A summary and reflection by Rev. Dr. Joe Cortis ‘Dilexit Nos’ (He Loved us) is Pope Francis’ fourth and last Encyclical issued on the 24th. October 2024. It traces the tradition and relevance of thinking ‘on the human and divine love of the heart of Jesus Christ’, inviting us to… Continue reading
The second of the Doorways of Hope series of 3 online reflections is Living in Hope, on Wednesday 14th March, 7:00pm to 8:00pm. Paula Shanks and Monseigneur Donal Lucey will explore how living in the flow of life offers invitations to a deeper sense of hope. This is part of the invitation to… Continue reading
Resurrection light Risen Christ, when darkness overwhelms usmay your dawn beckon. When fear paralyses us may your touch release us. When grief torments us may your peace enfold us. When memories haunt us may your presence heal us. When justice fails us may your anger ignite us. When apathy stagnates us may your challenge renew… Continue reading
This is Pope Francis’ Jubilee Year of Hope. We are encouraged to be Pilgrims of Hope amidst the traumatic global events of war, climate change, political swings and poverty and injustice that currently confront us. Currently we are all concerned about the war in Ukraine, in the Middle East and elsewhere.… Continue reading
On Tuesday 18th March 2025, we held the first in the Doorways of Hope series of online reflections led by Paula Shanks and Mgr. Donal Lucey & Paula Shanks, as part of the Pilgrims of Hope Jubilee year. The reflection explores the theme of ‘Springtime’ to explore how we can… Continue reading
Christians on Ageing are hosting their annual general meeting and spring conference at the Bar Convent in York on 30th of April 2025. Christians on Ageing is a Christian voice for older people and works for a society in which older people are heard, supported and valued.. The day will… Continue reading
The first of the Doorways of Hope series of online events is is Glimpses of Hope, on Tuesday 18th March, 2:30pm to 3:30pm, Paula Shanks and Monseigneur Donal Lucey &will explore the the theme of ‘Springtime’ to explore how we can awaken to the invitation to be renewed in hope. A… Continue reading
Growing Old Grace-fully, together with Age Friendly Leeds, are hosting two online sessions to support people to become Dementia Friends. This online training is aimed at all those who want to make their communities and parishes more dementia friendly, for the families and friends of people living with dementia and… Continue reading
It’s All Right is written by Sister Kate Holmstrom, a Holy Child Sister, resident at a care home in Harrogate. Sister Kate has contributed a number of items to Growing Old Grace-fully. It’s All Right Thanks, Lord, my heartfelt thanks, and great reliefTo hear you say: “But it’s All Right, you… Continue reading
The 2025 Jubilee Year ‘Pilgrims of Hope’ is now underway. The Jubilee Year began with the opening of the Holy Door in St Peter’s Basilica in Rome, on Christmas Eve Tuesday and runs to the Feast of Epiphany 2026. The Jubilee Year in the Diocese of Leeds began with Bishop… Continue reading
