It is always a very sad moment when our members are no longer able to come to the Life Ascending meeting. Frailty, ill health and immobility means that travelling and mounting steps and even keeping awake, prevent someone fully enjoying a few hours with their friends. The Year of Mercy is calling each of us to think of others and care about them. To visit someone who is housebound and uplift them with happy smiles and lively conversation, is as good as giving them a precious gift. Giving one’s time to others is embodied in our mission as Life Ascending members. Let us take this idea of lovingly visiting someone,as part of our Lenten journey