Lords Leap to defend Triple-lock

5th November 2021 By GerryBurke

The House of Lords has voted for changes to the pension triple lock freeze – reported on BBC News and on social media. House of Lords votes for changes to pension triple lock freeze – BBC News

Ros Altmann on Twitter: “So grateful for all the support in last few days – pensioners deserve proper protection Peer Ros Altmann wins support to protect triple lock earnings link for state pension https://t.co/CvLZqhZjFc” / Twitter

Christians on Ageing supports a proper and open debate on this issue remembering that those most affected will be those least able to take the hit on their incomes.

There are some things which just have to be said. We have to speak out because at the heart of the Christian message is our belief that God is not silent. God has spoken through creation itself and the evolving universe; through the human story; through the dwelling of Jesus Christ in time; through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit in the Church and in each believer; through the inspiration of the scriptures; and through the wisdom and the teaching of the Church through the ages.

We use words all the time. Words of welcome. Words of wisdom. Words of warmth. Words of warning. Words of wistfulness. Our words are wasted if words are just words. In the beginning was the Word. And the Word was with God. And the Word was God. Through him all things came to be, not one thing had its being but through him. The Word became flesh and dwelt among us. The Word made things happen.

As Christians, as followers of the Word, we do something about what we have heard. Our own best words are our actions.

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Christians on Ageing cannot deal with every issue affecting the lives of older people but it can highlight those which are causing public debate or concern. The charity’s first task is to identify these for its members and to provide information about the nature of the debate and the variety of views and opinions being proposed. Unless members of Christians on Ageing have been canvassed for their views or the Executive Committee has taken a policy decision, the articles here are to be considered an exploration of the issues rather than a formal comment. The nature of the contribution to the debate will always be made clear.

A prayer for those who assist refugees

Merciful God, once again I bring before you the needs of migrants and refugees; those who have had to flee home and homeland because of war and persecution, poverty and violence. As you hear their cries for mercy, please strengthen us and all those who are even now reaching out with compassion and competence to assist them in their hour of need. In this way, may all come to know that the earth is still full of your goodness and mercy.

—Fr. Thomas Nellis for Catholic Relief Services

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