids said...

We agree that Angels are everywhere, sometimes you just need to stop what you're doing and pay attention!

The Florida Furkids

Hannah and Lucy said...

Angels are always watching over you but if you don't look carefully you can miss them.
Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx

Old Kitty said...

Awwwwww what a lovely book!! Definitely puts us in a Christmas mood! Yay! Take care
x

Random Felines said...

that sounds like a wonderful story... we believe angels are out there - doing those things that get done without applause or praise just because they need to be done

Brian's Home Blog said...

That was a wonderful win! I am ready to get our Christmas Tree up now!

Katie Isabella said...

Oh you will LOVE it, Tom!!!

I nominated you for an awardie..please come to my bloggie to get it. xoxox

Sage said...

Sounds like an uplifting way to start the season! We love angels too...we think they're all around us.

Tamago said...

Sounds like a wonderful book! Our fur babies are our angels :-)
Oh your whiskers do look like heavenly rays!

Sparkle said...

Concatulations on winning the book - it sounds awesome!

Cherry City Kitties said...

Concats on winning such a cool book. Since we got some sleety snow today, we might as well start getting ready for christmas now!
Harry, Dexter and Tipp

The Furries of Whisppy said...

Congratulations on your win. It sounds like a really good book!

Katnip Lounge said...

Mommy loves books like that! We (of course) know that all animals are angels.

Kjelle Bus aka Charlie Rascal said...

ConCATulations on winning the book !
My mom beleives in angels too

CATachresis said...

Oh yes! We believe in angels :)) That looks like a great book!!

Mary said...

I believe in angels too Tom! I think they're around all the time, we just can't always see them because they're so quietly helpful. :) This looks like a lovely book, and i'll let you in on a little secret.. the Christmas spirit has 'caught' me too!

Memories of Eric and Flynn said...

Concats on your prize. It looks like a great book.

Texas, a Cat in... Austin said...

That sounds like an angelical book!
Purrs

Saku said...

Sounds like a great story. And we have the snow it must be nearly Christmas - we could send some to you if you like, MOL.

Congrats on your award and cupcake too!

Sasha, Sami, & Saku

Cathy Keisha said...

That looks like a wonderful book. TW always used to buy Christmas cards with angels until I got my own Christmas cards.

Unknown said...

Yous knows, even though me is the Cat From Hell - me believes in angels! Yes! They is everywhere!
That sure looks like a great book. Me should looks for it for Mommy for Christmas.
Kisses
Nellie

Shaggy and Scout said...

Looks like a good book! Haven't seen that one, but we have several others! Great prize!

Marilia said...

ConCats!!!!

meowmeowmans said...

That sounds like a terrific book! We'll have to check that one out, especially with Christmas on the way. :)

Colehaus Cats said...

ConCATS on a great book win! Angelic purrs...

Clooney said...

Wow, what a great prize to have won! Sounds like a wonderful book. (Psst Tom, what does dem barcodes smell like? I didn't know about theese ones...) Have a great week kitties!

Avalon's Garden and Mewsings of Garden Cottage Cats said...

Awwwwww, dat soundz like a Wonderful story ^.,^ da mom haz a thin fur Angelz too...... ^..^
Yes, your whiskerz do look like rayz of heavenly light......hehehehe

Headbonkz dude~ ^..^ x6 +1 ;)♥♥xoxo