Trying the 2nd slowcooker recipe of week. Realise that when it comes to cooking I am very impatient to see the results. I don’t want to to wait 6-8hrs! 😂 #cooking. The slow cooker is an old 1 that belonged to my sister’s mother-in-law & still work perfectly. #Cooking

Sometimes when I’m knitting my watch thinks I’m doing a workout! 😂🤣 #Knitting

A heatwave so I’ve started knitting a warm jumper! 😂 #Knitting

Been knitting these dishcloths with a cup & saucer. Offered them to our Sisters last week at our gathering. All money raised went to watw.org.uk which supports women affected by or at risk of sexual exploitation.Pattern from one of our New Zealand Sisters. #knitting

#ReligiousTogether Great day together wonderful input from Ruvimbo of DigitalLabs @churchofengland Hosted by @RSM_Institute

All ready to welcome #ReligiousTogether to our convent in Bermondsey today.

We now know the conclave will begin on 7th May. Let us pray for the Church at this time and the Cardinals. May we all be open to the Holy Spirit. A time for prayer rather than speculation. Conclave to elect new pope to begin on 7 May, Vatican says www.bbc.com/news/article... 🙏🏻 #Conclave

Bonus today to visit our archives and see actual letters written by #FlorenceNightingale to Mother Clare Moore, who was in the #Crimea with Florence. Thank you to Daniel for the photo.

Today marks the 35 Anniversary of Catherine McAuley being declared Venerable by Pope Saint John Paul II. A Prayer Service was held in Catherine’s house, Baggot St, Dublin. You can watch it here: www.canva.com/design/DAGj8...

Many of you know Mia from social media, Zoom & some have even met her IRL. Sadly this week she was put to sleep. She had been well until the last few days & didn’t respond to antibiotics. She was 13 and been my faithful sidekick for 5 yrs.

Sometimes the answer to the question is homemade chocolate brownie! 😍 #Baking

Mia’s friends here for a sleepover for a few days. Yesterday evening these three, led by Mia, appeared at my office door to let me know it was their tea time! #Dogs

Lovely walk on the beach in Scarborough. Certainly blew any cobwebs away! #Sea #Dogs #SimplyLife

Starting our holiday with breakfast on Safari Narrowboat Tearoom. Meant to take a picture of the breakfast before I ate it but forgot. The empty plate says it all though. 😂😂 #relaxing www.facebook.com/share/14js8A...

A very unholy trinity! #Shelties #dogs

Please join us for the second LOUDfence Workshop at St Mary's Cathedral in Newcastle on 1st February at 10am. LOUDfence - stitching the fabric of the church back together one wounded relationship at a time.

A lovely poem to reflect on as one year ends and a new one begins. Letting go & welcoming by Joyce Rupp   Each new year extends an invitation To re-enter the process of transformation, For self & for our world. We stand at the threshold, Looking back & looking ahead. 🧵

I encourage you to listen to this homily for Christmas from Fr Willie Boyd Much to reflect on. What do I need to put down so I can pick up this baby and become pilgrims of hope? #SimplyChristmas #Christmas  Homily begins in 55mins 50secs www.youtube.com/live/TeZ9dIY... @rcdgalloway.bsky.social

May God preserve & bless you & grant you all the graces & precious gifts reserved for this holy season. Letter from Catherine McAuley to Frances Warde December 23 1837 Wishing you all peace & Joy this Christmas Season. #Simply Christmas

Nothing to do with Advent - This morning I have shocked a 9yr old because, given my great age, I know what mcdonald’s sell & that I like chocolate milkshake! #SimplyLife

Card this morning saying postage hadn’t been paid and £5 was due! Collected it. All this for one Christmas card that probably was in a pile and accidentally got missed when stamps were being put on! Happy Christmas @RoyalMail #postage!

This song is my ear worm today. 😂 youtu.be/XJS9TjjHxx8?...

These stories are wonderful. Abigail's Story was the perfect preparation for today's Gospel at Mass (Luke 1:5-25). If you have always wondered what Urim and Thummim was all about, now's your chance to find out. These stories feed the heart and the head. www.churchofengland.org/faith-life/w...

Thank you to all involved in the production of The Knutcracker by Scottish Ballet. Wonderful. #Ballet #TheNutcracker.

Wishing all the Mercy Family a happy Foundation Day. #SimplyLife www.mercyworld.org/newsroom/mes...

ADVENT ALPHABET (K) KINGDOM As you go, proclaim that the KINGDOM of heaven is close at hand. Cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, cast out devils

It was a stunning beautiful frosty morning today.

ADVENT ALPHABET (A) As Advent begins the message is loud and clear: stay awake. Advent calls us to be awake and attentive to the many ways in which the Word made Flesh is already present in our lives.

You can help us, Colmcille Trust [Catholic House of Prayer Iona] to raise funds with online Christmas shopping. You can sign up today, it is free & raises donations. Thank you! 🥰🙏 #shopping #fundraising #HouseOfPrayerIona join.easyfundraising.org.uk/colmcilletru...

Preparing for #Advent and some #SimplyAdvent posts from the #NunsOfBlueSky (or are we #BlueSkyNuns?) & #BlueSkyBruvs What's Advent about? Watch this little video from Busted Halo to find out! #SimplyLife #Choice4God www.youtube.com/watch?v=eC0F...

Happy St Andrew’s day to one & all. Prayers for all who have him as a Patron: Scotland, Romania, Russia, Ukraine, fishermen and musicians. Especially for peace. The Image: Calling of the Apostles Peter & Andrew by Buoninsegna, National Gallery of Art, USA www.nga.gov/collection/a...

LECTIO DIVINA 8pm this evening. I look forward to seeing you again dear friends as we ponder together with the readings for the first Sunday of Advent. My usual zoom link

might join this knit along this year. #knitting #prayer vic-methodist-bristol.org.uk/advent-knitalo…

OTD in 1839, Catherine McAuley made the 1st Foundation of the Sisters of Mercy in Britain in Bermondsey. We celebrate with gratitude. #ReligiousLife #Mercy #SistersofMercy.

Today I made cheese and onion pie a Lancashire classic . Something from my childhood. Shortcrust pastry, onion and Lancashire cheese. Yummy. Even have some portions for the freezer. #Lancashire.

Thank you to all my new followers. If you haven’t already met her here is a photo of Mia sometime referred to as ‘ Mother Superior’. This was her last night when I woke her after Lectio so she could go out before we went to bed. SAs you can see she wasn’t impressed at being woken! 😂

Dropped these little Creme Egg Easter bunnies at local community cafe. #knitting #CremeEggs sure they will go to some Good homes although I think some look a bit grumpy! 😂

Yesterday I had cuddles with an old friend, Bill. (He’s nearly 19) His partner died a few years ago. I used to look after them & known Bill since he was the size of 50p. People don’t believe it but he comes to his name & can be incredibly fast when he wants to be! #Tortoise #pets

Mia unofficial therapy dog enjoying her best life at 12. Lots in f pats and cuddles from staff and residents in nearby care home. #dogs #Shelties

Sometimes the answer is coffee and a custard tart!

Wonderful knitting retreat last week at the House of Prayer in East Moseley.

Been busy. Two Christmas Fairs to get ready for. #Knitting.