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Our Ascent Groups in the United Kingdom greatly value the Ascending Life Newsletter, which you will find on the Publications page. Annette Dutrisac puts so much thought and prayer into this valuable resource which is well prepared for group meetings. We hope you will find it useful

ASCENDING LIFE-CANADA A.M. Dutrisac 623 McIntyre St W. North Bay, ON Canada P1B 2Z8

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The Journal is on the Publications page. President Margaret Snowdon and her sister Anne now edit the Journal. The Journal is an important means of communication, information and uplift for all members and is sent to many across the world.

Please do remember to send Margaret articles, information, photos and anything you would like to be considered for publication in the Journal.

Michael Palowkar is a new member of our National Planning Team and is a member of St Monica's parish, Wood Green London. His article on the liturgical colours was written for St Monica's parish magazine READ: colours.doc

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History of the movement

The History of the Ascent movement

From the French "Vie Montante" or Life Ascending Movement to its roots in the UK and the growth of a national Christian Spiritual Movement with groups and members across the UK.

Uniqueness

The Unique international Spiritual Movement - Life Ascending

Part of the worldwide Catholic movement of the mission of the older person- we celebrate each members uniqueness and give them a sense of spiritality, friendship, community and Christian solidarity stretching beyond parish boundaries

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Our soul waits for the Lord, who is our help and shield. For in God our hearts rejoice; in your holy name we trust. May your kindness, Lord, be upon us; we have put our hope in you. Psalm 33 v20-22

Fr Soosai Manickam on Blessed Teresa of Calcutta

Father is Head of Theology at a seminary in Calcutta and he is on a 10 month sabbatical at St Francis parish in Maidstone. On Wednesday 27th July 2012 Fr Soosai gave a talk at Aylesford to about 45 members who were on retreat. He is an incredibly dynamic priest with a powerful voice. As he spoke, there certainly was no need for the microphone as everyone was able to hear him. He based his talk on his experiences as a young seminarian in Calcutta, meeting Mother Teresa and her sisters. During her lifetime she was the only living saint who was known throughout the world. Her spirituality and unique rule of life, reaching the poorest of the poor, meant that she was quite rapidly proclaimed blessed after her death. All who heard Fr Soosai were captivated by his many anecdotes and beautiful personal descriptions of the saints life. Fr Soosai returns to Calcutta in September. May Our Blessed Lord grant him a speedy return to good health, in order that he may be ready to take up his important work at the seminary once more.