Heavenly father, I am your humble servant, I come before you today in need of hope. There are times when I feel helpless, There are times when I feel weak. I pray for hope. I need hope for a better future. I need hope for a better life. I need hope for love and kindness.…

Many happy returns to Margaret Goldie who celebrated her 100th Birthday this week at our Leeds home. Everyone here at the Little Sisters Of The Poor would like to wish you a Happy Birthday. Many happy returns! [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9XgHqfE5KE[/embedyt]

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 loving.  Worship…

St Anne's Sisters, Staff and Residents hope you all had a wonderful Christmas. We celebrated with our Residents and thought we would share some photos of us preparing for Christmas. Take care everyone and stay safe.

Our residents love nothing better than a good game of bingo. This afternoon was just lovely, two sessions of bingo, refreshments and music. Some lucky residents won up to three prizes but at the end of the game no one left without a gift. Sheila our lovely resident sent a thank you message to the…

At this time, every year, we hear these words: ‘The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light’. Familiar words indeed, and easily left unheeded. But this year the darkness is more immediate, more encircling. Knowing the darkness helps us to appreciate the light. In the darkness of this pandemic so many of…

Sisters, staff and Residents at our Birmingham home are preparing for Christmas. A local school had also delivered some handmade cards to the home recently. We all appreciate the kindness and hard work from the pupils. Thank you to everyone involved as this brought happiness to our Residents. Merry Christmas Everyone! …

The Staff, Sisters and Residents are enjoying the Christmas festivities.  Everyone is doing a wonderful job!  We hope everyone has a lovely Christmas, from everyone here at the Little Sisters Of The Poor. .

DOMINUS FLEURIT In the chill of the night a new-born baby cries, Glory, Glory to God, sang the angels in the skies This gift of God brings life for soiled mankind Hail, our long-awaited Saviour, Hail Glorious child.   Tears were shed in Bethlehem, tears of joy, Heaven had come to earth with this thrice-holy…

Hampers were delivered for the residents in St Peters in lieu of the annual Christmas party from the students from St Michael’s College.  Due to the current pandemic, this of course had to be cancelled, but they made sure that the residents didn’t miss out.  Thank you for the kind donations.

The Residents enjoyed taking part in an Advent preparation by preparing stars and writing their Advent prayers.  Well done everyone!      

The beautiful Residents at our Leeds home took part in a Christmas Photoshoot this week. The pictures are wonderful - thank you to everyone involved.