When I was a child I was on the verge of tears when I sang the words of the carol “In the Bleak Midwinter” written by Christina G Rossetti (1830-1864.) (1) “In the bleak midwinter frosty wind made moan, earth stood hard as iron, water like a stone;” It sounded bleak, hard and… Continue reading
Annual Conference: 20th September 2023 Time: 10:00am – 4:15pm Format: Free online event Challenging Exclusion in a Harsh Environment This free online event involving speakers, groups and lunch-time interactive sessions, is now open for booking. Following one of COA’s ongoing issues of interest, ‘cherished, not forgotten’, the focus this year… Continue reading
A Psalm for those journeying together with dementia – by Hannah Stone, poet-theologian to the Leeds Church Institute Continue reading
Pentecost is a remarkable occasion that holds profound meaning for believers around the world. It encompasses a multitude of themes – a time of renewal, new beginnings, and the courage bestowed upon the first Christian community. In the book of Acts, we witness how Pentecost invigorated the apostles, inspiring them… Continue reading
Please join us as we celebrate the launch of a remarkable book “Journeying Together” that sheds light on the experiences of caregivers for individuals with dementia. Written by Growing Old Grace-fully trustee Deacon Joe Cortis, in collaboration with Pia Matthews, this poignant work gives voice to those who tirelessly care… Continue reading
Our country has a new King! He became King when his mother died last year. At Growing Old Grace-fully we cebrated his mother’s 70th Jubilee in 2022 with several tea parties. One of GOG’s aims is to celebrate older age. In honouring Queen Elizabeth ‘s Jubilee we celebrated her faith and… Continue reading
Journeying Together is a book co-written by Deacon Joseph Cortis, who is a trustee of Growing Old Grace-fully and Pia Matthews from St Mary’s University, that offers practical information and hints on how to accompany someone with dementia. This book is an indispensable resource for those caring for a loved… Continue reading
The Pope’s Message for Lent 2023 “Our Lenten Journey is ‘Synodal’” Click the link to the Pope’s Message For Lent 2023. Cafod Lenten Resources Cafod has published a wealth of resources for Lent including reflections on the stations of the cross and many other prayers and resources. Lenten Webinars The… Continue reading
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
