The month of March is dedicated to our beloved St Joseph. St Joseph is invoked as the patron of many causes. He is the patron of the Universal Church, the patron of the dying because Jesus and Mary was at his death bed. He is also the patron of fathers, carpenters and of social justice….…

The 16th of February was a special day for St Anne’s Home. For weeks, we had planned an art and talent exhibition, involving everyone at the home. Residents, staff, Sisters and volunteers were asked to reveal their personal talents and creations. We started with poems; Home resident, Margaret McKirdy read her own poetry and…

Cardinal Vincent Nichols was the main celebrant at the Mass at Westminster Cathedral on 4th February for the world day of Prayer for Consecrated Life. Fourteen Priests concelebrated and many Religious were present at the Mass. After Mass all were invited for refreshments.

Tea and coffee were being served in the T Bar after Mass. Each resident had been given a little packet wrapped in shiny red paper. They were wondering what was inside… On closer inspection ‘Lucky Pagoda Fortune Cookies’ could be read, manufactured by W Wing Yip plc. Inside each one was…

Celebrations at St Peter’s, London. The three Kings visit the Residents on the Feast of the Epiphany.

The Christmas cake made by the Residents was enjoyed the next day with a sing-a-long at St Anne’s, London

In the Gospel (Mt 2:1-12), the Magi begin by stating the reason why they have come: “We have seen his star in the East, and have come to worship him” Worship means bending low before the Most High and to discover in his presence that life’s greatness does not consist in having, but in…

Christmas Play and Aladdin Caroline, Resident at St Peter’s, wrote A Christmas Play, and Aladdin the Pantomime, with some chair dancing. The Residents and Little Sisters were invited to an afternoon of entertainment and the above Plays. The Residents enjoyed tea and cakes. At the end of ‘Aladdin’ Caroline presented the ‘Lamp’ to Mother Kathleen……

“This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about. When his mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found with child through the Holy Spirit. Joseph her husband, since he was a righteous man, yet unwilling to expose her to shame, decided to divorce her quietly. Such was……

Third Sunday of Advent “O Almighty God, gracious provider and giver of life, we anxiously await the celebration of your birth. Like the people of long ago, our ancestors in faith, we, too, are in need of light, in need of direction, in need of your Word, to show us the way. Our busy lives……

St Anne’s celebrate the November birthdays. Many happy returns from everyone here at the Little Sisters of the Poor!

A day of prayer at St Peters for the Associates, together with those from St Anne’s, was a very good preparation for Advent. Fr Georges Webster, CSsR was the spiritual guide, and the day was greatly appreciated.