“When you grow old you will stretch out your hands, and somebody else will put a belt round you and take you where you would rather not go.” John 21:18 This true story told by Fr Paul O’Reilly SJ about one of his fellow Jesuits who had a stroke and… Continue reading
I have never seen so many wild primroses, got too hot in April by the sea in the UK, been blessed in water from 6th century St Seiriol’s Well and seen a circle of yew trees nearly 3,000 years old! I was staying at Noddfa, a retreat centre in… Continue reading
Caritas Leeds have produced some helpful information regarding the changes to the Universal Credit. Caritas Leeds is an umbrella organisation where all charities and groups involved in social action or social care in the Diocese of Leeds, whose work is inspired by the Gospel and operate in accordance with Catholic… Continue reading
Here’s an interesting report from The Guardian about how a former pub in Leeds has been transformed into a busy hub, tackling loneliness by bringing young and old together. Churches are often the only truly intergenerational regular meeting places for people of all ages in our society. We would love… Continue reading
Neither height not depth, nor anything in all creation will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:39 Here’s our 2018 Easter Newsletter, which includes an invitation to any parishes who have not had a… Continue reading
Complete our survey What next for Growing Old Grace-fully? Our work for the past three years, in raising awareness of the contribution of older people in our parishes and helping to respond to their spiritual and practical needs, has been possible because of a generous gift from The Society of… Continue reading
Please pray for the family and friends of Eileen Sikorska who died at home in Leeds on 19th February aged 95. She was an active member of many organisations including the CMAC, Cafod, Pax Christi, and Growing Old Grace-fully; was on the staff of Trinity and All Saints College (now… Continue reading
How to create a personal spiritual reminiscence box. A resource for the family, friends and carers of people with dementia. © the Diocese of Wrexham 2015. Written by Margaret Hinton, Marriage and Family Life Commission and Clare Steel. Cost £7 and available from: margaretmfl@hotmail.co.uk This is a useful, user friendly resource “designed… Continue reading
I was absolutely delighted to receive three comics from Leeds Church Institute, written and designed by local Leeds artist Si Smith. They explore some aspects of the realities of living with memory loss. As well as being beautifully observed and a delight to look at, they can provoke and support… Continue reading
I recently came across this reflection by Jean Vanier, from his book Community and Growth (Darton, Longman & Todd 1991) about the potential for old age to enlighten those around us. He considers it “the most precious time of life, the one nearest eternity” and goes on to say: “There… Continue reading
