Rest well, Fr Martin. One of the kindest people I've known. Such a forward-thinking person... very much in support of modernising the Catholic church. Martin had a very fresh and liberal view of the world, and was very willing and able to argue his point. He brought Bible stories to life by explaining the context of their time and society, and thus made them relevant to today's world. Very much a man of the people, his angle on reconciliation and forgiveness was surprisingly eye-opening. He had wisdom and patience for everyone. An excellent orator, he had great musical talent and was a good singer to boot! He was an accomplished cook and an expert on everything French, and his favourite way to unwind was to try out new recipes on Friday evenings. He was a great laugh, and all the kids were crazy about him. Marie, Aoife, Fintan and I are so proud to call him our friend, and he will be very much missed.