Last week I met a dear friend for lunch. She is in her late eighties and lately she has struggled with health issues, including a few falls, the latest causing a broken wrist – a particular handicap for her as she is a writer. She repeatedly tells us that growing… Continue reading
Lent is a time of prayer, alms giving and fasting and in doing this it also gives us the opportunity to take stock. Life has a funny way of teaching us what truly matters at the end of the day. As time goes by, I grow in deeper awareness that… Continue reading
God of Hope God of hope,we cling to you,for your renew the face of the earth. Through the gift of your Son,our Lord Jesus,we follow you on the path of dawn. Enlightened by your love and wisdom,help us to lead each otherand all creaturesback to your open arms.Amen. Rachel McCarthy/CAFOD… Continue reading
This year the season of Advent is as long as it possibly can be with the first Sunday of Advent starting on November 27th. Now in the second week of Advent, we continue to prepare for the appearance of Jesus as a tiny baby born in very challenging circumstances. His… Continue reading
Prayer is a special activity we can do with the children in our lives, deepening our relationship with them, and their connection with God. Prayer is a conversation with God. It need not be formal and there are no rules, so whether the child you would like to pray with… Continue reading
We have put together a summary of our main activities over the last year – we are so glad this has included some face to face events and we look forward to more opportunities in the coming year. Annual Review Newsletter 2022 OR browse through all the sections displayed below:… Continue reading
In our last event of our Later Life Series, we will focus more on the challenges we can face in later life. ‘As we get older we can gradually experience a series of ‘losses’ – an increase in health issues, a decrease in independence, some loss of ability to do… Continue reading
Pope Francis established a World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly which took place for the first time on Sunday 25 July 2021. In 2022, the celebration will fall on Sunday 24 July, the Sunday closest to the Feast of Saints Joachim and Anne, Grandparents of Jesus. The theme chosen by… Continue reading
Pope Francis has been giving insightful reflections on OLD AGE in his catecheses during the weekly General Audiences since 23rd February 2022. He has spoken on many aspects of the meaning and value of old age in the light of God’s word. Looking at a range of aspects of old… Continue reading
Watch the overview video above and read through the inspiring and thought-provoking talks below: Keith Albans shares ‘items for our AGE-enda to help us work at growing old’ Pippa Bonner shares insights from her encounters as a Pastoral Worker in a care home. Helen Reid shares thoughts on the older generation… Continue reading
