A fiery end to Mass at Maryport

No, I did not get hot under the collar (!) and shout, rather I nearly caused a small fire in the church. After Mass had concluded there was Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. After I had started, I put the cover of the monstrance to one side on the altar. What I didn’t realise is that it was very close to one of the votive lights, so close it caught fire. Thankfully, I and one of the congregation noticed and we were able to blow out the flames before any serious damage was done.