DOCSLIB.ORG

Evil Behind Terror Attacks

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Evil Behind Terror Attacks ULTIMATE CATHOLIC READING PACKAGE, PAGE 2 GALLOWAY LOURDES PILGRIMAGE, PAGE 6 No 5289 Vatican recalls Papal nuncio from Ireland Page Archbishop Giuseppe Leanz heads to Rome in aftermath of Cloyne Report 8 No 5426 www.sconews.co.uk Friday July 29 2011 | 90p I Pope Benedict XVI calls for an end to I Cardinal O’Brien, Bishop Moran pledge ARSON ATTACK hatred and ideologies that promote evil strong support in Scotland for Norway Evil behind terror attacks By Ian Dunn POPE Benedict XVI has respond- ed to the terrorist attacks in Norway, which left dozens dead, by calling for an end to hatred and ideologies that promote evil. Pope Benedict said Friday’s bomb- PRIEST SPEAKS OUT ing and shooting spree—believed to be the work of Anders Behring after Catholic siblings Breivik and resulting in 76 deaths— are killed in a fire at have dismayed the entire world. their home in In Scotland, Cardinal Keith O’Brien and Bishop Peter Moran of Aberdeen Helensburgh led tributes to the Norwegian people, assuring them that the bonds between Page 3 our two countries are stronger than ever as the Scandinavians struggle to come WORLD YOUTH DAY to terms with the worst violence on their soil since the end of the Second World War. Vatican sorrow “We are all deeply saddened by the serious terrorist acts,” the Holy Father said while at the Papal summer resi- dence of Castel Gandolfo on Sunday. He then appealed for humanity ‘to abandon once and for all the path of violence and avoid principles of evil.’ As a further expression of his con- dolences and prayers for those affect- ed by the attacks, the Pope sent a mes- sage to Norway’s King Harald V say- ing that he was praying for all those affected by ‘the acts of senseless vio- (Left) Anders Behring Breivik is thought to lence.’ be behind two terror attacks in Oslo, MOTHERWELL The Holy Father asked that the Norway, that killed 76. Cardinal O’Brien (top) and Bishop Moran of Aberdeen pilgrims tell the SCO country ‘be spiritually united in a (above) have offered their condolences determined resolve to reject the ways what inspired them to of hatred and conflict and to work reality of the horror became a reality in young Norwegians were guests in being behind the explosives that ripped head to Madrid together fearlessly in shaping a future our lives also,” he added. “We have Lerwick, a staging-port in the Tall Ships through Norwegian Government head- of mutual respect, solidarity and free- been moved by the courage of the sur- event, and we grieve with them as they quarters in Oslo on July 22, leaving Page 4 dom for coming generations.’ vivors, while in deep sympathy with all sail home to confront the sorrow there.” seven people dead and dozens injured. who have been bereaved—and praying Shortly after the bombing, witnesses INSIDE YOUR SCO Scottish support that all who have died will have eternal Norway’s wounds said a man dressed as a police officer Cardinal O’Brien, president of the rest with the God of all peace.” Bishop Eidsvig said this week that shot at people attending a summer NEWS pages 1-9 Bishops’ Conference of Scotland, also The cardinal added that Scots would Norway has united in mourning for youth camp run by the country’s gov- expressed his condolences and those of do whatever they could to help Norway the victims and was still in shock over erning Labor Party on the island of OPINION pages 10-11 the Scottish people in a letter to Bishop heal the wounds it had sustained. the killings. Utoya. Mr Brevik has also admitted he FEATURES pages 12-13, 21 Bernt Ivar Eidsvig of Oslo. “May the people of your country be “It has affected every one of us,” he was the shooter on the island. The total LETTERS “I write to you on behalf of the united at this time of national grief, con- said. “Despite political differences or death toll in the two attacks is now page 14 Catholic Community in Scotland to tinuing to work together to ensure that other differences, this is a tragedy. We thought to be 76. COLUMNISTS pages 15-16, 22 express our deep sympathy with you in whatever way possible, such do not know anything like it in our The suspect is believed to have INTIMATIONS pages 17-20 and with all of your people in Norway, tragedies never happen again in your history, that 100 people are killed in links to far-right groups and to have following on the recent terrorist attacks, country or in any other country in our cold blood. So it is creating unity, and produced materials espousing anti- BISHOPS’ ENGAGEMENTS which took place in your country,” he world,” he wrote. in spite of the grief, also strength.” Muslim and anti-immigration views, page 20 wrote. “We watched with sorrow and a Bishop Moran added: “As the full He added that people were shocked and a desire to bring about a revolu- LITURGY page 23 deep sense of disbelief last Friday, extent and horror of the slaughter in the prime suspect behind the attacks tion against the government in through the media witnessing the explo- Oslo becomes clear, I join the many was Norwegian. “Of course in all Norway. CELEBRATING LIFE page 24 sion of the car bomb in Oslo and the voices expressing deep sympathy and countries, there are disturbed and mis- shootings at the youth camp on the promising prayers for all who have suf- led persons,” he said. “I am quite sure Prayer island of Utoya.” fered or are grieving. he is one of them. He must be mental- In the aftermath of the attack, Norway The cardinal said that the people of “We in the Diocese of Aberdeen per- ly disturbed. I don’t think ideology is has held torchlit processions in towns Scotland and Norway had long been haps feel more closely touched by these sufficient to explain this.” and cities across the country to remember bound together by friendship. events, since Shetland, part of this dio- the victims and services have been held “There have been close ties of friend- cese, has such close links with Norway Suspect around the world. ship between Norway and Scotland across the North Sea. The man Norwegian police have in over many years and, consequently, the “As the massacre unfolded many custody, Mr Breivik, 32, has admitted I Continued on page 3 SCO, 19 Waterloo Street, Glasgow G2 6BT I tel 0141 221 4956 I fax 0141 221 4546 e-mail [email protected] 2 PICTURE NEWS SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday July 29 2011 Bishop Toal joins the Barra celebrations for canon’s 60th By Ian Dunn ple in the parish on my bike,” the BBC documentary series An canon said. “When I had nearly Island Parish, said it had been a BISHOP Joseph Toal of finished I met a man at the top of very moving day. Argyll and the Isles joined street I didn’t know, and I said “It was a beautiful occasion, the people of Barra in pay- ‘who are you, have I missed you we had one of the best days of ing tribute to Canon Angus off my list?’ And he said ‘No I’m the year,” he said. “He is a real John McQueen as he cele- Church of Scotland, but you’re Barra man, he is welcome in any brated his 60th anniversary always welcome at my house house of the island and I know of his ordination last week. anyway.’” he was very moved to be cele- The bishop led eleven priests “I have loved the time I’ve brating his anniversary among and several hundred lay people spent here. I love my wee chapel his own people.” in a Mass to mark the diamond and my wee corner of the world jubilee on a beautiful summer’s and I’ve always felt very happy Canon MacQueen, Bishop Toal, priests day last Friday outside the and at home here.” and altar servers gathered outside St Barr's Hall, Northbay, Isle canon’s small St Barr church at He then thanked everyone of Barra before the start of the Northbay. present for their ‘prayers and Mass. Canon MacQueen is wearing Bishop Toal told the assem- support today and for many the Chasuble he wore 60 years ago at bled that the canon was a man of years previously.’ his ordination PIC: MAGGIE DEWAR great character. “He is a great Canon Donald McKay then lover of Gaelic and the whole presented the canon with a (Far left) The island way of life,” the bishop papal blessing. The Pope also choir in fine said “And trying to ensure that celebrated the 60th anniversary voice at the start life was of the highest standard of his ordination this year and of the Mass. (Left) Canon by pushing himself and other the blessing said the Pope was MacQueen with islanders to be their best. sorry he was unable to mark Morag Campbell, “He is a great ambassador for Canon’s McQueen’s anniver- Castlebay who the island. He is a great witness sary with him. he has known for it, and though after 60 years After the Mass the bishop and since he may be slowing down he still the priests gathered for a clergy he was first has a great spark about him.” dinner before rejoining people ordained. Though originally from South from all over the island for a PICS: MAGGIE Uist, the canon has spent almost ceilidh in the evening.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • T H E N at I O N a L C at H O L I C W E E K Ly Sept. 23, 2013 $3.50
    THE NATIONAL CATHOLIC WEEKLY SEPT. 23, 2013 $3.50 September 23, 2013 America 1 OF MANY THINGS P J U ew chapters in America’s long when he died suddenly in the summer history are a source of greater of 1967. 106 West 56th Street New York, NY 10019-3803 Fpride for us than our decades- Contemporary critiques of the Ph: 212-581-4640; Fax: 212-399-3596 long association with John Courtney Murray project suggest that his answer Subscriptions: 1-800-627-9533 Murray, S.J.; and nothing in the present was not necessarily wrong, but that www.americamagazine.org issue should be interpreted to the the compatibility question itself is twitter.com/americamag contrary. Father Murray was a friend, unanswerable, at least on the level at E C Matt Malone, S.J. associate editor and contributor to this which Murray pursued it. An answer at review for more than 20 years. In almost that macro level requires so many levels EXECUTIVE EDITORS Robert C. Collins, S.J., Maurice Timothy Reidy two dozen articles he explored the of abstraction that the result is often relationship between Catholicism and an unwieldy historical, philosophical or MANAGING EDITOR Kerry Weber American democracy, seeking to show theological superstructure that cannot LITERARY EDITOR Raymond A. Schroth, S.J. not “whether Catholicism is compatible support itself. SENIOR EDITOR & CHIEF CORRESPONDENT Kevin Clarke with American democracy,” a question It is almost certain, moreover, that Murray considered “invalid as that the answer to the compatibility EDITOR AT LARGE James Martin, S.J. well as impertinent,” but to show “that question, even in its most general form, POETRY EDITOR Joseph Hoover, S.J.
    [Show full text]
  • Annual Report 2009 - 2010 Contents
    Annual Report 2009 - 2010 Contents 3 Foreword by Bill Kilgallon OBE 4 NCSC Developments 2009 - 2010 5 - 8 CSAS Developments 2009 - 2010 9 - 12 Safeguarding Developments in Dioceses, Parishes and Religious Congregations 2009 - 2010 12 Management of Allegations 13 - 15 Appendix 1 NCSC Membership 16 Appendix 2 The CSAS Team 17 - 21 Appendix 3 Table 1 - Safeguarding Representatives Table 2 - CRB Checks Initiated Table 3 - Covenants of Care Tabel 4 - 2009: Allegations of Abuse by Role of Abuser & Type of Abuse Figure 1 - Allegations in 2009 compared to previous years Table 5 - Allegations Reported in 2009: Summary of Statutory Authority Action NCSC Annual Report 2009 - 2010 2 Foreword by Bill Kilgallon OBE This second annual report of the We continue to develop the “One National Catholic Safeguarding Church” approach to safeguarding Commission, highlights some of the through refining our auditing and work undertaken by the Commission, monitoring arrangements, by the Catholic Safeguarding Advisory strengthening the support systems Service, and by so many on behalf of available for the religious, as well as the the Catholic Community, to promote dioceses and understanding what it is the wellbeing of the most vulnerable in to have “a Culture of Safeguarding.” our communities, comes at a time We know however that this is a journey when the subject of abuse and ill and we have a distance to travel. treatment of the young and the We also need to rise to the challenge elderly is rarely out of the media’s of thoroughly implementing the new attention. Vetting and Barring Scheme. The It is important that we continue to scheme will provide an additional W.
    [Show full text]
  • Join Us for Two Celebrations Details Inside All Are Welcome
    Romeronews Issue 20: July 2017 Registered Charity no. 1110069 JOIN US FOR TWO CELEBRATIONS DETAILS INSIDE ALL ARE WELCOME www.romerotrust.org.uk www.romerotrust.org.uk Special Evensong National Ecumenical Celebration of the Birth of Blessed Oscar Romero Westminster Abbey Saturday 23 September 15:00 “The Hope That Inspires Christians” The theme, taken from Romero’s final words, will be “The Hope that Inspires Christians. The Address will be given by Lord Rowan Williams. Cardinal Vincent Nichols, Archbishop Peter Smith and the Ambassador of El Salvador will also take part. Evensong will include chosen readings and music reflecting this special centenary, and the premiere of a special Romero Anthem composed by James MacMillan. Please book your tickets online through Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/evensong-to-commemorate-the-centenary-of-the- birth-of-blessed-oscar-romero-tickets-35349736012 Or use this short link: goo.gl/BXAvnF ALL ARE WELCOME This event is sponsored by The Archbishop Romero Trust, Churches Together in England, Christian Aid and CAFOD 3 www.romerotrust.org.uk IN THIS ISSUE DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Remembering Blessed Oscar Romero’s 100th Birthday Mass 100 Years 12 August 12:30 St. George’s Cathedral Southwark Canonisation Watch Ecumenical Celebration of the The Secret of Romero: Passion for God Centenary of Blessed Oscar Romero and Compassion for the Poor 23 September 15:00 Westminster Abbey New Film Review PLEASE BOOK ONLINE Romero’s Glasses – a Poem Romero Pilgrimage 2017 13 – 25 November Justice and Impunity in
    [Show full text]
  • Catholic Archives 2002 to Completion - Hence 'Introductory Notes'
    Catholic Archives i 2002 Number 22 THE JOURNAL OF The Catholic Archives Society CATHOLIC ARCHIVES NO 22 CONTENTS 2002 Introductory Notes New CAS Patrons 3 Birmingham Archdiocesan Archives J. SHARP 6 From Sight to Sound: Archival Evidence for English Catholic Music T.E. MUIR 10 The Archives of the Catholic Lay Societies II R. GARD 26 Dominican Congregation of St Catherine of Siena of Newcastle Natal S Africa Sr. E MURPHY O.P. 35 Oakford Domincans in England Sr. C. BROKAMP O.P. 40 The Congregation of the Sisters of St Anne Sr E. HUDSON S.S.A. 47 Archives of Holy Cross Abbey, Whitland, SA34 OGX, Wales, Cistercian Nuns Sr J. MOOR OSCO 52 Homily Idelivered at Hornby, July 15th 2001, on the occasion of the 150 Anniversary of the death of John Lingard P. PHILIPPS 54 Book Reviews 57 The Catholic Archives Society Conference, 2001 64 1 Introductory Notes Traditionally this page has been entitled 'Editorial notes'. Un­ fortunately the Editor has been unable to see Catholic Archives 2002 to completion - hence 'Introductory Notes'. Last year, Father Foster pointed out that he was presenting the first part of Father Joseph Fleming's study on archival theory and standards and promised the second part this year. This has been held over once again, this time not for reasons of space but for reasons of time. With the Editor unavailable, it was not possible for others to edit in such a way as to synchronise with the first part before sending the draft journal to the printers. Catholic Archives 2002 offers T.
    [Show full text]
  • I Have Called You by Your Name
    I have called you by your name I have called you by your name A Spiritual Handbook for Pilgrims “I have called you by your name” Mission Theme and Meditations A Spiritual Handbook for Pilgrims I have called you by your name Bishop Jacques Perrier 5 A holy name Bishop John Rawsthorne 6 In preparing for the 150th Anniversary of the Apparitions in 2008, One body in Christ Perry Gildea CM 7 Jacques Perrier, Bishop of Tarbes and Lourdes, identified twelve She looked at me as one person apostolic themes or missions that he considered relevant to Lourdes. speaking to another Martine Guénard 9 He asked the Barcelona Hospitalité and HCPT (The Pilgrimage Trust) to develop one of those themes, the Church’s mission in regard to We are all called Dr Michael McGloin 11 disabled people. Do not be afraid Bro. Michael Strode OCSO 14 In Lourdes HCPT is an umbrella name for the whole HCPT family, Building community Rev. Richard Scriven 16 including its Irish counterpart IHCPT, the American ASCPG and others. What’s in a name? Richard King 18 They specialise in taking young people and adults with disabilities to You are very special anon. per Steven McDonald 19 Lourdes in small ‘family’ groups. We were honoured to accept that mission as a contribution to the life of the Sanctuaries at Lourdes. Valuing difference Nicholas King SJ 20 The mission is entitled “The Church in Mission alongside People with Disabilities”, under the patronage of Saint Bernadette who herself experienced severe disability. Recognising that each of us is To Celebrate and Sing unique and created in the image of God, we and Barcelona have Note on liturgies 23 taken as our theme “I have called you by your name.” Mass for the ‘Called by Name’ theme 24 This booklet was conceived as part of our response to the mission Eucharistic Prayer for various needs and occasions 27 entrusted to us.
    [Show full text]
  • December 2008 a Call for Climate Justice
    December 2008 A Call for Climate Justice We, Catholic Bishops from the south and the north, address the world’s leaders as they prepare for the United Nations Climate Summits in Poznan and Copenhagen that will be decisive for the lives and livelihoods of all humanity. We are deeply concerned by the disproportionate impact human- induced climate change is having on poor and vulnerable people living in developing countries. Poor communities in developing countries are subject to the harshest effects of climate change, though they have done least to cause it. We, and the faithful in our communities, including millions of men, women and children from diverse cultures around the world, stand in profound solidarity with our global sisters and brothers. It is our moral obligation to take urgent action to tackle climate change and to do so in support of those most affected. We call on you to achieve a strong, binding and just global climate agreement to ensure the survival and wellbeing of all God’s children. As a matter of equity and responsibility, those who have created the problem must pay for the solution. Economically developed nations have a moral obligation to tackle climate change because of their disproportionate consumption of natural resources. Climate change is a reality today, affecting the lives and livelihoods of millions in developing countries by exacerbating storms, droughts and natural disasters. It is imperative that these countries receive the economic and technical assistance they need to adapt to climate change and ensure better lives and livelihoods for their people. We believe that we have a responsibility to exercise stewardship over the earth and its creatures.
    [Show full text]
  • Issue 27: January 2021 Registered Charity No
    Romeronews Issue 27: January 2021 Registered Charity no. 1110069 IN THIS ISSUE Romero Week 2021 Roses in December Once more our hopes to organise a full calendar of events for the Romero Week I in March have been disappointed. We Celebration in London Gemma Simmonds CJ had expected to be able to re-schedule many of the events planned for the 40th II Anniversary in 2020, which were Commemoration in Rome Cardinal Michael Czerny SJ cancelled by last year’s lockdown. But coronavirus continues to have an III enormous impact on our lives both in the The Case for Sainthood? UK and across the world. IV The events that are currently planned, To what do they call us today? either live or streamed are as follows: Justice for the UCA Martyrs Saturday March 13th 11.00am Book Review – Martyrdom National Ecumenical Service St. Martin in the Fields, London News in Brief Wednesday March 24th 6.00pm i) El Mozote Ecumenical Service ii) Winds of Change Metropolitan Cathedral, Liverpool iii) 29 Years of Peace? with Archbishop Malcom McMahon St. Oscar Romero Parish Liverpool Saturday March 27th 12.30pm Romero Anniversary Mass Books and Resources St. George’s Cathedral, Southwark with Archbishop John Wilson 2 www.romerotrust.org.uk The 40th anniversary of the martyrdom of Roses in December the women was commemorated across the world, In Rome, Pope Francis praised them at In dedicating this edition of Romero the end his General Audience on the News to Maryknoll Sisters Ita Ford and anniversary of their death, saying: Maura Clarke, Ursuline Sister Dorothy "Today is the 40th anniversary of Kazel and laywoman Jean Donovan, we the death of four missionaries killed recall the title of the 1982 documentary in El Salvador..
    [Show full text]
  • NW NJPN Justice and Peace
    NJPN North West Justice & Peace E-Bulletin May 2018 The e-bulletin for the North West, linked to the National Justice and Peace Network (NJPN), is produced jointly by the dioceses of Lancaster, Liverpool, Salford, Shrewsbury and Wrexham. Please send diary dates to [email protected] SYRIA: PAX CHRISTI ASKS WORLD LEADERS TO REFRAIN FROM AIR STRIKES, AND STABILISE RELATIONS FOR LONG-TERM PEACE Pax Christi International 13 April 2018 Pax Christi International said in a statement today: Syria's seven-year war has completely devastated the country and created the worst humanitarian crisis of our lifetime. More than half of Syria's people have been killed or fled. Over 13 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance, while aid workers haven't been able to deliver aid in many parts of the country due to the violence. It's clear that foreign military involvement hasn't made Syria a safer place. The desperation felt by Syrians for a long-term solution for peace is shared around the world. Our peace movement condemns the use of chemical gas attacks in Syria and is again heartbroken by the images reaching us on 7 April of another attack in Douma. Despite Syria's ratification of the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC), the supposed destruction of Syria's chemical stockpile by the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) and UN Security Council resolutions, these weapons remain available - possibly to different actors - and have already been used several times this year. We support the OPCW's recent fact-finding mission to Douma as well as the call of civil society organisations for a UN mechanism of inquiry.
    [Show full text]
  • The Heart of Norwegian Consciousness Scandinavian
    (Periodicals postage paid in Seattle, WA) TIME-DATED MATERIAL — DO NOT DELAY Barneblad Heritage Help Nils Anders A fishy explore the world « Enig og tro til Dovre faller. » lunch club? Read more on page 10 – Eidsvolleden Read more on page 14 Norwegian American Weekly Vol. 126 No. 8 February 27, 2015 Established May 17, 1889 • Formerly Western Viking and Nordisk Tidende $2.00 per copy The heart of Norwegian consciousness Photos: (left) Carl S Bjurstedt / Dovrefjellrådet / Wikimedia Commons, (background) Bjoertvedt / Wikimedia Commons Left: The national park monument at Hjerkinn, near National Route E6, with the mountain Snøhetta in Dovrefjell-Sunndalsfjella National Park in the background. Background: The view from atop Snøhetta. FINN ROED palities, with a population of about 70,000 in Dovre, in the Gudbrandsdalen valley from to a king or to God. If you belong West Bloomfield, Mich. people. Lillehammer is probably the most which many fjords have their beginnings, to Sons of Norway, you too uttered famous city within it. Dovre Mountain was that the Norwegian consciousness is rooted. the phrase, “Enig og tro til Dovre Dovre is a huge area in the cen- earlier thought to be the highest mountain “Enig og tro til Dovre faller” (United faller.” tral part of Norway. Dovre in Gud- in the area, but it is the second highest after and loyal until Dovre falls) is how the Con- According to NRK and Arne brandsdalen is an area in Oppland, Jotunheimen. Snøhetta is the highest moun- stitutional fathers of 1814 ended their work. Norway, consisting of 12 munici- tain in the Dovrefjell range.
    [Show full text]
  • Yearbook 2018
    DIOCESE OF EAST ANGLIA YEARBOOK & CALENDAR 2018 £3.00 (-0#"- -&"%*/(*//07"5*0/-0$"--: '30.%&4,50145013*/5300.4 504)*#")"7&5)&%&7*$&45)"5 */$3&"4&130%6$5*7*5:"/%4"7&.0/&: 8&"-404611-:*/, 50/&3$0/46."#-&4 '03"/:.",&0'13*/5&303$01*&3 'PS'3&&JNQBSUJBMBEWJDFPSBDPNQFUJUJWFQSJDF JOGP!VOJRVFPGGJDFTZTUFNT XXXVOJRVFPGGJDFTZTUFNT )FBE0GåDF$IJHCPSPVHISPBE .BMEPO &TTFY $.3& 1 DIOCESE OF EAST ANGLIA (Province of Westminster) Charity No. 278742 Website: www.rcdea.org.uk Twinned with The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem and The Apostolic Prefecture of Battambang, Cambodia PATRONS OF THE DIOCESE Our Lady of Walsingham, September 24 St Edmund, November 20 St Felix, March 8 St Etheldreda, June 23 BISHOP Rt Rev Alan Stephen Hopes BD AKC Bishop’s Residence: The White House, 21 Upgate, Poringland, Norwich, Norfolk NR14 7SH. Tel: (01508) 492202 Fax:(01508) 495358 Email: [email protected] Website: www.rcdea.org.uk Cover Illustration: Bishop Alan with children from Our Lady Star of the Sea in Lowestoft. 2 Contents CONTENTS Map of the Diocese of East Anglia............................................................. 4 Bishop Alan’s Foreword.............................................................................. 5 Diocese of East Anglia Contacts................................................................ 7 Key Diary Dates 2018.................................................................................. 14 Pope Francis................................................................................................ 15 Catholic Church in England and
    [Show full text]
  • To Answer God's Call?
    FREE www.catholicvoiceoTancaster.co.uk The ONcial Newspaper to Inside this month: p8 Vocation! the Diocese of Lancaster p2 Some Hesitated Issue 218 + April 2010 p6 Being a Young Catholic Today “Do not be afraid, for I am with you; I give you strength, truly I help you. ” (Isaiah 41:10) Illustration byElizabeth Wang, ‘The descent of the Holy Spirit on the apostles and Mary at Pentecost’, R U READY copyright © Radiant Light 2010, www.radiantlight.org.uk to answer God’s Call? he image of the apostles in the upper room cowering, afraid vocation. The better you know Jesus, the more Tand unsure as to what they must now do, is one of great His mystery attracts you.” relevance for so many young men today. So also is the culmination of this event – when Tames of Sre came upon them, Seminaries are abundant with people from all walks of life, all with the Holy Spirit dwelt within them and they had the courage to go their own personal vocation stories. Some will come to realise in the out as witnesses to Christ. That step which the apostles took Srst couple of years that this isn’t their vocation in life, whilst others doesn’t seem to be quite as straightforward to those whom the enter formation unsure or without much conSdence and soon Lord calls forth in this day and age. There seems to be no become aware that they are being pointed in the direction of straightforward answer as to why. ordination. “Taste and see that the Lord is good, How blessed are those who take refuge in him” (Psalm 34:8).
    [Show full text]
  • Romero News, Issue 11: February 2013
    Romero news Issue 11: February 2013 Registered Charity no. 1110069 We hope that, as in previous years, many parishes CONTENTS and dioceses across Britain will mark Romero’s Romero Week Events anniversary with a Mass, ecumenical service, talk, Puzzling Question of Romero´s Beatification film-showing or other event. Now is the time to Romero Prayer from the Anglican Church plan and organise if there is not already an event in Vatican Radio Romero Tribute your calendar. Romero Relic at Stonyhurst College To remember him gives us hope! – a Romero The Trust has liturgical materials on the website reflection from Dean Brackley SJ which may be helpful to you in planning your event. Memories in Mosaic – We were walking along We may also be able to supply you with people to Romero Prayer from Pax Christi give a talk, educational resources or Romero DVDs Founder of Aid to Children of El Salvador wins for events that you are organising. Let us know, so award that we can give you publicity on the Trust website Annual Subscriptions Warmly Welcome and in press releases to the Church media. Book review Bargain Book, Craft and DVD Offers Standing Order form Romero Week Events 16 – 24 March 2013 Romero Week is fast approaching. 24 March is the thirty-third anniversary of Archbishop Romero’s martyrdom and, this year, falls on Palm Sunday. Romero Week runs from Saturday 16 March through to Sunday 24 March. Since it coincides with the 50th anniversary of ‘Pacem in Terris’, Pope Romero icon from Pax Christi John XXIII’s encyclical on peace, the focus chosen for the national ecumenical service is ‘Romero: a This year’s special Romero Week speaker is prophet of peace for our times’.
    [Show full text]