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…

Our residents at Waterford have been preparing for Christmas with a party, this event was enjoyed by all!

God brings us, today: a wonderful way in which God wanted to come into the world, and this revives tenderness in us, the human tenderness close to that of God. And today we are in great need of tenderness, we in great need of a human touch, in the face of so much misery! If…

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…

Please take a look at our wonderful outdoor crib at our Leeds home

“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 and…

"O Mary Immaculate, we gather around you once again. The more we go on in life the more our gratitude to God increases for giving to us as a mother, we that are sinners, You, who are the Immaculate. Among all human beings, you are the only one preserved from sin, as the mother of…

Our Leeds residents enjoyed Panto Annie this week, and also a beautiful sing along to Silent Night [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAVylBksg7g[/embedyt]

Prayer for the second Sunday in Advent;   Almighty and merciful God, may no earthly undertaking hinder those who set out in haste to meet your Son, but may our learning of heavenly wisdom gain us admittance to his company. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of…

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.