A poignant poem/prayer written and kindly shared by Sr Kate Holmstrom SHCJ. “Weep not for me, but for your children.” We are the women of Jerusalem. We were standing by the Way of the Cross. But we weep both for you, dear Lord, And for our children. We weep for… Continue reading
We hope you will enjoy a meaningful and joyous time this Easter, perhaps more able to join with your local community in person than the last two years. Here are some additional resources online for your enrichment. Leeds Cathedral at Easter You can join in with the Masses and services… Continue reading
Later Life – what is your perspective? Is it a decline or an ascent, a blessing or a burden, or a mixture of both? How do we face and embrace both the challenges and the joys in the context of our ongoing spiritual journey? How do we support those around… Continue reading
‘The State of Ageing in England is getting worse’ The Centre for Ageing Better has pulled together extensive data in this recent important report. They have made the information very easy to access with the summary and all sections presented online with lots of graphs and explanation – see HERE.… Continue reading
When we are lost for words, prayers and laments like this one by Rev Jon Swales can help us express our heart’s desire to our Almighty God. Father of Creation,God of Peace, The world has changed,And so have our hearts,As we face disappointment, disorientation and distressNot knowing what will happen next.… Continue reading
With many people living longer and the current demographic of our churches, you are probably finding that the needs of older people in your parish are increasing. Many parishioners go out of their way to help others as much as they can, and SVP and other groups are an essential… Continue reading
As well as being involved in each of our parishes, the trustees of Growing Old Grace-fully wanted to highlight the voice and needs of older people in this listening process. A group of the board members got together and drew up a response on the relevant topics in the framework,… Continue reading
About 20 of us met on Zoom on a cold evening with fireworks going off in the background! We had a good time together sharing issues and ideas around starting up and continuing activities and support for older people in our parishes at this strange time of transition. Sister Bernadette… Continue reading
Contrary to some popular opinions, many of our ‘older parishioners’ are passionate about the care of our planet and very active in the Diocese and beyond. One example is David Jackson who is a Laudato Si’ Animator, a role you can read about HERE. As we finish the Season of… Continue reading
Thanks, Lord, my heartfelt thanks, and great relief To hear you say: “But it’s All Right, you know!”Alright – you’re growing old,Forgetful, muddled, dim(Embarrassing, frustrating though it is)Alright to need, and take, more time,More space perhaps,To admit: “I don’t cope well.I can’t keep up.” You went there first, our good… Continue reading
