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By Martin Dunlop come to signify in Glasgow, together such a ‘vibrant and Scotland and beyond.” inclusive programme.’ DEPUTY First Minister “I really welcome, and I hope Nicola Sturgeon joined Arch- Festival launch everybody here will welcome bishop Mario Conti of Glas- Speaking at Tuesday’s launch, also, the opportunity that Lent- gow on Tuesday for the launch Archbishop Conti highlighted the fest provides to explore and be of Lentfest 2012 at Glasgow importance of Lentfest receiving enriched by a Christian under- University’s Memorial Chapel. recognition from the Vatican and standing of God, of the environ- Now in its sixth year, the Arch- spoke of his delight at the contri- ment and of the whole human diocese of Glasgow Arts Pro- bution the festival makes to the experience,” she said. ject’s Lenten celebration of faith arts, paying tribute to the ‘rich Speaking of her Glasgow and the arts has received a seal of talents’ of the many artists, Southside constituents, Ms Stur- approval from the Vatican. painters, musicians, playwrights geon added that ‘it is a great priv- At Tuesday’s launch, Stephen and performers, who contribute ilege for me to represent Scots of Callaghan, Lentfest director, to the festival programme. all backgrounds and all faiths.’ read out a letter to Archbishop “All of us are indebted to them “There is no doubt, whatsoever, Conti—the founder of Lent- for the enrichment of our lives that events such as Lentfest help fest—signed on Pope Benedict and our endeavours,” the arch- us to further foster that mutual XVI’s behalf by Cardinal Gian- bishop, who this week celebrated awareness, understanding and franco Ravasi, cardinal presi- the tenth anniversary of his instal- respect that is so important to life dent of the Pontifical Council lation as Archbishop of Glasgow, here in Glasgow and right across for Culture, which was founded said. “This year’s festival pres- Scotland,” Ms Sturgeon said. by Pope Benedict’s predecessor, ents a delightful range of musical “Lenftest 2012 is something the Blessed Pope John Paul II. offerings, including a Gregorian city of Glasgow, and Scotland as a “It is with great joy that I chant workshop hosted at Glas- whole can be extremely proud of. unite myself with the launch of gow University; the extraordinary Celebrating faith using the arts has the Lentfest programme at the exhibition of Stations of the Cross such a rich potential to bring University of Glasgow,” Cardi- has inspired Scotland’s top artists together people of different ages, nal Ravasi said in his message. to submit their new and original people of different backgrounds “I would have liked to have works, there is a new film festival and people of different faiths.”

PIC: PAUL McSHERRY PAUL PIC: been with you in person to meet and the traveling production of so many representatives of the the new play St John Ogilvie, will Preparing for Easter worlds of arts and culture, par- bring drama to communities Mr Callaghan said he was ‘very ticipants and supporters of Lent- across the Glasgow area for the humbled’ at the Lentfest gather- fest, but work commitments next six weeks.” ing, which he described as ‘a oblige me to remain in Rome. I Ms Sturgeon said she was community of goodwill.’ Out of the frying pan warmly congratulate you, how- ‘delighted to be taking part in “It is hard not to be emotional ever, on all that has been what is an extremely exciting when you see how much the fes- achieved and encourage you to and imaginative event’ and paid tival has grown over the years,” By Ian Dunn work around the world he had Welcome support continue along the path of cul- tribute to the Archdiocese of Mr Callaghan said. seen terrible things ‘like children St Augustine’s was also singled tural and spiritual renewal and Glasgow Arts Project and GLOBAL singing star Susan fighting with pigs for food’ on the out for praise by Philippa Bonella, enrichment which Lentfest has Stephen Callaghan, for putting I Continued on page 2 Boyle joined Cardinal Keith streets of Haiti and that he knew SCIAF’s head of education and O’Brien to launch SCIAF’s first hand just how huge a dif- communications, who said the Wee Box, Big Change Lenten ference SCIAF’s work can make. school had provided great support. campaign on Shrove Tuesday “These people want a hand up, “We are hugely grateful to with a pancake master class at not a hand out, so they can go on Susan and the cardinal for their St Augustine’s High School to make a difference to people’s support but also to St Augustine’s in Edinburgh. lives and I would urge everyone who have raised £50,000 for The popular singer and the to help them to do that by sup- SCIAF over the last ten years,” most senior Catholic clergyman porting SCIAF,” he said. she said. “That money goes to in Britain were joined by Scot- help the one billion who still suf- tish Catholic International Aid Singer’s backing fer from hunger and poverty in the Fund president Bishop Emeritus Susan Boyle, one of thousands of world today. We can all play a part Peter Moran of Aberdeen, eager Scots who will support the Wee in changing this disgraceful situa- school pupils and members of Box campaign this Lent, said she tion and the Wee Box campaign is the media who watched them whole-heartedly agreed with the an easy way to raise vital funds so whisk batter and toss pancakes cardinal and was delighted to be that people suffering from severe to help publicise SCIAF’s work. able to help support SCIAF. poverty and injustice can get the “SCIAF is really close to my practical help they need.” Vital work heart, it was the charity my Terry McNamee, St Augustine’s While enjoying the good- mother supported,” she said. “I headteacher, said the school had humoured launch, Cardinal am happy that I am now in a been delighted to host the event. O’Brien took time out to make position to help them more than “Because we have been a sup- the serious point that now, more I used to be able to.” porter over the years, SCIAF got than ever, SCIAF’s work around The singing star, who is giv- in touch and we thought it was a the world is vital. ing up chocolate again this Lent great idea,” he said. “Mainly for “They work in some of the and donating the money saved, the kids because they are the ones most serious and difficult envi- said she felt that having the who raise the money so this is a ronments in the world but that chance to see the world in the really good experience for them.” doesn’t mean you cannot have a past few years has given her a One pupil who certainly thought lot of fun raising funds to support much better understanding of so was 12-year-old Maria Boyle. their work,” he said. “Today’s SCIAF’s work. “That was really exciting,” she launch with Susan and the mar- “We take so much for granted said clutching a Wee Box that velous young people of St in this country but it would be Susan Boyle had signed. “I’m Augustine’s will hopefully different if we had to walk in the meant to be in science class right inspire more people to join the shoes of the people SCIAF now, so this is much better!” campaign and give up a wee treat help,” she said. during Lent and put the money She also had praise for the I For more on the Wee Box Artist Peter Howson, Archbishop Mario they save in a Wee Box to donate pupils of St Augustine’s saying it project and SCIAF’s Lenten Conti and composer James MacMillan it to help SCIAF’s work.” had been fantastic ‘to tuck into a campaign, see pages 2, 12-13 pictured at the launch of Lenfest 2012 The cardinal went on to say that small feast with them’ and that the PIC: GERARD GOUGH on his many trips to see SCIAF’s whole event had ‘been great fun.’ I [email protected]

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Lenfest 2012 is a work of art

I Continued from page 1 (Above) Archbishop Mario Conti and Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon pictured before the launch. (Above He also paid tribute to Arch- right) Pupils from St Joseph’s Primary bishop Conti and the Glasgow School, Faifley, led by Fire.Cloud, University Catholic chaplaincy give a musical performance as part team, led by Fr John Keenan, of the launch events. (Right) Stephen for nurturing his talent and the Callaghan, director of Lenfest, Lentfest project. speaks to those gathered in the “I never thought in my wildest Memorial Chapel at Glasgow Univer- dreams that we would have sity for the launch received a letter from the Holy PICS: GERARD GOUGH See endorsing what we are gath- ered here today to celebrate,” Mr 1999 Letter to Artists and said Callaghan, who emphasised that that, in Lentfest 2012, ‘we are Lenftest is about encouraging art beginning to see the fuller impli- at every level, said. cations of the renewed relation- Among those present at Tues- ship between Art and the Church, day’s launch were many of the imagined by Pope John Paul.’ artists and performers who have Those gathered for the launch contributed to this year’s pro- were also treated to a musical gramme, which runs from Feb- performance by pupils from St ruary 21 to April 15, including Joseph’s Primary School, Faifley, the artist Peter Howson, who has the youngest members of Glas- prepared one of the Stations of gow organisation Fire.Cloud’s the Cross for the festival, and Big Happy Noise Community renowned Scottish Catholic Choir. composer James MacMillan, a supporter of Lentfest, and whose I For further information on all music will feature in this year’s Lentfest events, visit the web- programme. site: http://www.lentfest.co.uk Mr MacMillan recalled the words of Pope John Paul II in his I [email protected]

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Message of support for anti-Trident Challenges for health care workers vigil at the MoD on Ash Wednesday CARDINAL Keith O’Brien will, I share those thoughts and Bishop Philip Tartaglia offers encouragement and support at annual ‘White Mass’ gave his blessing this week words of Pope Benedict XVI to peace campaigners who when he indicated that we By Ian Dunn held a prayer vigil and should be replacing Trident, not demonstration outside the with further weapons of mass BISHOP Phillip Tartaglia told Catholic Ministry of Defence on Ash destruction, but rather ‘with health care workers at the annual White Wednesday. projects which bring life to the Mass that the Church will always sup- Cardinal O’Brien, Arch- poor,’” the cardinal said. “A port those in the medical profession bishop of St Andrews and Edin- challenge does indeed face us all who ‘stand up for what is right.’ burgh, a vocal campaigner in the United Kingdom at this In his homily at Our Lady of Lourdes against the Trident nuclear present time—leadership is Church in Cardonald, Glasgow last Sunday, weapons system, said he called for—and hopefully, with the Bishop of Paisley told those present that wholeheartedly backed the 30th the tremendous efforts of people Catholic ‘doctors and nurses and health annual prayer vigil demonstra- like yourself, that leadership will care workers’ faced increasing pressure tion by members of Pax Christi, soon come, giving an example to from the ‘secularist mentality’in society. the international Catholic peace all nations in the world.” movement. This was the 30th consecutive Challenges In a message of support for year Christians have gathered “There are many things which could be the participants, the cardinal said Ministry of Defence in London said about the challenges which Catholic only last year he himself had to challenge the UK Govern- health care faces both in the developed been among the protestors at the ment’s on-going commitment to world and in the developing world,” gates of Faslane nuclear base a nuclear defence policy. Protes- Bishop Tartaglia said. “[These] challenges ‘united in prayers and protest.’ tors took part in a service of come not so much from sickness and dis- “I join in spirit with you all, prayer, silence and symbolic ease or even from the material and finan- sharing in Christian witness at actions calling the Government cial limitations of providing health care in the Ministry of Defence against to repent, using the words and difficult social circumstances, but also nuclear war preparations,” he symbols of Ash Wednesday. from the secularist mentality and policies said. “I am firm in my belief that Some marked the buildings with of governments and health authorities.” in making this protest you are in blessed ash and charcoal with Catholic health workers in Scotland Bishop Tartaglia and clergy with doctors, across the world, not least in many poor excellent company—following words such as ‘Repent,’ ‘Choose have been confronted by two recent leg- nurses, religious sisters and Lourdes Hospital- and developing countries where often the on the leadership of our own Life’ and ‘No Trident.’ islative attempts to have the Scottish par- ite at the annual ‘White Mass’ for healers and Catholic Church is the largest provider of Pope Benedict XVI, as well as There are still 22,000 nuclear liament legalise assisted suicide. The healing celebrated this year at Our Lady of health care bar none.’ that of Archbishop Francis Chul- weapons located at 111 sites in Court of Session in Edinburgh is also Lourdes, Cardonald PIC: PAUL McSHERRY likatt, the Holy See’s representa- 14 countries. The UK alone has examining allegations made by Catholic Bishops united tive at the United Nations.” 225 nuclear weapons and the midwives that they have been forced to workers, we offer our support and prayers,” The bishop said he was delivering this The cardinal went on to say Royal Navy has over 40 years of endorse abortions by overseeing staff he said. “And encourage them to stand up message but also the profound thanks of that he hoped the words of Pope uninterrupted nuclear deterrence. involved in these procedures. for what is right and for the true good of the the Catholic community on behalf ‘of the Benedict XVI would encourage At least one of the four Van- The bishop said such threats ‘deny the people they are caring for and healing.” Bishops Conference of Scotland, and the protestors. guard-class submarines is on relationship between spiritual and physi- The bishop also said that those present especially on behalf of the President of the “Like so many people of good patrol at any time. cal healing, and try to force Catholic should grow in their vocation by embrac- Conference, Cardinal Keith O’Brien... and health care workers across the world to act ing their Faith. the Most Rev Mario Conti, Archbishop of against their faith and their conscience by “To all of you who tend the sick in our Glasgow.’ dispensing medication or serving certain hospitals or in residential homes or as car- “I thank you all in the name of the bish- Thomas Marin James Scott programmes or cooperating in procedures ers and family, I encourage you to grow in ops, the priests and the Catholic community Independent Funeral Directors Funeral Directors which are grossly immoral.’ your Faith, to follow the example of Christ of Scotland,” Bishop Tartaglia said. “For “Stay local... keep it in the Your local Independent Funeral Director the healer, and to draw yourselves on the your dedicated care of the sick and not least Over eighty years of Church support strength of the sacraments,” he said. because in your professional expertise, often family... offer a prompt giving undivided attention, The bishop told the health care workers He also advised those present to without even mentioning his name, you and personal service 24 present that they could be certain the embrace the healing of both ‘physical and manifest the love and solicitude of Jesus 24 hour care and a level of service hours a day... make it second to none. The only independent, Church would not let them face these chal- spiritual health’ as this approach is in ‘the Christ, the Saviour and Healer.” affordable.” lenges alone. best traditions of Catholic health care pro- family-owned business in the area. “To all Catholic health professionals and vision both in the past and in the present I [email protected] Thomas Marin 1926 Let our family look after your family Three generations later, his words are just as important to our family business today. 314 Portobello High Street, Edinburgh EH15 2DA 62-64 St Mary Street, Tel: 0131 556 7192 or Edinburgh EH1 1SX Tel: 0131 669 6333 Pope recognises Paisley priest’s contribution to Vatican life 0131 556 6874 (24 hrs) or 0131 669 1285 (24hrs) 7 Bridge Street, Musselburgh EH21 6AA Tel: 0131 665 6925 Mgr Charles Burns with Pope MGR Charles Burns OBE of Benedict XVI at UK Ambassador Paisley Diocese, the Ecclesi- Baker’s credentials Ceremony on astical advisor to the British September 9 last year www.thomasmarin.co.uk www.thomasmarin.co.uk Embassy to the Holy See, has PIC: L'OSSERVATORE ROMANO been installed as a canon of the Papal Basilica of St Peter in the Vatican. capacities. This appointment is This honour, a first for a Scot- due and well-merited recogni- tish priest, was bestowed on tion of a lifetime of exceptional LOURDESLOURDES Sunday by Cardinal Angelo service. We are extremely fortu- Comastri, the Archpriest of St nate at the British Embassy to ManchesterManchester ttoo LLourdesourdes Peter’s, in recognition of Mgr the Holy See to continue to be 7 nightsnights - ffullull boardboard fromfrom ££674674 Burns’ long years of service to able to count on Mgr Burns’ the Vatican. The SCO report the great experience and knowledge GroupGroup DDeparturesepartures AAvailablevailable announcement of the honour last in his role as Ecclesiastical year. “I am delighted for Mgr he loved to help, and many gen- Adviser to the Embassy. ffromrom EEdinburghdinburgh vviaia ToulouseToulouse Mgr Burns, who was joined Burns,” he said. “I have known erations of students of Church “His advice has been invalu- by Cardinal Keith O’Brien, sen- him since boyhood when we were diplomacy who benefited from able to me and my immediate FatimaFatima ior Scottish Vatican diplomat at Blairs together. We both shared his classes at the Accademia will predecessors, and it is wonderful June,June, SSeptept & OOctct - 4 & 7 NightsNights Mgr Leo Cushley, the British an interest in art and music, and share my joy at his nomination. to see such a distinguished col- Ambassador to the Holy See both of us lost our fathers when Knowing him as I do, this will league and friend to this PolandPoland - DDivineivine MMercyercy ShrineShrine Nigel Baker and the rector and we were quite young and so that mean more to him than simply embassy honoured in this way.” RegularRegular ddeparturesepartures - 4 nightsnights students of the Scots College in was another bond.” the title which it confers. He will Mgr Burns, who was ordained HolyHoly LandLand PPilgrimagesilgrimages Rome for vespers and a celebra- The archbishop went on to say relish the opportunity to be pres- a priest for Paisley Diocese, has 3rd-10th3rd-10th SSeptept & 88th-15thth-15th NNovov tory reception, said he was pro- that the Vatican honour was a ent and take part in the offices worked for 35 years at the Vati- foundly touched by the honour. particularly appropriate one for sung in the Basilica of St Peter, a can Secret Archives and was RomeRome “I am deeply grateful to the Mgr Burns. building which he, as a historian, also professor of the History of GroupGroup 25th-29th25th-29th SeptSept - £549£549 Holy Father for this exceptional “The nomination as a canon knows and loves so well.” Papal Diplomacy at the Pontifi- gesture of benevolence,” he said. of St Peter’s could not be more Ambassador Baker said it was cal Ecclesiastical Academy, the MedjugorjeMedjugorrjje “I will participate with great pleas- fitting for a man who has dedi- a great honour for a worthy Holy See’s diplomatic academy, DepartingDeparting 55thth - 112th2th AAprilpril - £650£650 ure in the liturgy at St Peter’s.” cated his life to the service of the recipient. “I am delighted to for nearly 25 years. MancuniaMancunia Archbishop Mario Conti of Church and the Holy Father as learn of this signal honour paid Mgr Burns was the first to be MancuniaM a n c u n i a TTravelr a v e l LLtdt d Glasgow, who was a contempo- archivist in what was known as to Mgr Burns by His Holiness named Ecclesiastical Advisor to TheThe PilgrimagePilgrimage SpecialistsSpecialists rary of Mgr Burns at Blairs Semi- the Vatican Secret Archive,” he Pope Benedict XVI,” he said. the British Embassy to the Holy 01610161 790790 68386838 nary,sent hearty congratulations to said. “Many generations of Eng- “Mgr Burns has long served the See and he has held this honorary [email protected]@mancunia.com his old friend. lish-speaking historians whom Holy See in many different position since October 2003. wwww.mancunia.comww.mancunia.com 4 NEWS FEATURE SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday February 24 2012

Celebrating the ‘Miracle of Camp 60’ on Orkney 70 years on

(Above left) The most inspiring legacy of the chapel, It was 70 years ago this week that the Italian POWs ornate front which stand testament to the Faith and who would create the Italian Chapel arrived on Orkney. exterior of the strength of human spirit displayed by two Nisen huts the Italians during their time in Orkney. Their work stands as a lasting testament to their Faith that house the “It really is a remarkable story,” Mr Italian Chapel on Muir said. By Martin Dunlop tional experience, not only on account Lamb Holm, He is looking forward to welcoming of the beauty of the work but also Orkney.(Above a party of ten Italians—including the knowing the circumstances in which it right) The POWs son of one o the POWs from Parma—in YESTERDAY marked the 70th of Camp 60 anniversary of the historic arrival of was completed,” Archbishop Conti said. responsible for May. Last January, Mr Muir accompa- more than 1000 Italian prisoners of “I recall being struck by the image building the nied school pupils from Kirkwall to war in Orkney. above the altar of Our Lady of Peace, chapel are seen Moena to meet the Chiocchetti family, Although such an event may seem which had been beautifully recreated by here on Orkney in and a group of Italian pupils made a unremarkable during a time of war, it one of the prisoners who had based this front of the return visit in September. was the lasting symbol of hope and artwork on a Holy Picture, or santino, church in 1944, “It is great to think that the next gen- peace subsequently created by the Ital- which had been given to him by his with Domenico eration is taking a keen interest in the ians POWs—through their construction mother when he left for war. Chiocchetti far chapel as well,” he said. of the now famous Italian Chapel on the “It is amazing how much beauty they left. (Left) The tiny island of Lamb Holm—that managed to create working with such late Fr Ronald Family ties ensures they hold a special place in the unlikely materials such as corned beef Walls, parish ‘A treasure trove of Italian culture’ is hearts of Orcadians in generations past tins and scraps of cloth. I would always priest until 2010, how Sheena Wenham, whose father, and to come. recommend people who are visiting the in front of the Our Patrick Sutherland Graham, owned the islands to stop there and marvel at the Lady of Peace island of Lamb Holm, describes the Ital- The Italian Chapel Faith of the men who completed the image in the ian Chapel. In 1942, in the middle of the Second chapel and what it represents, namely, Italian Chapel From her earliest days, the chapel has World War, approximately 1200 Italian the triumph of hope over despair and played an important role in Ms Wen- POWs were captured in North Africa peace over war.” PIC ABOVE: ham’s life, and she is now the chapel’s and shipped to Orkney. Of this group, Highland author Philip Paris, who JAMES W tour guide, taking great joy in retelling 550 were taken to Camp 60 on Lamb spent more than four years researching SINCLAIR the remarkable story of its construction Holm to help construct the Churchill the Italian Chapel for his books, includ- to its many visitors. Barriers—four manmade causeways ing meetings with the late Fr Ronald PIC LEFT: Ms Wenham remembers Italian that blocked access to the Scapa Flow, Walls, the then parish priest, described ANNE BAXTER POWs visiting her home in Orkney the largest engineering feat of the Sec- the place of worship as ‘an inspirational when she was a child and, in particular, ond World War. symbol of hope and peace.’ receiving a small toy made by one of It was the construction of something “In some ways, the ‘Miracle of Camp arrival in Orkney of a new priest and the Preservation Committee for 25 years, the Italians. far more ornate, spiritual and awe- 60,’ as the chapel is often referred to, is creation of a preservation committee, lives within sight of the chapel and has Her aunt, Alison Sutherland Graham, inspiring, however, that brings more not the building itself, but rather how it according to Mr Paris, who wrote The maintained a strong friendship with the also maintained the family interest in than 90,000 visitors to the tiny island of brought former enemies together and Italian Chapel and Orkney’s Italian Chiocchetti family over many years. the chapel until her death two years ago Lamb Holm each year. gave hope to despairing men,” Mr Paris Chapel: The True Story of an Icon. Mr Muir’s parents owned a farm on at the age of 102. Led by Domenico Chiocchetti, the said. “Even when it was no more than “The BBC subsequently broadcast a the island and, following the capitula- “My father had a private chapel Italian POWs remarkably managed to two Nissen huts joined together on top radio programme during which they tion of Italy in the Second World War, attached to his house, which made him transform two Nissen huts into a place of the newly laid concrete foundations, asked if any listener had information were regularly visited by Italian POWs particularly sympathetic to the prisoners,” of worship, complete with a wrought the idea of creating a place of worship about the artists,” he added. “The one during their stay in Orkney. Ms Wenham said. “It is my favourite place iron rood screen and stunning fresco instilled a sense of peace into men sick couple in the whole of Britain with the Mr Muir has since visited Mr Chioc- to take people in Orkney as I have the per- artwork. Initially designed as a place of with worry about loved ones back home address of the key artist (they had chetti’s family in Moena, Italy, seven sonal angle to speak about. The chapel was worship for the POWs, the chapel still in Italy. befriended him while he was in a camp times and has also welcomed large a focal point for the Italians where they stands to this day, testament to the “In other ways the ‘miracle’ is that in Yorkshire) heard the request and numbers of Italians, including family could express their longings. It was a way impact it has had on so many visitors such an icon of beauty could be made Domenico Chiocchetti was later con- and relatives of Mr Chiocchetti, to home for them.” gripped by its story in the intervening in the first place using only scraps of tacted at his home in Moena. Orkney on many occasions. What is perhaps most striking when years. material and leftover cement ... that the “The chapel has survived against speaking to those who care and dedicate demolition team sent to tear down the such extraordinary odds that it well Working parish so much of their time to the chapel is an Memories deserted ex POW camp after the war deserves the title of ‘Miracle of Camp The Italian Chapel is still regularly appreciation of the faith and courage of Celebrations of Mass in the chapel are refused to touch the chapel ... and that a 60.’ Today, it continues to cross all used—a number of weddings are cele- those who constructed it. recalled by Archbishop Mario Conti of structure designed to last for only a lim- boundaries of religion, beliefs and brated there throughout the year—and, And it is this understanding that will Glasgow, who was Bishop of Aberdeen ited time has survived everything that nationalities, with people from every during summer months, the parish ensure the story of the Italian Chapel, from 1977 to 2002, and who said he has 68 Orkney winters could throw at it.” conceivable background moved to tears priest from Kirkwall celebrates Mass at and the arrival of more than 1000 Italian ‘very fond memories of visiting the Ital- by its wonders and the stories behind its the chapel on the first Sunday of each POWs in Orkney, will be told for many ian Chapel’ during his years as Bishop Preservation creation.” month, Mr Muir said. more years to come. of Aberdeen. In 1958, when the building was in a per- John Muir, who has been secretary It is the ongoing friendships, how- “On each occasion it was a very emo- ilous condition, it was saved by the and treasurer of the Italian Chapel ever, that Mr Muir believes to be the I [email protected] Friday February 24 2012 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER LOCAL NEWS 5 Getting hats the same at the Vatican LLOURDESOURDES Britain’s most senior Catholic clergyman meets his namesake, US Cardinal Edwin O’Brien By David Kerr PPILGRIMAGESILGRIMAGES AAberdeenberdeen DDioceseiocese YOU don’t have to be called O’Brien to be a cardinal—but it seems to help. EEdinburghdinburgh vviaia ToulouseToulouse Last weekend saw Cardinal Edwin O’Brien of Baltimore elevated to the 44thth - 11th11th JJulyuly Sacred College in Rome. And among the first to welcome him was Scot- land’s very own Cardinal Keith SStt AAndrewsndrews & EEdinburghdinburgh O’Brien, Archbishop of St Andrews EEdinburghdinburgh DDirectirect toto LourdesLourdes and Edinburgh. “O’Briens are descendents of the High 66thth - 13th13th JJulyuly King of Ireland, Brian Boru, and I’m sure Edwin, like me, can trace his ancestry back DDunkeldunkeld DDioceseiocese directly back to him—so it is only fitting that the two of us should be Princes of the EEdinburghdinburgh DDirectirect toto LourdesLourdes Church at this present time,” Cardinal Keith O’Brien (far right) said when both cardinals 113th3th - 20th20th JJulyuly met in Rome at the weekend. 00161161 779090 66838838 Meanwhile the American Cardinal oorr 0019421942 888884488844 O’Brien (right) was also amused that their [email protected]@mancunia.com / [email protected]@access-travel.co.uk family name is now the only one to appear Cardinal Keith O’Brien is also a member ops of the British Isles in ‘speaking up for wwww.mancunia.comww.mancunia.com / www.access-travel.co.ukwww.access-travel.co.uk twice among the 213 members of the of the Knights of Jerusalem. the Church.’ Church’s Sacred College. He explained that the order’s next Scot- In return Cardinal Keith O’Brien said he “I know there have been a lot of tish investiture will be held later this year also knew ‘a little’ of his American name- VISIT US ONLINE: WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK O’Brien bishops but I doubt there have in Oban and will include a pilgrimage to sakes work in Baltimore and was ever been two Cardinal O’Briens,” he the historic island of Iona from where St. ‘delighted’ to have him as a fellow mem- said. “It is a great distinction and I thought Columba re-evangelised much of Europe ber of the Sacred College where both, of that pretty soon after I was appointed.” in the 6th century. being under the age of 80, are eligible to The two men met at the Rome head- “Given that Americans love history and vote. quarters of the Equestrian Order of the heritage I do hope that Cardinal O’Brien, “I just hope that when there is a con- Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem. Cardinal or ‘Cardinal Edwin’ as we will call him to clave for a new Pope that they get the ini- Edwin O’Brien was appointed their Pro- distinguish between us, will be able to join tials right and don’t mix us up in any way Grand Master by Pope Benedict XVI in us for that,” the Scottish cardinal said. at all if we are ever considered to be in the August last year. The order supports the Cardinal Edwin O’Brien said he did not running,” Cardinal Keith O’Brien said St Aloysius’ College Church in the Holy Land, particularly the know much about his Scottish namesake with a good-humoured smile. Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem, through although he had read enough to know ‘he prayer and good works. As it happens, is a very strong leader’ amongst the bish- I Consistory report, see page 9 2012 Paisley Diocese marks the official launch of the new RE syllabus GonzagaLectures BISHOP Philip Tartaglia of within the diocese. Paisley visited St Benedict’s Each spoke of the importance High School in Linwood for and the value of This is Our Faith All God’s Peoples? the diocesan launch of the and noted that it plays a signifi- new religious education cant role in ensuring that teachers Christianity and teaching document, This is of religious education in Catholic Our Faith. schools are well resourced for Inter-Religious Dialogue Educationalists, teachers and their important task and that theologians spent some five years pupils receive a complete educa- Possibilities and Limits of writing the new syllabus, appr- tion in the Catholic Faith. Inter-Religious Dialogue. oved by the Vatican, to coincide Each of the directors of educa- 6th with the new Curriculum for tion was presented with a copy of Professor Catherine Cornille Excellence’s introdution. the syllabus as a sign of the MARCH Associate Professor of Comparative Theology Bishop Tartaglia, Michael Catholic Church’s commitment to and Chair of the Department of Theology at McGrath, director of the Scot- the education of its young people Boston College, USA tish Catholic Education Service, in the present age. and Robert Johnstone, St Bene- All the teachers in Paisley Dio- dict’s headteacher, addressed an cese have already received their Inter-Religious Learning: audience composed of represen- own copy. Dialogue, Spirituality and tatives of all schools in Paisley This is Our Faith was approved 13th Diocese, parents and diocesan by the Holy See on August 4, Faith. clergy, as well as directors of 2011 and was launched nationally MARCH Father Michael Barnes S.J education and conveners of the by the Bishops Conference of PIC: PAUL MCSHERRY Reader and Senior Tutor in Inter-Religious education committees that fall Scotland in November last year. Relations, Heythrop College

The stars came out in Oban for concert in aid of St Columba’s Cathedral St Edith Stein: A Case Study 20th in Inter-Religious Dialogue. TELEVISION star and singer Hughes, Oban Gaelic Choir, Michelle McManus was top the choir of St Columba’s Pri- MARCH Rabbi James Baaden of the bill at a fundraising mary School, Oban, and many University of Oxford concert last Friday for St more musicians and singers. Columba’s Cathedral, Oban. Fr Roddy McAuley, parish St Columba’s closed since priest of St John’s Church, Christian-Muslim Dialogue: before Christmas as a result of Caol, gave a vote of thanks at What Are e Prospects? re-roofing work on the cathe- the fundraising evening and he 27th dral. It was discovered during told the SCO that the concert Professor Hugh Goddard maintenance work last summer was a great success. MARCH Director of the Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Centre that the roof would need to be “It was a great night and it all for the Study of Islam in the Contemporary repaired at a total cost of went very well,” Fr McAuley World, Edinburgh University £500,000. A grant of almost said. “There was a lovely £250,000 was awarded to the crowd present and the Corran All lectures take place in St Aloysius’ Church, restoration project by Historic Halls were full for the night.” commencing at 7:30pm. Scotland, and last Friday’s con- Inclement weather has cert added more than £4000 to slowed the restoration work on Admission is Free. the restoration work fund. fundraising evening at Oban’s Michelle McManus, perform- the cathedral roof but it is hoped John MacKenzie, a parish- Corran Halls, said that the ances were given by Gaelic St Columba’s will reopen to 45 Hill St, Glasgow, G3 6RJ. Tel: 0141 332 3190 ioner of St Columba’s Cathe- artists gave their services free MOD gold medalist, Paul parishioners in the near future. Email: [email protected] www.staloysius.org PIC: ANTHONY MacMILLAN dral who organised the of charge. In addition to McCallum, Irish tenor, Patrick TRCP Registered. Registered Charity No. 230165 6 SCHOOLS NEWS SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday February 24 2012

St Roch’s student takes the high jump in memory of late brother

A SIXTEEN year old pupil from St Roch’s Secondary School, Glasgow, is prepar- ing to perform a skydive next month in memory of his late brother, Brandon. Darren Goudie is aiming to raise money for Yorkhill Cancer Ward for Children, where his five-year-old brother (right) was cared for last year before losing his fight against the illness. Darren wishes to honour the last year, which brought in memory of his brother by per- £500, while £700 was collected forming the skydive, while, at for the hospital through sponsor the same time, raising money sheets. An online JustGiving and paying tribute to the staff at page brought in a further £310 the Glasgow children’s hospi- for the Yorkhill cancer ward. tal, who looked after and cared With some of the money for his brother so well. raised, Darren ensured presents “I miss my brother so much could be bought from Toys R Us, and I want to honour his memory and, on December 23 last year, a and make him proud,” Darren group went to Yorkhill to give said. “The staff at Yorkhill were Christmas gifts to the children. brilliant with my little brother Darren spoke about his hopes Top marks for Lochyside Primary School and his friends who were also in for the forthcoming skydive the ward. The staff members and he is also keen for some HMIe inspectors deliver ‘very positive’ report of Catholic education in Fort William were so nice and supportive that more fundraising events to take if a parent was upset they would By Martin Dunlop and attributes from participating in a wide Violet Smith, Lochyside Primary School’s head- place at St Roch’s. teacher holds up the HMIe report flanked by go and lend an ear, give them a “I am hoping to raise £2000 variety of clubs and activities out of class.’ pupils displaying stars to signify the positives cuddle and have a little chat with for more toys, board games, THE community of Lochyside Pri- Delight noted by the inspectors them to make them feel at ease.” DVD and CD players,” he said. mary School in Fort William has been PIC: ANTHONY MacMILLAN Darren will take to the skies “I hope we can also raise a lot celebrating a ‘very positive’ report Ms Smith, whose leadership was described of Perth on March 3 for his of money by doing some from HMIe inspectors, which paid as ‘outstanding’by the inspectors, said she fundraising venture, although it bucket collections for charity.” tribute to the promotion of Catholic was ‘delighted’ with the recent report. committees. Particular attention was paid is not the first time he has values at the school. “It highlights the hard work, commit- to Lochyside’s international art room and raised money for Yorkhill. I To donate to Darren’s skydive During their recent visit, inspectors ment and dedication of pupils, staff, par- its work in ‘enhancing children’s creative He organised Christmas and visit: http://www.justgiving.com/ highlighted the strong leadership of Vio- ents and the wider school community,” and business skills.’ Halloween parties at the school Darren-Goudie-2 let Smith, Lochyside headteacher, and she said. “It acknowledges the impact that Geoff Soe-Paing, chair of Lochyside’s noted the ‘valuable contributions from our implementation of the Curriculum for parent council, said he believes the out- churches, the community and parents,’ Excellence is having on our pupils’ learn- comes of the report to be ‘a fair and true which ‘greatly enhance children’s learn- ing. The report also reflects the very pos- evaluation of the strengths of the school, ing and promote Catholic values’ at itive ethos and the excellent teamwork and reflects the hard work and commit- Lochyside, which has a roll of 86 pupils. which is the cornerstone of Lochyside RC ment that has been shown by the head- The report also noted that the Fort Primary School.” teacher and her staff.’ William school is making ‘very effective’ “Furthermore I am more than confident use of the Curriculum for Excellence to Praise that the school will continue its high level improve its curriculum and the quality of The Lochyside report said pupils from the of achievement in future in partnership outcomes for all children. It goes on to school ‘gain personal and citizenship with parents, pupils and the education highlight that children are learning and skills through a variety of roles’ including authority,” he said. achieving very well, both in and beyond study and reading buddies, charity work the classroom, ‘developing important skills and as members of an extensive range of I [email protected] Celebrating Our Lady of Lourdes feast day with Notre Dame High School

THE community of Notre Dame High School, Greenock, St Maurice’s pupils’ cheque gives boost joined together on Friday February 10 to celebrate the for Cardinal Winning Pro-Life initiative feast of its patron. Mass was celebrated at St (Front row of picture) Amy McLaren Patrick’s Church, Greenock, and NINE members of the St Mau- presenting the cheque to Sr Andrea rice’s High School Pro-Life Fraile. (Back row, from left to right) the Notre Dame staff and pupils Group visited the Cardinal Chloe Pettigrew, Aamana McGivern, were delighted to welcome Winning Pro-Life Initiative in Elizabeth McConkey, Caitilin McGrath, Bishop Philip Tartaglia of Pais- Glasgow earlier this month to Jennifer Rafferty, Lauren Pollitt, ley to celebrate with them the present a cheque for £893.19 Emma Rodgers, Emma Boyle, Paul feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. to the charity. Madden, RE teacher at St Maurice’s Bishop Tartaglia celebrated The money was raised when Mass alongside the Notre the school held a ‘wear it purple’ also sold ‘tiny feet badges,’ pur- Dame chaplaincy team: Fr John day to highlight the sacred dignity ple ribbon to wear and painted Morrison, St Patrick’s parish of every human life. The pupils nails purple. priest, and Fr Gerry McNellis, as well as Mgr Denis Carlin and Fr Cyracus Tang (right Do you have a story from your with pupils). PIC: PAUL McSHERRY school for us here at the Scottish A number of invited guests joined Notre Dame staff and “We were pleased to wel- parents and the whole school school building and Mr McGov- Catholic Observer? You can call pupils at St Patrick’s for the come Bishop Tartaglia to cele- and we are very grateful for our ern spoke of the ‘outstanding Martin on 0141 241 6103 or e-mail: Mass, which Grant McGovern, brate with us and he helped school chaplaincy team.” facilities’ that have helped to Notre Dame headteacher, make the day such a great suc- The Notre Dame staff and create a ‘first class atmosphere, [email protected] described as ‘a fantastic occa- cess,” he said. “The Mass was a pupils are currently enjoying which was demonstrated in our sion’ for the school. great credit to the young people, their first year in their new feast day celebrations.’

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ARCHBISHOP Charles John Brown, the new Papal nuncio to Ireland, has told the Catholic Faithful that Pope Benedict XVI was ‘scandalised and dismayed’ by the abuse, perpetrated by some members of Irish clergy and religious organisations, and is deter- mined to make change. Speaking at Dublin’s pro-Cathedral on Sunday, his first public address since offi- cially taking up the post of nuncio to Ireland last week, Archbishop Brown maintained that the Holy Father has been relentless in trying to make changes within the Church Archbishop Conti impressed by and help those abused by clerics. “Again I speak from my own experience Queen’s tribute to the mission of when I tell you that Pope Benedict was scandalised and dismayed as he learned Christianity, critics voice dissent about the tragedy of abuse perpetrated by some members of the clergy and of reli- gious organisations,” Archbishop Brown By Martin Dunlop (Above) Cardinal Emeritus Cormac said in his homily at Sunday’s Mass. Archbishop Charles Brown presents his profile ministerial delegation to the Holy Murphy-O’Connor speaking with “He felt deeply the wounds of those who credentials to Irish President Michael Higgins See to mark 30 years of full diplomatic Her Majesty The Queen and the at the residence of the president in Dublin HER Majesty Queen Eliza- Archbishop of Canterbury at had been harmed and who so often had not relations between the Vatican and the UK. beth II has paid tribute to the Lambeth Palace last week. (Below) been listened to.” Archbishop Brown’s arrival in Dublin mission of Christianity and Archbishop Mario Conti of Glasgow Holy Father resolute has been viewed by many as helping to stressed the continuing attended the gathering credence to Irish President Michael ease tension between Ireland and the Holy importance of religion in an Archbishop Brown added that from the Higgins. See after the Irish Government took the increasingly secular society. beginning, Pope Benedict was ‘resolute Speaking last Thursday to President decision last November to close its Speaking last week in an and determined’ to ‘put into place Higgins, Archbishop Brown said that it is embassy to the Vatican. address to leaders of the UK’s changes’ which would give the Church Pope Benedict’s ‘fervant desire that I, as Archbishop Diarmuid Martin of Dublin nine main religions, which ‘the ability to deal more effectively with his representative, will do everything in has, however, said that he is confident the included Archbishop Mario those who abuse trust, as well as to pro- my power to solidify and strengthen the Irish embassy to the Vatican will reopen Conti of Glasgow, the Queen vide the necessary assistance to those who relations between the Holy See and ‘in some other way’ and that Vatican links highlighted the way religion had been victimised.’ Ireland.’ with Ireland will ‘deepen.’ offers ‘critical guidance’ for the “Pope Benedict has been relentless and “These diplomatic relations have “I keep stressing that the Vatican is very way in which people live their consistent on this front, and I assure you enjoyed fruitful and uninterrupted stability important in today’s world,” Archbishop lives. that he will continue to be.” since 1092 and they testify to the endur- Martin said ahead of Sunday’s Mass at the Last week’s speech came as Representatives from Dublin parishes, ing relationship between the people of this Pro-Cathedral. Speaking of the potential Conservative Party chairwoman Church organisations and the diplomatic nation and the successor of the Apostle reopening of the embassy, he added that ‘I Baroness Warsi led a team of corps attended Sunday’s Mass with Arch- Peter, stretching back some 1500 years,” do not think it will be long before other UK ministers to the Vatican, a bishop Brown to welcome him. he said. arrangements are found.’ visit during which she spoke of which we treat each other,” The statement comes after Ireland The Department of Foreign Affairs in a ‘militant secularisation’ taking Archbishop Conti said. “She Diplomatic relations closed its Vatican Embassy and also fol- Ireland has, however, said the decision to hold in some countries. reminded everyone that many of Three days prior to the Mass, the Papal lowed the UK Government’s attempt last close the embassy to the Holy See will not “Faith plays a key role in the the values and ideas we take for nuncio to Ireland presented his letters of week to set the standard by sending a high be revisited. identity of millions of people, granted in this and other coun- providing not only a system of tries originate in the ancient belief but also a sense of wisdom of our traditions.” belonging,” the Queen said in After these high profile affir- Sunday’s church bombing steps up violence against Nigeria’s Christians her speech at Lambeth Palace mations on faith, however, last Wednesday, the first public Trevor Phillips, chairman of the IN THE latest attack against ple. Sunday’s blast, which seri- an insurgency against the Niger- at 10 am,” the pastor said. address of the year marking her Equality and Human Rights Christians in Nigeria, a bomb ously injured one person, ian government, formerly con- “When we were alerted, about diamond jubilee. “It can act as a Commission, said that Chris- exploded near a church in the occurred in the middle of a serv- fined to the largely Muslim far 25 minutes before the detona- spur for social action. Indeed, tians must choose between their town of Suleja, on the edge of ice at the church. north and northeast. tion, we called everybody inside religious groups have a proud religion and obeying the law. the capital, Abuja, on Sunday, “One person was seriously Uyi Idugboe, pastor of Christ the church. track record of helping those in Mr Phillips argued that wounding five people. injured and is now in hospital,” Embassy Church, said that a “That is why we don’t have the greatest need.” Catholic adoption agencies and As the SCO went to press, no Yushua Shuaib, a spokesman for member of his congregation had casualties.” The Queen also described the other faith groups providing one had claimed responsibility the National Emergency Man- spotted a suspicious looking pack- Suleja has been targeted with Church of England, of which public services must make this for the blast outside the Christ agement Agency, said. “Four age between two cars when he bombs in the past. During Nige- she is head, as ‘misunderstood’ choice when their beliefs con- Embassy Church, however the victims had minor injuries while went outside to check his vehicle ria’s April election, a bomb and ‘underappreciated.’ flict with the will of the state. area has been targeted in the past five vehicles were damaged.” was locked. planted at an election office in “The concept of our estab- Last year, following a High by the Islamist sect Boko Haram, Nigerian officials say Suleja He then alerted everyone to the city killed 16 people. lished church is occasionally Court case, the Charity Com- including the Christmas Day car and surrounding Niger state have stay indoors. Another bomb at a church misunderstood and, I believe, mission ruled against an exemp- bombing of a Catholic Church been infiltrated by militants from “The blast struck just a few exploded in July in the city, commonly under-appreciated,” tion for Catholic Care, an nearby that killed at least 44 peo- Boko Haram, which is waging minutes after our service started killing three people. she said. “Its role is not to adoption agency operating in defend Anglicanism to the Leeds, that battled to avoid exclusion of other religions. being forced to accept homosex- struggle between political fac- larly to the Holy Land where dictine Abbey of Regina Instead, the church has a duty to ual couples under equality laws. NEWS IN BRIEF tions. Catholics in the Congo he has developed strong ties Laudis in Bethlehem, Conn, protect the free practice of all Speaking at a debate in Lon- have been targeted as the Church between his diocese and the where she is now prioress. faiths in this country. don on diverse societies, Mr is a key force in the country. local Christian community. “It certainly provides an iden- Phillips backed the new laws, CATHOLIC SISTER FATALLY Some 30,000 Catholics moni- BBC4 SERIES ON CATHOLICS tity and spiritual dimension for which led to the closure of all STABBED IN CONGO tored the election, the results US NUN IN OSCAR RACE NOW UNDERWAY its own many adherents. But Catholic adoption agencies in A CATHOLIC sister in the were viewed as fraudulent. AT THE AGE OF 73 A NEW BBC4 films series also, gently and assuredly, the England. “You can’t say Democratic Republic of Congo A US documentary about an Catholics began this week with Church of England has created because we decide we’re differ- has become one of the latest ARCHBISHOP OF LIVERPOOL’S actress who became a nun has the first edition focusing on an environment for other faith ent then we need a different set victims in widespread violence GOLDEN JUBILEE been nominated for an Oscar. trainee priests at the Allen Hall communities and indeed people of laws,” he said. “To me there’s in the nation following a dis- ARCHBISHOP Patrick Kelly Mother Dolores Hart OSB Seminary in London. of no faith to live freely.” nothing different in principle puted presidential election late of Liverpool marked the 50th will attend her first Academy Among those featured in this Archbishop Conti said he felt with a Catholic adoption last year. anniversary of his ordination to Awards show since 1959 to show week’s edition, which was ‘privileged to represent the agency, or indeed Methodist Sister of Charity of Jesus the priesthood at the weekend. support for God is the Bigger screened last night, is 42-year- Catholic Church in Scotland’ at adoption agency, saying the and Mary Liliane Mapalayi The archbishop celebrated Elvis. The 73-year-old nun was old Rob Hunt who used to be a the gathering. rules in our community are dif- was stabbed through the heart with religious and civil author- an award-winning actress who roadie before his call to the “I spoke to both the Queen ferent and therefore the law as she worked in her school ities from across England and performed in two Elvis Presley priesthood came. and the Duke, and was deeply shouldn’t apply to us. Why not office on February 2. beyond in the city he has movies. Two further editions of impressed by Her Majesty's then say Sharia can be applied Press reports say that at least served since 1996. In 1963, she was about to Catholics, one featuring speech in which she spoke of to different parts of the country? two-dozen Congolese have lost A former vice-president of sign a seven-figure contract Catholic women and the other how religions provide critical It doesn’t work.” their lives as violence has esca- the Catholic Bishops’ Confer- and was engaged to a Los focusing on Catholic children, guidance for the way we live lated in recent weeks as inno- ence of England and Wales, Angeles businessman when will be screened in subsequent our lives, and for the way in I [email protected] cents get caught in a power Archbishop Kelly travels regu- she decided to join the Bene- weeks on BBC4. Friday February 24 2012 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER VATICAN NEWS 9

Pay attention to the young, Pope New cardinals, new responsibilities tells European and African bishops POPE Benedict XVI has Pope Benedict XVI stresses the importance of the Faith at the consistory of cardinals in Rome told the bishops of Europe and Africa that they must By Stephen Reilly altruism, possession and gift, self-interest pay close attention to the and gratuitousness: These profoundly con- cultural formation of their POPE Benedict XVI last Sunday told the trasting approaches confront each other in young people. 22 men he had elevated to cardinal the day every age and place,” the Pope said, but “You know well how much before to base their actions and decisions the cardinals must model their lives on the Church esteems and pro- on the bedrock of their Faith as they exer- that of Jesus, loving others to the point of motes every form of authentic cise greater responsibility and power. giving up His life for them. culture that offers the richness The Holy Father celebrated a solemn “The new cardinals are entrusted with of the Word of God and the Mass in St Peter’s Basilica before his the service of love: love for God, love for grace that flows from the weekly Angelus in St Peter’s Square where His Church, an absolute and unconditional Paschal Mystery of Christ,” he he told the new cardinals (right) that with love for His brothers and sisters, even unto told a group of European and their high position came great responsibility. shedding their blood, if necessary. He is African bishops at the Vatican “The new dignity that has been con- servant inasmuch as He welcomes within last Thursday. the requirement of being coher- ferred upon you is intended to show Himself the fate of the suffering and sin of The Holy Father was ent,” he said. appreciation for the faithful labour you all humanity. His service is realised in addressing a delegation of bish- He observed that especially have carried out in the Lord’s vineyard, to total faithfulness and complete responsi- ops who have been taking part in Europe, ‘but also in parts of honour the communities and nations from bility toward mankind,” the Pope said. in the Second Symposium of Africa,’ there exists a secu- which you come and which you represent “The free acceptance of His violent death African and European Bishops larised environment that is often so worthily in the Church,” he said in his becomes the price of freedom for many.” at Rome’s Regina Apostolurum hostile to the Christian faith. homily. “The Church is not self-regulat- University February 13-17. The Pope (above) also identi- ing, She does not determine Her own New cardinals Cardinal Keith O’Brien of St fied hedonism as ‘another chal- structure but receives it from the Word of During the ceremony, Pope Benedict Andrew’s and Edinburgh repre- lenge to the announcement of God, to which She listens in faith as She placed rings on the fingers of the 22 new sented Scotland at the event. the Gospel’. He said it has cre- seeks to understand it and to live it.” Service cardinals and assigned them a ‘titular “The culture nurtured by ated a ‘crisis of values in daily The day before, the Pope had created the church’ in Rome, making them full mem- faith leads to genuine human- life, in family structures’ and Embracing the Faith 22 new cardinals from 13 countries, plac- bers of the Rome clergy and closer col- ity, while false cultures eventu- even the way people ‘interpret The Pope stressed to the new cardinals that ing red hats on their heads and calling laborators of the Pope in governing the ally lead to dehumanisation,” the meaning of existence.’ they must take on their new roles by embrac- them to lives of even greater love and universal Church. the Pope said. “In Europe and In practical terms, he said, its ing the profundity of the Catholic Faith. service to the Church. The new cardinals are from the US, in Africa we have had sad symptoms can be witnessed in “Everything in the Church rests upon St Peter’s Basilica was full for the cer- Hong Kong, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Brazil, examples.” ‘serious social unrest’ and ‘the faith: the Sacraments, the Liturgy, evan- emony, and several thousand people sat in India, Canada, the Czech Republic, the He used his address to out- spread of phenomena such as gelisation, charity is a gift to be passed on a sunny St Peter’s Square watching on Netherlands, Romania, Belgium and Malta. line some of the key cultural pornography and prostitution.’ to others, through the witness of our large video screens. Eighteen of them are aged under 80 and challenges facing the Church in Observing that ‘today’s con- lives,” Pope Benedict said. “This is your The consistory took the form of a prayer thus will be eligible to enter the conclave both continents. sumer mentality’ can often have task in particular, dear brother cardinals: service. After the Gospel reading, in what to elect the next Pope from among their “I think, in the first place, is a ‘negative impact’ on fostering to bear witness to the joy of Christ’s love.” the Vatican described as an allocution, not own ranks. With the appointments, Pope religious indifference, which vocations, the Holy Father Later that day the Holy Father asked all a homily, the Holy Father told the cardinals Benedict, who was elected in a conclave in leads many people to live as if called for particular focus on the Catholics of the world to pray for the that love and service, not an air of great- 2005, has now named more than half the God does not exist, or to be raising up ‘generous young newly raised cardinals in his Angelus ness, should be the hallmark of their lives. cardinal electors. The others were named content with a vague religios- people’ in Africa and Europe, address. “Dominion and service, egoism and by his predecessor Pope John Paul II. ity, incapable of measuring up who ‘know how to responsibly against the question of truth or take charge of their future.’ Pope announces Canonisation of seven new saints

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OU would have to be a President Barack Obama delivered the commencement address at Notre Dame hermit living on a remote University, Indiana, on May 17 2009. island to remain ignorant Pro-life activists protested outside and that a massive and inside the event vicious onslaught is being launched against Christianity across Britain, Europe and North YAmerica. This month alone has seen a for moral evil around the world, even ban on local councils in England and though much of its population is Wales beginning their meetings with devoutly, admirably, Christian. This prayers, after legal action by an athe- time, however, the signs are that Pres- ist former councillor, and the rejection ident Obama has made a serious mis- of an appeal against their fine by take. He acknowledged as much by Christian guest-house owners who offering the Catholic bishops a cos- refused to allow a homosexual couple BY GERALD WARNER metic ‘compromise’ that was no real to share a double room. improvement and would still offend There have at last been some signs the Catholic conscience. of a fight-back by Christians, with federal agency overseas has been The Catholic hierarchy has finally both Lord Carey, the former Arch- instructed to oppose the criminalisa- closed ranks against the president. bishop of Canterbury, and the Queen tion of homosexuality. During the 2008 presidential election making statements in defence of Aid that is needed by underdevel- the auxiliary Bishop of Los Angeles Christianity and its values. But the oped countries is being made contin- actually tried to dismiss his anti-life most spectacular aggression, directed gent on their legalising and endorsing credentials by saying that ‘we are not specifically against Catholicism, has behaviour that is abhorrent to their a one-issue Church’—as if federal been witnessed in the United States culture and morality. Fortunately, sev- funding programmes were more where President Barack Obama now eral African nations have already important than the issue of life and finds himself—completely on his own responded robustly to this crude neo- death. Today even the liberals have initiative —embroiled in open warfare colonialism. On coming to office, come out against President Obama, with the Catholic hierarchy in a presi- President Obama also made available not in whole-hearted support of the dential election year. large sums of US cash to promote and encyclical Humanae Vitae, it must be fund abortions in the ‘Third World:’ recognised, but because his punitive s part of his controversial, the populations of poorer countries are sanctions breach the First Amendment expensive and impractical to be culled to enable the atheist took 54 per cent of the Catholic vote, years ago, was the invitation to Presi- to the US Constitution guaranteeing healthcare ‘reform’ pro- American Democrat elite to live in the against 45 per cent for his opponent dent Obama to come and be feted at freedom of religious conscience. gramme,A President Obama wants to style to which it is accustomed. John McCain. Those who knew better Notre Dame University—subse- Evangelical Christians are even compel religious charities and other Barack Hussein Obama is the most largely failed to speak out—again, quently known to orthodox Catholics more enraged than Catholics, for the bodies to provide contraception within viscerally anti-Christian president the partly from fear of being denounced as as ‘Notre Shame’—despite his same reason. President Obama’s inner their staff insurance policies or pay US has ever had. ‘racist.’ extremist support for abortion. So coterie made the mistake of thinking punitive fines. This is simply the lat- extravagant has his anti-life stance an unprovoked assault on the Catholic est outrage in the US President’s sin- his was all totally predictable— atholics in the US are also always been that, as a state senator in Church would only alienate people gle-minded campaign to destroy and was predicted—but the largely the authors of their own Illinois, he voted against a bill to who would never vote for him anyway, Christian morality. Last December he lemmings in the electorate misfortunes. They are hobbled establish a right to life for babies that while galvanising his liberal core sup- declared the promotion of ‘lesbian, Twould not pay heed. They could not Cby a loud, blatantly heretical, ‘liberal’ accidentally lived after a late-term port. As the old Scottish joke phrases gay, bisexual and transgender rights’ a see beyond the sentimental objective wing whose adherents have so fanati- abortion. it: ‘Weel, they ken noo.’ Bringing priority of US foreign policy. A Global of electing ‘the first black president,’ cally embraced the politically correct, Under this presidency, the US, down the most powerful secularist on Equality Fund will hand US taxpay- regardless of his moral stance. Such democrat, secularist and UN agenda which was already under a cloud of earth next November would be the ers’ money to overseas homosexual blinkered tokenism is, of course, that they are no longer recognisably moral ambiguity due to its invasion of ideal overture to a Christian fight-back activists to fund their activities; every crassly racist. So, President Obama Catholic. A notorious instance, three Iraq, has become an aggressive force against political persecution.

What do you think of GERALD WARNER’S comments on Barack Obama? Send your points of view to the SCO Write to Letters, SCO, 19 Waterloo St, Glasgow G2 6BT Or e-mail [email protected] The poor and marginalised are welcome in God’s Kingdom

AS THE rain batters hard on global problems is to point the to enter the spirit of the Lenten effective it requires a fundamental reminder that having committed my windows on a dull, dank, finger in the direction of govern- season in any meaningful way. change of attitude on our part. myself to fundamental change I February morning, it is hard ments. The problems of the world In the Gospel today we read that Even as we find ourselves at the move forward in partnership with to imagine that there are areas Fr Eddie are never caused by us, they are Jesus, after spending time in the starting line for the Lenten season brothers and sisters in building of Britain that already have a inevitably caused by someone wilderness, came among the peo- we know where it is taking us. the Kingdom. It is immediately drought problem. McGhee else. We like to absolve ourselves ple, inviting them to ‘repent and Whether we like it or not, Jesus obvious that the Kingdom that The south east corner of the of responsibility. We in the devel- believe the Good News.’ What and His message was rejected by we are building is different from country has been suffering from tion not just to see the bigger pic- oped world elect governments to does ‘repent’ mean? It means, most of His contemporaries. We other kingdoms. In the world’s a lack of rain for many months. ture but to remind ourselves that we act on our behalf. We hold them ‘make fundamental changes in know the parables, we know the kingdoms the rich get richer and Most of us would volunteer some have to accept a certain responsi- to account at the ballot box. Does your life.’ It means stop making miracle stories, we know Jesus the poor go to the wall. In God’s of our rain as we negotiate the bility for how the picture looks. this mean that we can now qui- excuses. Another scary thought. healed the sick and raised the Kingdom, all are equal in God’s tail end of winter and begin to In the middle of one of the etly sit back and get on with the The starting point for meaning- dead. So why was He rejected? eyes and the poor, the margin- head towards spring. The prob- harshest economic periods in our rest of our little lives? Of course ful change is always ourselves. There was a fundamental unwill- alised and outcast are not just lem for us, and potentially, for history it is difficult to see not. We often take so much for That is also the place where ingness for people to engage with included, they are welcomed. our lack of empathy with people beyond our own immediate granted in the developed world. change is least likely to occur the concept of repentance. Funda- living in the south east is, that we needs. Unemployment is at near Increasingly, we are told, the unless we are prepared to make mental change in life was difficult I FR EDDIE McGhee has been a tend only to see the part of the record levels and poverty is a gulf between rich and poor is incredible and consistent effort. then. It is difficult now. priest of Galloway Diocese since picture that we are in. If it is rain- reality for many families. The growing at an alarming rate. By and large we don’t make The call to repentance, is a call 1972. Currently serving three ing here then it is wet enough. If developing world seems a long Most of us do not consider our- changes in life because we have a to personal change. All change parishes in the Kilmarnock area he this is true on a local scale then it way away when there is so little selves rich. We are ordinary peo- stockpile of excuses close at hand. begins with ourselves. The call to helps on a part-time basis with is true on a global scale. From hope on our own doorstep. It is ple from ordinary corners of ‘It isn’t the right time for me!’ ‘I’ll believe the Good News is a call chaplaincy in HMP Kilmarnock. He time to time television and news easy to become introspective in Scotland. In terms of the global start next week!’ I’ll do it for my to move forward from the place holds a Diploma in Religious Educa- reports remind us that there is a the face of such seemingly insur- picture, we are amazingly fortu- birthday!’ There are a million rea- of personal repentance and tion and a Masters in Education and bigger picture, a global picture mountable problems. We have a nate. Almost two thirds of the sons why ‘now’ seems never to be engage with our brothers and sis- has worked extensively in Catholic but it is so easy to forget. choice. We can close our hearts people in our world will have had the right moment. ‘Repent,’ the ters in bringing about God’s plan schools as advisor in religious The season of Lent is a timely and minds or we can accept the no access today, to the very message of Jesus seems clear and for the world, rather than merely education. A columnist for the SCO reminder that we are part of the big challenge and address the reality basics that you and I take for unequivocal. Repentance is the serving our own ends. since 1991, his hobbies include picture. Much of the focus of Lenten no matter how uncomfortable or granted. This is a scary thought. starting point and then we move The Gospel this week reminds fishing, pigeon-racing and poetry. activity will be on the SCIAF cam- unpalatable it might be. It is also a thought and a reality on to ‘believe the Good News.’ us that Lent is not just about me He can be contacted by email: paign. This campaign is an invita- Typically, our response to that we need to confront if we are Before the Good News can be in my own little world. It is a [email protected] Friday February 24 2012 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER COMMENT 11 Remember the birthday that never came This week the thoughts of STEPHEN DAWSON and his wife go to the child they lost before birth, the life that could have been

SAW my baby for the first and last time me the most important thing was that they were one dreadful week last summer. Where going to be a wee brother or sister, and our son there had been a heartbeat only three was going to become not just our older son but a weeks prior, we faced a simple stillness. A big brother. The importance of that sibling rela- pregnancy scan for the nine-week child tionship sings through eternity. Yes the younger comforted in the womb of its mother, my wife, years are filled with fighting, squabbles, nagging was to be a glorious moment. Modern technol- and even destroying. But in ten years it would Iogy has made the life before birth a very real have been good for them to have had someone affair. to listen to their moans about mum and dad. And this is particularly so for the father, to Exchange notes on mammy clattering them or which nature mostly offers only an abstract dad giving them rows. understanding. The intimacy the mother feels for, and with, the newly conceived child is something n 20 years they could be sitting in a pub, may that for men is something we cannot properly be with friends, having a good laugh about comprehend. However, medical scans allow a their upbringing. How mammy had the house window into that most sacred of conversations Ifilled with her ladies fashionable and sexy knick- between mother and child from the earliest days. ers, which she sells as a private business, and a And it is a window that can bring such joy and dad who never shuts up about football or politics deep-evolutionary satisfaction. It is a window and religion—and the fact that with Celtic all which allows out from the heart trivia, and irrel- three can be rolled into one. evant niggling, and allows in a sense of creature In 30 years they could have shared family commitment. together, brining their own children around to But for me, and for my wife, the window we each other, cousins playing, and then off to looked through that week was the most bleak and nana’s and grandpa’s, where the good humoured drastic view. For that window did not look into reflections could pass the time, enjoying them the fresh heartbeat of our new family member memories from a safe distance. but the broken heart of a mother whose pit of her And of course the importance of sibling soli- soul opened up at the loss of her new baby. darity the day they lower their parents, as nature dictates, into the ground for their eternal rest. or anyone who can dismiss it as simply Those all-important post-funeral conversations, another miscarriage then at least our new ple we do not know as well? The joy of preparing for a baby is sadly offset for some tears and laughter that always follow. And at that child lost the beat to their heart not the beat But then again the football great John McGov- couples by deep loss when a pregnancy ends and a moment it is only then the realisation, as well as nursery is left empty Fto their soul. ern, former Nottingham Forest captain of double when they become parents themselves, how And it is one of those everyday gaps within winning European champions, said: “Lifting a cup much the love between parent and child is real— Catholicism that, while we do give great respect of that importance, twice, it doesn’t come close to themselves. something governments and social architects to life, including life before birth, there is still a holding my son in my arms for the first time, but In grief this is not the place for political point from ivory tower academia and political pressure sense of not knowing what to do with the dead it’s the closest feeling I ever had in my career.” scoring and point making regarding how we treat groups would do well to keep in mind. unborn, especially at such a young age. For most of us mere mortals, parenthood is a human beings before birth. We know there is a presumption of ensoulement motorway to martyrdom. A mother and father I think it is ok to say, ‘I don’t know.’ It is s the traditional British summer rain com- from conception, which is different from saying can be driving home from the hospital with a always a valid response, when true. But what I ing down outside frozen to frost, and is ensoulement takes place at conception. But do we bundle of baby blurb and they will be prepared to do know is that it was not just the death of a now thawing, my thoughts go to that really believe, in our heart of hearts, that a soul is die for that small thing there and then—even- being of nine weeks experience. They, he, or she, nine-week-oldA child who ran out of heart beats truly present at nine weeks old in the womb? though they do not know them. was already part of our tomorrow. And our next and died within the comfort of his, or her, I genuinely do not know for certain. But I do week. And our next year. mother’s womb. know that love was truly present in the parents o where does that leave me, my wife, and They, he, or she, was already going to the With a presumption of ensoulement may there of that 9-week-old child. our nine-week-old pre-born child? Deeply, shops with mammy or, or maybe, going to the also be a presumption of eternal rest for such I am aware that there would be greater grief if deeply sad. Saddened. Grounded to reality. football with daddy to cheer on the beloved innocents. we lost, God even forgive the thought, our three- SThat’s life. A sense of life’s irony. Or even a Celtic—or even curse their bad luck, or dodgy And maybe this will give some comfort to year-old, but is that because we have built up a sense of God’s irony. I won’t go into the details refereeing decisions! the February 23 2012, a birthday never to be relationship? Is it not always easier to lose peo- of the irony—the reader can work that out for And I can only speak personally here, but for celebrated.

Reserve your judgement on who is and isn’t caring in court case raised by midwives

NO doubt most readers will among other things. And as well basis, both inside and outside as possible and up to their natu- identifying them before birth have seen the news cover- as the emotional and physical of her ward. Connie has given ral end. seem awfully like weeding age and column inches care required during the proce- a lot of her free time to a crisis Among the ranks of SPUC them out rather than giving given to two senior mid- dure the midwife has on her duty pregnancy charity to help supporters are some people support? wives from Glasgow who list the issues of disposal of the women in crisis pregnancy cir- who have faced the pressure of Down’s is the type of condi- have lodged a judicial foetus, once the method is cho- cumstances for years. carrying a child who is sus- tion that children are being review over their right to sen. These are women who know pected of having some kind of aborted for on Mary and Con- object to taking part in abor- A former colleague of the the reality of what it is like to abnormality. One in particular nie’s ward. Mary and Connie tion procedures on the midwives in question told me: face a crisis pregnancy or the is very vocal about her experi- will admit there are some cases grounds of conscience. “The whole experience is an suffering and pain of an abor- ence of having a child with when the likelihood of survival A lot has been written and emotional roller coaster espe- tion decision. They chose a car- Down’s Syndrome, now a very for the child is minimal and the said about Mary Doogan and SPUC SCOTLAND COLUMN cially if the baby is born alive. ing profession because they are beautiful and vivacious young conditions very extreme. These Connie Wood and their circum- Then there is the time with the caring women, they chose to schoolgirl. She still to this day cases, they say, are very few stances in the media over suite. However, it is not correct baby for the mum, if that’s help women with problem faces prejudice in the medical and far between. And despite recent weeks, much of it to say that managing midwives what she wants, and the per- pregnancy situations because profession towards her for not the condition, they both believe uncomplimentary, and often the who do not have a conscien- sonal mementos of the baby they want to help women and having aborted her daughter abortion is never the answer for comments have been inaccurate tious objection to abortion are like photos, foot and hand are not in the game of judging because of her condition. And the mother or the child when it especially when it comes to not directly involved in the pro- prints and so on. And as mid- anyone. she recalls often that instead of comes to best medical practice two particular issues: the level cedure or that Mary and Connie wives are looking after more They are professionals who being reassured and offered for their patients. of involvement the midwives do not care about the women than one patient at a time, espe- have taken this legal step, at help and support on her daugh- So, when the verdict of their are expected to have in the facing the devastating news cially on a busy night, their great costs to themselves, not ter’s birth the opposite was the judicial review comes out and abortion procedure, despite that their child may have a dis- senior has to be hands on and because of their religious reality and at such an emotional the media goes to town on the their senior status on the labour ability of some kind, as these assist with the patients as and beliefs but because they believe time such treatment makes ‘Catholic midwives’ once ward, and the professional con- are abortions on the grounds of when they need care.” the best way to help an expec- all the difference for the new more, the question that should duct of these very experienced suspected abnormalities. Moreover, Mary and Connie tant mother is to see and help parents. be asked is who is really being midwives when it comes to The midwives both attest that do care very much for their her and her child, and to elimi- Even now, as that mother judgemental here and who car- dealing with the women under- some 80 per cent of their work is patients, including those facing nate her fears or the issue of campaigns for her daughter’s ing? going medical terminations of clinical, so we are not dealing a crisis situation in their preg- crisis and not her baby. Mary rights, she has been told by our I DONNA NICHOLSON pregnancy (or MTOPs) in the here with hands off clip board nancies. Mary is trained in and Connie have been accused own politicians when enquiring labour ward. managerial roles. In the case of working with post abortive by many of not caring about the about what was being done to I For more information go to the To begin with, it is correct to an MTOP, even though the pro- women who are struggling with women, when the reality is they help children living with SPUC website at say that the abortion procedure cedure is underway, midwives their abortion decision so she are seeing two patients, the Down’s, that lots of money and www.spuc.org.uk. is in place by the time the continue with it and administer sees the damage abortion can mother and her child and they resources are being put into patient comes to the Labour the abortifacient, misoprostil, cause to women on a regular want to care for both as much prenatal screening. But doesn’t I www.spucscotland.org 12 SCIAF IN INDIA SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday February 24 2012 Friday February 24 2012 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCIAF IN INDIA 13

Help to make a big change during Lent

THE Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund (SCIAF) has been working with vulnerable people in India since 1985. Operating through local partners includ- ing the Association for People with Dis- abilities, who have helped many like Jagadeesh (below), SCIAF provides mobility aids, prosthetics, physiotherapy and access to education and employment for disabled people, as well as seeds, tools, training and micro finance loans to poor rural families. Starting out in a small classroom in Rutherglen in 1965 with a budget of £8000, SCIAF now spends more than £5.5million in 16 countries across Africa, Asia and Latin America providing long term development ost of the time it is the sad (Far left) Bishop Paul Lakra of Gumla Diocese told support and emergency aid to hundreds of task of newspapers to bring the SCO that the Church supplies vital infrastruc- thousands of people affected by conflict, you bad news. This is, unfor- ture for people in rural India, who live off the land hunger, poverty, injustice and disease, tunately, the nature of the and rely on wells (left) for water. (Top) Pictothli regardless of their religion. world. Here in Scotland there village chief Busadev Singh and his family. (Above) The Wee Bix, Big Change Lent campaign Education is an area in which the Church excels is never any shortage of tragedies to write and Catholic schools are of great importance in runs from February 22 to April 7. You can get about. Car crashes that rip loved ones from LIVING OFF THE LAND IN RURAL INDIA involved by simply giving up a favourite rural communities their families, politicians that break the trust treat such as chocolate during Lent, putting M (FAR LEFT AND TOP) PICS: VAL MORGAN of those they represent and an endless stream (LEFT AND ABOVE) PICS: SIMON MURPHY the money you save into a Wee Box, and then of violence. It is all too easy to forget, there- In the second of his reports from India, IANDUNN speaks with Bishop Paul Lakra of Gumla Diocese and meets some of the donating it to SCIAF. You can also help by fore, just how blessed we are. signing SCIAF’s latest campaign action call- The majority of the five million Scots who villagers whom the Church and SCIAF, through Caritas, are helping to improve their lives and the lives of their communities ing on the UK Government to implement a live on these rain-swept rocks in the North Robin Hood Tax—a tiny tax on the financial Atlantic are among the luckiest human beings sector to help raise billions to tackle global to ever draw breath. We have access to food poverty. from all over the world, we carry around tiny to the small village of Korum in Jharkland state these isolated villages. Jharkland is one of hold up in completing it and the rebel leaders set, they see one crop is not enough, if they In her village she is part of a self-help Mr Singh is very much a pioneer in his vil- cow, later we will have a small breakfast devices that contain enough music and liter- about 20 years ago when she married her hus- several Indian states where a decades-long got a message to me telling me to hurry up have two crops they will do better. It gives group for woman. This is a scheme fostered lage. He was among the first to adopt the new before we walk with the bullock and return I To order your Wee Box and sign the cam- ature to provide a lifetime of entertainment band, and since then she has had three children. Maoist insurgency still kills hundreds of peo- and finish it!” animation to the people.” by SCIAF’s partners that helps empower the methods of agriculture development sug- to have lunch.” paign action visit http://www.theweebox.org and we can expect to live for 30 years longer “It has changed since I came,” she said. “In ple each year. The anecdote also speaks to his main pri- women in these villages. They pay a small gested by Caritas India. The food they eat in Pictholi village is or call 0141 354 5555 than our grandparents. the past sometimes we would have food and Far from the gleaming skyscrapers of ority as a bishop, education. Village life for women amount of money into a collective fund and, “People were sceptical,” he said. “They tasty, if simple, but no one speaks of food so PIC: SIMON MURPHY We may not view our country as a paradise sometimes not. Sometimes we would go Dehli and Bangalore, the tribal people who “It is hugely important to us, because the As the bishop indicated, life is not always in time, loan it out to each other to buy cows thought I was crazy to try this new way, even often without having known the lack of it. but many in the developing world would it is without food for eight or ten days.” make up much of the Moaist support feel iso- g o v e r n m e n t easy being a and goats and other materials to develop their my wife stopped talking to me, but when they This is why SCIAF’s work here is so useful to recall that we have more and are Through SCIAF’s programmes that pro- lated and forgotten by modern India. So hun- schools are not Catholic in such agriculture. saw results they quickly changed their minds.” important. Hearing about increasing a better situated than almost all who went mote self-subsistence, she has been able to dreds of revolutionaries prowl these hills and good,” he said. “I Education is hugely important an undeveloped “It has given us more of a voice,” she said. Simply by planting and tending the rice— farmer’s rice growing efficiency or about before us, and almost all with whom we share obtain the seeds and skills to grow a small forests engaged in bloody strike and counter know that par- part of the “Men listen more, already the alcoholism is a staple crop—in a more intensive way he how a young man has received the training this planet. One of the things we have access kitchen garden—containing a variety of dif- strike with the local security forces. ents, even if they to us, because the government world. reduced here.” can get a vastly higher yield from a smaller on how to care for pigs may not stop us in our to is the ability to travel huge distances ferent herbs and vegetables—which allows As a result, this area is considered too dan- are not Catholic, One local vil- The same process, slightly further along, number of seeds. tracks, but more is the pity because these sus- extraordinarily quickly. So it is that you can her to supplement the small amount of food gerous to operate in by most aid agencies, but want to send their schools are not good. I know lage Daphulnir can be observed in another village, Pictothli. “I was very happy it was successful,” he tainable development programmes are chang- be in Glasgow on Monday morning and two her family survives on. not by the Church. children to our is mainly Cath- There the village chief Busadev Singh said. “Now all the other farmers have taken ing, and saving, lives. These small things, days later be standing 5000 miles away in a That garden has become increasingly These villages are in Gumla Diocese, and schools because that parents, even if they are olic but there is pointed out that the formation of a self-help up the same method. Now that we have more these very small things, are the difference tiny Indian village in the state of Jharkland important to them because six months ago Bishop Paul Lakra overseas them. It is a they will get a not Catholic, want to send their no priest for 20 group has changed an important aspect of food we can tackle other problems, like get- between going without food for eight to ten surrounded by people who have so much less her 14-year-old son became sick. place Bishop Lakra knows well having better education miles. daily life. ting easier access to clean water and a better days and getting by. than the average Scot that the level of poverty “He had paralysis of his lower legs,” she grown up just a few streets away from the and better oppor- children to our schools Y o u n g “The self-help group has helped support road.” By Scottish standards, these people are, they face can be hard to comprehend. said. “We have to carry him when he gets out house where he now resides as bishop. tunities.” mother Susma respect for women in the village, they are Food supply and will remain, desperately poor, just like This is a journey a party from the Scottish of bed. I have had to take complete care of “No other Indian bishop lives so close to It is this because they will get a better said that, despite given more importance,” he said. millions more across India. They sleep a Catholic International Aid Fund (SCIAF) him. I could not go and work in the fields as his childhood home I think,” he said light- advancement of the dangers po- “We always respected women but before Mr Singh is a smart man, he is a leader dozen to each small, leaky house that they made recently. In conjunction with partners I did before because he needed me, but the heartedly, but he is serious about his opportunity that education and better sed by rebels alcohol would hamper families, the men among his people and has the vision to take share with their livestock. Caritas India, SCIAF is helping villagers, garden is close, I can still work there.” loyalties. he celebrates in and the police, would drink rice beer, get drunk and come advantage of the opportunity offered by With just a little help, however, they will among the poorest people on earth to slowly Such a small thing, a garden, but for Mrs “The Church here, we are tribal,” he said. SCIAF’s projects, opportunities. they still make back and beat women. SCIAF. Listening to him talk, however, he have enough to ensure they do not go hungry. improve their own lives. Devi and her family it could make the differ- “We do not forget where we came from. We including rural the long journey “Because of pressure from the self help refers to food again and again... and again. With just a little help they will be able to send ence between starvation and sustenance. do not have problems with the rebels. We can farming projects, to the Church by group we stopped production of rice beer in “At dawn, we wake and untie the livestock their children to school and give them the Indian rural life move anywhere. There was even one occa- in his diocese. foot to go to Mass. the village, the men can still get it in other and feed them hay and leaves,” he said, opportunities they themselves never had. It is difficult to determine how old Moni Devi Church on frontline sion where we had a new parish. And where “I am very satisfied with it,” he said. “It is “When I cannot go I feel empty,” she said. villages but we have stopped making it here describing his day. “We will have a small With just a little help, they can provide for is and she is not entirely sure herself. She came Hunger, however, is not the only threat in were building a new school but there was a good because it is changing people’s mind- “I feel as if I have lost something of myself.” and it is better.” amount of rice and eat it as we go with the themselves in the future. 14 LETTERS SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday February 24 2012

SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER Archbishop Mario Conti with T IS always a pleasure to bring good news and speaker Dr Liam Gearon, of this week, as Lent begins, there is plenty of it to Oxford University and a senior report. With the high profile launch of the Scot- research fellow at Harris tish Catholic International Aid Fund’s Wee Box, Manchester College, Professors Big Change campaign, Scottish Catholics are Bob Davis and Jim Conroy of reminded, this week, of ways to observe Lent. And Glasgow University and Michael McGrath, director of the Scottish while Scotland’s own ‘singing sensation’ Susan Boyle, PICTURE Catholic Education Service, at CardinalI Keith O’Brien and SCIAF president Bishop the Cardinal Winning Lecture at Emeritus Peter Moran entered into the spirit of Shrove OF THE Glasgow University on Saturday. Tuesday with the help of St Augustine’s High School Dr Gearon spoke on European pupils, the serious message was not lost behind the religious education and light-hearted launch: there are many ways to support WEEK European civil religion the work of Catholic charities, and if you can have fun PIC: PAUL McSHERRY in the process all the better, but the support is the desired end result. Also this week, the launch of Lentfest in Glasgow was more high profile than ever before. Following the We are all Scottish attended the same school as official blessing of the Vatican for the festival, Arch- Catholics now Tommy Burns. bishop Mario Conti of Glasgow and festival director YOUR February 3 SCO front Some time ago, I did connect Stephen Callaghan told invited guests and VIPs, that page—with the headline to Tommy by letter. Tommy this year’s programme of Faith and the arts offers an Christian opposition to Letters replied personally to my letter. inspired opportunity to prepare for Easter via a series Independence—cannot go SCO, 19 Waterloo Street, Glasgow G2 6BT I was so touched that such a of events, including exhibitions, performances, talks, unchallenged. busy man went out of his way films and music. I am a Scottish Catholic of [email protected] to reply to me. Further exciting news surrounding this year’s festi- highland extraction with both I still have the letter signed val, Lentfest’s sixth year, comes with the announce- paternal grandparents hailing example, The Scotsman, as matter how unpalatable that by Tommy. It is amongst all ment that Strathclyde, Glasgow and Glasgow from the Brass of Glenlivet, the result of not waking up may be to some. my cherished possessions and Caledonian universities have come on board, as has the my grandmother being born at and smelling the coffee in a Vincent McDermott when I come across the letter, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. In addition, as the fes- the Scalan in what was changing Scotland. PARTICK I say a wee eternal rest for tival goes from strength to strength, coverage will be formerly the College Chapel. I James Cameron Stuart Tommy. Someone who always broadcast nationally on Premier Christian Radio. am ‘well acquaint’ with the FALKIRK Real problems, made time for everyone. politics of Scotland over the not protocol Kathleen Callaghan A Faith, football and IRVINE ithout overlooking the support this week from past 70 years and Scotland’s ethnicity mix I MUST express my Bishop Philip Tartaglia of Paisley and the slowly emerging desire to rid confusion about the stushie Burns’ memory a Scottish bishops for Scottish health care work- itself of pernicious rule from I AM writing in response to over Cardinal O’Brien’s lesson against hatred ers,W and the efforts of Michelle McManus and the cast of London. I sincerely trust that the letter written by David exclusion from the UK the fundraising concert for St Columba’s Cathedral, the SCO is not joining the Jeffrey from Motherwell ministerial delegation that DAVID Kerr’s recent article Oban, the most moving news, and the last word, belongs ranks of the other newspapers entitled: We must keep faith visited the Holy See. on Tommy Burns (SCO Feb to Mgr Charles Burns, a priest from Paisley Diocese. which suck up to the Scottish out of football (SCO January I fail to understand why it 3) was an emotional and The Church in Scotland is enriched by SCIAF and Lenfest The Ecclesiastical advisor to the British yet continually rail against 13). It is indeed troubling to was so crucial the cardinal inspiring read. Embassy to the Holy See, who previ- every aspect of self see the mere mention of Celtic had to be involved in this trip Tommy Burns was a ously worked for 35 years at the Vati- determination for our people. Football Club in the SCO as he represents neither the remarkable man and a superb can Secret Archives and was also James MacMillan has made illicit—and not for the first UK Government nor the Holy footballer and the way he professor of the history of Papal his opinions of Scotland and time—such vitriolic criticism See. Further, if he did have lived his life, committed to his diplomacy at the Pontifical Ecclesi- its politics well known for from within the Catholic some vital contribution to Catholic Faith, should be an astical Academy, has become the years and I suggest Michelle community. Had it not been make as he was present in inspiration to us all. first Scottish priest to be installed as Mone, who will ‘up and leave’ for the Catholic community, Rome during the visit, surely I remember, as a youngster, a canon of the Papal Basilica of St if Scotland decides on Celtic FC would not exist he would have been able to Tommy attending Mass at St Peter in the Vatican. Tributes have independence, may not be of —nor would Hibernian FC or make an appearance? Cadoc’s Church, Newton been flooding in this week, includ- much importance in the final Dundee Utd FC for that If the UK Government Mearns, and found it ing messages from his former analysis. However, for matter. Not only that but had forgot to tell the cardinal particularly poignant that, as classmate Archbishop Conti and Michael Elmer not to realise it not been for these sporting about the trip that is David Kerr pointed out, he Nigel Baker, the British Ambassa- that he, a British nationalist, is institutions, the respective regrettable, but put bluntly, I would return to church later in dor to the Holy See. par for the course in the hurry Catholic populations in fail to see how the cardinal’s the day ‘just to sit there for In Mgr Burns own words, how- to blind himself from the fact Glasgow, Edinburgh and presence would have made ten minutes and ask for God’s ever: “I am deeply grateful to the Holy that most, if not all, Catholic Dundee may not have thrived any difference to the trip. help.’ Mr Kerr also recalled Father for this exceptional gesture of countries are independent, and prospered in the way that Surely the cardinal has the tens of thousands of

Opinion benevolence. I will participate with great including of course Ireland. they have. many real problems he has to people who took to the streets pleasure in the Liturgy at St Peter’s.” There have been many Celtic FC, in particular, is deal with. I fail to see why the of Glasgow on the day of A dedicated life of giving and service that benefits to Scotland of the perhaps the greatest single Church seems so keen to Tommy Burns’ funeral, but has brought rewards that cannot be calculated in this thousands of Irish who settled achievement of the Catholic create another one. there is another image of that life, inspiration, indeed, for all of us on our Lenten journeys. here over the years but community in Scotland and E Brown day that remains etched in my unfortunately there has been a the Irish diaspora as a whole. MOTHERWELL memory: that of a tearful Ally trending to mix Irishness with Their very inclusiveness from McCoist and Walter Smith Catholicism and this has not their foundation is the A pleasure to read helping to carry Tommy been particularly beneficial to epitome of the term ‘catholic,’ about Tommy Burns Burns’ coffin. our Scottish Catholic Church. and we should celebrate this I WAS delighted to open page For me, there has been no SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER It may come as a shock to at every opportunity in the 10 of my SCO on Feb 3 and clearer an image of the many contemporary Catholics SCO and elsewhere. see the face of the late Tommy friendship shared between that the prevalence of green Moreover within Celtic’s Burns smiling out at me. men who were, for many MAIN SWITCHBOARD David Kerr’s comments years, fierce rivals on the Tel: 0141 221 4956 Fax: 0141 221 4546 blazers in our schools is a broad church of support there • source of irritation as a minor are Irish Republicans—as relating to Tommy were football field. EDITOR example of this mixture of there always have been even heart-warming and lifted my Perhaps those who revel in faith and ethnicity. Where are from the outset—and if they spirits, as he reminded us of an atmosphere of sectarian Liz Leydon—Tel: 0141 241 6109 the St Andrews’ night choose to express their what a wonderful, genuine and hatred should take a moment [email protected] celebrations in the vast support for a united Ireland at down-to-earth person Tommy to reflect on this image as DEPUTY EDITOR majority of our families? matches or elsewhere, then was. I never met Tommy but to well. I am a Falkirk Bairn as you they are entitled to do so as in impress and show off a little, I Alan Coyle Ian Dunn—Tel: 0141 241 6107 GLASGOW [email protected] will notice by my ‘fitba’ scarf any democratic society, no used to tell everyone that I on the occasions of a game G SCO reserves the right to edit letters to conform to style and space CORRECTION: Br Brendan Geary REPORTER from my home team,’ which FMS, originally from Glasgow, my father played left-back for G This page is used solely for reader opinion and therefore views referenced in the page 9 briefs in Martin Dunlop—Tel: 0141 241 6103 expressed are not necessarily shared by SCO [email protected] after service in the First World the Feb 17 SCO, is Provincial of War with the Argylls. G If you would like to share your opinion, send your the Marist Brothers' Province of I sincerely hope that after correspondence to the above address West Central Europe and is based SUB-EDITOR in the Netherlands. The SCO Gerard Gough—Tel: 0141 241 6115 many decades of reading the G Whether you use e-mail or post, you must provide your full name, apologies for any confusion [email protected] SCO I will not be forced to address, and phone number or your letter will not be used caused by the original report. consign it to the bin, as for Friday February 24 2012 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER THAT’S LIFE 15 Getting our spiritual lives back on track With Ash Wednesday marking the start of Lent, THAT’S LIFE explains how this is a time for some spiritual renewal

Having received our ashes at services this week to mark the start of the Lenten season, it should act as a catalyst for us, as Catholics, to begin a process of spiri- tual renewal By Mary McGinty tions. In my opinion it is a pretty conceited type who thinks they are busier than the rest of us. The ENT could not come quickly enough subtext can only be ‘I am more important than the for me this year. I do so need to get my rest of you.’ spiritual life back on track and the At the bottom end of the scale of petty annoy- focus this holy season offers is going ances there are the litter droppers and inconsider- to be just the ticket. Spiritually speak- ate drivers—too fast, too slow and those so selfish ing I am aiming for a sustained period of reflec- they think nothing of parking in disabled bays. tion and meditation and I will be praying that these That is just the minutiae of everyday life you Ldays of interior pilgrimage will bring me closer to might say but boy does it grate on me. I was going God. In layman’s terms I am going to try to be a to include train commuters who talk loudly on nicer person. their mobiles but more than once I have been quite I do not know what has happened but lately it riveted by the conversations I have overheard. seems I have unleashed my inner bolshie ‘besom.’ Then there are those who believe the recipé for Generally, I can keep her under wraps since, con- world peace lies in the mantra of live and let live. fident in the knowledge that I am not so perfect I have been on the receiving end of that denunci- myself, it seems like the sensible thing to do. ation when I have been on my high horse about Mostly, with a wee bit of effort, I can suppress my something or other. That is just another way of uncharitable feelings but on occasion they burst saying that they are too lazy to care. Those who forth like a breached dam. either do not have the courage of their convictions Gordius No 27 I am not a bad person, honest I am not; in fact I or who do not have any convictions at all are no CROSSWORD am usually quite mild-mannered. Truculent tod- more than by-standers in the business of life. And dlers and teenagers are my forté and I cherish my any kind of difficult people raise my hackles. time with the frail elderly. Having been the former When I read an article on how to deal with difficult 123 4 5 6 7 and with the spectre of the latter looming large it people I came to the conclusion ‘why the heck is just as well. should I?’ On the basis that if I would not get away with being difficult, why should they? 89 know it is bad grace to air your pet hates but Most trying for me has to be that special cate- bear with me. Top on my list has to be people gory of pessimists—the mood-hoovers. No matter who bang on about how busy their lives are. A how beautiful the day or how well things are going 10 11 12 passing reference to a TV programme will be met for you or them they still manage to suck up the First entry out the hat next I 1314 with a denouncement to the effect that they are too harmony and good feelings around you. TUESDAY will be the winner busy to watch TV or an innocent enquiry about So, if I make the most of Lent as I plan to do, how they spent the weekend will liberate a litany come Easter Sunday I will be well and truly spiri- Send your completed of frenetic activity. Open your eyes and look tually renewed. In the meantime if there is a gen- 15 16 17 crossword entries—along with around you, I want to say. We are all spinning the tle, placid woman deep inside could she make plates of our various commitments and obliga- herself known to me. 18 your full name address and daytime phone number—to 19 20 CROSSWORD CONTEST SCO 19 21 22 23 WATERLOO ST GLASGOW G2 SCO pages thro 6BT ugh the ages 24 25 The winner’s name will be printed next week

25 years ago 50 years ago 26 27 The editor’s decision is final MAKING the headlines 25 years ago THE news that dominated the SCO 50 in The Scottish Catholic Observer was years ago concerned Archbishop Gordon ACROSS LAST WEEK’S a news report that criticised the Law Gray’s trip to Africa, where he visited 1 Dairy animal. (3) SOLUTION Lord’s decision to allow an abortion of the mission stations and people who 3 This Caribbean performer's choreography seems other an unborn child, even though the bio- were under the pastoral care of priests than heavenly (5,6) ACROSS logical father of the child, did not from Scotland. 8 One who engages in gratuitous destruction (6) 1 Traffic jam 6 Trio want the abortion to go ahead, which “First reports of His Grace’s trip, just 9 The old king’s legislation can provide a cabbage salad (8) 10 Chant 11 Clamoured prompted immediate criticism from received, speak of the warmth of the wel- 10 Franz, ‘Hungarian Rhapsodies’ composer (5) 12 Galahad 15 Pylon come given to him and the tremendous 11 Ancient Celtic priest (5) 17 Ogre 18 Bath the Society for the Protection of Toast Fanfare Unborn Children. enthusiasm of the parishioners, many of 13 Harvest what other harvesters have left behind (5) 19 21 Hackman’s is the first book (7) 23 Verge 24 Ambo “The society does not accept the court’s whom, trekked over 15 miles in the early 15 25 Tips 26 Basil judgement and is deeply saddened that the hours of the morning at Nto Edino to be 16 Marinate the French spire (7) 28 Hostess 33 Artichoke 1929 Infant Life Preservation Act, which present at the first ever Pontifical High 20 Located (5) 34 Onion 35 Dodo should protect human life, has been made Mass offered there, at which Archbishop 21 Quantity, of wheat for example (5) 36 Transgress a mockery of,” Linda Porter, administrator Gray was celebrant,” the report said. 23 Madrid gallery seen when you have a drop taken? (5) of SPUC’s Scottish office, told the SCO. Archbishop Gray arrived in Nigeria on 24 Ransacked as the tablet grew older (8) DOWN “This case has been a matter of life or February 8, travelling to St Andrew’s 25 Film on copper or bronze caused by oxidation (6) 1 Tack 2 Alabaster 3 Fatwa death for the baby and under law nothing Parish, Nto Edino, where he received a 26 What the successful Rugby player must do after initial 4 Cocoa 5 Ajax 7 Rural can now be done to prevent the baby being welcome in true African style. failure! (3,3,5) 8 Ordination 9 Compete killed. Now that the decision has been “The roads were lined with palm fronds, 27 Organ of sight (3) 13 Haka 14 Dogfish 16 Above board made, all we can do is pray for the mother and as the car made its way into bush coun- DOWN 20 Armistice 21 Fetlock and the baby.” try more and more people lined the route 1 One's basic entitlements in society (5,6) 22 Ribs 27 Sated The case had been brought to attention until it was forced to stop.” the report said. 2 One measurement of a bird (8) 29 Ocean 30 Thong by an unnamed 23-year-old student at “Man power then replaced engine power 3 Jumped (5) 31 Poor 32 Ends Oxford University, who felt that since the and the car was pushed along for the 4 A crumpled dollar was 5 down (7) unborn baby was 18-21 weeks from con- remainder of the journey with a band from 5 Out in front (5) ception and therefore viable in fact, if not the local secondary school playing Scottish Last week’s winner was: 6 Hue (6) Gerry Quirk, Kilwinning in law. However, the Law Lords upheld tunes on whistles and mouth organs, every- 7 Tier (3) the original decision on the grounds that one keeping time to the drums.” 12 Do reiterate how it can get worse. (11) the law states that a child of this term is Archbishop Gray was delighted with the 13 Great sadness (5) not capable of independent survival, which trip—considering it a great success—and 14 Observed (5) means the child would not fall under the wished the parishioners of St Andrew’s well. 17 How to prise Ada into heaven (8) Scottish Catholic Observer: STEPHEN EDWARDSON terms of the Infant Life Preservation Act. 18 Canine found in the middle of a dartboard? (7) Scotland’s only national 19 Actually, genuinely (6) Catholic weekly newspaper 22 Panache (5) printed by Cumbrian Newsprint, 23 It’s not ornate—and that’s flat! (5) Newspaper House, Dalston Road, gh the ages 24 Domesticated animal (3) SCO pages throu Carlisle CA2 5UA 16 CHILDREN’S LITURGY SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday February 24 2012

Our weekly series on Children’s Liturgy has lesson plans and activity suggestions for use with young people who are on the path to Christ Each week, Catechists will find readings and Psalm responses, complemented by prayer, reflection, FAITH discussion questions, and activities. Please feel free to use them as you wish The lessons are created by Adorer-theologians using the lens of the spirituality of St Maria de Mattias, which also embraces precious blood spirituality FIRST While this is the starting point for the lessons, readers are invited to approach them however the spirit moves you The Church is concerned with the availability and understanding of scripture for children who have their rightful place in the Church. In light of this SCO aims to provide a useful tool in drawing children closer to KIDS the Catholic Faith had asked, God promises—makes a other’s forehead with the Sign of the Cross Covenant—to give Abraham a huge and say ‘remember, you are God’s child and Second Sunday of Lent number of descendants and give them you are loved.’ huge blessings. This is good news!. —First Reading The Gospel is the story of Jesus taking Prayer The sacrifice of Abraham, our father in faith. A reading Peter, James and John up the mountain Dear Jesus, we are trying to be extra good from the Book of Genesis 22:1-2,9a-13,15-18 and being completely changed— during this Lent. We know you are helping transfigured. Then, it seems Moses and us. Thank you for being our God and giving After these things God tested Abraham, and said Elijah appear. Feeling ‘terrified,’ Peter us your Son, Jesus, as a friend and brother. to him: “Abraham!”And he said: “Here am I.” wants to make the event permanent. Amen. He said: “Take your son, your only son Isaac, Suddenly, God speaks: “This is my Responsorial Psalm whom you love, and go to the land of Mori’ah, Beloved, Son. Listen to Him.” And then, and offer him there as a burnt offering upon one Jesus is alone; they come down the 103:1-2, 8 and 11 of the mountains of which I shall tell you.” Reflection & Discussion mountain; Jesus tells them not to tell (R) The Lord is kind and merciful. When they came to the place of which God had LAST week we heard a part of the story anyone until He has risen from the dead. With all my heart I praise the Lord and told him, Abraham built an altar there, and laid the of Noah. We didn’t talk much about the “What’s this all about?” Peter, James with all that I am I praise His holy name! wood in order, and bound Isaac his son, and laid Covenant—promise/ agreement—God and John wonder to themselves. It is a With all my heart I praise the Lord! I will him on the altar, upon the wood. Then Abraham made to Noah, his descendants and all mystery. Following Jesus is filled with never forget how kind He has been. put forth his hand, and took the knife to slay his living creatures. But, remember, Noah mystery. In the mystery of Jesus’ life is (R) The Lord is kind and merciful. son. But the angel of the Lord called to him from built the Ark and took on board the the perfect balance of rules and dreams. The Lord is merciful! He is kind and Heaven, and said: “Abraham, Abraham!” And he living creatures of the earth. After 40 Moses represents the Law and Elijah the patient and His love never fails. said: “Here am I.” He said, “Do not lay your hand days and nights of rain, the flooded Prophet, dreams for the best of what How great is God’s love for all who on the lad or do anything to him; for now I know earth gives way to new life. believers have come to value. worship Him? Greater than the distance that you fear God, seeing you have not withheld We did talk about, from the Gospel, how between heaven and earth! your son, your only son, from me.” Jesus was put to the test. Activities (R) The Lord is kind and merciful. Abraham lifted up his eyes and looked, and This Sunday, we learn of another test: G In your Lenten Booklet, on page two behold, behind him was a ram, caught in a thicket Verse Before The Gospel by his horns; and Abraham went and took the Abraham is tested to offer his only Son write the word, ‘promise.’ Talk about how ram, and offered it up as a burnt offering instead as a sacrifice. Sometimes we get promises are a form of covenant. Covenant Matthew 17:5 of his son. The angel of the Lord called to confused about why a loving God would means: This is a very serious, holy, matter. (R) Glory and praise to you, Lord Jesus Abraham a second time from Heaven and said: ask Abraham to sacrifice his only son, It means two sides agree to certain Christ. “By myself I have sworn, says the Lord: Because Isaac. But we forget: That’s what all the behaviour or rules. From the shining cloud the Father’s voice is you have done this, and have not withheld your tribes thought the gods wanted. By G Our parents and godparents made a heard: This is my beloved Son, hear Him. son, your only son, I will indeed bless you, and I obeying what he understood to be what promise at our Baptism to raise us as (R) Glory and praise to you, Lord Jesus will make your offspring as numerous as the stars his God wanted, Abraham, hears God Catholic Christians. What are some Christ. of Heaven and as the sand that is on the say clearly: “Do not lay your hand on ‘agreements’ that follow from our seashore. And your offspring shall possess the the boy” and “Do not do the least thing Baptism? Gospel gate of their enemies, and by your offspring shall to him.” Abraham learns, that by G Knowing we are Baptised is different This is my beloved Son. A reading from the holy all the nations of the earth gain blessing for making the choice to do what God than acting accordingly. We have choices Gospel according to Mark 9:2-10 themselves, because you have obeyed my voice.” asked, allowing himself to be tested, led to comply with the ‘agreement’ or not. List Jesus took Peter, James, and John with The Word of the Lord to even greater things. Because how being a Christian means we have to Him and went up on a high mountain, Abraham was willing to do what God make different choices? To be kind and where they could be alone. forgiving; to forgive and not judge others; There in front of the disciples, Jesus was to tell the truth and live with the completely changed and His clothes consequences; to share and care for those became much whiter than any bleach on who don’t have what we have. earth could make them. G Write or draw in the booklet: Something Then Moses and Elijah were there the child can promise to do this week to talking with Jesus. Peter said to Jesus: show he/she is a follower of Jesus. Help “Teacher, it is good for us to be here! Let the children understand they have choices us make three shelters, one for you, one for regarding their behavior and the rules the Moses, and one for Elijah.” But Peter and follow as part of their Baptismal Covenant. the others were terribly frightened, and he G Then write the word, ‘blessing.’ Tell did not know what he was talking about. stories about the blessings that have come The shadow of a cloud passed over and to you, your family or friends, because you covered them. From the cloud a voice said: believed in each other, you trusted each “This is my Son, and I love Him. Listen to other, for example winning a football what He says!” At once the disciples match, special gifts, good health, surprise looked around, but they saw only Jesus. trips or visits. Point out what a blessing it As Jesus and His disciples were coming is to know you did the right thing, the good down the mountain, He told them not to deed, to feel good about being you. This is say a word about what they had seen, until the best blessing of following Jesus. How the Son of Man had been raised from much better can it get? death. So they kept it to themselves. But G Hav e the children share how they felt they wondered what He meant by the when they did the right, the good thing? words ‘raised from death.’ How do they know they are loved? The Gospel of the Lord When we bless something, we mark it as a holy, special, object or person. An object or The Children’s Liturgy page is person that helps us remember God is with us. On page two, draw a picture—or write published one week in the words—of your special blessings. advance to allow RE teachers G Fin ally, have the children form a circle for prayer. Recall that last week they blessed and those taking the Children’s each other with the Sign of the Cross. In this Liturgy at weekly Masses to Sunday’s Transfiguration story Jesus hears use, if they wish, this page as God say: “This is My Beloved Son.” Either hold hands and pray for special blessings we an accompaniment to their need or have received—good parents, teaching materials teachers, friends, health, home or mark each Friday February 24 2012 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER CHURCH NOTICES 17

STALOYSIUS’ CHURCH The National Shrine of CHURCHNOTICES 25 Rose Street Our Lady of Lourdes, Carfin Glasgow G3 THE SEASON OF LENT (off Sauchiehall Street) Eucharistic Adoration in the Glass Chapel SUNDAY MASS: Monday-Friday 9.30-3pm Saturday Vigil 5.45pm; 9am; 10.30am (Family Mass); Saturday-Sunday 9.30-5.30pm 12noon (Sung); 9pm MONTHLY WEEKDAY MASS: Holy Mass in the Glass Chapel EDJUGORJE Monday - Friday: 8am; 12.30pm; 5.45pm Monday-Thursday 1pm M Saturday: 10am; 12.30pm Confessions in the Parish Church VENING CONFESSIONS: ST JOHN THE BAPTISTʼSE CHURCH Monday - Friday: 11.30am - 12.15pm; 5.15pm - 5.30pm Tuesdays and Thursdays 1.45pm-2.15pm Saturday: 10.30am - 12.15pm; 2pm - 3.15pm; 4.15pm - 5.15pm Lower Millgate Thursdays 6.30pm-7pm EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: UDDINGSTON Saturday: 2pm - 5.15pm Weddings permitting Stations of the Cross and Holy Communion on Monday February 27th 2012 Sunday: 1.15pm - 8.30pm G in the Parish Church Rosary at 7.15pm Mass at 7.30pm ROSARY: Mondays and Wednesdays 7pm Light refreshments in the hall afterwards Monday - Saturday 12.00pm before 12.30pm Mass ALL WELCOME

OurLady of Fatimaʼs Peace Plan fromHeaven Our Lady's Great Promise T ATRICK S AY I promise to assist at the hour of death with the graces necessary for Novena S P ’ D salvation all those who on the First Saturday of 5 consecutive months, shall confess,receive Holy Communion, pray 5 decades of the Rosary MASS 2012 and keep me company for 15 minutes while meditating on the in honour of Mysteries of the Rosary---all with the intention of making reparation to me. Our Lady to Lucy, Dec. 1925 You are invited to do so at any of the following venues on: St John ST ANDREW’S CATHERDRAL, SATURDAY 3rd March, 2012 9.00am - Mill Hill Fathers, Cardonald, Glasgow LYDE TREET 9.00am - St Columbaʼs, Renfrew, Glasgow Ogilvie. C S 9.00am - St Francis, Port Glasgow 9.20am - St.Aidanʼs, Johnstone ELEBRANT 9.30am - St Bernadetteʼs, Carntyne, Glasgow C : 9.30am - St Anneʼs, Dennistoun The Parish of St Jude 9.30am - St Brigidʼs, Toryglen HIS GRACE,ARCHBISHOP MARIO CONTI 9.30am - St Josephʼs, Tollcross 9.30am - St Lucyʼs, Cumbernauld and St John Ogilvie TH 9.30am - St Maryʼs Cathedral, Edinburgh SATURDAY 17 MARCH 11.30AM 9.30am - St Maryʼs, Calton, Glasgow 159 Pendeen Road 9.30am - St Maryʼs Duntocher 9.30am - St Maryʼs Greenock Glasgow G33 4SH PROCEEDINGS COMMENCE AT 11AM 9.30am - St Matthewʼs, Bishopbriggs 9.30am - St Mirinʼs Cathedral, Paisley Tel: 0141 771 5004 9.30am - St Robertʼs, Househilwood, Glasgow 9.30am - St Rochʼs, Glasgow http://www.stjudesglasgow.org.uk MUSIC BY: 9.30am - Christ the King, Glasgow 10.00am - Christ the King, Howwood, Johnstone e-mail:[email protected] AELIC EAGUE HOIR T AMES THE 10.00am - Christ the King, Pittenweem G L C ,S J 10.00am - St Columbaʼs Bridge of Don, Aberdeen 10.00am - Our Lady of Lourdes, East Kilbride REAT USICIANS ANTOR LAIRE 10.00am - Our Lady of Good Aid, Motherwell Friday 2 March He who sees me, sees the G M ,C C 10.00am - Our Lady Star of the Sea, Saltcoats 10.00am - Our Lady and St Anneʼs, Cadzow Bridge, Hamilton Father O’NEIL AND IRISH PIPER 10.00am - St Sophiaʼs, Galston 10.00am - St Aloysius, Springburn Saturday 3 March The Messianic Message 10.00am - St Brendanʼs, Yoker, Glasgow 10.00am - St Patrickʼs, Dumbarton Sunday 4 March Second Sunday of Lent ORGANISED BY GLASGOW 10.00am - St Brideʼs, Cambuslang Monday 5 March Mercy in the Old Testament 10.00am - St Brideʼs, East Kilbride RISH ERITAGE ROUP 10.00am - St Cadocʼs, Newton Mearns I H G 10.00am - St Charlesʼ Paisley Tuesday 6 March The Prodigal Son 10.00am - St Convalʼs, Pollok, Glasgow Wednesday 7 March The Paschal Mystery 10.00am - St Gabrielʼs, Merrylee, Glasgow 10.00am - St Helenʼs, Langside, Glasgow Thursday 8 March From generation to generation 10.00am - St Jamesʼ, Crookston, Glasgow GLASGOW LOURDES HOSPITALITE 10.00am - St Johnʼs Barrhead Friday 9 March The Mission of the Church 10.00am - St John the Baptist, Uddingston GLASGOW ARCHDIOCESAN 10.00am - St Josephʼs, Helensburgh Saturday 10 March Feast of St John Ogilvie 10.00am - St Maryʼs Irvine LOURDES PILGRIMAGE 2012 10.00am - St Michaelʼs, Dumbarton 10.00am - St Paulʼs, Whiteinch Masses on weekdays: 10am and 7pm. 10.00am - St Peterʼs, Livingston 13-20JULY 10.00am - St Philipʼs, Ruchazie, Glasgow Masses on Weekends: Saturday 10am 10.00am - St Stephenʼs, Dalmuir Anyone wishing to apply to go to 10.00am - The Holy Family and St Ninian, Kirkintilloch and Vigil Mass 6pm, Lourdes as a Pilgrim under the care of 10.00am - Sacred Heart, Bridgeton 10.15am - St Maryʼs Star of the Sea, Leith Sunday 11am and 5.30pm. the Glasgow Lourdes Hospitalite (this 10.30am - St Athanasius, Carluke 11.00am - St Anthony's, Govan Novena prayers follow each Mass can be anyone suffering from an 12.15pm - Carfin Grotto 12.15pm - St Mungoʼs, Townhead, Glasgow Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament illness or disability, or is infirm and 1.00pm - St Mirinʼs Cathedral, Paisley 2.00pm - Our Lady and St Patrick, Auckinleck, Ayrshire every day between the Masses. would be unable to go to Lourdes 4.30pm - St Patrickʼs, Shotts 5.00pm - Immaculate Heart of Mary, Balornock, Glasgow If you wish intentions to be added please write or without someone to assist them), 5.15pm - Immaculate Conception, Maryhill, Glasgow 5.15pm - St Peterʼs, Bellsmyre e-mail to the addresses above. should write or telephone for an 7.00pm - Franciscan Convent, 92 Dixon Avenue, Glasgow applicationto: For more information phone 0141 882 2254. THANK YOU. The parish of St Jude and St John Ogilvie is easily reached by train to Garrowhill station Mrs A Findlay (from Queen St lower level) 5 Crofthead Drive 50 years of service The 40 and 42 buses come through Barlanark. Barlanark is Lennoxtown St Columbaʼs RC Primary School, off Junction 10 of the M8. Annan, Dumfriesshire The Parish of St Jude and St John Ogilvie is a Parish of the Archdiocese of Glasgow, Glasgow, G66 7HP A special Mass in St Columbaʼs Parish Church, A designated Religious Charity, Number SCO18140 Tel: 01360 312676 Annan on Monday 17th September at 6.30pm. The Pilgrims stay inthe Accueil Main celebrant BishopCunningham Scottish Catholic Notre Dame. Anyone wishing to attendthis Mass, please call the school Charismatic Renewal The price will be £679.00 (inc. taxes) pp for 7 nights, full board in the office on 01461202752 / email: [email protected] Committee of the Isles Alternatively, write to Mr B McIntyre, HeadTeacher, St Accueil Notre Dame. Columbaʼs RC Primary, Shawhill Road, Annan DG12 6JX. ‘Lighting the Fire’ Please note: The closing date for return of Please note that this occasion will be for adults only and it Life in the Spirit Seminars Training Day applications is 1 April 2012. is hoped that former pupils and staff will attend. A reception Open to all who run the seminars Price does not include insurance. will follow in St Columbaʼs Primary, refreshments available Terms and conditions apply. old photographs displayed. Saturday 17th March 2012 10.30am Community of the Risen Christ Hall To Advertise: To Advertise: Belleisle Street, Glasgow, G42 8HJ Email: [email protected] Call: 0141 241 6105 18 FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday February 24 2012

EXPERT SERVICES SCOT-COVER FAMILYANNOUNCEMENTS RE-UPHOLSTERY Freephone: DEATHS GOLDEN WEDDING McGOVERN 0800 389 8084 Treasured memories of a loving • Repairs • New Foams • Springs Repaired REMEMBRANCE husband, father and also MOBILE REPAIR SERVICE KENNEDY Peacefully at Uist and Barra grandfather, Jimmy McGovern, all over Scotland Hospital, on January 18, 2012, who died on September 29, Excellent choice of fabrics and Audrey, beloved wife of John. 1996, and whose 95th birthday quality leathers specialising in: Loving mother to Allan and Iain, we remember on February 28. Dykes • Reids • G Plan loving mother-in-law and granny. In the shelter of Thy Sacred Sorely missed. Heart, Parker Knoll • Cintique • Wade Bornish, South Uist. Dear Jesus, may he rest, I miss him much, but still I know, MacPHEE Thy Holy Will is best. ITTLE HIP Peacefully at home, Obbe L C St Martin de Porres, pray for ALAND FIREWOOD CUT/SPLIT House, Liniclate, Benbecula, on him, intercede for him. 14th Anniversary February 4, 2012, Hector, much His loving wife Bessie. ENTRAL ELT COVERED In loving memory of Ronnie, C B loved father and grandfather. We miss you more than words much loved son, brother and OBILE Sadly missed. can say. uncle of the family, who died M 07826 84 26 01 May he rest in peace. HAUGH Today would have celebrated Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for February 24, 1998. HOLIDAYACCOMMODATION O’NEILL the 50th Golden Wedding him. To know we never said Peacefully at Monklands Anniversary of Frank and Doris His loving family. goodbye, Hospital on February 5, 2012, Haugh, who were married on Will always bring regret, TENERIFE Fortified by the Rights of the February 24, 1962, at St Roch’s, RELIGIOUS MEMORIAM But the hearts that truly loved (COSTA ADEJE) Holy Church, ALICE, aged 88 Glasgow. you, S uperb apartment in holiday complex in years, beloved wife of the late Very sadly Doris’s loving Are the hearts that won’t forget. i dyllic Playa Fanabe, Costa Adeje Tom, a much loved mum, gran husband and best friend, Frank, Sadly missed and always loved. • Sea view with balcony overlooking pool and great-gran. passed away almost a year ago The family would like to thank on March 2, 2011. CAIN • 100 yards from beach relatives, friends and neighbours Forever happy and loving 26th Anniversary Please pray for the repose of • Host of activities on beach for their love, support, cards and memories will remain in Doris’s flowers at this sad time. Sincere heart. the soul of my dear husband, • Two golf courses nearby thanks also to Fr Colin Hughes Love you Mum. We are thinking and our dear father, James (Jimmy) Cain, who died • Excellent restaurants and bars (Holy Trinity and All Saints, of you and Dad today as we all Coatdyke) and Canon Joseph remember. February 23, 1986, and my dear • £39 per night for apartment Clements (St Aidan’s, Wishaw) Jacqulyn and David. son, and our brother, Jack, died for spiritual comfort. Many Sacred Heart, pray for him. December 30, 1992. R.I.P. • Sleeps four Our Lady, Queen of the Most thanks also to staff of Ward 22 God Bless. • Completely refurbished and homecare social services O’HANLON Holy Rosary, pray for them. for their recent care of mum. Please pray for the repose of Inserted by his loving wife Bridie Telephone 07778160193 Thanks also to Donald McLaren the soul of Very Reverend and family. ROLINK James Canon O’Hanlon, retired www.sweeneyapartments.com Ltd for funeral arrangements. Remembering Gerald on what Parish Priest, Raploch, who died Brochure on request Holy Mass will be offered for the would have been our Golden CAMPBELL February 26, 1986. 12th Anniversary intentions of all. Wedding on February 24. Mar- Our Lady of Lourdes and St In loving memory of our dearest ried in St Serf’s School, 1962. Margaret, pray for him. mother, mother-in-law and No words, no verse can ever Always remembered by sister granny, Mary Kate, died March   say, 1, 2000. R.I.P. How much I still miss you every Mary and all the family. How do you write on paper the day.  !6=,87605: 
feelings you have inside, Loved and remembered always. Of emptiness and heartache St Anthony, pray for him. when someone you loved has      Your loving wife Esther. died, #;5+(> :/,) To us you were so special, What more is there to say, $/,#(*8,+,(8:6-,9;9 DIAMOND WEDDING Except to wish with all our 505:80.;05.0590./:05:6:/09-(46;9+,<6:065(5+/6=6;8 REMEMBRANCE hearts, /,(8:09468,:/(51;9:(568.(5:/(:7;479)366+ That you were here today. FLAHERTY St Martin de Porres, pray for #;5+(> :/(8*/ Treasured memories of John on her. the occasion of our Diamond Inserted by her loving family, St (:/630*9(5+<63;:065 Wedding Anniversary, February RENFREW Brendan Road. 6,90:8,(33>4(::,8 ;83,99,+68+:/,+,9*,5+(5:6- 23. 20th Anniversary of Bishop We wish so much that life could (5(7,05+6;:=/(: 9:,5:;8>0636.>/(9:69(>
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of the poor. We are grateful for the many BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE St Vincent de Paul and Blessed years that we have spent with #;5+(> :/(8*/ Frederic Ozanam, pray for him. you. All her grandchildren. ?(>@(880(.,/6=+0+=,.,:/,8, BURNS 5(5(3>9096-:/,7,850*06;905-3;,5*,6-.(>80./:965=,9:,85 In loving memory of our TRAYNOR 16th Anniversary CLARKE dear brother, brother-in-law *;3:;8,(5+/6==,(880<,+/,8,96-(9:56:9;0:()3,-68*/03+8,5 Please pray for the soul of In loving memory of our dear and uncle, Timmy, who parents, Patrick, died July 3, Reverend Michael Traynor, #;5+(> :/(8*/ died August 15, 1995, and 1953, and Mary, died January M.H.M., who died February 29, whose birthday occurs on 31, 1988; also our beloved 1996. R.I.P. $/,#/86;+6-$;805 February 27. sister, Bridie, died February 25, 5,+.,6->6;89,(:3662(::/,469::8,(9;8,+8,30*05:/, You are forever in our thoughts Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for 1989. /09:68>6-/809:0(50:>(5+:/,-05+05.96-46+,859*0,5*, and prayers. him. St Patrick, pray for them. May he rest in peace. Alice and Joe, Hugh and Liz, #;5+(> 9:7803 MEMORIAM and families.

!;8.(:68>(5+/6=:6(<60+0: CARRACHER BRESLIN CONDRON <,8>65,.6,9:6,(<,5(**68+05.:6469:-;5,8(39 Treasured memories of our 12th Anniversary 2nd Anniversary 56=(+(>9#630::3,9(0+()6;::/,73(*,6-?-08,@=/,8,=,4(2, sister, Margaret, whose birthday Precious memories of our loving In loving memory of Tony, parents and grandparents, (:65,4,5:-686;89059);:!;8.(:68>*(5),(<60+,+)>=,33 occurs on February 28. beloved husband, loving father, A special smile, Margaret, who died on February father-in-law, adored granda, *64,(365.(5+-05+6;: A special face, 28, 2000, and John, who died brother, brother-in-law, uncle on January 18, 2003. $(329*644,5*,(:  74 ),.05505.=0:/,5,+0*:065(: 74(5+ A special someone, and friend, who died on March You can never replace. Forever in our hearts and 1, 2010. -66+8,-8,9/4,5:9(-:,8=(8+933=,3*64, Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for thoughts. Loving you always, forgetting %$A"$A A"'A%"  8664-0,3+ "6(+ # & her. Martin and Charlotte, Maureen you never.  % 68 468, 05-684(:065 *(33 63> (403> 769:63(:, 65   From sisters Grace, Anna, and Brian, Pauline, Stephen and Inserted by his loving wife Marie Helen, Moira and Rose. Denise. and family. Friday February 24 2012 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS 19 FAMILYANNOUNCEMENTS

GARDNER McGOVERN McROBERTS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 3rd Anniversary of Pat Gardner In loving memory of our 16th Anniversary (late of Whifflet, Coatbridge). dear mother, Mary McGovern, Treasured memories of my We hold you close within our who died February 24, beloved mum, Kathleen MacPHEE hearts, 1982, also our dear father, (Young), who died February 29, The MacPhee family wish to Felix, who died December 1, 1996. And there you shall remain, thank most sincerely Father To walk with us throughout our 1964. Deep in my heart you will lives, Inserted by the family. always stay, Ross Crichton, Father Michael Until we meet again. Remembered and loved every MacDonald, Canon Donald day. Our Lady of Lourdes and the MacKay and Deacon Martin Sacred Heart of Jesus, have Sacred Heart of Jesus, pray for MacLEAN mercy on her. Matheson for concelebrating him. 27th Anniversary Our Lady, Queen of the Most Requiem Mass for their late Sadly missed by wife Eileen and Treasured memories of a McAVOY McCANN, Bill loving mother and gran, Mary Holy Rosary, pray for her. family in Scotland and County father Hector MacPhee. Precious memories of my mum 2nd Anniversary Ann (MacInnes), who died Inserted by her loving daughter, Cork, Ireland. Heartfelt thanks to all relatives, and best friend, Agnes, who Special thoughts and prayers for February 28, 1985, also our Ann Therese. R.I.P. you (on this my saddest day). friends and neighbours for the died February 24, 1993. father, Donald, who died Just as I did yesterday and the To all those who have a mother, January 29, 2002. MADDEN support shown, and also to all HENDRY one before that too. Always in our thoughts and 10th Anniversary of our mother, who sent cards and floral Cherish her with care, The gates of heaven stood Please pray for the repose of prayers. Catherine Mary Madden, who Because you never know her open, tributes. Sincere thanks to the souls of our dear parents, Our Lady of the Isles, pray for died February 19, 2002; also value, On the day God called you Elizabeth, who died February them. remembering our dear father, pass-keepers, organist, reader, home, 26, 1993, and Edward, who died Till you see her vacant chair. Inserted by their loving family, Tony Madden, who died January car park attendants and to all Half of me went with you, February 27, 1965. Loved and missed more than Glasgow and Millport. 26, 1993. who assisted at the graveside. Eternal rest grant unto them, O words can say. You did not go alone. Time may pass and fade away, We made our vows a lasting Grateful thanks to Benbecula Lord. Inserted by daughter, Patricia, But silent thoughts and Inserted by the family. bond, memories stay, Medical Practice, District and grandson Paul. To endure forever and beyond, McLEOD 9th Anniversary Eternal rest grant unto them, O Nursing Team and MacMillan Till we meet again. I know you’ve never left me, HIGGINS In loving memory of my Lord, Your strength I need so much, Nurses for their attentive care. 9th Anniversary of Bill, who died beloved son and our brother, And let perpetual light shine We have our love for eternity, We would also like to thank on January 18, 2003 and 4th James, who died February 22, upon them, Which no one else can touch. Anniversary of Mary, who died 2003. May they rest in peace. Amen. management and staff of the I cannot hold your hand today, Fois shiorruidh thoir dha a’ Both loved into Eternity by all Dark Island Hotel for catering on February 28, 2008. Nor see your lovely smile, Thighearna, their sons. Always in our thoughts. If I could only hold you close, arrangements. Agus solus nach dibir dearrsadh Miss you both. For just a little while. Holy Mass will be offered for the air. MORRISON Love Caroline, Gerry, Stephen We’re still together daily, Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for 19th Anniversary intentions of all. and Joshua. In our own hallowed spot, him. In loving memory of Margaret As I cover you with roses, (née Moir), who died February IRONS And kiss your name in gold, Inserted by his mother and the family. 21, 1993, beloved wife, mother 5th Anniversary I find my consolation, and grandmother. THANKSGIVING In loving memory of Henry, In our memories untold. We hold you close within our (Sammy), died on February 26, McAVOY May the blessings of our hearts, THANK you to St Jude. – I.R. MacMILLAN 2007. Treasured memories of Agnes, heavenly Father embrace you. And there you will remain, St Martin de Porres, pray for dear mum, mother-in-law, gran Sacred Heart of Jesus and Our 4th Anniversary In loving memory of Flora, our To walk with us throughout our you to St Jude. – I.R. him. and great-gran, who died on Blessed Lady, take care of him. THANK dearly beloved mother and lives, From mother and family. February 24, 1993. Wait for me Bill. grandmother, who died on Until we meet again, Forever, Cathie. So rest in peace dear loved one, DEAR HEART OF JESUS Never more than a thought February 28, 2008. May God hold you in the hollow And thanks for all you’ve done, JOHNSON away. Also remembering our Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I of His hand. We pray that God has given 4th Anniversary Till we meet again. beloved father and grandfather, have asked you for many Until we meet again Dad. you, In loving memory of Hector Inserted by Anne, David and Neil, who died October 22, Gerry and Liam and families. The crown you’ve truly won. favours, this time I ask you for Joseph Johnson, died February 2010. family. I keep a corner in my heart Inserted by all her loving family. this special one (mention 27, 2008. We hold you close within our Close to our hearts you will especially for you, favour), take it Dear Heart of As long as life and memories hearts, always stay, And there you shall remain, RENNIE Jesus, and place it within Your last, I will remember you. In loving memory of Irene Scott, Loved and remembered every To walk with us throughout our Lilian. who died February 29, 2008, broken heart where your Father day. lives, aged 69 years, a dear cousin sees it, then in his merciful eyes Our Lady of the Isles, pray for Until we meet again. and lifelong friend. him. Eternal rest grant unto them, O it will become Your favour, not MacCORMICK Sadly missed by us all. From all the family at home and Lord, mine. Amen. Say for three 6th Anniversary Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for away. And let perpetual light shine In loving memory of our dear her. days, publication promised. – upon them, aunt, Mary Bell, who died Inserted by Beth. G.H. LINDSAY February 28, 2006. May they rest in peace. In memory of Archie, Inserted by their loving family, Forever in our thoughts and SWEENEY accidentally killed February 28, prayers. home and away. In loving memory of Annie, who 1995. McCABE From Archie, Mary Margaret and died February 29, 2000. PRAYER TO THE BLESSED In loving memory of Joe who Fois shiorruidh thoir dha O family. Sacred Heart of Jesus, grant her VIRGIN Thighearna, died March 1, 2010. A loving MacMILLAN eternal rest. O Most Beautiful Flower of Agus solus nach dibir dearrsadh husband, father and 18th Anniversary Forever in our thoughts and Treasured memories of my Mount Carmel, fruitful in the air. grandfather. MacDOUGALL prayers. beloved husband, our dear dad Mary, Shona, Donna, Samantha Forever missed, always loved. In loving memory of my dear All the family. splendour of Heaven, Blessed mum, Flora MacDougall, died and grandad, Donald John, who and Stuart. Lena and family. Mother of the Son of God, February 28, 2005, my dad, died February 25, 1994. The gates of Heaven opened WILSON Immaculate Virgin, assist me in wide, Archie MacDougall, died March Always in our thoughts and 12th Anniversary this my necessity. O Star of the The angels lined up side by McCALLUM 4, 1993, and my brother, Neil prayers. In loving memory of our dear Our Lady, Star of the Sea, pray side, 10th Anniversary MacDougall, died April 23, 2005. dad, Robert, father and grandfa- Sea, help me and show me for him. A special guest was on his way, Treasured memories of our dear Our Lady, Star of the Sea, pray ther, who died February 26, herein You are my Mother. O Inserted by his loving wife Joan The day God called my dad dad, Sam, who died February for them. 2000. and family, home and away. Holy Mary, Mother of God, away. 28, 2002. Inserted by her loving daughter. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Roseann, husband Ronnie, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I Inserted by Nicola, Ruaridh, Zoe Forever in our hearts and Lord, grandsons Scott and Stuart. Marie and Kimberley Ann. prayers. And let perpetual light shine humbly beseech You from the MacPHEE upon him, Sadly missed by your loving bottom of my heart to succour In loving memory of my dear May he rest in peace. McALLISTER me in my necessity. There are family. McGARVEY wife, mother and grandmother, Inserted by the family. Remembering today and every St Anthony, pray for him. In loving memory of my dear Mary Agnes, who died February none that can withstand Your day our devoted parents, our Angela, Ray and Brian. xxx husband, William, loving father 22, 2002. R.I.P. Place Your Intimation power. O show me herein You mother, Mary (Molly), who died of George, Frances, Angela, Always in our thoughts and Announcing, Remembering, are my mother. O Mary, con- February 25, 1981, and our prayers. PAPPA SAM Mary, Julie and Andrew, who Thanking father, John, who died January died suddenly on February 25, Sadly missed by all. Births, Marriages, ceived without sin, pray for us Cherished, loved and missed so Deaths,Anniversaries 1, 1969; also our dearly loved 1976. Remembered with love. who have recourse to Thee very, very much. brother, Andrew Lynch, died “He lived for those he loved and Our Lady of the Isles, pray for (three times). O thank you for May 24, 1995. From your adoring and those he loved remember.” her. Your mercy to me and mine. Most Merciful Jesus, grant them everloving grandchildren, Inserted by Mary and family. Inserted by her devoted Victoria, Claudia, Shauna and Amen. Say for three days; publi- eternal rest. Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for husband Angus and all the To place a Family Announcement Contact Inserted by their loving family. Kiera. xxx him. family. Patricia Cairney: 0141 241 6106 cation promised. – T.R. 20 FUNERAL DIRECTORY SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday February 24 2012 FUNERAL DIRECTORY BISHOPS ENGAGEMENTS CARDINAL O’BRIEN Archbishop of St Andrews and Edinburgh Organist www.archdiocese-edinburgh.org.uk SUN FEB 26 3PM Rite of Election, St Mary’s Cathedral, Edinburgh. MON 27 11AM Meeting of Episcopal Finance & Committee, Gillis Centre; 2.30PM Meeting of Trustees of JAMES archdiocese for reports from agencies, Gillis Centre. TUE Cantor A sign that we care 28 9.30AM Mass and visit to St Gabriel’s PS, Prestonpans; SHERRY 5.45PM Reception for L’Arche with the Princess Royal, Available for FUNERAL DIRECTORS L’Arche Headquarters, Leith. 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HOPE that the readers of this will bear with me, for this is going to be a personal reflection. Not that this article does not fit in with the remit of this series, far from it. This week, I am throwing some light on the great work done by the Catholic ChurchI in the Scottish Prison Service Chaplaincy. Normally, I would give a potted his- tory of the service, look at some mis- sion statements and finish with how this fits into the wider remit of Catholic social teaching. Not so today. Like Fr Eddie McGhee, I wish to insert a note of personal experience in today’s arti- cle. Not that I have spent time in prison involuntarily, I hasten to add, but like Fr McGhee, I go to prison out of choice. He and the other great band of Scottish Catholic prison chaplains do so almost every day; I go only occasionally. How- ever, that time is amongst the most pre- cious in my month, for reasons that will hopefully become obvious in this article. I go to prison to teach. I do so not ‘just’to teach, but to teach the Faith. Working for the Maryvale Institute, where Catechesis is conceived as being without walls, prison becomes an obvious destination. At the moment, there are two students in Scotland that I teach, with one more coming on board soon. The three will remain nameless, their prison not men- tioned. What is of importance is what they are studying, and how a Catholic environment is constructed by the chap- lain in the most unlikely of settings. My three inmate-students are immersing themselves in a three-year course of New Testament studies. At the end of this, they will know the Gospel and its message as well as many a the- ologian. Hopefully, they will also apply it to their own lives. In England, where the same programme has been running for some time, some prisoners have An inmate greets Pope Benedict XVI during of our own sins, and that He came to set spective; they work only if Redemption matched in normal parishes. The bidding applied the lesson, and the Redemption his pastoral visit to Rebibbia prison in us all, including those in real prisons, is on offer. Free choice is crucial in this: prayers, too, can be intense, as they are Rome. Pope Benedict said during his visit promised by Jesus in the Gospels has to one of Italy’s toughest prisons that free from that sin. like one of the two thieves on Calvary, offered to family and friends whom they found fulfilment in a most literal way. overcrowding conditions in prison are like Then, in the Beatitudes, Our Lord not all will take what is being offered. rarely see, or, even more poignantly, for serving a ‘double sentence’ and detainees makes another startling statement: “I For those who do, however, and to make their victims. efore I stray too far away from should be treated with respect and dignity was in prison and you came to me” the offer in the first place, there are the Every day in a Scottish prison, and in the topic of social justice, let us (Matthew 4:25). Here Jesus identifies Catholic prison chaplains. prisons worldwide, a chaplain offers the examine the foundations of the with the outcasts, and urges His follow- These received some very public sup- Redemption of the Risen Lord. Fre- BCatholic view of prison, punishment of infinite mercy, the sinner had repented ers to come and visit. For what pur- port in December last year, when the Holy quently, He will be ignored, but some- and prisoners. and Jesus said: “Truly, I say to you, pose? Just to be sociable? Father visited Rome’s Rebibbia Prison. times His words will be heard and a At its core this has, like all Catholic today you will be with me in Paradise.” The Church teaches us why. In There, he differentiated between human ‘soul healed.’ The work is incredibly teaching on social justice, the created When we read or hear about some of Gaudium et Spes, Pope Paul VI stated law—which requires an element of hard: one day teaching is enough to human being. The act of creation has the truly awful crimes committed by that Christians are called to create social punishment—and Divine Law, which is make me feel exhausted and I can only bestowed an inherent dignity on the per- some in our prisons, we understandably structures to uphold justice. In Evangelii always prepared to forgive, as long as the imagine what it must be like to hear son, regardless of his actions. No action recoil from such thoughts. Deep inside, Nuntiandi, he wrote that justice should contrition is real. In that prison, the Ser- some of the confessions. It can be is bad enough to place the created being most long for the Law which Jesus go hand-in-hand with Evangelisation. vant of the Servants of God offered a demoralising; it can also be rewarding. beyond redemption. Simply put, even abrogated by His message of love: ‘an Combined, the two statements are pro- straightforward message to the inmates: the worst offender should be able to use eye for an eye.’ Frequently, and again found, indeed. “I’ve come simply to tell you that God et me leave you this week with free will and make a choice between understandably, we see victims of crime loves you with infinite love.” Again, the some of the Maximilian Kolbe good and evil. Our Lord said to the fallen on the news asking for the most strin- ustice is served by prisons, and a choice is there: embrace that love or reject Rosary Groups in Scotland’s woman: “Go and sin no more,” (John gent retribution. Now the Church does larger number of prisoners than I it, the choice lies with the prisoners. Lprisons. The men are brought from their 8:11). This implies that even after she not suggest that punishment is unnec- certainly expected agree with that. Some have made that choice. They cells, many agitated, some sad. The had broken the law, she had the option. essary, that people should not be impris- JHowever, for justice to work from a attend Mass, come to Confession, study Rosaries are clutched, the meditation That this option of redemption is open oned—far from it. She does suggest Catholic perspective, it needs to facili- the Gospels, pray and are overcome with read out, and the rhythmic prayer of to the criminal is beyond doubt, for it that in prison, those responsible for tate sinners to access the Gospels and a remorse that is difficult to imagine to Mary begins. Almost imperceptibly, the was Jesus who told us so. On the Cross, crimes should be given the chance that their Truth. As St John wrote: “Only someone who has not committed the tensions dwindle, and the minds move He was flanked by two such criminals. Our Lord gave to the men on the truth will set us free,” (John 8:32), for horrors that some of them have. Mass in to Our Lord and His Kingdom. Some- There, in extremis, the two were given crosses next to Him. armed with the Truth of the Gospels no a prison is something out of the ordinary. times the prayers are in Polish or Latin, the choice: join Jesus or reject Him, This is based very firmly on two man or woman will commit the crimes There is a deep silence, as the choice is depending on the nationalities of the enter into Heaven or be cast out. One Gospel sayings. In Luke 4:18, Jesus for which they are imprisoned again. offered again and again through the participants. Afterwards, reflections on opts for the latter choice, but the other quotes Isaiah: “He has sent me to pro- In this view, prisons become a tool for readings; a deep silence, too, as they Redemption can reach levels only one speaks the words so familiar now to claim release to the captives … [and to] reflection and redemption. Blessed Pope receive Our Lord’s Body. The reply: extreme circumstances can induce. us from the Taizé chant that in many recover the sight of the blind.” The con- John Paul II stated this very clearly in “Lord I am not worthy that you should None of this would be possible with- parishes accompanies Good Friday: text is important here: Jesus is not say- his musings on the prison system. If enter under my roof, but only say the out the Catholic chaplains, and they “Jesus, remember me when you come ing that prisoners should be released prisons are merely an act of vengeance, word and my soul shall be healed,” has a would not be in the prisons if it were into your Kingdom.” The reply was one regardless, but that we are all prisoners they are wrong from a Catholic per- depth of meaning here that is never not for Catholic social teaching. 22 CELEBRATING LIFE SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday February 24 2012 Celebrating Life A golden Do you have a special occasion from your parish Schoenstatt or a celebration at your school that you wish to share with the SCO? If so, moment in e-mail our local news editor Martin Dunlop: Scotland [email protected] By Dan McGinty

AS THE Schoenstatt movement pre- EWTN PROGRAMMES pares its centenary celebrations in 2014, its Scottish branch is celebrat- SUN 26 FEBRUARY 9PM ing a landmark anniversary of its own. 9AM LET ME WALK THIS PATH This year marks the 50th anniversary of NANES HOLOCAUST SYMPHONY WED 29 FEBRUARY the introduction of Schoenstatt to Scot- NUMBER 3 land, with the arrival in Glasgow of Sr 1PM Xavera Deininger to found a a centre for 12.30PM LIVE HOLY MASS German Catholics resident in Scotland LENTEN REFLECTIONS 9PM north of England. The anniversary will be 1PM LET ME WALK THIS PATH marked with a Mass for Scotland in Ger- LIVE SUNDAY MASS THURS 1 FEBRUARY many at the original Schoenstatt shrine. 3.30PM 1PM ANGELUS, ROME'S HIDDEN LIVE HOLY MASS History CHURCHES: A LENTEN 5.30PM Founded in 1914 by Fr Joseph Kentenich, PILGRIMAGE AND LITANY OF ST PETER: ICON FOR LENT and named after a small village near THE HOLY NAME 7PM Koblenz in Germany, the apostolic move- ment soon emerged as a driving force 4PM LENTEN PARISH MISSION LIFE ON THE ROCK behind spiritual renewal in the Catholic 8PM 5PM Church, emphasising a strong devotion to EWTN LIVE THE WORLD OVER the Virgin Mary and encouraging mem- 9PM 7PM bers to have the faith and purity of a child LET ME WALK THIS PATH and to view Mary as their mother. EWTN ON LOCATION NEW (Main pic) Pupils from St Patrick’s Primary, FRI 2 MARCH However, his work with the movement fruitfully in Scotland, and the depth of his- ROMAN MISSAL EPISODE 1 Anderson, Glasgow, leave Schoenstatt shrine. 1PM and his outspoken opposition to Hitler tory that has emerged as the Schoenstatt 8PM (Inset) Sr Margareta with children visiting on a LIVE HOLY MASS brought him into conflict with the Nazi Movement put down roots in Scotland and THE BEST OF THE JOURNEY family day 7PM regime and, after refusing to sign a health began to flourish as Fr Kentenich imag- HOME MAIN PIC: PAUL McSHERRY FORGOTTEN HERITAGE: waiver which would have allowed him to ined in 1914. 10PM escape punishment due to his ill-health, he VATICANO EUROPE AND OUR LADY was sent to Dachau concentration camp Celebration Mass 11PM 8PM where he led by example among the pris- The original shrine, of which there are 200 Priests’ Institute, and a priest of the Glas- BENEDICTION THE WORLD OVER oners, teaching them to show compassion replicas worldwide, looms large on the gow Archdiocese, spoke of the effect the MON 27 FEBRUARY 9PM even in the face of certain death. After his story of Schoenstatt in Scotland, and on growth of the movement had in Scotland 1PM LET ME WALK THIS PATH liberation growth in the movement con- March 3 a Mass for Scotland will be cele- as he reflected on its golden jubilee, say- LIVE HOLY MASS 10PM tinued apace, ultimately leading to the brated at the original shrine in Germany. ing: “What people found hard to get their 9PM CRASH COURSE IN THE SAINTS arrival in Glasgow in 1962 of Sr Xavera. As the movement expanded so too did head around was that the shrine had to be LET ME WALK THIS PATH SAT 3 MARCH Joined shortly after by Sr Vincentas, the the desire for a shrine in Scotland, and wanted by us. We had to take the initiative two sisters worked on the south side of thanks to the irrepressible energy of Sr and learn what it meant to build the shrine TUES 28 FEBRUARY 1PM LIVE HOLY MASS Glasgow looking after German ex-soldiers Xavera the altar arrived here in the 1970s. first of all within ourselves. 1PM and promoting Schoenstatt, ultimately However, it was not until the 1980s, with “We had to start imitating the first group LIVE HOLY MASS 7PM leading to the building in 1989 of the the arrival of two more Schoenstatt Sis- of boys and invite Mary down and prove 8PM SABETH: BLESSED ELIZABETH Schoenstatt Shrine at Campsie Glen and ters, Sr Margareta and Sr Patricia, that our intentions by prayer sacrifice and THE JOURNEY HOME OF THE TRINITY the establishment there of the Formation work on the shrine began in earnest. making ourselves firm, free priestly char- Centre in 1995. It is such achievements Today, it stands as a visual reminder of acters. It is a big ask but here in Scotland that will be celebrated as the movement the spiritual message of Schoenstatt and in our unwavering fashion many have LAY READERS’ GUIDE looks back on the 50 years it has spent so Fr Michael Savage of the Schoenstatt achieved it.” by Fr John Breslin

SUNDAY FEB 26 Sunday Lent 1/B. Genesis 9:8-15. Response: Your ways, Lord, are faithfulness and love for those who keep your covenant. 1 Peter 3:18-22. Mark 1:12-15. MONDAY Leviticus 19:1-2;11-18. Response: Your words are spirit Lord and they are life. Matthew 25:31-46. TUESDAY Isaiah 55:10-11. Response: The Lord rescues the just in all their distress. Matthew 6:7-15.

WEDNESDAY SPOTLIGHT ON... Jonah 3:1-10. Response: A humbled, contrite heart, O God, you will not spurn. Luke 11:29-32. THURSDAY Esther 4:17. Response: On the day I called, you answered me, O Lord. Matthew 7:7-12.

FRIDAY Cardinal Keith O'Brien welcomed the staff and pupils Pupils from throughout the school took an active Ezekiel 18:21-28. Response: If you, O Lord, Pupils at St of St Mary’s Primary School to St Mary's Cathedral in part in the celebration, with the school choir (above) should mark our guilt, Lord who would survive? Mary’s bid Edinburgh as he celebrated the retiral Mass of Ellen lending their voices and pupils, taking part in the Matthew 5:20-26. Leggate. offertory procession during the Mass and afterwards Mrs Leggate served St Mary’s as depute head for as they joined their headteacher and the cardinal on farewell to two years before becoming headteacher in 2000, a the altar to mark the years of service she has given to SATURDAY position she has worked tirelessly in for the past both the school and pupils of St Mary’s Deuteronomy 26:16-19. Response: They are headteacher 12 years. PIC: PAUL McSHERRY happy who follow Godʼs Law. Matthew 5:43-48. Friday February 24 2012 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER RETREATS 23 Craig Lodge House of Prayer provides a home from home

S POPE Benedict Craig Lodge House of Prayer offers a Ruth Black continued:“I see we must come, we must walk XVI begins his range of retreats and spiritual events think our programme covers a with Jesus, who always precedes I Contact the office for a Lenten Retreat this really wide range of topics. We us. Only in walking with and fol- retreat brochure or visit Sunday, led by the prayer, retreat and preaching is wanted to set aside some week- lowing Jesus can we see.” http://www.craiglodge.org Congolese Cardi- Craig Lodge Family House of ends to focus on Eucharistic nal Laurent Monsegnwo, the Prayer in Dalmally, founded in Adoration this year and we also importance of time away to pray 1983 and celebrated as the birth- have a new weekend retreat Aand meditate is reinforced for place of Mary’s Meals, one of called the Beauty of Marriage. Craig Lodge Family House of Prayer Catholics all over the world. the most successful and far- This will be a reflection on While the Pope and the reaching aid providers in the Church teaching with an intro- Roman Curia will focus `for a developing world. duction to NaPro Technology. Dalmally, Argyll PA33 1AR week on the theme, Communion There, set in seven acres of “We are delighted to be wel- of the Christian with God, woods and gardens, guests can coming back Fr Pat Collins who Catholics all over the world can spend time in quiet prayer and will be talking about the New Come and enjoy a peaceful break amidst the follow the example of the Holy lengths of time. reflection, whether individually, Evangelisation and Ros Powell lochs and hills of beautiful Argyll. Father in a wide range of retreats with their family or with larger who will be taking us through Weekend/Week Retreats and themes, focussing on the ne such place which parish or school groups. It is this the Life in the Spirit seminars.” individual, the family or the encapsulates the atmosphere which has led to its Day Visits Church as a whole, for various Catholic tradition of guests calling it ‘a home from s well as these, Craig Peaceful Breaks O home’cementing its status as one Lodge will be holding a of the most renewing and uplift- number of healing week- Spiritual Holidays ing centres for retreat in Britain. endsA and their popular Family This year, Craig Lodge has Week retreats. WHITCHESTER unveiled a new programme of As always Craig Lodge is LOTS OF NEW SPEAKERS CHRISTIAN events, retreats and talks aimed open to anyone who wants to & RETREATS FOR 2012! CENTRE at fulfilling their call to answer simply enjoy a few quiet days in Borthaugh,Hawick, Scottish Borders,TD9 7LN Our Lady’s call to holiness beauty of the gardens and local Charity Reg. SCO11436 “We have got some great new area, joining in the daily prayer speakers who will be visiting life of Craig Lodge Community To find out more or A placeto comeapart and restawhile. Craig Lodge for the first time as rather than taking part in a request a retreat brochure: Whitchester exists to provide a place of rest well as some firm favourites directed retreat. who come back year after year,” The relevance of retreats in T: 01838 200216 and refreshment from the busyness of life. Ruth Black, communications our daily life was reinforced by E: [email protected] Individuals, families and groups welcome. director of Craig Lodge, said. the Holy Father after his 2009 Among the new speakers is Lenten Retreat as he said: “To www.craiglodge.org Peaceful ambience, home-cooked food, Dave Matthews, who will speak find us on facebook extensive library and log fire in winter. about his journey on the road to Catholicism as he converted to Variety of tariffs available. Clergy discount. the Church after being a minister in the free Methodist Church, For further information contact: while Fr Chris Thomas, who will Tel: 01450 377477 Fax: 01450 371080 lead the Pentecost retreat and E-mail: [email protected] Derek Williams, is set to hold a Fire Rally later in September. www.whitchester.org.uk Kinnoull Centre for Spirituality IGNATIAN SPIRITUALITY CENTRE PROGRAMME 2011 – 2012 Home of the Redemptorists in Scotland RESIDENTIAL RETREAT WEEKENDS with retreat teams from the ISC Xaverian Conforti Centre, Coatbridge: Repeating last year’s very successful Taster Retreat The Redemptorists invite you to find time to ‘come away to a quiet Weekends! place’ this year. Make Space for Jesus to Speak to your Heart. A good introduction to a peaceful retreat experience without being fully silent. We welcome individuals, groups and parishes to our Retreat centre ‘Opening into Spring’ 23rd – 25th March 2012 through Lent, Eastertide and Summer. A weekend in the midst of Lent to prepare for Holy Week and Easter Notre Dame Apostolic Centre, Skelmorlie: Holy Week Retreat 18th to 20th May 2012 A Silent Individually Guided Retreat Weekend 2 – 5 April 2012 The Journey to Easter 23rd to 30th June 2012 A 6 day Individually Guided Retreat Frs. Kieran Brady & Tom MacCarte CSsR We follow Christ's Way of the Cross, to Calvary and to the joy of the Iona: 15th to 18th June 2012 A Group Retreat in the Catholic House of Prayer. Resurrection. We spend these sacred days with Jesus, looking for the times when Places limited to 6 people our paths cross and our journeys become one. ***** LENT RETREATS Lent Days: A Summer Retreat Saturday 3rd March “Suffering & Salvation in Picasso’s Guernica” – input, reflection and gentle 6 – 10 August 2012 With him there is plentiful Redemption sharing to enter the season of Lent Fr. Gerry Mulligan CSsR Saturday 21st April “‘Exsultet!’ Living the Easter Mystery” – input, reflection and gentle We spend a few peaceful days reflecting on God’s love for us made visible in Christ sharing to celebrate the Easter season. Jesus our Lord. He is the one who walks with us in all our ways. God is with us in ***** EVENTS all the changes in our journey. Spirituality and the Workplace: Thursday 3rd May. An evening to explore connections between our spiritual and worklives and reflect on ways in which we can contribute to just and life-enhancing A Reflective Weekend practices in the workplace 12 – 14 Oct 2012 That you may have life to the full Doorway to the Trinity: Saturday 12th May. Reflecting on the love of the Trinity through icons Fr. Daniel O’Leary and prayer. We are called in to the deep by God’s dream for us. God loves us unconditionally God & the Feminie 1: Thursday evening 24th May. In part 1 we will consider how the feminine and lives within us, helping us to cope with worry, fear and despair. The retreat face of God historically found expression and reflect on current ‘signs of the times’ in terms of valu- will be about our journey to wholeness, towards personal transformation, towards ing the feminine principle God & the Feminine 2: Thursday evening 7th June. We will appreciate the East’s balancing of a happier way of living and of passing on that Joy. body and spiritual practice. We will reflect on what listening to the ‘body’ (human & earth) has to teach us and try some simple practices from Tai Chi & Yoga. Come to one or both evenings. Other Courses in the Summer include: ***** 16 – 20 July 2012 Finding Forgiveness Fr. Jim McManus CSsR More information available on our website 23 – 27 July 2012 Saints of the Third age Marie Hogg For a copy of our 2011-2012 Programme and information either browse our website or contact: & Fr. Jim Mc Manus CSsR The Administrative Secretary, Ignatian Spirituality Centre, 13 – 20 August 2012 Retreat for Religious Fr Peter Burns CSsR 35 Scott Street, Glasgow, G3 6PE Tel0141 354 0077 Fax 0141 331 4588 27 - 31 August 2012 'A Human Journey' - Dr Stephanie Thornton e-mail: [email protected] Website: www.iscglasgow.co.uk Registered Charity SCO 40490 The Teamfromthe Ignatian Spirituality Centre wishes Archbishop Conti Contact: The Secretary, St. Mary's Monastery, Hatton Road, Perth, PH2 7BP the warmest congratulations on his 10th Anniversary on becoming Glasgow’s Archbishop. tel: 01738 624 075 email: [email protected] 24 GÀIDHLIG SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday February 24 2012

Eacumanagachd bheò: Taizé GÀIDHLIG In his Gaelic column this month, ANDREAS WOLFF gives us an insight into a recent spiritual retreat he undertook in France with the Taizé community and explains how it seeks to advance Christian Unity

NN am meadhan dhùthaich thorrach hinn is e mar a tha eacumanagachd beò an seo. Pròstanaich aran bheannaichte aig an aon àm. Tha (Prìomh-dhealbh) Eaglais Coimhearsnachd Thaize. (Dealbh beag) Chlaig aig Taize a tha caran coltach ri àiteachan air Carson a tha sin cudromach? Dh’fhaodte gum bi e ceart gu leòr soidhne na croise a dhèanamh no Galltachd na h-Alba tha baile beag air cuimhne agaibh air na faclan aig Iain Watts, a tha gun a bhith ga dhèanamh. Bidhear a' seinn mòran a bheil: Taizé. Tha na taighean air an an-dràsta a’ sgrìobhadh leabhar mu eachdraidh ann an Taizé ann an diofar chànanan uaireannan togail à clachan donn air a’bhruthach sgìre-easbuig Earra-Ghàidheal agus nan Eilean: taobh a-staigh an aon òran. Ann an seo tha le sealladh mhath air a’ ghleann. Chan eil mi a’ “Fhad’s a tha Crìosdaidheachd air a sgaradh cò aig faireachdain ann nach eil aonachadh a-measg sheirbheis meadhan là ghabh mi an cothrom smaointeachdain gu bheil barrachd na 50 taigh am biodh ùidh ann an creideamh?” Tha mise gu Chrìosdaidhean an t-saoghail do-ruigsinneach. coiseachd timcheall a' bhaile agus tha eaglais Aann. Tha sinn ann am Bourgogne san Fhraing. làidir a’ faireachdain san aon dòigh: Ma tha sinn ag bheag àlainn ann às an 12na linn. Tha am biadh gu Ann an Taizé tha coimhearsnachd Chrìosdail air iarraidh barrachd dhaoine a thaladh gu creideamh s dèidh breacaist bidh daoine a’ cruin- math sìmplidh aig Taizé ach chan eil cail ceàrr air a bheil daoine gu math nas eòlaiche na thathar air feumaidh sinn obrachadh còmhla. Bidh Aifhreann neachadh ann am buidhnean beaga agus ag sin. Chan fhaighear ach bobhla plastaig agus spàin a’ bhaile sin, agus a tha gu math nas motha. As t- ann tràth sa mhadainn gach là, ach gheibhear corp ionnsachadh mun Bhìoball. Dh’ionnsaich ge-tà airson ithe agus mholainn do dhuine sam bith samhradh dh’fhaodadh suas ri 4000 duine a bhith Chrìosd cuideachd anns an t-seirbheis. Gheibh sinneÀ mu sgeulachd a’ mhic a bha caillte. Ro sgian agus cupa a thoirt leotha cho math ri salainn ann aig aon àm: a’ mhòr-chuid dhiubh nan is pìopair. Tha na seòmraichean gu math òganach às a h-uile cèarnaidh dhen t-saoghail. bunaiteach cuideachd agus bu chòir do dhaoine Thathar ga ruith le bràithrean agus daoine òga a pòca-cadail, cluasag agus searbhadair a bhith aca tha ag obair ann gu saor-thoileach airson bliadhna fhèin. no mar sin. Ann am Beurla (In English) Sheinn sinn ann an còisir feasgar ag ullachadh Thàinig mise an seo gus ùrachadh spioradail airson Aifhreann an Dòmhnaich. Aig 7f gheibhear fhaighinn, agus thòisich e air an trèana mar-thà. TAIZÉ is a small medieval village in After breakfast there is usually a Bible dinnear agus leanaidh seirbheis oidhche. Bheir e Bha mi a’ leughadh Soisgeul Lùcais agus smuain- Burgundy in France, but it is famous study group. Meals and accommodation are sin mu uair a thìde ach bidh mòran a' fuireach gu tean a’ dol tro m’ inntinn a tha mi gu bhith ag innse for its religious community, which in basic, which is part of the experience ruige 11f is iad a’ seinn. Tha na h-òrain goirid agus dhuibh mun dèidhinn aig àm a choireigin eile. Bid- the summer months hosts up to 4000 though. I would recommend anyone visit- furasta rin ionnsachadh. Le sin do mhòran chan eil hear a’ dèanamh ùrnaigh trì tursan gach là. Bha a’ people. It is run by brothers and young ing to take with them a knife and cup as an cànan na bhacadh. chiad ùrnaigh anns an eaglais aca na thachartas volunteers who go to stay there for a well as a sleeping bag, cushion and towel. Ged a bha cuid air thighinn ann am buidhnean dhoigheann dhomh cuideachd. Aig an àm seo dhen year or so. The singing is very beautiful in Taizé, and agus feadhainn aca gu math coma mu Dhia bha gu bhliadhna chan eil ach beagan cheudan dhaoine an I went for a spiritual retreat and got just for many visitors language does not seem to be leòr cuideachd gu follaiseach a’ cur spèis ann. Oid- làthair, ach fhathast chan fhaicear an uiread a that. There are three services a day, and an issue as the songs are short and repetitive. hche Haoine tha seirbheis shònraichte ann far am dh’òigridh aig Aifhreann air Dòmhnach àbhais- what struck me is that ecumenism is really Although some of the younger people bi cothrom aig daoine an cuid cinn a chur air a’ teach ann am paraiste sam bith. Tha beatha cho alive there. Catholics entering the church who go in groups are not interested in God chrois. Bha na ceudan a’ feitheamh gu foighdin- trang aig mòran againn mar as àbhaist gum fao- make the sign of the cross, Protestants or in Church it was impressive to see hun- neach - feadhainn dhiubh suas ri dà uair a thìde. dadh e a bhith caran doirbh stad agus comhradh a don’t; Catholics can receive the Eucharist dreds of them on their knees waiting Uile gu lèir mholainn Taizé do dhuine sam bith— bhith againn ri Dia. Ann an seo mhothaich mi aon and Protestants can receive blessed bread. patiently for up to two hours in front of the sean is òg—a tha airson fois a ghabhail agus faigh- uair eile na laigsean a th’ agam, agus tha mi an It feels Christian unity is not unachievable Cross in order to put their foreheads against inn nas dlùithe ri Dia. dòchas neart a thoirt air falbh às an seo a chumas there. Why is that important? For as long as it at the Saturday night vigil service. Sin e bhuamsa an turas seo à Taizé san Fhraing. a’ dol mi airson deagh ghreiseag. Christianity is split, I believe, it is much Overall, a retreat at Taizé is certainly a Gus an ath-mhìos: Beannachd leibh. An ath-mhadainn thòisich sinn le seirbheis more unattractive to non-Christians. spiritual experience for people of all ages. maidne. An rud a chòrd rium cho math mu dhèid- I [email protected]