There will be a Divine Mercy Afternoon of Reflections led by the Marian Fathers at St. Lawrence Church, Sidcup DA15 7HB and we would be pleased if you would kindly put the following item in your newsletter for the next couple of weeks.

The Divine Mercy Apostolate, London is holding a Divine Mercy Afternoon of Reflection on Saturday 24 February 2024 from 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm at St. Lawrence Church, 1 Hamilton Road, Sidcup DA15 7HB.

The Reflection will include teachings on the Message of Mercy, Holy Mass, Way of the Cross, Hour of Mercywith Adoration and Benedictionand Veneration of the Image of Merciful Jesus. All Welcome. Please call millie on 07957594646 for more information


Thank you, best wishes for 2024 and God bless you and your Parish

Millie Fernandez

Retreats and Pilgrimage Manager

Divine Mercy Apostolate

1 Courtfield Gardens

Ealing W13 0EY

07957594646

Further information

A Day With Mary 2024 Pilgrimages to Fatima (7-14 June)

and Italy (4-12 September) is available at

www.adaywithmary.org or email adwmary.uk@gmail.com


Augustine Pilgrimage Route in Kent

Augustine Camino

The Augustine Camino is a relatively new pilgrimage route within the Diocese of Southwark, running between Rochester Cathedral and The Augustine Shrine in Ramsgate.  Their Founder, Andrew Kelly, will be offering a number of one day guided tours this Summer and a FREE one day pilgrimage is offered on 8th June from 8.30 am - 5.30 pm between Faversham and Canterbury Cathedral, ending with a Pilgrimage Service within the Cathedral.  For further information and a Narthex poster, click here.

Although we all enjoy the idea of going on pilgrimage abroad, for many it is not practical for a variety of reasons, such as finances, family or limited health.  The Augustine Camino is a practical way forward in order enjoy to enjoy the benefits of taking time out to reflect and pray without being too far from home or spending a large amount of money.

The overall Pilgrimage is 70 miles in total and can be reasonably walked in one week (or more, if preferred!).  It aims to take in the beautiful Kent countryside as well as places of history and heritage en route, including relics of St Thomas More, a number of churches, including some stunning stained glass windows, and a chance to explore affiliations to a number of saints, not least of which is St Augustine, who is considered Apostle to England, founder of the English Church and one of our three diocesan patrons. There will also be a chance to stop off for a good pub lunch and spend time talking and praying together. 

For those wishing to embark on more than a one-day pilgrimage, baggage transfer is available, as is a guidebook and Pilgrim Passport which you can get stamped along the route.

To find out more about the Camino visit: http://augustinecamino.co.uk/
To hear a recent interview of Andrew Kelly on Radio 4, on the subject of why people go on pilgrimage' click here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00051bf

The Friars at Aylesford

You will find a comprehensive list of pilgrimages and events at Aylesford during the year. Consult the Friars website at http://www.thefriars.org.uk/