On Marriage GLASGOW TRIBUTE I Doubts Over Engaging with Scottish Government I Turn Attention to Support Marriage Sunday by Ian Dunn

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No 5478 www.sconews.co.uk Friday August 3 2012 | £1 Bishops hit ‘wall’ on marriage GLASGOW TRIBUTE I Doubts over engaging with Scottish Government I Turn attention to Support Marriage Sunday By Ian Dunn

SCOTLAND’S bishops may with- draw from all discussions with the Scottish Government on the issue of same-sex ‘marriage’ over fears the consultation process is a sham. The bishops may opt instead to devote all of their attention to the Sup- port Marriage Sunday on August 26 to GRANDPARENTS remind Catholics of the importance of and clergy praised the Sacrament of Marriage. “The Scottish Government said that by Archbishop Conti it was committed to consult on the upon his retirement as redefinition of marriage, but it has not listened to the result of that consulta- he himself is honoured tion,” a senior Church source has told the SCO. “Now it may or may not Page 3 engage in a second consultation and it is already committed to legislate. At INSIDE YOUR SCO this stage we have to wonder if there is any point to engaging further.” NEWS pages 1-8 He confirmed fears that continued or future Church involvement could be used OPINION page 9-11 by secular factions within the Scottish FEATURES pages 12-13, 24 Government to legitimise the path it offi- COLUMNISTS pages 9, 15 cially declared it was set upon last week, the legalisation of same-sex ‘marriage.’ INTIMATIONS pages 17-20 Legislating on marriage BISHOPS’ ENGAGEMENTS page 20 In its timetable for a bill on same-sex ‘marriage,’ the Scottish Government CHILDREN’S LITURGY page 16 included further consultation with the SPECIAL OCCASIONS Catholic Church and Church of Scotland page 6 to consider any additional safeguards for freedom of religion. The timeframe anticipated the bill passing in Holyrood POOR CLARES CELEBRATE in mid 2014, before the historic referendum likely to be staged on Scottish independence in November of that year, and receiving Royal Assent in 2015. The Catholic Church is active in the Scotland for Marriage umbrella group The Catholic Church views marriage as a and uphold them in their relationship same-sex couples to wed in spite of the of people of different faiths and none Sacrament that is threatened by attempts with the God who loves them. But I overwhelming majority of respondents who oppose changing the legal defini- to legalise same-sex ‘marriage’ in Scotland won’t marry them. It just can’t be done.” to its consultation opposing the plans. tion of marriage. That message has a wider resonance The standing committee of the Bish- tial nature of things. Support Marriage Sunday beyond the Catholic Church as the ops’ Conference of Scotland charged “The truth is that a government can Bishop Gilbert will join the rest of the results of the Scottish Government’s with responding to the Scottish Govern- pass any legislation it likes, it can legis- Scottish clergy in preaching that mes- consultation on same-sex ‘marriage’ ment’s proposals—which includes Car- late to say that everything with four legs sage on Support Marriage Sunday on showed an overwhelming majority of dinal Keith O’Brien and Archbishop is a table, even when it’s a dog and not August 26. respondents were opposed to any Mario Conti—was due to meet on a horse, but that won’t make it so. The Catholic Church in Scotland change to the definition of marriage. Thursday after the SCO went to press. “Why is it alright for a man to marry intends to make that Sunday a cele- A total of 77,508 responses to the another man, but not alright for him to bration of the Sacrament of Marriage consultation were received with 64 per Church stance marry two women? If we really want to show exactly what is being put a cent against any change to the defini- Bishop Hugh Gilbert of Aberdeen fol- equality, why does that equality not risk by the Scottish Government’s tion of marriage. A further 14,779 lowed Cardinal O’Brien’s lead this extend to nieces who genuinely, truly plans to legalise same-sex ‘marriage.’ responses were received from outwith ORDER OF NUNS week in speaking out against the Scot- love their uncles? And, if you say that “The Church will use Support Mar- Scotland which, when added to will mark its 800th tish Government’s decision to legalise such things don’t happen, that they are riage Sunday on August 26, to high- responses from within Scotland, found same-sex ‘marriage.’ The Aberdeen mere freaks of nature, extreme examples light all that is good and positive about just 32 per cent of respondents were in anniversary with bishop said that marriage not between a dreamed up for the sake of argument, I the Sacrament of Marriage, aspects that favour of same-sex ‘marriage’ and 67 events in Bothwell man and a woman was ‘impossible.’ say you need to spend more time in some in our society have lost sight of,” per cent were against. “You can’t have a meal without food, the parish.” Peter Kearney, director of the Scottish Page 4 and you don’t have marriage without a The bishop also said he would con- Catholic Media Office, told the SCO I Archbishop-elect Tartaglia says man and a woman,” he added. “This tinue to love and respect gay people but this week. those who speak out against same- isn’t just social convention. It’s not he could not and would not marry them. Plans for Support Marriage Sunday sex ‘marriage’ may face jail, page 3 something any government can change. “As Bishop of Aberdeen, I know were under way prior to the Scottish I Tax crisis over law change, page 3 It’s a fact of life.” there are gay people amongst the com- Government’s announcement last week I Bishop Gilbert’s comments in full, The bishop goes on to say that the munity of the Church,” he said. “I prom- that it will proceed with plans to legis- page 10 government cannot change the essen- ise I will always respect and love them late on redefining marriage to allow I [email protected] SCO, 19 Waterloo Street, Glasgow G2 6BT I tel 0141 221 4956 I fax 0141 221 4546 I e-mail [email protected] 2 LOCAL NEWS SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday August 3 2012

Scottish bishops support deacons at summer school

CARDINAL Keith O’Brien said he ‘greatly of the week long Summer School for deacons, he enjoyed’ spending time with the candidates explained. and their families at the Diaconate Summer “It’s part of the four year course of formation School for Permanent Deacons in Scotland that deacons undergo,” he said. “This is the Scot- when he visited St Mary’s Kinnoull on Sun- tish element of their course and there is a programe day for the family day. of pastoral and practical activities they might After celebrating Mass for the group, assisted encounter if they do go on to become a deacon. by Deacon Tony Schmitz, the cardinal caught up For example the y go over the various rites a dea- with the families over refreshments. con might conduct such as the baptism funeral or Seven of those present are expected to be marriage liturgies.” ordained as deacons in September. The cardinal’s visit comes at a particularly joy- The cardinal’s visit followed Bishop John Cun- ous period of the week Deacon Hendry explained ningham of Galloway’s day at the summer school as the deacons where joined by a their families for on Friday and preceded Archbishop Mario Conti a barbeque afterwards. and Archbishop-elect Philip Tartaglia of Glasgow “They meet on Friday, then they sit their Mary- joining the deacons in Kinnoull. vale exams Saturday and on the Sunday their was Deacon Charles Hendry, of Dunkeld Diocese, the Mass and the barbeque,” he said. “It’s good to and the national director of the permanent dia- have the families there so they can get to know conate said he understood the week ‘was going each other.” very well by all accounts.’ The cardinal’s visit had come near the beginning PICS: PAUL McSHERRY

Glenrothes parish welcomes tenor for Mary’s Meals concert

ST PAUL’S church in Glen- order to raise funds for Mary’s (From left to right) Mary's Meals rothes used music to help Meals. speaker John Helliwell, Christine some of the world’s poorest Fr Gerald Hand, the parish Foy and Martin Aelred at St Paul’s children with a special char- priest, it been a great perform- SPOTLIGHT ON... ity concert last Friday. ance for a worthy cause. Classical tenor Martin Aelred “Martin has trained as a clas- time and talents to helping the performed in front of a large sical singer after working on Mary's Meals charity,” he said. crowd inside the Church in building sites and gives of his “This is a charity that at the moment feeds 560,000 children a day in developing parts of the world; this helps many of them to continue at school.” Christine Foy, a local Mary's Meals representative, said the Elgin Golf Club was recently overrun with Catholic golfers as teams from parishes around Aberdeen the charity was ‘very grateful’ diocese competed for the prestigious Bishop’s Golden Jubilee Trophy. This year the Aberdeen Diocesan to Martin for coming to give Golf Outing attracted ten teams from across the diocese with the glory going to the team from from St the concert and that the many Columba’s Parish, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen, who managed to retain the trophy. The victorious golfers attendees had ‘thoroughly pictured from (left to right) are: Duncan Taylor, Josie Henn and Patrick Wood. enjoyed the concert.’ Friday August 3 2012 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER NEWS 3 New marriage laws come at a cost Church spokeman warns that same-sex ‘marriages’ could cost the UK treasury £5 billion By Ian Dunn

A CHURCH spokesman has revealed that introducing same-sex ‘marriages’ could cost the UK treasury hundreds of millions of pounds in tax revenue. This is because if same-sex couples have access to both marriage and civil partnerships it would be difficult to deny heterosexual couples the right to civil partnerships and the additional tax and pen- sion benefits that would allow them. Campaigners are already urging Scot- tish ministers to make civil partnerships PIC: PAUL McSHERRY available universally after Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon last week unveiled plans to allow same-sex couples Retiring Archbishop Conti to marry. If gay people have both options, under equal opportunity laws, it would be almost impossible to argue in court against pays tribute to clergy and both options being available for all. The tax claims follow research in 2010 grandparents of Glasgow by gay charity Stonewall, which found that legalising same-sex ‘marriage’ could the Scottish Government’s remit but that Legislation allowing same-sex couples to cost the Treasury £5billion across the UK it was still significant. marry could end up costing the UK treasury the most promising hopes for hundreds of millions of pounds in tax revenue RETIRING Archbishop and £500million in Scotland if only a half “They don’t have the fiscal authority, so Mario Conti of Glasgow has the future of the Archdiocese in a million hetrosexual people took up civil they aren’t going to be the ones that lose paid tribute to the priests, these uncertain times, adding partnerships. out, it will be the UK Treasury,” he said. deacons and grandparents of that throughout his ministry he “There is no question people would take civil partnership.” the archdiocese as he pre- had been sustained by Glas- Scottish Government advantage in opening Pandora’s Box once Last week, Ms Sturgeon announced pares to step down from gow’s ‘affection, devotion’ and Peter Kearney, the director of the Catholic the boundaries have been removed.” plans to legalise same-sex ‘marriage’ by the role. ‘down to earth affection and Church Media Office, said the Scottish 2015, despite two thirds of the 77,000 con- First Minister Alex Salmond humility.’ Government had ignored the tax issue. Loophole sultation responses being opposed. has led the tributes to the retir- He urges Glasgow’s “The argument that civil partnerships Mr Kearney also said the legislation could However, a Scottish Government ing archbishop who said it had Catholics to ‘joyfully’ welcome should be opened up to heterosexual cou- open up civil partnerships to friends or spokesman said they intended to resist calls been ‘a privilege’ to serve the his successor Archbishop-elect ples, if gay marriage is legalised, is cer- even family members who simply want to to make civil partnerships widely available. archdiocese. Tartaglia and to use the upcom- tainly a logical one,” he said. “And there is save some money on their tax bill. “This is not a realistic scenario for Scot- “I am keenly aware of the ing Year of Faith to rededicate no question that this would have an impact “It could become two women and two land or the UK,” they said. “In fact, the warm and effective cooperation themselves to ‘the Lord’s on the taxpayer, but the Scottish Govern- men, or even same-sex siblings,” he Scottish Government did not consult on of the priests of the Archdiocese, service.’ ment has not looked into this because it warned. “You know, the two older sisters civil partnerships for opposite sex couples and since my ordaining the first First Minister Alex Salmond has no tax powers.” sharing the house. When one dies the and we have no plans to introduce them.” fifteen, also of the permanent said Archbishop Conti had been Mr Kearney stressed that this issues other elderly sister will pay inheritance tax deacons,” Archbishop Emeritus an ‘outstanding Archbishop of affected the UK Treasury as it was outwith on the estate, unless of course they had a I [email protected] Conti writes in a letter to Glasgow.’ parishes. “Religious sisters and “He has served not only brothers, clerical and lay, have Glasgow but the north-east of over the years taught and nursed Scotland with dedication and Concern opposing same-sex ‘marriage’ will lead to sentences and prayed for us all, and I sincerity for many years, and so acknowledge their service also many of us are grateful to him ARCHBISHOP-elect Philip legal right to carry out our mis- with immense gratitude.” for his service,” he said. “Arch- Tartaglia of Glasgow has sion and to express our Faith The archbishop emeritus also bishop Conti's decade-long warned that he and other in public?” said he saw great strength in tenure can be no better marked Catholics who oppose same- A sign of the kind of threat the Faith and love of the elderly than with the magnificent sex ‘marriage’ may be put in Catholics in Scotland may face for the following generations. reconstruction of St Andrew’s prison for their views if the could be seen last week in Spain “I have been particularly Cathedral in Glasgow and its new Scottish bill on mar- when homosexual rights groups impressed with the devotion of memorial garden. This is a riage becomes law. brought a court case against the elderly and the care given great symbol of his archdio- “I could see myself going to Bishop Juan Antonio Reig Plá, by grandparents to their chil- cese, and as a great supporter jail possibly at some point over the bishop of Alcala de Henares, dren’s children,” he went on. of culture as well as his Church the next 15 years—if God for his criticism of the homosex- “Their example is without I am sure that Mario Conti will spares me—if I speak out,” ual lifestyle in a sermon on doubt one of the surest signs of continue to shape Scotland for Archbishop-elect Tartaglia, said Good Friday this year. grace in the Church, and one of the richer.” after his appointment to lead Reig Plá had told a large Glasgow Archdiocese. PIC: PAUL McSHERRY audience at the World Congress “I am deeply concerned that of Families in May that the today, defending the traditional religious freedom, he predicted forced to conform to a publicly ‘ideology of gender’ and ‘queer meaning of marriage is almost that the government’s latest push acceptable form of religiosity, a theory’ are undermining ‘the MancuniaMancunia considered ‘hate speech’ and for same-sex ‘marriage’ could kind of patriotic Church?” he nature of the person’ and are branded intolerant,” he added. guarantee the persecution of any said. “Or worse, will we be devoted to the deconstruction “Such a response is undemoc- religious group that dissented. driven to the margins of soci- of the family. A Spanish judge ratic, closes debate and is “Will society continue to ety, and perhaps denied the dismissed the case against him. 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N 800th anniversary is not an everyday celebration yet Anniversary events at the Poor next weekend Catholics Clare Monastery, Bothwell from across Scotland are encouraged to attend just I Wednesday, Thursday and such an event. Friday August 8, 9, and 10 The Poor Clare nuns in Bothwell, like at 9.30am: Holy Mass with a Aothers in their order around the world homily by Fr Kieran, OFM.* are, are marking 800 years since the I Wednesday August 8 at establishment of their order with cele- 7pm: Benediction with a talk brations this year. on St Clare by Fr Kieran, Cardinal Keith O’Brien will be cele- OFM.* brating Mass on the Saturday August I Thursday August 9 at 11, the feast day of the foundress of the 7pm: Benediction with a talk order St Clare, at the Poor Clare on St Francis by Fr Kieran, Monastery in Bothwell but before that OFM.* in the coming week there will be a I Friday August 10 at 7pm: series of events for the nuns, the Transitus of St Clare with a parishioners of St Joseph’s parish (to talk on Clare of Assisi and which they are attached) and all who Longing by Fr Kieran, OFM are interested. (The Transitus is the com- Exciting, challenging time memoration of the passing Sr Angela, the abbess in Bothwell, told of St Clare to Eternal Life).* the SCO it was a very ‘exciting’ time *Fr Kieran will be available for the nuns of their community. for the Sacrament of Recon- “We feel very privileged to have been ciliation after Morning Mass called to this Poor Clare vocation,” she and the Evening Service on said. “Though we’re also a little sad the above dates. because there don’t seem to be many I Saturday August 11 at 12 young women in this country interest- noon: Concelebrated Mass, ing in becoming Poor Clare nuns any- Cardinal Keith Patrick more.” O’Brien. All priests are wel- Founded by Ss Clare and Francis in come to concelebrate. Assisi, the Poor Clares now have 20,000 nuns in communities all round the world. They live in closed communities, with limited contact to the out- to think about that,” she said. “I realised side world, and their lives centre on that through prayer you can help every- prayer in praise of God, and on inter- All welcome at the Poor body, that you’re unlimited in who you cession for the needs of others can help. That means a lot to me.” Sr Angela explained that prayer is at Later, though still a teenager she saw the heart of daily life for the nuns. a leaflet about the Poor Clares at the “We get up early in the morning at back and soon after she got a bus to about 5.30am and have prayers until Clares’ 800th celebrations Blantyre. “I just felt God was calling 7am then breakfast and then at 9am me,” she said. more prayers until 10.30am and then The process of becoming a poor Mass,” she said. IAN DUNN Clare nun involves becoming a postu- The focal point of all that prayer is looks forward to events in Bothwell to mark the founding of the order, lant for a year, three years in the novi- the Eucharist and communal recitation finishing with Mass, concelebrated by Cardinal O’Brien, on St Clare’s feast day ate, and two years in semple vows. of the Divine Office, the Prayer of the “It wasn’t easy because I was so Church. Seven times a day the commu- bushes; and likewise, always to praise Another significant event in the his- (Above) The Poor Clare nuns in Bothwell are young and I missed my friends and my nity gathers for the Office. Him for and in all things when they saw tory of the nuns in Scotland came in preparing for a week of celebrations next family who I could only see three times “We also have Exposition of the all peoples and creatures.’ 2005 when they were joined by five week—in the run up to the feast day of the a year,” Sr Angela recalled. “But I’m Blessed Sacrament taken in turns by During St Clare’s lifetime she was nuns from the Poor Clare monastery in order’s foundress St Clare—to mark the very happy I stayed.” different sisters,” Sr Angela added. “At famous for her willingness to pray for Neath, Wales, when it no longer had order’s 800th anniversary one stage we had matins every midnight all who needed it from the mother with enough sisters to support itself. Vocations but we are not able to do that anymore her toddler who had a pebble stuck in “That was a very big event,” Sr Sadly, the 11 nuns now at Bothwell are as the sisters are ageing although we do his nose to the city of Assisi being Angela said. “All of our monasteries are considerably older than Sr Angela was still do it for feast days. I think it is threatened with an army; from St Fran- autonomous and we were founded from things for me. when she joined but they hold out hope important because the night is a time cis to the Pope, she would pray for all of Cork and Neath was founded from “Later the priest told me all about others may join them. when people need prayer I think, them. Dublin. Every monastery has its own closed orders because a friend of his “There are no young nuns now really a time when they face suffering and That legacy of prayer has never left way of doing things so it took a while had entered an enclosed orders. ‘She but we would love to have some so we temptation.” the order throughout its history which, for the communities to come together was a little chatterbox just like you,’ he can keep this tradition of St Clare alive in 1952 brought it to Scotland. but we are very happy now, we are all said. And later he went to see her and in Scotland as it continues elsewhere, St Clare “Initially the monastery was in Blan- Poor Clare sisters.” asked ‘how do you manage with the like Spain and the Philippines,” Sr This focus on prayer can be traced back tyre but in 1978 Bishop Thompson (of silence’ and she said ‘it’s amazing what Angela said. to the Franciscan order’s founder St Motherwell) decided it was best that we Abbess’s story you can do with your eyes.’ It was just Perhaps next weekend’s series of cel- Clare was who was famous to her devo- move to next to St Joseph’s parish Sr Angela’s own history as a nun tells a something that stayed with me.” ebrations will attract some young tion to prayer. In her rules for the order, because he could foresee a time when vivid story of the pull of St Clare. She went on to consider a life in the Catholic women to this inspiring and established in Assisi in 2012, she he would not be able to spare a priest to “I remember when I was about 11 at missions but decided she could do more traditional way of life. Asked to sum- stressed the importance of prayer, say- celebrate Mass just for us,” Sr Angela Christ the King parish, in Kings Park, good embracing a life of prayer. marise its essence, Sr Angela did so ing ‘they ought to desire above all to said. “It has worked very well, we go to Glasgow,” she said. “The priest told me “I thought about the missions and my succinctly. possess the Spirit of the Lord and His Mass every day, people from the parish about closed orders and that sowed a aunt, who was not a Catholic, ques- “It is about prayer and joy,” she said. Holy working’ and ‘praise God when come to see us and we generally seed. I felt I wanted to do something for tioned me, saying ‘there’s lots of prob- “About living a life of prayer with great they saw beautiful trees, flowers and involved in parish life.” God because God had done many lems here why go abroad’ and I started joy and great love.”

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Faith seminars in Aberdeen will Glasgow set to get the Nightfever tackle issues of modern morality ABERDEEN Diocese is global peace and the ethics of Event aimed at bringing young people into the Church to debut in Scotland at St Aloysius hold a series of Faith For- the just war, the question of mation Seminars from Sep- suicide and end-of-life issues. By Ian Dunn tember that will help The intention will be to bring Catholics get to grips with out the positive and compelling STALOYSIUS Church in Glasgow and many pressing issues of aspects of the Christian vision the Jesuit run Ogilive Centre are look- modern morality. of life.” ing for volunteers to help run an inaugu- Bishop Hugh Gilbert of Bishop Gilbert suggested ral Nightfever event in this month. Aberdeen said there will be that the group attending the Nightfever events, which are designed to seven events over six months seminars might come to be bring young people into the Church, have and a variety of speakers will known as the The Friends of become popular across Europe but this is ‘address matters of contempo- St Benedict. the first time it has been tried in Scotland. rary controversy.’ The seminars will be open to The event will officially begin with “Seminars will involve, first, Catholics between the ages of Mass at 5.45pm on August 11 but there looking at the basic principles 18 and 35 and Bishop Gilbert will then be Eucharistic Adoration at the of the Christian life as under- said that the ‘general plan is to Church for several hours afterwards. stood in Catholic tradition,” he follow the course of human life said. “In the light of this, it will itself, from birth to death, and Welcoming then be possible to look at a the challenges that arise within “All sorts of people are invited into the variety of ‘hot topics,’ such as that. More deeply, the aim is to Church,” the organisers say. “They issues concerning the begin- show what the following of receive a candle which they can light up nings of human life, the reasons Christ and the call to holiness at the stairs to the altar (right). This candle for the Church’s opposition to ask of us in the circumstances symbolises their intention, maybe it is IVF, contraception and abor- in which we live.’ about joy or thankfulness, grieving, feel- tion, questions relating to sub- The first seminar will take ing afraid or simply upset. And when they stance abuse, the ideal of place on Saturday September 1 leave the church this candle will continue chastity, the Christian under- and each seminar will with to burn for them. Jesus Christ—present on standing of marriage and the Eucharistic Adoration from 7 pm. the altar in the form of the host—is the unacceptability of same-sex actual host of the evening who invites us ‘marriage,’ the ethics of eco- I For more information please everyone to come, to come to Him.” nomic life, the gap between visit Aberdeen Diocesan rich and poor nations and the youth website at http://dyp. Reflection call to solidarity, the search for dioceseofaberdeen.org The description on the parish website goes atmosphere that helps everyone to contem- Christians after the World Youth Day in on to say visitors to the Church are plate in prayer and to find their inner peace.” Cologne 2005 as a one-time off event, and expected to reflect on their lives and Faith. is now being celebrated in 28 German cities “People go anywhere in the church where Initiative on a monthly base, and in Canada, Switzer- FIND AND LIKE THE they feel comfortable: on a seat, or on the Volunteers are sought to welcome visitors land, Austria, Brussels and Copenhagen. floor in front of the many candles at the to the church at the door, handing them a Those interested in volunteering should NEW SCOTTISH step,” it says. “They can enjoy the peace and candle, explaining what happens, stand on contact the parish or the Ogilvie Centre as quietness, get things straight in their minds the street outside inviting people in and to soon as possible. CATHOLIC OBSERVER or pour out their hearts before God. Some pray within the church. music may be played or sung to create a quiet The initiative was begun by German I [email protected] PAGE ON FACEBOOK

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By Dan McGinty Dario, a 21-year-old pupil at Fr Martin Chambers with some of the Sagrada Familia, who has young Ecuadorians from Sagrada CATHOLICS in Kilmarnock returned to school after three Familia School in Nueva Prosperina strengthened their links with years working as a bricklayer as poor people in Ecuador as his family’s only breadwinner. alleviate the poverty in Nueva parishioners from St Joseph’s Dario’s tale captured the hearts Prosperina continued as Fr Cham- Church in the town cycled of the St Joseph’s pupils, as he bers and Joe Sikora, Head of RE across Britain to raise money. explained to them that he actu- at St Joseph’s Academy, climbed Fr Martin Chambers, parish ally helped to build the school onto the saddle and, joined by priest of St Joseph’s, served in building where he studies today, many supporters, pedaled from the missions in Nueva Prospe- highlighting the massive differ- Irvine to Lindisfarne —a distance rina, a shanty town in Ecuador, ences between life in Scotland of 140 miles—in just 24 hours. and since his return to Scotland and in Ecuador. Fr Chambers spoke ahead of has worked with Catholics in “From the moment we arrived his cycle, outlining why it is so Kilmarnock and across the West at Glasgow Airport and were important that the fundraising of Scotland to raise money and met by Danny, the piper, we work has to continue. “In particu- awareness of the situation faced were warmly welcomed every- lar, we will be raising money to by families in Nueva Prosperina. where,” Dario said of his visit to keep the daily Soup Kitchen going As part of the ongoing rela- Scotland. “In the schools and in in Guayaquil,” he said. “And to tionship between the two com- East Kilbride and Coatbridge as help pay for the education of peo- munities, pupils from St Joseph’s well as Kilmarnock.” ple like Dario. As Dario said the Academy in Kilmarnock wel- “There are so many people important factor for our Christian comed pupils from the Sagrada who did so much to make our faith is that the poverty of our Familia School in Nueva Pros- visit memorable. What is most poorest sisters and brothers perina to their school last month, touching is to know that there throughout our world—in com- with the visitors taking part in are people on the other side of munities like Nueva Prosperina— classes as well as leading assem- our world who care for us and is kept in front of our eyes. They blies aimed at giving pupils an who want to help our commu- need to know they are not alone.” insight into life in a shanty town. nity in its poverty.” Among the visitors was That commitment to helping I [email protected] Sun shines in Stirling for SSVP Scotland youths

THE sunshine of the Stir- lingshire countryside was the scene of a celebration of St Vincent de Paul as SSVP Scotland welcomed 65 young people from all over the to Camp Frederic 2012. The young people were given the opportunity to join Camp Frederic after working throughout the year to do good works in the name of St Vin- cent de Paul. Having work to make a positive impact on communities all over the country, such as visiting nursing on the theme of With my own “These young Vincentians homes, organising appeals and two hands, examining what are a constant source of inspira- assisting at homeless centres, they can give back to the world. tion to us all,” said Clare Carr the young people (below) After three days of fun at SSVP National Youth Develop- joined their 15 adult leaders in Camp Frederic, the camp ended ment Officer. “No matter what Pupils from St Vincent’s Primary children from St Vincent’s, who enjoying all that the camp had with a celebratory Mass cele- is going on in their own lives, School in East Kilbride visited performed three songs which too offer. brated by Xaverian Missionary they are eager to help those Cathcart Old Parish Church in they had been rehearsing in In addition to canoeing Fr Paddy Duffy, with various who are in need. It is a Glasgow during Sunday Service, SPOTLIGHT ON... school, were delighted by the (above right), rock climbing groups of young people taking reminder that young people are where the school choir warm reception they received and fencing at the Auchengillan responsibility for each part of indeed happy to be part of the performed for parishioners. The from the parishioners in Cathcart Outdoor Centre, the young Vin- the Mass, ensuring every was Catholic community, and just centians participated in work- involved in their final celebra- need to be given the opportuni- shops and reflections, focusing tion together. ties for participation.”

Ladies day with the Holy Spirit at St Patrick’s, Dumbarton

ST PATRICK’S in Dumbar- ued with prayers at the with afternoon tea, during which ton played host to nearly 50 Angelus Bell. retreatants could share their expe- Catholic ladies (above) as After lunch Fr Gallagher riences of how the Holy Spirit, they enjoyed a Day Retreat in guided the second meditation of working in their lives, had the church hall. the day during which the ladies brought them peace and harmony. Led by Fr Anthony Gallagher considered the ‘wonder and awe’ The day ended in the church of St Patrick’s, the retreat focussed that filled the heart of people at with a short Exposition of the Celebrating Life on the theme of Life in the Spirit the Holy Spirit’s presence within Blessed Sacrament and closed and gave retreatants the chance our world. Fr Anthony brought with Benediction. Do you have a special occasion from your parish to reflect and meditate. this home to people through the One participant said: “We or a celebration at your school that you wish to Beginning with Mass of the unfolding of quotations and owe a huge debt of gratitude to Holy Spirit and followed by a illustrations from Scripture. Fr Anthony for preparing and share with the SCO? If so, e-mail Dan McGinty: first meditation on awareness of The relaxed atmosphere of sharing such an uplifting, spiri- [email protected] the Holy Spirit, the day contin- sharing and support continued tual day for us.” Friday August 3 2012 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER NATIONAL NEWS 7 Blessings on London 2012 Olympics Papal message read at Mass for the Games as the Church takes active role in proceedings By Beth Thomson

THE Pope’s blessing on the London 2012 played a central role last weekend in the first of two Masses dedicated to the Olympic Games. ‘The Olympics are the greatest world sporting event, attended by athletes from many nations, and as such they have a strong symbolic value,” the Holy Father said in his message which was read aloud at the Mass at Westminster Cathedral on Saturday. “For this reason the Catholic Church looks upon them with particular Prime Minister reaffirms support sympathy and attention. We pray that, according to the will of God, the London for legalising same-sex ‘marriage’ Games are an experience of fraternity among the peoples of the Earth.” PRIME Minister David Gay activists claim the Prime Cameron has reaffirmed his Minister has indicated he may Glory of God commitment to legalising support same-sex ‘marriage’ in Archbishop Vincent Nichols of Westmin- same-sex ‘marriage’ by church. ster gave the homily on Saturday at the 2015 and slighted strong Campaigners said he gave a Mass in celebration of the 30th Olympic Christian opposition in the strong impression that he would Games. UK to such a move by say- be comfortable with religious “The Olympic Games hold up high ing that that ‘obviously same-sex ‘marriages,’ so long ideals of fairness in competition, of friend- there’ll be arguments within as there were laws to protect ship between adversaries, of individual the churches as well.’ churches from being compelled achievement and national pride. But, in “I run an institution—the to join in against their will. order to be effective, such ideals need to be Conservative Party—which for Ben Cohen, of Out4Marriage, put into practice,” he told the congregation. many, many years got itself on said: “We are encouraged that “This weekend the Catholic Church the wrong side of this argu- on a personal basis the Prime observes its Day for Life annual Sunday. ment, it locked people out who Minister gave a very clear The theme chosen for this year is: ‘Use were naturally Conservative impression that he supported your body for the glory of God.’” from supporting it and so I allowing same-sex ‘marriages’ He went on to say: “St Paul used the think I can make that point to to take place in religious institu- analogy of the runners in the stadium to the church, gently,” he said. tions that wish to do it. urge you and I to know clearly our true “Of course this is very, very A formal consultation on goal in life... Many Popes have echoed the Divers from Mexico jump from the 10-metre its sorrows and fears, are the joys and hope, complicated and difficult issue how civil marriage will be analogy of St Paul. Most strikingly, the platform during a practice session at the the sorrows and fears of the Church for all the different churches, reformed was launched in Eng- Blessed Pope John Paul II did so in words Aquatics Centre before the start of the London throughout the world. (Gaudium et Spes but I passionately believe that land and Wales earlier this year. 2012 Olympic Games. Pope Benedict XVI has spoken to competitors in the 1985 Euro- expressed his blessings to all those taking part #1.) These words have been fully put into all institutions need to wake up In June the Bishops’ Confer- pean Games for the Blind. He said: ‘Your practice by the Catholic community here in to the case for equality, and the ence of England and Wales said sporting achievements are a sign of your so many ways in the preparation, participa- church shouldn’t be locking out laws allowing same-sex ‘mar- great human capabilities. You do not allow tion and follow up of these games.” people who are gay, or are riage’ would leave the Church yourselves to be overcome by difficulties tinian Order Royal Gala Dinner at the Sta- bisexual or are transgender vulnerable to legal action. but are determined to conquer them. In this tioners’ Hall in London to mark the open- Christian roots from being full members of In a July 26 press statement, you show courage and great gifts of mind ing ceremony of the 2012 London The spectacular opening ceremony of that church, because many peo- the bishops’ conference added: and will.’ He himself did so, too, when, Olympics. London 2012 on Friday night paid hom- ple with deeply held Christian “The bishops’ position has been great athlete as he had been, he struggled “I believe that this part of these games age to Britain’s Christian roots. views, are also gay.” made clear in their formal with his own debilitating condition. may have the longest lasting effect,” he After much speculation over its open- Mr Cameron (above) made response to the government “Today we look forward to the Para- said. “I learned just recently that the Para- ing music and celebrity content, it opened the remarks at a lesbian, gay, consultation. They remain Olympics where that same courage, deter- Olympics first began here in London, only with children singing hymns, from bisexual and transgender recep- opposed to any attempt to rede- mination and freedom of spirit will be in 1948, and there were just three partici- Jerusalem to Bread of Heaven, and later a tion before the Scottish Gov- fine the institution of marriage displayed.” pating countries: The Netherlands, Canada moment of stillness during the hymn ernment’s announcement last in this country.” A Mass for the start of the 14th Para- and Great Britain. What progress has been Abide With Me, sung by Scottish pop sen- week that it will work with British MPs will be allowed lympic Games will take place at St made since then! sation Emile Sandé. These references were Westminster on equality law to to vote with their consciences George’s Cathedral in Southwark on Sep- “It is proper, in this company and setting, included in the best of British extrava- facilitate devolved legislation when government legislation tember 8. that I affirm most strongly, in the words of ganza by director Danny Boyle, whose to legalise same-sex ‘marriage.’ reaches the House of Commons. Archbishop Nichols also spoke of the the Second Vatican Council, that the joys Irish Catholic parents had wanted him to Paralympics on Saturday at the Constan- and hopes of our human family, as well as become a priest. Government quotas on Catholic schools

India in 1997. Great Uncle Noel was prepar- the world he signed the intake undermines choice, Church says NEWS IN BRIEF The exhibition will be open ing for a race when an Portsmouth Declaration in Tuesday to Saturday from 11am- ‘ungainly redheaded man joined 2007, the hopes of which are GOVERNMENT plans to EXHIBIT ON THE LIFE AND TIMES 7pm daily until 15 September in him and asked in a broad Scot- fulfilled in the establishment of retain a maximum quota on OF MOTHER TERESA IN LONDON the crypt of St Patrick’s church, tish accent if he might run Personal Ordinariates. Catholic intake in schools A REPLICA of Blessed Teresa Soho, 21a Soho Square, London alongside.’ Fr Gill was born in the West undermines parental choice, of Calcutta’s bedroom has been W1D 4NR See: http://www. After a few laps together the Indies, and trained under the according to the Catholic created in the church of St Stpatricksoho.org. stranger said: “You’re not bad. Mirfield fathers at Codrington Education Service for Eng- Patrick’s, Soho, central London. Tomorrow I’ll be first and College, Barbados. He travelled land and Wales. It is part of a free exhibition BRITISH AMBASSADOR TO HOLY you’ll be second.” to Jerusalem with the Lambeth The Education Secretary about the life and message of SEE’S SPECIAL OLYMPIC STORY It was only the following day Bishops before moving to Michael Gove (right) has con- Mother Teresa. Mother Teresa, THE Vatican newspaper got he realised that he would be com- Britain in 1974 to serve in the firmed he has no plans to relax the Life, Spirituality Message into the Olympic spirit with the peting against Liddell, whose Anglican diocese of Hereford. rule that currently means no more opened after a special Mass at help of the British ambassador result prediction came true. He left the Church of England than half of places in free schools St Patrick’s last week that con- to the Holy See. for the TTAC following the may be reserved for Catholics. communities but after the elec- celebrated by the Papal Nuncio L’Osservatore Romano ran FR GILL ORDAINED A PRIEST ordination of women in the “There’s no reason why a new tion the Coalition Agreement to England, Archbishop Anto- an article by Ambassador Nigel FOR ENGLISH ORDINARIATE Church of England in the 1990s. school with only 50 per cent introduced the 50 per cent quota nio Mennini. Baker on his family connection FR BRIAN Gill was ordained to July 21 also saw the ordina- Catholic students shouldn’t have on places for Catholic pupils and On display are Blessed to Eric Liddell, son of Scottish the sacred priesthood for the Per- tion of the Revd Kenneth a wholly Catholic ethos,” he said. this has proved problematic for Teresa’s Sari, headband and missionary parents. sonal Ordinariate of Our Lady of Berry, the Revd Paul Gibbons, However the Catholic Education our sector,” a spokeswoman for cardigan, her prayer book and a Ambassador Nigel Baker Walsingham by the Bishop of and the Revd Donald Minchew, Service for England and Wales the CES said. copy of the chapel typical to recalled how his great uncle Menevia on July 21, in the pres- by the Right Reverend Paul (CES) sees the plans as fundamen- “The 50 per cent quota policy houses of the Missionaries of Noel was serving in China in ence of Mgr Keith Newton. Hendricks (Auxiliary of South- tally flawed as retaining a maxi- undermines the government’s own Charity, the order Mother the Welsh Regiment of the Fr Gill was vicar general of wark). Celebrated at the church mum quota on Catholic intake aim of increasing parental choice, Teresa founded in 1950. British Army in the 1930s the Traditional Anglican Church of the Precious Blood, Bor- undermined parental choice. since, in the case of an oversub- A film, The Legacy, shows when he met Liddell, whose (TTAC), a part of the Tradi- ough, the ordination was “Our chairman, Bishop Mal- scribed Catholic free school, interviews with Mother Teresa, story was told in the film Char- tional Anglican Communion in attended by friends and family colm McMahon OP, said before Catholic pupils whose parents with her sisters and footage iots of Fire, then working for the United Kingdom, from 2003 of the candidates, as well as the 2010 General Election that wanted to send them to a Catholic from the state funeral given the London Missionary Society. to 2009. As such, together with priests of the Personal Ordinar- he was interested in the idea of school would have to be turned Mother by the Government of The ambassador said his Anglican bishops from around iate and the local diocese. free schools established by local away because they were Catholic.” 8 INTERNATIONAL/VATICAN NEWS SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday August 3 2012 Pope calls for end to Syrian conflict Holy Father urges end to bloodshed for sake of refugees, ACN reports food is in short supply By Stephen Reilly

POPE Benedict XVI launched an urgent appeal for an end to bloodshed in Syria last Sunday, calling on the international community to do everything to help resolve the conflict. “I continue to follow with alarm that tragic and growing episodes of violence in Syria with the sad succession of deaths and injuries,” the Pope said following his Sunday Angelus prayers at his summer residence near Rome. Holy Father holds meeting over “I renew an urgent appeal to bring an end to all violence and bloodshed,” he leaking of Vatican documents added, calling for ‘no effort to be spared, particularly on the part of the international THE Holy Father last week decision on whether to put him community, to reach a just political solu- hosted a top-level meeting of put him on trial are expected tion to the conflict.’ the Vatican officials involved early next week. The Holy Father said his thoughts went in investigating to the leak of A parallel, wide-ranging in particular to the ‘huge number of inter- Vatican documents, a sign inquiry of leaks was conducted nally displaced people and refugees in the that the issue may be by retired Spanish Cardinal neighbouring countries,’ and asked that approaching its conclusion. Julian Herranz, retired Slova- they be guaranteed the ‘necessary human- The meeting on July 26 kian Cardinal Jozef Tomko and itarian assistance and help.’ included the commission of car- retired Italian Cardinal Salvatore dinals appointed to conduct an De Giorgi. Pope Benedict had Nuncio’s support administrative review of Vatican asked the cardinals, all former Archbishop Mario Zenari, the nuncio to Debris is seen on the floor of Im Al-Zinar have had to leave their homes and run procedures, as well as the judges Vatican officials, to help him Syria, said that the Pope’s words were church that was damaged during clashes away from the danger zone,” Fr Halemba involved in the criminal case understand the reasons behind very welcome. between Syrian rebels and the Syrian regime said. “But they are being welcomed by near Homs last week against the Pope’s personal the leaks and the problems they “The appeal of the Holy Father for the Catholics, who have previously opened assistant. The meeting also appear to indicate. cessation of the violence in Syria, and his their doors to Christian refugees from included the head of the Vatican The cardinals’ commission solidarity with the sufferings of the peo- Aid to the Church in need said it was other countries, but are now helping their police and representatives of the was formed about a month ple, was of great consolation,” Archbsihop giving more than £15,600 in help for fam- own.” Vatican secretariat of state, before Vatican police arrested Zenari said. ilies who have fled their homes and priests Christians in the unaffected parts of Jesuit Father Federico Lom- Gabriele; confidential letters and The nuncio went on to describe the sit- ministering to them in Damascus. Damascus have provided lodging for the bardi, the Vatican spokesman documents addressed to the uation in Syria as extremely grave and he Fr Andrzej Halemba, Aid to the Church displaced families—but they themselves said. Pope and other Vatican officials called on all the religious leaders of Syria in Need’s Middle East expert, said that the have very little. Greg Burke, the former US were allegedly found in his Vati- to unite in the cause of reconciliation grant will provide basic foodstuffs such as So far this year, Aid to the Church in journalist appointed by the pope can apartment. Similar docu- and peace. bread, vegetables and baby milk. Need has provided more than £230,000 in to advise the Vatican secretary ments had been published in the “Come together all of you—and with “Bread is not available now in Damas- aid for Syria, of which more than of state on communications Italian media beginning in all the strength of your moral authority, cus—it has to be smuggled into the city £100,000 is emergency help. strategy, also participated, January. launch a joint and severe warning to the from over the border which is half an hour Howerver, Melkite Patriarch Gregoire he said. Many of the documents pub- parties to the conflict, to stop, in the name away by taxi,” he said. “Church leaders III Laham of Damascus, the head of the ‘The Holy Father was lished in the press dealt with of God, the violence and repression that report that it is a very difficult situation for largest Catholic group in Syria, has said informed about the conclusions allegations of corruption, abuse take the country to destruction,” he said. all those in the city. It is a situation of he believes Syrians should resolve the cri- of the investigation’ carried out of power and a lack of financial siege—people are not being allowed to sis themselves using only ‘love and for- since late April by the cardinals’ transparency at the Vatican. Conflict leave—and the situation is getting more giveness.’ commission, and about the sta- Mr Gabriele was granted A fierce battle between Syrian troops and and more tense.” “The greatest dangers in Syria today are tus of the official investigation house arrest July 21 after 60 rebel fighters raged in Syria’s commercial anarchy, the lack of security and the mas- of his former valet, Paolo days in Vatican custody. His capital Aleppo over last weekend, amid Refugees sive influx of weapons from many Gabriele (above), Fr Federico lawyers have told reporters that calls from peace envoy Kofi Annan for The emergency grant will provide food places,” he said. “All the Catholic Lombardi said in a statement. what their client did, he did out both sides to down weapons and find a and housing for 107 displaced families in churches in Syria have raised their voices The Pope thanked the cardi- of love for the Pope and the political solution. one parish. The charity is also giving Mass asking for reforms, freedom, democracy, nals for their report and ‘asked church. They said, he has writ- Human rights monitors say the conflict stipends to 12 priests. The families being an end to corruption, support for develop- the Vatican magistrates to con- ten to the Pope asking forgive- has killed more than 20,000 people since helped have come from areas of Damas- ment and freedom of speech. Today we tinue their work with diligence,’ ness. The lawyers added, it erupted in March 2011 and one catholic cus that are no longer safe because of the ask for an end to the cycle of killing and Fr Lombardi said before adding however, that whether anything charity said the situation was so dire they fighting and from outlying villages caught destruction, especially against civilians of that the conclusions of the crim- Mr Gabriele did was a crime were smuggling bread into Damascus to up in the conflict. all faiths who are in difficulty and are the inal investigation of Mr will be up to Vatican magistrates feed the starving. “They are in a desperate situation, they real victims.” Gabriele and the Vatican judge’s or a Vatican court to determine.

US NUNS MEET TO RESPOND TO spiritual advice and assistance. NEWS IN BRIEF VATICAN CRITICISM Bishop Giuseppe Sciacca, Irish missionary who survived US NUNS assembled in St Louis secretary general of the Gover- this week to decide how to norate of Vatican City State, kidnap in the Philipines retires POPE PIUS X PLAYED KEY respond to criticism of their doc- said: “There is nothing institu- OLYMPIC ROLE IN 1908 trinal loyalty from the Vatican. tional or pretentious about the A Irish missionary who hit the snatched the priest and bundled IN 1908 Pope St Pius X played The nuns will be weighing initiative. The priests will sim- headlines in 2009 after he was him into a vehicle that was later a key role in the Olympic whether to cooperate with the ply be on hand with a table and kidnapped and held hostage found burnt in the suburb of Santa Games taking place in London three bishops appointed by the two chairs at two strategic for more than a month by Lucia near the sea. according to an Italian historian. Vatican to supervise the overhaul points on the normal itinerary Islamic militants, has decided He was held in the forests of the During an economic crisis, of their organisation, the Leader- visitors follow, and anyone who HOLY FATHER NAMES NEW to retire. Irish priest Fr Michael Zamboanga peninsula by sus- Rome renounced hosting the ship Conference of Women Reli- wishes may approach them to BISHOP OF SAN FRANCISCO Sinnott served more than 50 pected Abu Sayyaf militants for Olympic Games and Pope Pius gious, which represents about 80 exchange a few words, or to POPE Benedict XVI has years mostly in Pagadian, in four weeks. X assisted Pierre de Coubertin, percent of women’s Catholic reli- reflect together.” accepted the resignation of Mindanao. Government and Church offi- the founder of the modern gious orders in the United States. Archbishop George H Nieder- “I was delighted when I got my cials said no ransom was paid, and Olympics, in relocating the The group says it is considering at VATICAN’S UN REPRESENTATIVE auer, 76, of San Francisco and appointment to the Philippines, the rebel group Moro Islamic Lib- games to Britain. least six options ranfing from sub- ENDORSES ARMS TREATY named Bishop Salvatore and I’ve never been sorry ever eration Front helped facilitate In her book Pio X e lo sport, mitting graciously to the takeover THE Vatican’s representative at Cordileone (above) of Oakland, since,” he said at a going-away negotiations for his release. Antonella Stelitano she said the to forming a new organisation the UN has endorsed a new inter- California, to succeed him. The party on Tuesday. Fr Sinnot later said he never felt Pope saw sport as a way ‘to independent of Vatican control. national treaty to control arms appointment and resignation “It has been a privilege for me in any danger from his captives approach young people, and to traffic. Archbishop Francis Chul- were announced in Washington to serve the people of the Philip- who reportedly said they’d never bring them together while fol- PRIESTS TO HELP VISITORS likatt reminded UN members of July 27 by Archbishop Carlo pines.” kill a priest. lowing certain rules and showing TO VATICAN MUSEUMS the Vatican’s ‘abiding support for Maria Vigano, apostolic nuncio But his mission was not always “Leaving really was a very dif- respect for adversaries. FROM next month, two priests addressing illicit flows of arms.’ to the United State. Archbishop an easy one. ficult decision to make. I realised “I believe that he understood will be assigned to attend to vis- He said that a new treaty would Cordileone, a 56-year-old native On 11 October, 2009, the priest that I’m going home and not com- that it was possible to bring peo- itors to the Vatican Museums. be as a means of regulating open of San Diego, was an auxiliary was taking a customary walk after ing back, but I still think I made ple together simply, without any They will be available to dia- arms trades but more impor- bishop in that diocese from dinner on the lawn of his house in the right decision,” he said. problems of race, religion or dif- logue with the visitors and to tantly, ‘disarming of the interna- 2002 until his 2009 appoint- Pagadian City when armed men ”I will leave a big part of my fering political ideas,” she said. offer them, should they wish, tional illicit market.’ ment as bishop of Oakland. burst through the gate. They heart here in the Philippines.” Friday August 3 2012 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER COMMENT 9 Lives through a lens in city of Rome It is said Rome is the ‘capital of the world’ and all Catholic life is there, so we have been finding out

Sally was raised in a strictly anti-reli- know that ‘I’m being effective here,” gious household and, so, she now felt he said. like ‘everything I had ever believed in The young American priest had was being turned upside down.’ been sent to Rome to master the skills “It was very, very difficult. I mean, I of exorcism. My goodness, a more wasn’t sleeping at all. I was very emo- intriguing encounter as a journalist it tionally traumatised,” she said, would be hard to come by. Perched describing those months in 2010 as forward in my seat, the questions ‘the most disrupted period in my whole flowed one after the other. The con- life.’ Her turmoil ended abruptly one versation lasted for 45 minutes. afternoon when she stepped into a Correct terminology? Is it a demon local Catholic Church. or a devil? “Demon comes from “Just one day, I was in tears and said Greek, devil comes from Latin, either to this icon of Christ, ‘If you’re there, is okay,” he explained. What you are BY DAVID KERR then you have to help me.’ And, this dealing with ‘are fallen angels who thing happened, which is very hard to were created good.’ explain, but I felt as if I was being phys- He pointed out that the early Church T IS said that Pope John Paul II ically lifted up and my tears stopped, Fathers, including St Jerome and St would often look down from the and I felt this presence,” she said. Augustine, speculated that these Papal apartments on St Peter’s Sally was received into the Catholic angels rebelled ‘because of the revela- Square and would be struck by Church in December 2010. Since then tion to them of God’s plan of incarna- an observation; every single per- she has faced opposition from family tion’ and their ‘repulsion at the notion son below had a unique and fascinat- members and shock from a socially- that God, who is pure spirit and infi- ing life story. liberal artistic establishment. And, yet, nite, should become a man.’ IOne of the lovely things about being “I’m still happier than I’ve ever been,” He also explained that God only a Vatican journalist is that you have she told me with a broad grin on her permits their diabolical activities to license to meet and chat with some face. bring about the salvation of people incredibly interesting every week. through ‘expiating suffering.’ In suf- Here are three recent case studies I The religious liberty on Religious Liberty in June. The intolerance becomes so widespread fering the victims are becoming saints. think you will enjoy. campaigner group is the joint-creation of the Ital- and popular, some politicians will act “When you remind the Devil of that Massimo Introvigne is a well- ian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the upon it and introduce discriminatory it makes him furious,” because he The atheist poet convert respected Italian academic and the City of Rome with the aim of moni- legislation,” he explained. knows he is losing. So an exorcist dia- “Until two years ago, I was a really head of country’s new religious liberty toring religious freedom around the It is in this ‘climate of discrimina- logues with the devil? committed atheist and I really hated watchdog. My conversation with him world. He stressed to me that he did tion,’ he said, that people can decide “Yes, I ask them a series of ques- the Catholic Church,” poet Sally Read proved to be little short of disturbing. not want to create a ‘false impression’ to take the law into their own hands tions: ‘What’s your name?’ since (right) said to me, as she explained He warned me that the present that he was equating ‘the bloody per- and use violence to further suppress when you use his name in a command how all that dramatically changed dur- threat of ‘discriminatory legislation’ secution of Christians’ as presently Christianity. We have been warned. it weakens him.” Once a demon gives ing nine months in 2010. throughout the West could eventually occurs in some African and Asian his name, the exorcist then tells him to A 41-year-old Englishwoman based result in violence against Christians in countries with ‘discriminatory legisla- The trainee exorcist ‘get out’ and also might ask ‘how he in Italy, Sally is regarded as a rising countries such as Scotland. tion in the United States or Europe.’ “In the case of a curse being broken,” got in and when he’s going to leave.’ star within the world of poetry. Her “In a climate of discrimination, it is However, the 57-year-old sociolo- the young priest said, the person will “The last one, it’s like they’ve all publisher describes the former psychi- possible that somebody will act upon gist and philosopher suggested that “start vomiting objects that were used been coached with the same line, ‘I’m atric nurse as ‘one of a new generation that discrimination to say ‘the laws are there was a ‘three stage process’which in the curse or, you know, the vomit or never leaving,’but they will someday!” of younger poets shaping the future of not enough’ and resort to actual vio- could lead to anti-Christian violence saliva changes from clear to coloured.” British poetry.’ lence and this is the realms of hate in the West if action to protect reli- It is then the he knows ‘I’m hitting I David Kerr is the Rome correspon- It was while writing her has last crimes,” Professor Introvigne said. gious liberty was not taken. home, that this is really being effective dent for a US-based news agency. anthology that she began to have sig- Introvigne was appointed as chair- “It starts with intolerance which is and so those are good signs. He is also a former SNP parliamen- nificant doubts about her atheism. man of the newly created Observatory a cultural phenomenon and then if “It’s not pleasant to see, but you tary candidate What do you think of DAVID KERR’S comments on Catholic lives? Send your points of view to the SCO Write to Letters, SCO, 19 Waterloo St, Glasgow G2 6BT Or e-mail [email protected]

Remember that faith is one of life’s necessities, not an optional extra

WHY are the weeks of the all of us need the reassurance of a the message. They only wanted ious existence, a bad harvest being just as complacent. Jesus is summer holidays the fastest familiar life rhythm. Within a few enough to eat. They would ally could mean starvation. For many trying to get His people to see that weeks of the year? This is minutes of arriving back in the themselves with the provider of in our word today this truth still faith is not an optional extra in life one of life’s imponderables. Fr Eddie parish house the door bell rang. food. Jesus is trying to point them holds good. Our recent history but a necessary prerequisite to Now, that I am back at work, Then the phone, again and again. in the direction of a generous and bears significant witness to this. being fully alive. What kind of holidays almost seem like a distant McGhee In under 24 hours I was arranging loving God who constantly pro- Drought brings harvest failure. God do you and I believe in? A memory. There are however, sev- a funeral. An hour or so after that vides for their needs. Jesus is Harvest failure brings famine. God who will ‘fix stuff’ for us, as eral plus points. It did not rain yachts, and lobster boats it made I was picking up my keys and encouraging those who had come Famines is attended by disease and when required? A God who where I was and I managed to the perfect backdrop for the heading into the prison. Life, in to meet Him to become people of and death. In this kind of situa- will meet our personal needs? Or achieve a few notable ‘firsts.’At adventure. It would take almost all of its familiar aspects, was real faith. He challenges them to tion people will believe in who- the God that Jesus is trying to get 65 years of age I went kayaking two hours of fast motoring to get under way again. Last week I had believe in a generous God ever provides for their needs. us to believe in? Before answer- for the first time. Getting into the to the area where whales could be gone to Mass and listened to the because all of the evidence of Jesus is aware of this. Still He ing any one of these questions we kayak was easy enough. Staying sighted—25 miles from land is a parish priest try to get us to their history points them in this challenges His people to see may need serious thinking time. upright was, after an initial wob- long way but the sea was mirror engage with the Gospel. Now it direction. The things that they beyond the temporary relief of Anyone for a holiday? ble, achieved without too much calm and the whales were cooper- was my turn again to try and get have seen Him—Jesus—do point hunger and see the permanent difficulty. With ever increasing ative. Nothing quite prepares you my own brain into gear. them in the same direction. reality of a God who loves them. I FR EDDIE McGhee has been a confidence I paddled my way for the sight of a humpback whale Last week we encountered the The message that Jesus was You and I are invited to see this in priest of Galloway Diocese since round the lake for the better part of in its gigantic majesty. I was story of Jesus feeding the crowd. trying to get across to his contem- our own time and place. 1972. Currently serving three two hours. Getting out of the stunned and amazed. This was a It is one of the most familiar of poraries may seem blindingly Because we have become so parishes in the Kilmarnock area he kayak was more difficult. There ‘first’ I will never forget. I do the Gospel stories. This week we obvious to us now but we are in a self reliant in the 21st century it helps on a part time basis with was a suggestion that a JCB might have the pictures to remind me, find Jesus still interacting with very fortunate position. The like- becomes increasingly easy to rele- chaplaincy in HMP Kilmarnock. He be required to do a lifting job. For- should I be tempted to imagine the crowd and explaining to them lihood of you or I dying of gate God to the ‘God of emergen- holds a Diploma in Religious Educa- tunately, the instructor had worked that it was all a dream. that they had really missed the hunger today or next week or cies.’ We do very well as long as tion and a Masters in Education and with larger people than me. Reality this week is Kil- point. He tells them that they can- next year is fairly remote. We there is no crisis in life, God can has worked extensively in Catholic Talking of large creatures, later marnock, the three parish com- not see beyond the reality of their have all the food we need and we be relegated to the point of being schools as advisor in religious edu- in the holiday I went whale munities that I serve and the having been fed. In a world have the luxury of being able to an optional extra. Come crisis cation. A columnist for the SCO watching in the Gulf of Maine. challenge of HMP Kilmarnock. where real hunger, potential star- consider life’s problems from a and suddenly God is a require- since 1991, his hobbies include Rye Harbor is as picturesque as Did I mention a column for the vation, was the harsh reality of so fairly secure perspective. Not so ment. We are not really so differ- fishing, pigeon-racing and poetry. you would wish for a departure SCO? Now life begins to feel like many lives, it is easy to under- the people of the world that Jesus ent from the people that Jesus had He can be contacted by email: point. Full of pleasure craft, normal. There are moments when stand why the people would miss lived in. They lived a very precar- to deal with. We are capable of [email protected] 10 COMMENT SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday August 3 2012 The total gift of self for God’s Kingdom Sr Laurentia Johns of Stanbrook Abbey says that spiritual and physical virginity are beautiful gifts from and to God

Though there are consecrated virgins leave their sexuality at the door on and love of Christ and show that this within [the Church], all, both men and entering religious life (right). Their sex- gift is for married Christians also. women, should be virgins in faith. ual energy must be re-channelled. Purity, chastity and holiness should What are the world’s base idols to me? reign in all, Starting points Can they match up to him? St Augustine (Sermon I, 1). It is our destiny as human beings to be No, their company cannot united with God for ever by being Compare with my great Jesus. HE original context for the taken up into the Trinity of love. Vir- Oh, to remain in His love talk was a group of young ginity only makes sense when we keep All the days of my life. women reflecting on John this great eternal truth in mind. An (There he stands, Ann Griffiths, trans. Paul II’s letter, Mulieris dig- Australian priest, Fr Michael de LM Johns) nitatem, ‘On the Dignity and Stoop, in an interview about the celi- Vocation of Women.’This evening’s talk bate life described it thus: Singleness & Communion to a mixed audience needs no adjust- ‘A RENUNCIATION, which is not a So in what way does a life of virginity mentT as we remember St Augustine’s DENUNCIATION but an ANNUNCI- contribute to building up God’s teaching above that the whole Church ATION of the life to come’, of how we Kingdom? is virginal in relation to Christ. shall be in the next world, or as it says Each person is a unique being made So it is really about the holiness to in the Gospel ‘after the resurrection’ by God and called to be in union with which we are called by our Baptism. where, in Jesus’ words, men and dangers of, say, a level crossing Jesus to unite humanity and God, the God who is Trinity, that is, three per- Like any calling, it’s a charism, a gift women do not marry whereas a road sign can convey this very reason he came to earth in the sons in communion. So there are two of the Holy Spirit, given for the build- (Matt. 22:30). much better than words. But we are Incarnation. aspects involved: a ‘singleness’ and ing up of the Church. Physical integrity, But it is perhaps better to speak of talking about deeper realities than road So, the image of marriage is used ‘communion,’ a ‘being for the other.’ that is, being a virgin physically, is a our ‘vocation’ rather than destiny for signs; we are talking about this union consistently by God in Scripture to The spouses in a marriage give a pow- sign of a much deeper spiritual reality we are free to respond to the call or of God and humanity. One symbol teach us about his plans for the human erful witness to that ‘being for the called ‘virginity of heart’or ‘singleness not; love cannot be forced. This call is which everyone can understand is that race. The Sacrament of Marriage mir- other’ aspect of God but they do not of heart,’ open to all. Where the two not so much about being a priest or a of a marriage. We know that, sadly, rors this reality of Christ’s marriage cease to be persons in their own right. coincide, that is, both spiritual and nun but a call to be a whole person, there can be broken ones but everyone with the Church—His way of taking What those who embrace virginity for physical virginity, a beautiful gift from fully alive to the glory of God, to use can grasp that a marriage is about the us to Himself, to God. The sacrament Christ show is something of that and to God shines forth but physical St Irenaeus’ famous phrase (cf. union of a man and a woman, that it’s mirrors the reality, and like all Sacra- unique individual call to be with God virginity alone is no substitute for vir- Against Heresies IV, 20, 7). It is a call about love, that it is life-giving and ments helps to bring about what it sig- which is in fact the vocation of every- ginity of heart. It is possible to be a vir- from God addressed at once to each beautiful. All this applies to our call to nifies. For many people this is the way one, just as all are called to live in gin physically and at the same time a human being and to the whole of union with God. they are called to enter into the mys- communion. hard-hearted, shrivelled up sort of per- humanity. tery of humanity’s union with God. So, the life of virginity for the king- son, and that doesn’t give glory to God. Scriptural examples of All Sacraments are temporary. There dom is all about love and should issue I use the word ‘virginity’ because I This union of God and marriage signs and symbols will be no Mass in Heaven because we in that more, and ever deepening and think it better conveys the positive humanity effected by the When St Paul wants to put across to will be with God and so won’t need to eternal love which is God. To close, an aspect of that reality. If one thinks of, Paschal Mystery the people of his day Jesus’ work of experience His presence in a sacra- extract from the writings of Dame say, virgin forest or virgin snow, there’s As Christians, we believe that in order salvation, the bringing of humanity mental way, but from earliest times in Catherine Gascoigne, first abbess of no suggestion in either of those terms to make possible this otherwise back to God, it is no surprise that he the Church, some people were called the monastery of Our Lady of Conso- that there’s something lacking in the for- impossible union of God and human- speaks of the marriage of Christ and to live out this reality not in a sacra- lation, founded in Flanders in 1623 est or the snow; rather, these conjure up ity, God sent into the world His Son His bride, the Church: ‘a man shall mental way but rather in a way that and now at Wass, North Yorkshire. images that are healthy, full of light, life who assumed our human flesh, who leave his father and mother and shall shows the reality now and is, therefore, Unless I drink and beauty. If you prefer, you can sub- suffered, was crucified, died, rose be joined to his wife and the two shall a sign for people of how things will be this Spring stitute ‘celibacy’ whenever I say ‘vir- from the dead and ascended back to become one flesh.’This is a great mys- for everybody one day. To recap: The I thirst… ginity’; it’s pretty similar, but in origin the Father in order to send us the gift tery and I am saying it applies to virginal life is a RENUNCIATION For the One is not simply in all the word ‘celibate’means ‘not married.’ of the Holy Spirit ushering in the era Christ and the Church” (Ephesians 5: which is not a DENUNCIATION the One Being is over all Of course, we can be called to the of the Church and the Sacraments 29-32). but rather an ANNUNCIATION, an You are my GOD single state or maybe just find ourselves which continue Christ’s work of lead- John the Baptist describes himself annunciation of God’s Kingdom Holding me single and choose to live that for the ing humanity back to God. So, we are as the bridegroom’s friend while it is already in the world, of the new life of Within my very SELF. Lord. ‘Chastity’ involves the right use talking about the Paschal Mystery. to Jesus that the bride—the Church— grace open to all. of our sexuality within our state of life. God’s union with humanity is very belongs (John 3:29). Note the ‘not a denunciation’ part of I Sr Laurentia Johns OSB, Stanbrook So, for the married, it involves a deep difficult to understand as it’s beyond Nor can we forget that Jesus’ first this phrase. There is nothing wrong Abbey gave a talk on this subject to respect for the other and agreed periods our experience. But God wants us to public miracle is turning the water into with marriage! It’s a beautiful sacra- Aberdeen Youth on July 19 at the of restraint from sexual intercourse. For understand—it is another facet of His wine at the wedding in Cana (John ment and one we all need to fight for Bishop’s House, Aberdeen. Full text of religious men and women, chastity love for us. Where words fail, an 2:1-11). these days. The writings of the Welsh the talk available www.dioceseofab- means perpetual continence, that is, a image can often be more helpful. Except John does not call it a mira- Non-Conformist, Ann Griffiths (1796- erdeen.org (Youth Portal). Of related renunciation of the genital expression of Think of road signs—how many cle he calls it a sign and we can also 1805) who died shortly after giving interest: www.xt3.com/library or simply sexuality. This does not mean religious words you would need to explain the see it as a symbol of that mission of birth, overflow with purity of heart Google ‘Fr Michael de Stoop, celibacy’

What do you think of SR LAURENTIA JOHNS’ comments on spiritual and physical virginity? Send your points of view to the SCO Write to Letters, SCO, 19 Waterloo St, Glasgow G2 6BT Or e-mail [email protected] I will respect and love gay parishioners, but I won’t marry them

AS A monk and a priest, I not everybody can do it, or sands of years. Crucially, it has not extend to nieces who gen- The God I try to serve does don’t marry. This doesn’t Bishop should even try. It is simply not three limits. It is limited by uinely, truly love their uncles? not condemn. He did not con- make me better or worse possible. number—you can only marry And, if you say that such things demn the woman taken in adul- than married people. It is Hugh It seems to me that the gov- one person at a time. It is lim- do not happen, that they are tery but, if she had asked him just a fact of life. Someone ernment has looked at civil ited by relationships a man can- mere freaks of nature, extreme to conduct a wedding service out there has been deprived Gilbert partnerships and decided that not marry his niece, for examples dreamed up for the with her lover, he would have of the privilege of having they are so similar in every example. And it is limited by sake of argument, I say you refused. It would simply have me as a husband; it just is a matter of Church law. It could way to civil marriages that we gender—only men and women need to spend more time in the been impossible. not my role. conceivably change. In our might as well simply change can marry. parish. As Bishop of Aberdeen, I There are hundreds of mar- society, it is not possible for the name. You might think that Now a combination of mis- And do you really want your know there are gay people ried people in the pews every two men or two women to is fair enough and there is no placed kindness, fashion and a little boy being taught that amongst the community of the Sunday and they do not cele- marry. That is not discrimina- difference. The truth is that a commitment to equality are when he grows up he can Church. I promise I will always brate the Mass or hear Sacra- tion. It is not just a human law government can pass any legis- leading the government to pro- marry another boy if he wants? respect and love them and mental confessions. That which can be changed. It is a lation it likes, it can legislate to pose removing one of those Fifty years ago nobody uphold them in their relation- doesn't mean that God loves fact of life. say that everything with four three pillars. Why not the other would have believed we could ship with the God who loves them more or less than He Saying that everybody legs is a table, even when it is a two? Why is it alright for a seriously be discussing gay them. But I won’t marry them. loves me. It is just a fact of life. should have the right to marry dog and not a horse, but that man to marry another man, but ‘marriage.’ Fifty years from It just cannot be done. It is not their role to be priests. is like saying that everybody won’t make it so. not alright for him to marry now will we be discussing In the Church it is not possi- should have the right to swim People have understood the two women? If we really want multi-marriages in the same I Bishop Hugh Gilbert is Bishop ble for a priest to marry. This is the Channel. The fact is that meaning of marriage for thou- equality, why does that equality way? of Aberdeen Friday August 3 2012 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER COMMENT 11

W IRE D IN

An SCO Diary

AS THE assorted cameras of the press snapped the newly announced Archbishop-elect Tartaglia at St Andrew’s Cathedral in Glasgow this week he was heard to remark a little ruefully that one of his priorities as archbishop was ‘to lose a few pounds.’ The sight of the ludicrously honed and trimmed athletes competing at the Olympics will doubtless inspire similar thoughts in many of us. The archbishop-elect, a man known for his fondness for sport, could lead perhaps lead us by example, setting up a walking group for parishioners of his new cathedral. Such activity groups already exist in many I n S t i r l i n g , m a r c h i n g i s a n a l i e n c o n c e p t Scottish parishes and are a great way to promote a healthy minds and bodies CAMERON ROSS discovers what a foreign visitor made of the recent Orange walk in the city in the Church.

GGGGGGGGGGGGGG TOOK an overseas stranger to see 15,000 people where expected to turn up to the recent Orange walk processing an Orange walk beginning in Kings Park (above right) and passing through the streets THE streets of Mexico through Stirling, one of the few City where alive with occasions that attractive city has of Stirling (left) and Raploch last month. Despite protests, the march, which marks colour last week as been a recipient, and he was left hundreds of South with a series of colourful and mixed Prince William of Orange’s victory over King James II in Battle of the Boyne in 1690, went American clowns made memories. their annual pilgrimage to The size of this procession was a rela- ahead as planned. The last march of this size I here was in 1966 the Basilica of Our Lady tively new phenomenon to him and to ABOVE RIGHT: PA PIC Guadalupe in Mexico. many of Stirling's inhabitants. The faces The pictures showed a at house windows, and shoppers dodging parade of huge red the rain squalls and irritated car drivers, noses, bright attire and could not be described as warmly wel- towards this procession? The health extremely unusual coming. Fascinated, yes, cordial, no. unions, ex-Service personnel, and other haircuts. The walk had been billed in advance as protest groups have paraded through the Rumours that pilgrims possibly being 10,000 strong, but I city. The Scottish National Party’s annual from one of the Scottish reckon the figure was about half that and Bannockburn Day parade has, in modern dioceses visiting Lourdes if one removed the bands from the North times been mainly, switched to the Ban- were planning to adopt of Ireland then it would obviously be nockburn rotunda and heritage centre. similar getups have yet to much smaller still. Much rain had fallen Ugly baggage sometimes comes with be confirmed, but you and the marchers had to thole more on the the walk. To Catholics in the North of Ire- can check the SCO’s way. land and in some areas in Scotland the pilgrimage coverage all noise of the drums had an intimidating through next month to y friend was greatly taken by the four girls who were clearly a colour party shaped by the growth of industry and then character and smacked of political and find out. verve of the semi-military look and their decorum and dignity should the decline, it provides a feeling of cama- religious community strife. of the bands and it must fairly be have been a lesson to others. raderie, of colour, of a cause, and all inten- The slogans emphasising that the GGGGGGGGGGGGGG Msaid that the marching ranks were smart, The average age looked as if it was sified by the turbulent history of the North Union between Scotland and England mainly dignified and, with some excep- around 30s to 50s although the ranks of Ireland and its spin-offs in Scotland. should remain is not nowadays an JOBSWORTHS at North tions, well behaved. There was a strong included some children who were clearly unchalenged position. There are grounds Kesteven District Council American military look to some of the enjoying the party atmosphere. We saw here is clearly the appeal of a for thinking that some orangemen and in Lincolnshire have uniforms with peaked caps and white at least one baby in the procession. cause, an annual gathering of regu- their friends have drifted towards evolved cruelly denied a woman tunics, and some marchers were greatly My friend heard no objectionable slo- lars and families, a quasi-religious or full-scale Scottish independence. who lives her life as a in need of drill practice. An older gener- procession, a common creed. gans or swearing as the first section of the T My friend only saw the walk gather ‘nun’ planning permission ation knows drill from the days of walk moved off, but one youth among the Sadly, there is also a message of big- and march off from the King’s Park and to build a 24 foot National Service, but many modern spectators, offered obscene advice to the otry and hate which is all the more dis- then the rain took over. Stirling people illuminated Crucifix in her marchers could do with some drill tuition Pope and sprinted off to avoid the march- tressing because it is not truly understood did not want the walk. They felt that its bungalow’s garden. and practice. ing stewards. by many of the people who watched the history is synonomous with strife and A coalition of The ear splitting drumming (like John Stirling march. It’s worthwhile carrying community tensions. They feel that the concerned neighbours, Peel) would awaken the dead and it was he best drilled and smartest uni- out a personal Gallup Poll of one’s drums are not beating out a message of an anti-light pollution easy to spot when the procession was forms were clearly the Northern friends and contacts on what the Orange love. group and council ready to move off because the drumming Irish bands and my friend noted Walks are all about. planners put the kibosh hat of the aftermath? Our local reached a crescendo and the flutes struck Tthat there were not many local marchers The likelihood is that many neutrals on Mary Micheal’s plan to up. present, but some may also have been have only a very hazy idea of the move- paper in Stirling reported that build a replica of the Several of the bands came from the caught up in the planning of the event. ment’s character and, one suspects, that police made three arrests and enormous Glorious Cross North of Ireland or west central Scotland It is not hard to see why so many peo- is the position of some marchers as well. issuedW eight fixed penalties during the of Dozule. She said she and my friend could not spot any from the ple are so attached to this Orange move- My spectating friend could log the fol- march. The organisers and the local was disappointed but Borders, the Highlands or Aberdeen. ment. Modern Presbyterianism can be a lowing: a large and therefore a significant authority mounted a post-March litter had no plans to fight the many Marchers were smartly dressed and very gray thing and the local Church of parade, outward signs of impressive com- clean up and the incessant rain helped decision by council orange sashes and other insignia were Scotland parishes evidently turned their mittment, smart marching and even dampen noisy excess. ‘bright sparks.’ prominent. backs on the event. smarter uniforms, a high standard of All in all, my friend felt the public “You can’t fight the There was a sprinkling of kilts and Here is a brand of Protestanism which musicianship among the flute bands and image of the marchers was a reasonably council,” she said. “I many marching women were dressed as has a strong wha’s-like-us and colourful drummers who pounded away as if their acceptable one, but reservations remain. think the Devil is a bit if going to a formal or upmarket dance element. Here is simplistic theology lives depended on it. Was it good for Stirling ? Was it good easier really.” with long dresses, bare shoulders and big served up with drums, flutes, flags and Why, then the unease and hostility for anyone ? hats. My friends eye caught a group of pagentry. In deprived areas of Scotland among many of Stirling's inhabitants On reflection, the jury is still out. 12 OLYMPIC GAMES SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday August 3 2012 Friday August 3 2012 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER OLYMPIC GAMES 13

MARTIN DUNLOP discovers the journey for athletes, such as Stefanie Reid, to the Olympic and Paralympic Games FAITH, HOPE,TRAINING is an inspiration for everyone taking part in London 2012, and for those TO PREPARE FOR THE OLYMPIC GAMES cheering them on every step of the way

ILLIONS of people around the world tuned in last Friday to the opening ceremony of the biggest sporting event to take place in the UK in the lifetime of many. In the coming weeks, thousands of athletes, spectators, volunteers and workers will light up London, and other parts of the UK, during Bthe 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Although some recent reports have focused on security fears, spiraling costs and suggested the Games is an event that is ‘out of touch’ with the man on the street, many people view London 2012 as an opportunity for new British sporting heroes to come to the fore, a chance for some of our older athletes to enjoy a glorious swansong in front of massive home crowds and even bigger television audiences worldwide. Beyond the fanfare of the games, however, another message will be ever present throughout the Olympics and Paralympics: the message of faith and hope. Inspirational athletes The message of faith is one that has formed and shaped the career and vocation of British Paralympian Stefanie Reid, who will compete in three events when this month. At the age of 16, Ms Reid had aspirations of becoming a professional athlete, something she had dreamt of since the age of 5, when she competed in her first school sports day. “I played everything from basketball, to cross country, to swimming to ballet, and then at 12, I fell in love with rugby,” Ms Reid, whose father comes from Glasgow, said. “It was my goal to play interna- tionally.” As a teenager, this goal was very much within sight

I think people often feel that there has to be this crowning moment where the heavens part and God speaks to you, but the reality is, we already know what God wants us to do. God wants us to love Him.

for her However, her life was to change forever when thankfulness quickly dissolved. I was absolutely dev- practising once or twice a week, to full time training Get involved ing formation to become more confident in living out Torch Relay, which has brought the Olympic Flame pony centre. Without their continuous support the From left to right: British Paralympian Stefanie Reid will she suffered a terrible accident at the age of 16.While astated. I didn’t want to live if I couldn’t pursue my six days a week. It was not long before international Ahead of the Olympics, Ms Reid encouraged young their faith before others, prior to heading out as teams to all corners of the UK since it began its journey in mission of the Wormwood Scrubs Pony Centre would compete in three events at the Paralympic Games August 29 to September 9; Debbie Flood, who repre- taking part in water sports, she was accidentally run dream. I didn’t want to always look different from opportunities started to crop up for her, and this people across the UK to ‘get involved and experience to support projects across London. Land’s End on Sunday May 19. not be able to flourish.” sents team GB in rowing at the Flame Congress; Sr over by a speedboat and was caught in its propellers, everyone else.” remarkable story of faith and commitment has led to the Games first-hand.’ The work has received the blessing of Archbishop Catholic school children, churchgoers and religious A Catholic marathon runner, who has raised thou- Mary-Joy Langden from Acton carried the torch during resulting in deep lacerations to her lower back and Ms Reid revealed, however, that through her ‘grief Ms Reid’s appearance at the Paralympic Games, at One way in which young people will be doing so Bernard Longley of Birmingham, who believes it will have been involved in this journey, which concluded sands of pounds for charity, carried the Olympic the Kingston to Ealing leg of the relay on Tuesday and right leg. and devastation’ she trusted God, but admitted that which she will compete in the 100 and 200-metre this summer is by participating in the Joshua Camp, provide the opportunity for young people to make a at the Olympic Stadium opening ceremony. Torch on the penultimate day of its UK journey. Olympic sprint king Jason Gardener, who won Gold at This incident, and her resulting journey of faith, is the years following the accident were ‘confusing.’ sprint and long jump for Team GB. an idea that has been backed by Ms Reid. ‘tangible difference.’ Among those that have been taking part in the final Dom Goggins, who works for Catholic aid agency the 2004 Games in Athens, at Flame a story Ms Reid shared with more than 8000 young “Why would God bless me with passion and abil- “Twelve years ago, lying in my hospital bed, short The Joshua Camp, which has been described as a “I am delighted to add my support to The Joshua stages of the relay were two Christians, who have CAFOD, was nominated to carry the torch after com- Catholics who attended the Flame Congress at Wem- ity for sport, only to take it away?” Ms Reid, who was of one foot, being a professional runner was the last ‘mini World Youth Day,’ is taking place in London Camp,” he said. “It is a wonderful initiative of Sion both been chosen to participate for very personal rea- pleting a grueling 15 marathons, including one in the bley Arena earlier this year, which was organised by born in New Zealand and raised in Canada to British thing I expected of my life,” she said. “But we serve between August 1 and 13, and is a partnership Community on behalf of the Catholic Church in Eng- sons. Democratic Republic of Congo, and numerous charities are working to support as I run.” the Catholic Youth Ministry Federation in preparation parents, said. “How was I still going to be me? Would a mighty God!” between the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Eng- land and Wales, enabling young people from across Sr Mary-Joy Langden from Acton carried the torch triathlons to raise money for Leukaemia and Lym- Over the coming weeks, it can be guaranteed there for the London Games. I still enjoy life? Over the next few months and years, Ms Reid, had a further message to share with peo- land and Wales, the Sion Community, the European the world to come together to serve, share their faith during the Kingston to Ealing leg of the relay on July phoma Research. will be many more faith-filled and inspiring stories “I was scared,” she said, recalling the moments fol- God revealed to me that He put my drive and love for ple who may be struggling to find God in the way she network RELaY and the churches’ ecumenical char- and enthusiasm for the Gospel with the many nations 24, day 67 of its journey. The 27-year-old was inspired to fundraise for the unfolding at the 2012 Olympic Games. Perhaps, lowing the accident. “I could see it in everyone’s face competition in me for a reason. I didn’t need to had done in her earlier life. ity More Than Gold. who will gather in the United Kingdom for the In 1976, she became the UK’s first female fire charity after losing his friend, Steven Blears, to though, for those people who may not feel close that it was bad. We were hours away from the near- change, I just needed to apply it in a different way. So “I think people often feel that there has to be this Around 400 Catholics are based at the camp, which Olympics in 2012 and make a tangible difference in fighter when she joined the East Sussex Fire and Res- leukaemia at the age of 19. enough to the action as it unfolds, they can seek com- est hospital and there was just too much blood. I I put my energy and drive into my school work and crowning moment where the heavens part and God has been set up at St Bonaventure’s Catholic School, the world in which we live. May the Lord bless The cue Service in Battle. Eight years later, she joined the “I’ve got mixed emotions about carrying the torch; fort in the words of Stefanie Reid—and the message remember lying in the ambulance, just praying. I was earned a full academic scholarship to university to speaks to you, but the reality is, we already know a 20-minute walk from the Olympic Village in East Joshua Camp in all it seeks to do in His name.” Sisters of the Infant Jesus. obviously it is an incredible privilege and the most she shared with the Flame Congress—and go on to terrified to die because I knew in my heart that my study biochemistry.” what God wants us to do,” she said. “God wants us to London. Throughout the duration of the Games, residents of The invitation to carry the Olympic Torch was exciting thing to have ever happened to me, but it has achieve great success in whichever field or vocation life had not been pleasing to God. I didn’t really know love Him, The aim of the camp is ‘to bring together groups the Joshua Camp will also be participating in round- extended to Sr Mary-Joy for her ‘energetic and inspi- only happened because of the saddest thing,” he said. they go on to pursue in life, however great the chal- Him, I had never even asked Him what His plan for Faith and sport “He wants us to love other people, He wants us to from across England and the world to create a joyful the-clock adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, pray- rational’ work in running London’s Wormwood “When I was waiting at the starting line of my first lenges they may face seem to them at the time. my life was. Despite her academic success, the desire for sporting be faithful stewards. I think God is far more con- Catholic presence in the capital’ by way of providing ing for a ‘peaceful and safe’ Olympics. Scrubs Pony Centre for inner city children and young marathon I didn’t even know if I would finish so I “It is my hope for you, that when you look at your “My life was all about me. I prayed for a second achievement still burnt strongly within Ms Reid and, cerned with who we are as opposed to what we do. hospitality, service and evangelisation in churches people with disabilities. could never have predicted that just a few years later life, what you will see are endless possibilities, and chance. God answered that prayer. He saved my life while studying at university and inspired by watch- “I think the priority is the attitude you take into across the city. Journey’s end “I am very humbled and grateful for this recogni- I would be carrying the Olympic Torch. that you will have the courage and determination to and I was incredibly grateful... until I found out that ing an athletics practice, she decided she wanted to what you are doing. During the camp, participants are also receiving Another way in which people from across the coun- tion from the local community,” she said ahead of her “It will be a privilege to raise the profile of not only pursue them,” she said. there was a complication. In order to save my life, the see how fast she could run with her disability. “I think God gives us so much latitude and we can training and Catechesis each morning to help them try have been involved in preparing for the Olympic involvement in the relay. “It is an honour which I Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research but also to rep- surgeon had to amputate part of my right leg. My Remarkably, this initial thought led Ms Reid from be faithful stewards doing just about anything.” respond to possibilities for mission. They are receiv- Games has been through participation in the Olympic would like to share with all those who help at the resent CAFOD. 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for her However, her life was to change forever when thankfulness quickly dissolved. I was absolutely dev- practising once or twice a week, to full time training Get involved ing formation to become more confident in living out Torch Relay, which has brought the Olympic Flame pony centre. Without their continuous support the From left to right: British Paralympian Stefanie Reid will she suffered a terrible accident at the age of 16.While astated. I didn’t want to live if I couldn’t pursue my six days a week. It was not long before international Ahead of the Olympics, Ms Reid encouraged young their faith before others, prior to heading out as teams to all corners of the UK since it began its journey in mission of the Wormwood Scrubs Pony Centre would compete in three events at the Paralympic Games August 29 to September 9; Debbie Flood, who repre- taking part in water sports, she was accidentally run dream. I didn’t want to always look different from opportunities started to crop up for her, and this people across the UK to ‘get involved and experience to support projects across London. Land’s End on Sunday May 19. not be able to flourish.” sents team GB in rowing at the Flame Congress; Sr over by a speedboat and was caught in its propellers, everyone else.” remarkable story of faith and commitment has led to the Games first-hand.’ The work has received the blessing of Archbishop Catholic school children, churchgoers and religious A Catholic marathon runner, who has raised thou- Mary-Joy Langden from Acton carried the torch during resulting in deep lacerations to her lower back and Ms Reid revealed, however, that through her ‘grief Ms Reid’s appearance at the Paralympic Games, at One way in which young people will be doing so Bernard Longley of Birmingham, who believes it will have been involved in this journey, which concluded sands of pounds for charity, carried the Olympic the Kingston to Ealing leg of the relay on Tuesday and right leg. and devastation’ she trusted God, but admitted that which she will compete in the 100 and 200-metre this summer is by participating in the Joshua Camp, provide the opportunity for young people to make a at the Olympic Stadium opening ceremony. Torch on the penultimate day of its UK journey. Olympic sprint king Jason Gardener, who won Gold at This incident, and her resulting journey of faith, is the years following the accident were ‘confusing.’ sprint and long jump for Team GB. an idea that has been backed by Ms Reid. ‘tangible difference.’ Among those that have been taking part in the final Dom Goggins, who works for Catholic aid agency the 2004 Games in Athens, at Flame a story Ms Reid shared with more than 8000 young “Why would God bless me with passion and abil- “Twelve years ago, lying in my hospital bed, short The Joshua Camp, which has been described as a “I am delighted to add my support to The Joshua stages of the relay were two Christians, who have CAFOD, was nominated to carry the torch after com- Catholics who attended the Flame Congress at Wem- ity for sport, only to take it away?” Ms Reid, who was of one foot, being a professional runner was the last ‘mini World Youth Day,’ is taking place in London Camp,” he said. “It is a wonderful initiative of Sion both been chosen to participate for very personal rea- pleting a grueling 15 marathons, including one in the bley Arena earlier this year, which was organised by born in New Zealand and raised in Canada to British thing I expected of my life,” she said. “But we serve between August 1 and 13, and is a partnership Community on behalf of the Catholic Church in Eng- sons. Democratic Republic of Congo, and numerous charities are working to support as I run.” the Catholic Youth Ministry Federation in preparation parents, said. “How was I still going to be me? Would a mighty God!” between the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Eng- land and Wales, enabling young people from across Sr Mary-Joy Langden from Acton carried the torch triathlons to raise money for Leukaemia and Lym- Over the coming weeks, it can be guaranteed there for the London Games. I still enjoy life? Over the next few months and years, Ms Reid, had a further message to share with peo- land and Wales, the Sion Community, the European the world to come together to serve, share their faith during the Kingston to Ealing leg of the relay on July phoma Research. will be many more faith-filled and inspiring stories “I was scared,” she said, recalling the moments fol- God revealed to me that He put my drive and love for ple who may be struggling to find God in the way she network RELaY and the churches’ ecumenical char- and enthusiasm for the Gospel with the many nations 24, day 67 of its journey. The 27-year-old was inspired to fundraise for the unfolding at the 2012 Olympic Games. Perhaps, lowing the accident. “I could see it in everyone’s face competition in me for a reason. I didn’t need to had done in her earlier life. ity More Than Gold. who will gather in the United Kingdom for the In 1976, she became the UK’s first female fire charity after losing his friend, Steven Blears, to though, for those people who may not feel close that it was bad. We were hours away from the near- change, I just needed to apply it in a different way. So “I think people often feel that there has to be this Around 400 Catholics are based at the camp, which Olympics in 2012 and make a tangible difference in fighter when she joined the East Sussex Fire and Res- leukaemia at the age of 19. enough to the action as it unfolds, they can seek com- est hospital and there was just too much blood. I I put my energy and drive into my school work and crowning moment where the heavens part and God has been set up at St Bonaventure’s Catholic School, the world in which we live. May the Lord bless The cue Service in Battle. Eight years later, she joined the “I’ve got mixed emotions about carrying the torch; fort in the words of Stefanie Reid—and the message remember lying in the ambulance, just praying. I was earned a full academic scholarship to university to speaks to you, but the reality is, we already know a 20-minute walk from the Olympic Village in East Joshua Camp in all it seeks to do in His name.” Sisters of the Infant Jesus. obviously it is an incredible privilege and the most she shared with the Flame Congress—and go on to terrified to die because I knew in my heart that my study biochemistry.” what God wants us to do,” she said. “God wants us to London. Throughout the duration of the Games, residents of The invitation to carry the Olympic Torch was exciting thing to have ever happened to me, but it has achieve great success in whichever field or vocation life had not been pleasing to God. I didn’t really know love Him, The aim of the camp is ‘to bring together groups the Joshua Camp will also be participating in round- extended to Sr Mary-Joy for her ‘energetic and inspi- only happened because of the saddest thing,” he said. they go on to pursue in life, however great the chal- Him, I had never even asked Him what His plan for Faith and sport “He wants us to love other people, He wants us to from across England and the world to create a joyful the-clock adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, pray- rational’ work in running London’s Wormwood “When I was waiting at the starting line of my first lenges they may face seem to them at the time. my life was. Despite her academic success, the desire for sporting be faithful stewards. I think God is far more con- Catholic presence in the capital’ by way of providing ing for a ‘peaceful and safe’ Olympics. Scrubs Pony Centre for inner city children and young marathon I didn’t even know if I would finish so I “It is my hope for you, that when you look at your “My life was all about me. I prayed for a second achievement still burnt strongly within Ms Reid and, cerned with who we are as opposed to what we do. hospitality, service and evangelisation in churches people with disabilities. could never have predicted that just a few years later life, what you will see are endless possibilities, and chance. God answered that prayer. He saved my life while studying at university and inspired by watch- “I think the priority is the attitude you take into across the city. Journey’s end “I am very humbled and grateful for this recogni- I would be carrying the Olympic Torch. that you will have the courage and determination to and I was incredibly grateful... until I found out that ing an athletics practice, she decided she wanted to what you are doing. During the camp, participants are also receiving Another way in which people from across the coun- tion from the local community,” she said ahead of her “It will be a privilege to raise the profile of not only pursue them,” she said. there was a complication. In order to save my life, the see how fast she could run with her disability. “I think God gives us so much latitude and we can training and Catechesis each morning to help them try have been involved in preparing for the Olympic involvement in the relay. “It is an honour which I Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research but also to rep- surgeon had to amputate part of my right leg. My Remarkably, this initial thought led Ms Reid from be faithful stewards doing just about anything.” respond to possibilities for mission. They are receiv- Games has been through participation in the Olympic would like to share with all those who help at the resent CAFOD. 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S THE Church in Scotland prepares for Support Marriage Sunday on August 26, a celebration of everything that the Sacra- ment of Marriage stands for and is at risk under Scottish Government proposals, a new report published this week has revealed that religious freedom is being eroded throughout the world. AThe report, released on Monday, by the United States State Department, highlighted concerns over the increased use of laws to restrict the rights of religious minorities. While the marginalisation of Christian values in Scot- land and the UK may not be as visibly apparent as the violent persecution of Christians in other parts of the world, neither can be left unchallenged. To press ahead with its plans to legislate on same-sex ‘marriage,’ the Scottish Government has indicated the need for further consultation with the Catholic Church and Church of Scotland to ‘consider any additional safeguards for freedom of religion.’ This raises the pertinent question, if the proposed law—being ushered in under the guise of so-called ‘equality’ and ‘progress’—threat- ens religious freedom, why is it even being considered in the first place? I will go as far as to say that the liars to say that they are believers. If they Archbishop-elect Tartaglia said last week that he could LETTER OF THE WEEK Scottish Government is anti-Christian, don’t abandon the SNP right now on pure see himself ‘going to jail’ for speaking out against same- and if our two SNP members from the ‘values and principles’ alone, that decision sex ‘marriage’ if Scottish law is changed to allow same- Isles have any ‘values and principles’ in should be very clear to one and all. sex couples to wed. Ashamed to live in their beings they should now walk if they For now is the time to actually believe Legal experts have highlighted that provisions Scotland today proclaim themselves to be followers and and speak out. ‘If God is with us, who can designed to prevent the Church for having to marry TODAY I am distressed and ashamed to believers in Christ, for they are earning be against us?’ same-sex ‘couples’ are anything but foolproof and, of live in the country of Scotland, which their daily bread with stained money, that Well we know the answer now for sure. equal concern, that the teaching of traditional Catholic was previously well known worldwide being their employers are anti-Christian Be brave, follow Christ, not Salmond, values on marriage in our schools is also threatened by for sending missionaries and spreading and have now made it evident to all and ‘do the right thing’ and abandon this the proposed bill. the Gospel worldwide! that will be stamped on our land forever. government and its wicked policies “Today, defending the traditional meaning of marriage Now, the news that the SNP So its now time to take your stand and be forever! I vividly recall my warning at is almost considered ‘hate speech’ and branded intoler- Government is to go ahead with the counted. To all islanders who are of the election time that this government would ant,” Archbishop-elect Tartaglia said. “Such a response is granting of gay ‘marriages’ in our Christian faith and have voted SNP should hoodwink the voters. undemocratic, closes debate and is highly manipulative.” formerly blessed country is nothing short now also ‘do the right thing’ and leave the Angus Campbell Bishop Hugh Gilbert of Aberdeen has said that, while of the desecration of our heritage. party, as otherwise they will all be sure GARRYNAMONIE, ISLE OF SOUTH UIST Religious freedom is being eroded in Scotland and globally he loves and respects the gay members of his congregation, and upholds them in their We must take to the constitution,’ as the Scottish relationship with God, he ‘won’t marry streets over marriage Executive now states, it is them’ as ‘it just cannot be done’ in the IN LIGHT of the Scottish ‘right and wrong’ and ‘good Catholic Church. Government’s intention to and evil’ which are the criteria. The Bishops’ Conference of Scot- legalise same sex ‘marriage’ it Change can only be referred land now faces with the difficult task is time to mobilise the Church Letters to as ‘progress’ if we recognise of deciding whether to continue to and others of likewise SCO, 19 Waterloo Street, Glasgow G2 6BT the direction in which we are advise the Scottish Government on opinion with the same [email protected] heading? marriage, despite all signs that urgency as the visit of Pope MT Kielty MSPs and ministers refuse to take Benedict XVI in 2010. CLYDEBANK on board religious concerns, or with- What should now happen Christian. The Church has same-sex ‘marriage,’ but only draw from the consultation process is, a joint pastoral letter, often spoken out on political after a heavily Our history must be as its legitimacy increasing comes condemning same-sex issues which threaten morality sentimentalised, subjective learned and protected into question. ‘marriage,’ compiled by all and therefore social justice. and prejudicial approach with FRANK MacDonald refers to It is clear that the sanctity of mar- the bishops of Scotland and Now I note, that the Cardinal a barrage of 20 other Catholic history in the riage has been hijacked by a tiny read out in all parishes, with O’Brien has called for a questions about bullying and opening of his recent letter minority, the homosexual community, copies made available for all referendum in the harassment. and he makes a pertinent

Opinion for political ends and that it will take parishioners. Included within down-defining of marriage. In publishing the poll results, point. However the press has strong leadership to stand up to the the pastoral letter would be According to recent statistics Stonewall Scotland also failed carried much news on the onslaught. We all need to pray that leadership arrangements for a fleet of the majority, especially to disclose that they had dispersal of the Scottish can be found in Scotland. buses, organised locally, to among the young, wish such a removed the 11.6 per cent of Catholic Archives from take parishioners, from all referendum. But the Scottish people who answered ‘don’t Edinburgh, to eight other over Scotland, including the Executive have rejected this know.’ On the other hand locations. Scottish bishops, to descend request, and wish to abrogate 77,000 people have responded As a non historian I too on the Scottish Parliament to the right to make such a to the three-month long public would like to add in my engage in a peaceful protest. fundamental change in social consultation calling for opinion, which is that this is This protest should, of course, perception to themselves. marriage to be protected. It is indeed bad news for all forms SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER be open to Church of Stonewall Scotland, the statically proven and politically of research. Had the archives Scotland, the Muslim front of militant same-sexers, accepted that most victims of been in these other places a community and to all other after denying—to achieve persecution in Scotland are little while back I could not MAIN SWITCHBOARD like minded people travelling civil partnerships— that they have carried out my Tel: 0141 221 4956 Fax: 0141 221 4546 Catholics! We are now being • together in the same coach. wished to make any moves on paralysed by name-calling—the investigations into a very EDITOR If the numbers gathered for marriage, are now the subject pejorative term ‘homophobia.’ Catholic matter. Now such this demonstration were to be of a complaint to the Market The whole idea of ‘rights’ research might well have to Liz Leydon—Tel: 0141 241 6109 anywhere near the numbers Research Society (MRS). come from the same concept as have been carried out with [email protected] for the visit of the Pope then, Their poll by YouGov ‘right’ as opposed to ‘wrong.’ If expensive travel costs and an DEPUTY EDITOR the Scottish Government purported to show two-thirds same-sex ‘marriage’ is a matter over night stay. Also I would might take note of the wishes (65 per cent) in favour of of ‘conscience not like to emphasise the Ian Dunn—Tel: 0141 241 6107 [email protected] of the majority opinion in assistance of curator Andrew Scotland as is evidenced by G SCO reserves the right to edit letters to conform with space or Nicoll and his assistant. their recent consultation. style requirements That so many historians REPORTER Alex McGuire Martin Dunlop—Tel: 0141 241 6103 G This page is used solely for reader opinion and therefore views have protested and indeed AIRDRIE expressed are not necessarily shared by SCO [email protected] have resigned from an G If you would like to share your opinion, send your associated committee only SUB-EDITOR Marriage rights have correspondence to the above address goes to show the seriousness gone so wrong of this situation. Gerard Gough—Tel: 0141 241 6115 G Whether you use e-mail or post, you must provide your full name, Tom Reilly [email protected] BEFORE this land was address, and phone number or your letter will not be used Scotland, its peoples were EDINBURGH Friday August 3 2012 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER QUESTIONS OF FAITH 15

While we as Catholics all hope one day to find our own highway to Heaven (left), it is interesting to note the Church’s position in relation to other Christian communities (above) and entrance into God’s Kingdom

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12 13 14 15 First entry out the hat next 16 17 TUESDAY will be the winner Dear SCO, when I was young I was taught 18 19 20 that only Catholics went to Heaven. My QUESTIONS Send your completed Q)neighbour, whose family attended the Kirk was 21 22 crossword entries—along with similarly told that only those who accepted the OF FAITH Protestant faith were saved. I strongly suspected 23 24 your full name address and daytime phone number—to even then that both my priest and his minister were 25 wrong. However, it would be helpful to have a CROSSWORD CONTEST SCO 19 definitive answer on this matter. I know that offi- 26 27 2829 30 WATERLOO ST GLASGOW G2 cially there is ‘no salvation outside the Church.’ 31 32 6BT However, surely in these more ecumenical times, we do not mean to suggest that only Catholics go 33 34 The winner’s name will be to Heaven? printed next week Name and address supplied 35 36 The editor’s decision is final Dear Reader, perhaps I could begin with the significant elements and endowments which quote with which you ended, which is from together go to build up and give life to the Church ACROSS A)the Fourth Lateran Council (1215) convoked by itself, can exist outside the visible boundaries of 1 It makes good coffee and spills poor claret (10) Pope Innocent III (circa 1160-1216). Here we find the Catholic Church: the written word of God; the 6 Covered a cake (4) LAST WEEK’S 10 Idols might be portrayed as dense (5) SOLUTION those immortal words: “There is but one universal life of grace; faith, hope and charity, with the other 11 It looks like religious debts are not experienced Church of the Faithful, outside of which no one at interior gifts of the Holy Spirit, and visible ele- personally! (9) ACROSS all can be saved.” ments too. All of these, which come from Christ 12 Green gemstone (7) 1 Fir 3 Boxer shorts This phrase is frequently misinterpreted, espe- and lead back to Christ, belong by right to the one 15 The flare goes off, showing an animal returned to the wild (5) 8 Random 9 Enormous cially by those who are not Catholic. We know, Church of Christ. 10 Lille 11 Deeds however, that in order to find the true meaning of “The brethren divided from us also use many 17 The largest continent (4) 18 What a bookie will quote you (4) 13 Futon 15 Hassock conciliar documents, it is necessary to consult the Liturgical actions of the Christian religion. These 19 Small dog (5) Magisterium, or teaching authority of the Church. most certainly can truly engender a life of grace in 21 Might the CIA deny making poison like this? (7) 16 Spanner 20 Tardy The encyclical letter Quanto conficiamur ways that vary according to the condition of each 23 Untrue (5) 21 Roots 23 Aloha moerore of Pope Pius IX (1863) can shed light on church or community. These Liturgical actions 24 Finest point in a career (4) 24 Sardinia 25 Serene 25 None can make light of this gas (4) the subject for us. In this letter addressed to bish- must be regarded as capable of giving access to 26 Not yet ignited; in darkness (5) 26 All-star cast 27 Net ops the Pope said: “It is known to us and to you the community of salvation. 28 A cardinal from Munich or Berlin is relevant (7) that those who are in invincible ignorance of our “It follows that the separated churches and com- 33 One may be enamoured of such bearing (9) most holy religion, but who observe carefully the munities as such, though we believe them to be 34 American state, capital Augusta (5) DOWN natural law, and the precepts graven by God upon deficient in some respects, have been by no means 35 Excise payment or obligation (4) 1 Firelighter 2 Ringlets the hearts of all men, and who being disposed to deprived of significance and importance in the 36 Carters sew up this delicious plant (10) 3 Booze 4 Elevate obey God lead an honest and upright life, may, mystery of salvation. For the Spirit of Christ has 5 Herod 6 Rioted 7 SOS DOWN 12 Secret agent 13 Facet aided by the light of divine grace, attain to eternal not refrained from using them as means of salva- 1 Small bouquet (4) life; for God who sees clearly, searches and knows tion which derive their efficacy from the very full- 2 One who is looked up to and imitated (4,5) 14 Nappy 17 Napoleon the heart, the disposition, the thoughts and inten- ness of grace and truth entrusted to the Church.” 3 Command a religious organization (5) 18 Archaic 19 Corral tions of each, in His supreme mercy and goodness Finally, from the Dogmatic Constitution on the 4 Blacksmith's block (5) 22 Swift 23 Adept 24 Spa by no means permits that anyone suffer eternal Church, Lumen Gentium: “Divine Providence does 5 Sound of pain from the end of another sofa (4) punishment, who has not of his own free will not deny the helps necessary for salvation to those 7 Group of voices found amongst macho Irishmen (5) fallen into sin.” who, without blame on their part, have not yet 8 The disavowal might be medical, sir (10) Last week’s winner was: 9 Introduction written in front of "Visage"? (7) Cathie MacDonald, Arisaig This paved the way for the Second Vatican Coun- arrived at an explicit knowledge of God and with 13 Wary, confused and distorted (4) cil’s document on ecumenism Unitatis Redintegra- His grace strive to live a good life. Whatever good 14 Repairing with needle and thread (7) tio (1964) which, all the while affirming that the or truth is found amongst them is looked upon by 16 Perplexed by what little Conor established (10) Catholic Church has been ‘endowed with all the Church as a preparation for the Gospel. She 20 Relic once changed to make amends (9) divinely revealed truth and with all means of grace’ knows that it is given by Him who enlightens all 21 In or near the middle (7) Scottish Catholic Observer: declared the following: “The children who are born men so that they may finally have life.” 22 Portal (4) Scotland’s only national into these communities and who grow up believing 27 Restrict part of the Muslim itinerary (5) Catholic weekly newspaper in Christ cannot be accused of the sin involved in I Do you have a question relating to the Faith that 29 Eagle’s nest (5) 30 Impersonate (5) printed by Trinity Mirror, Oldham. the separation, and the Catholic Church embraces you would like answered? If so send your query via e-mail: [email protected] with Questions of 31 Roman garment made from a goat (4) Registered at the Post Office upon them as brothers, with respect and affection. 32 Part of a camera (4) as a newspaper. “Moreover, some and even very many of the Faith in the subject or post it to: Questions of 16 CHILDREN’S LITURGY SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday August 3 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 ‘will live forever.’ Jesus reveals the want to sing it or another appropriate song mystery of ‘living bread’ as a sign of to close. those who will enter eternal life because Prayer Nineteenth Sunday in of their belief in Him. ‘Amen. Amen,’ Jesus says whoever Dear Jesus, we know you love us because Ordinary Time—First believes in Him, in the bread, a sign of you give us your holy bread to eat. We eternal life, ‘will live forever.’ These are thank you for giving us yourself in this Reading matters of Faith; mysteries beyond our bread. We hope we can give our love to human understanding. Jesus looks like others like you did. Amen. Strengthened by the food, Elijah walked to the mountain just the son of Joseph. The bread looks of the Lord. A reading from the first book of Kings like just ordinary bread. It is what one Responsorial Psalm 19:4-8. believes as one tries to ‘live in love’ that 34:1-2, 3-4, 7-8 makes all the difference. (R) Taste and see the goodness of the Lord. Elijah walked through the desert for a A link to the second reading is clear: I will always praise the Lord. whole day. Finally, he came to a large “Be imitators of God, as beloved With all my heart, I will praise the Lord. bush and sat in its shade. Then he children, and live in love…” We share Let all who are helpless listen and be glad. prayed to die. “Lord,” he said, “I have ‘the bread’ to ‘imitate’ what Jesus did. (R) Taste and see the goodness of the Lord. had all I can take. Let me die! I’m no We share ‘the bread’ around a table, as Honour the Lord with me! Celebrate his the family of God—God’s beloved great name. better than my ancestors.” children. We share ‘the bread’ to gain I asked the Lord for help, and He saved me After saying this, he lay in the shade of strength for the journey and to be part from all my fears. the bush and fell asleep. Suddenly an of the Body. (R) Taste and see the goodness of the Lord. angel touched Elijah and said: “Get up If you honour the Lord, His angel will Discussion/Activity protect you. and eat!” G Elijah looked around, and by his head Bring a small loaf of bread. With the Discover for yourself that the Lord is kind. children talk about a ‘favourite family Come to Him for protection, and you will was a jar of water and some bread that food.’ Make a list. Then ask if they ever eat be glad. had been baked over coals. After eating this/these food(s) other places. What makes (R) Taste and see the goodness of the Lord. and drinking, he lay back down. Reflection it special? The meaning of the people who Soon the Lord’s angel came back and WE MOVE even deeper into the ‘Bread come to the table to eat. Certain foods, at Second Reading touched Elijah again. This time the angel of Life’ discourse of John’s Gospel. For certain times, in certain places, with certain Walk in love, just as Christ. A reading from the said: “Get up and eat, or else the trip will the next Sundays, we follow along this intention, mean something special. letter of Paul to the Ephesians 4:31-5:2. discourse. The history, stories and images G The same is true with Jesus. Jesus is Brothers and sisters, stop being bitter and be too hard for you.” The food gave of ‘bread’ have been a part of people’s everywhere. Bread is everywhere. But this angry and mad at others. Don’t yell at one Elijah strength, and he travelled for 40 lives from the Hebrew/Old Testament Gospel story tells us, and we believe, when another or curse each other or ever be rude. more days until he reached Mount Sinai, Scriptures even until now. Bread is life. we come around the altar, to eat ‘this Instead, be kind and merciful, and for- the mountain of God. Bread, in some shape and consistency is a bread’ made holy by our gathering—it is give others, just as God forgave you The Word of the Lord stable food in every culture. different. Just like when a family gathers because of Christ. The Jews ‘murmur’ because Jesus for a special meal—Mass is special for this Do as God does. After all, you are His indicates He has come ‘down from family of God! Jesus says: “…my flesh [is] dear children. Let love be your guide. Heaven’ and those who come to Him for the life of the world.” We come to Christ loved us and offered His life for us Mass, to celebrate being the family of God, as a sacrifice that pleases God. to learn and gather strength to be ‘life for The Word of the Lord the world’—to be imitators of God. G To truly imitate a person, means to do Alleluia something with the same intention of the John 6:51 one being imitated. (Not just being a (R) Alleluia, alleluia. copy-cat or acting like someone to make an I am the living bread from Heaven, says the impression.) So, people can have the same Lord; whoever eats this bread will live for food other places, but if it isn’t shared with ever. the same intention/meaning—it is different. (R) Alleluia, alleluia. Other people do deeds of great kindness and compassion but not always because Gospel they believe in Jesus. We share a certain I am the living bread come down from Heaven. A type of bread, at mass, with the intention of reading from the Holy Gospel according to John being one with Jesus and each other. 6:48-51. G Bread is a sign we are members of the Jesus said to the crowd: “I am the bread one Body of Christ. Take the loaf of bread. that gives life! Your ancestors ate manna in Begin your prayer time by explaining you, the desert, and later they died. But the bread or another Catechist, will give each child a from Heaven has come down, so that no piece of bread. The children don’t eat the one who eats it will ever die. piece—just hold it in their hand until “I am the bread from Heaven! Everyone everyone has a piece. Explain, a prayer will who eats it will live forever. My flesh is the be made, then together, those gathered will life-giving bread that I give to the people of say: Amen. At the end, we will eat the this world.” bread. The Gospel of the Lord G Then the prayer leader says: Dear Jesus, we want to imitate your love for others. We want to be kind to everyone. Amen. We The Children’s Liturgy page is want to tell the truth at all times. Amen. We published one week in advance to want to obey our parents. Amen. We want allow RE teachers and those taking to do our best. Amen. Jesus, help us to be imitators of you in everything we do. the Children’s Liturgy at weekly Amen. And, dear Jesus, we want to do Masses to use, if they wish, this everything for love of you. Amen. (Eat the page as an accompaniment to their bread.) G If you know the song, Amen based on a teaching materials melody from Lilies of the Field, you might Friday August 3 2012 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER CHURCH NOTICES 17 CHURCHNOTICES EXPERTSERVICES

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DEATH DOHERTY KILCOIN MacDONALD 12th Anniversary In loving memory of Anne J. Of your charity, please for the In loving memory of my dear Kilcoin, died August 8, 1919, souls of Finlay MacDonald, O’HENLEY wife, mother and grandmother, aged 44 years; also James who died August 3, 1977; Peacefully at the Southern Grace Doherty, who died Kilcoin, died February 13, Joan MacDonald, who died General Hospital, Glasgow, August 8, 2000. 1929, aged 62 years. – September 28, 1972; and on July 13, 2012, Joanna Sweet are the memories, Interred at Dalbeth. Donald MacDonald, who died O’Henley (formerly of South silently kept, Please, dear Lord, grant them April 15, 1963. Uist). A loving sister, aunt, Of a mother we loved and eternal rest. Fois shoirruidh thoir dhaibh a great-aunt and great-great- shall never forget. Inserted by Reverend Father Thighearna. aunt. Inserted by her loving hus- G. J. Gerry, St Peter’s, Christine and family, Fort Our Lady of the Isles, pray for band Edward and family. Budleigh Salterton, Devon. William. her. CAMPBELL McGREECHIN Treasured memories of our FEELEY (Francis James) KILROY McFADDEN 34th Anniversary dearly loved father and grand- In loving memory of Frank. 9th Anniversary of a deeply 18th Anniversary Of your charity, please pray for father, Calum Iain, who died Always loved and missed. loved and loving wife, mother Cherished memories of a dear the repose of the soul of our BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE August 6, 1993, and of his Our Lady, Star of the Sea, and grandmother, Maureen, wife, mother, grandmother, beloved mother, Christina wife, our dear mother and pray for him. who passed away August 3, sister and aunt, Mary McFad- (Docherty), who died on grandmother, Marion, who From Helen and Kat. 2003. den (née Parker), who fell August 2, 1978; also our died January 10, 1977. R.I.P. Your memory is so precious, asleep on August 3, 1994. beloved father, Francis, who “Pray for me and live in such a FINNIGAN Your presence missed so They say I have lost you, died on October 2, 1971. manner that we may be 25th Anniversary much, But they’ll never know, As we loved them in life, we reunited forever in a Blessed In prayerful memory of my You will always be remem- You are still with me, will not forget them in death. Eternity.” – St Bonaventure. mother, Rachel Finnigan, who bered, Wherever I go. Eternal rest grant unto them, Our Lady of the Rosary, inter- died August 3, 1987. And loved by all of us, Still in my heart till we meet O Lord, cede for them. Sacred Heart of Jesus, have Time will not fade the face we once again, And let perpetual light shine Inserted by the family, mercy on her. loved, Forever our love will still upon them. Benbecula and away. Inserted by Tom Finnigan and Or the voice we heard each remain. May they rest in peace. Amen. family day, Death cannot part us, for we Inserted by their ever loving Don’t be sad but courage are still one, family. MacPHEE take, Two daughters you gave me Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for Remembering with love and GILLIES 28th Anniversary As you are never far away. and a fine young son, them. prayers, John Alick, my In loving memory of my dear St Anthony, pray for her. Our grandchildren with blue Grandchildren and great- beloved husband, father husband, Michael Gillies, died Love always eyes and fair hair too, grandchildren. and grandad, who died on August 9, 1984. R.I.P Tommy and family. I look at them all and I’m look- September 28, 2010, and Put Your arms around him ing at you. whose 60th birthday occurs on MacKINNON Lord, ‘For you are always close to 2nd Anniversary August 9. LONEY Shelter him with care, 26th Anniversary me.’ In loving memory of our dear A card we cannot send you, Make up for all he suffered, Treasured memories of our John. mother, Mary Jessie, who died Your hand we cannot touch, And all that was unfair. dear brother, brother-in-law We hold you close within our on August 4, 2010, at the God will bring this message, Inserted by his loving widow and uncle, Brian Joseph, died hearts, Golden Jubilee Hospital, To you we loved so much. Nan and family, at home and August 8, 1986; also loved And there you shall remain, Clydebank. Our Lady of Lourdes and St , Matthew James away. ones gone before and after. To walk with us throughout our To us you were someone spe- Martin, pray for him. CLUCKIE 3rd Anniversary To us you were someone spe- lives, cial, His loving wife Annabella and Matthew was born on March cial, Until we meet again. Someone good and true, family. xx GRIBBENS 26, 2009 and died August 8, In loving memory of our Someone good and true, Pauline, Caroline and John. You will never be forgotten 2009, aged 4 months. beloved father, Peter, who You will never be forgotten, St Anthony, pray for her. mum, RELIGIOUS MEMORIAM Our cherished memories of died August 4, 1980. For we thought the world of Miss you Nana. For we thought the world of you. Matthew will last forever. Life goes on but memories stay, you. Andrew, Mathew, Jennifer, It broke our hearts to lose you MANNION Mary and Scott (Mum and For you are remembered Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for Connor and Calum. so fast, 19th Anniversary Dad), Daniel and Adam (big every day. them. Eternal rest grant unto her, O But you did not go alone, In loving memory of Reverend brothers), Rachel, his new Inserted by his loving family, St Joseph, pray for them. Lord. For part of us went with you, Thomas Canon Mannion, baby sister, and all of Inverness and Mallaig. Inserted by all the family, From all the family. The day God called you Parish Priest of St Mary’s, Matthew’s grandparents, 12 Viewfield Road, home. Paisley, who died August 9, uncles, aunts and cousins. HENDERSON Coatbridge. McGOUGAN You bid us a last farewell, 1993. 1st Anniversary of our dear 19th Anniversary You were gone before we It is in dying we are born to mother, Elizabeth Henderson McBRIDE In loving memory of my dear knew it, eternal life. (née McGibbon), who died 2nd Anniversary husband, and father, John, And only God knows why. St Francis, pray for him. August 5, 2011. Also our dear In loving memory of John, a died August 3, 1993. We go to the graveside and On whose soul, sweet Jesus, father, William, who died Jan- dearly loved and sadly missed A bouquet of beautiful memo- place flowers with care. have mercy. uary 4, 1989, and all our loved husband, father and grandfa- ries, From your loving daughter Inserted by his brother Joe ones gone before. ther, who died August 4, 2010. Sprayed with a million tears, Mary Margaret and son Seamus. and family. Happy memories are kept for- R.I.P. Wishing God would have Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for ever, Also his dear sister, Agnes spared you, MacKINNON him. Of days when we were all Jackson, who died July 23, Even if only for a few more 2nd Anniversary St Anthony, pray for him. together, 1996. R.I.P. years. In loving memory of my dear- Inserted by Agnes. Each of us in our own way, St John Vianney and Holy It does not take a special day, est friend, Mary Jessie, who Have special thoughts of you Innocents, pray for them. For us to think of you, died suddenly on August 4, COLAIZZO today, Inserted by his loving wife Ann Each Mass we hear, each 2010, aged 69. R.I.P. In loving memory of our Close to our hearts your mem- Patricia and family. prayer we say, Always remembered. MEMORIAM beloved son and brother, ory is kept, Is offered up for you. James. Carlo, who was accidentally To treasure forever and never MacDONALD We cannot bring the old days killed on August 6, 1997, aged forget. Remembering my sister, back, ALEXANDER 14 years, and whose 30th Sacred Heart of Jesus, grant Morag, who died on August 9, When we were all together, 12th Anniversary birthday occurs on August 28, them eternal rest. 2007, also her husband, Neil, The family chain is broken Please pray for the repose of 2012. St Anthony, pray for them. who died on February 5, 2006, now, the soul of Kate-Ann, died Although we smile and make Your loving family Catherine, her son, Captain Lachie, M.N. Memories will last forever. August 2, 2000. no fuss, Dave, Pat, Bernard and who died October 17, 2004, Inserted by his loving wife Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for No one misses you more than Bernadette, sons-in-law Billy and her daughter, Fiona, who Bridia, John, Fiona, Teresa her. us, and Scott, daughters-in-law died May 15, 2005. and Martin. Inserted by Agnes and family. August comes with sad regret, Isobel, Karen and Linda and May they rest in peace. The month and day we will your loving grandchildren and Our Lady of the Waves, watch never forget, great-grandchildren at home over them. To place an BURNS It was a sudden parting too and abroad. Creagorry. McLAUGHLIN 14th Anniversary bitter to forget, intimation In loving memory of a beloved In loving memory of Eddie, But those who love you, Carlo, wife, mother and grannie, adored dad and grandad, who Are the ones who won’t forget. Chrissie, who died on August died August 9, 1998 and his San Francesco d’Assisi, pray Call: 0141 1, 2003. beloved wife, Sadie, who died for him. 241 6106 Life is eternal and love is January 28, 2009. Inserted by his loving mother, immortal and death is only a Sacred Heart of Jesus, have father, brothers Paolo and horizon. mercy on them. Marco, Giuliopoli, Chieti. Italy. Jack, Frances and Marie. Friday August 3 2012 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS 19

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MacNEIL NICHOLSON WALKER THANKSGIVING POWERFUL NOVENA The above prayer plus 5 Our 20th Anniversary 6th Anniversary In loving memory of a dear Of Childlike Confidence Fathers, 5 Hail Marys and 5 In loving memory of our dear Cherished memories of our sister, and aunt, Mary, who (This novena is to be said at Glory Be’s must be said on 5 brother and beloved uncle, beloved wife and mother, died on August 3, 1990, and GRATEFUL thanks to the the same time, every hour, for successive days before 11 Angus John, who died August Flora, who died suddenly on her husband, Iain, who died Sacred Heart, Our Lady, Ven. nine consecutive hours – just a.m. On the 5th day, the 5th 1, 1992. August 5, 2006. on January 19, 1990. Margaret Sinclair, St Jude and one day). O Jesus, who hast set of prayers having been Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for Every day, we remember you Merciful Jesus, grant them all saints for favours received. said, ask and you shall completed, offer one more set him. with love in every prayer. eternal rest. – M.M. receive, seek and you shall – 5 Our Fathers, 5 Hail Marys Inserted by Isa and family, and Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Inserted by her sister, nieces find, knock and it shall be and 5 Glory Be’s. Publication Morag’s family. pray for her. and nephews. GRATEFUL thanks to Our opened to you, through the promised. - P.C St Michael the Archangel, pray Lady, St Jude, Sacred Heart, intercession of Mary, Thy Most McNEILL for her. St Anthony, St Andrew, St Holy Mother, I knock, I seek, I In loving memory of Tony Donald Patrick and family. WHITLEY Martin, and all the saints for ask that my prayer be granted McNeill, who died August 7, 17th Anniversary prayers answered. Publication (make your request). O Jesus, PRAYER TO THE BLESSED 1994. In loving memory of our promised. - R.R. who hast said, all that you ask VIRGIN Eternal rest grant unto him, O NICHOLSON dear mother, Margaret, of the Father in My name, He O Most Beautiful Flower of Lord, 6th Anniversary who died August 3, 1995, DEAR HEART OF JESUS will grant you through the Mount Carmel, fruitful in the And let perpetual light shine To us you were someone spe- and also our dear father, Dear Heart of Jesus in the intercession of Mary, Thy Most splendour of Heaven, Blessed upon him. cial, Henry, died April 6, 1973. past I have asked you for Holy Mother, I humbly and Mother of the Son of God, May he rest in peace. Amen. Someone kind and true, Also, our brother Gerard, many favours, this time I ask urgently ask Thy Father, in Immaculate Virgin, assist me Pam and family. You will never be forgotten, died December 26, 2003. you for this special one (men- Thy name, that my prayer be in this my necessity. O Star of Flora, Painfully today your memory tion favour), take it Dear Heart granted (make your request). the Sea, help me and show For we thought the world of we treasure, of Jesus, and place it within O Jesus, who hast said, me herein You are my Mother. McNULTY you. Forever in our hearts, forget- Your broken heart where your Heaven and Earth shall pass O Holy Mary, Mother of God, 14th Anniversary Our Lady of Perpetual Suc- ting you never, Father sees it, then in his mer- away but My word shall not Queen of Heaven and Earth, I Treasured memories of John cour, pray for her. Memories are something no ciful eyes it will become Your pass, through the intercession humbly beseech You from the Vincent, who died on July Anne Stirling and family. one can steal, favour, not mine. Amen. Say of Mary, Thy Most Holy bottom of my heart to succour 31,1998, beloved husband Death leaves a heartache no for three days, publication Mother, I feel confident that me in my necessity. There are of Monica, loving father of one can heal, promised. – P.B. my prayer shall be granted none that can withstand Your Monica and the late Kevin and NICHOLSON As each day dawns and starts (make your request); publica- power. O show me herein You Michael, grandad of Niamh, 6th Anniversary anew, DEAR HEART OF JESUS tion promised. - D.T. are my mother. O Mary, con- Mairead, Michael and Louis; Happy and smiling, always As each day ends we think of Dear Heart of Jesus in the ceived without sin, pray for us also remembering at this time content, you. past I have asked you for who have recourse to Thee Maureen McVey (nee Loved and respected wher- Deep in our hearts, Ma, you many favours, this time I ask NOVENA to St Therese of the (three times). O thank you for McNulty), a loving sister-in-law ever she went, are always there, you for this special one (men- Little Flower. Your mercy to me and mine. and aunt, who died July 13, Always helpful, loving and Memories keep us together tion favour), take it Dear Heart Saint Therese, the Little Amen. Say for three days; 1993. kind, so we are never apart. of Jesus, and place it within Flower, please pick me a rose publication promised. St Ignatius, pray for them. What a beautiful memory, St Anthony, pray for them. Your broken heart where your from the heavenly garden and Thanks also to the Sacred Flora, you left behind. St Martin de Porres, pray for Father sees it, then in his mer- sent it to me with a message Heart, Our Lady, St Martin, St I miss you so much. them. ciful eyes it will become Your of love. Ask God to grant me Pio, St Anthony, St Jude and McNULTY-McVEY Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for From all the family. favour, not mine. Amen. Say the favour I thee implore and all other great saints for great Treasured memories of John her. for three days, publication tell Him I will love Him each favours received. Publication Vincent, who died on July 31, Your loving sister, Mary. promised. – A.F. day more and more. promised. - L.L 1998, and Maureen, who died on July 13, 1993, dearly loved and loving brother and sister O’NEILL RELIGIOUS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT of Rosemary, dear brother and 13th Anniversary You can be an sister-in-law of the late John, In loving memory of Patrick J. and much loved uncle and O’Neill, who died on August 5, BRADLEY, Rev. Robert aunt of Caroline, Christopher 1999, loving husband of the The family and friends of the SCO AMBASSADOR and Anne-Marie. late Anna Frances, who died late Fr Robert Bradley wish May they rest in peace. July 24, 2008, and much loved to thank the staff, Sisters Inserted by the Carr family. father of Mary, Helen and and retired priests of Anthony. 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N CONTRAST to most of the Marie Fisher Gaudet was a curucial figure in the growth and development of the women featured in this series so Catholic Church in Canada and a perfect far, Marie Fisher Gaudet is truly example of sanctity in an ordinary person ‘obscure.’ I use the word with trepidation, for it has never been quite clear to me what ‘obscure’actually children were educated in Catholic means—we are all, to some extent, institutions in Canada’s southern lands. ‘obscure’,I but are all known to God, cre- By the 1870s, she even managed to rec- ated in His image. However, Marie’s oncile her husband to the Church as the obscurity is that of human history, that political climate in Canada became vague arbiter of who should be recalled, more favourable to the Faith after the and who cast into oblivion. Hers has inauguration of the Dominion and the rested in oblivion, but should be advent of home rule. recalled, as she stands for so many All of this is enough to mark out extraordinary Catholic women of the Marie Fisher Gaudet as a remarkable last two centuries, and even before. Catholic woman. However, there is Unlike many of the women I have much more: she became the conduit introduced, Marie was not a religious between the Oblate missionaries and sister or nun. She was not the mother of the indigenous peoples of the Canadian a saint or a relative of someone whose north. The vital role of Métis women as name is remembered by Catholic pos- transmitters of culture and tradition has terity. She was a lay woman, a Métis— long been noted. This is normally a Francophone Canadian with mixed understood as occurring within Métis European and indigenous ancestry—a society. What is frequently overlooked mother of other ‘unremarkable’ women is that the women shared at least one and one who was thoroughly immersed other culture, that of the indigenous in the cares of the world. She is, in other group from which their mothers came. words, an unlikely candidate for this Within these societies, such as the series on influential Catholic women. Beaver, Dene and Slavey, women were In many ways, however, Marie Fisher also the tradition bearers. Gaudet is a wonderful icon of Catholic Staunchly Catholic women like femininity, and of the centrality of women Marie, then, were ideally placed to in the development of the Church. That receive their Faith from a European cul- we have her voice at all is remarkable ture with which they were familiar, and because lay Catholic involvement, and then to transmit this to indigenous peo- more particularly female lay Catholic ples in a way that made sense in that involvement in the Church, was not environment. The Oblates understood thought worthy of much comment during this well. One of the missionaries, Fr her lifetime. It is the more remarkable for Giroux, wrote to Bishop Grandin that the fact that the voices of indigenous “Gagner les femmes c’est gagner la par- women in North America at the time tie” (if you win the support of the were deemed valueless. women you win the game). In Marie’s case, there was no need to win her over arie Fisher Gaudet was born in —she was already deeply committed. 1843. Her father was an Eng- lish-speaking fur trader from er role would have astounded MMontreal, from a loyalist background contemporary European who settled in Canada after theAmerican women, and gives lie to the Revolution. Gradually, the English- notionH that the Faith was ‘imposed’ by speaking traders had moved into territory missionaries. It also gives lie to the idea traditionally reserved for Québécois of the powerless Catholic woman. voyageurs and the Hudson Bay Com- She memorised the Catechism in pany. However, Marie’s father, Alexan- Slavey and Gwich’in, and taught when der, had opted to work for the dominant there was no priest, which was most of force in fur trading, the Hudson Bay the year. Astonishingly, she is reported Company (HBC). He ‘married’ Élise as having preached. This is difficult to Taupier, the daughter of a Québécois interpret, but could suggest that she voyageur and an indigenous woman from gave the sermon at Mass, when the either the Beaver or the Slavey peoples. Oblate priest was unable to speak the The marriage was à la façon du pays, local language. Local women and men a practice that saw European fur traders returned north in 1850, but somehow the obstacles. There were the vast distances, felt obliged to conform to the Anglican would visit her with problems of con- cohabit with indigenous women for Oblates had deeply influenced Élise; she hostile climate, a language barrier and prejudices of his employers. science, and her judgement was widely varying periods of time, with offspring worked as an interpreter for them and the vast challenge of inculturating the Marie, however, held firm, and respected. usually left behind with the ‘wife’ when served as an interlocutor between the Faith in the local setting. ensured that the family remained Her children followed in her footsteps, the trader moved on. This also happened missionaries and the local Beaver and Catholic, notwithstanding her hus- with her artistic daughters providing to Marie. Yet Marie’s mother, Élise, was Slavey peoples. She remarried, this time he Oblates have, rightly, been band’s outward show of compliance. music for the church choir, and decorat- not a woman to be trifled with. One of a fellow Métis from the deeply Catholic given much credit for bringing They had eight children, three of whom ing local churches. With their brothers, the few women hired by the HBC to Red River region. the Church to the Arctic, but died when young. Again, Marie’s Faith they also provided bursaries for the train- keep order on their canoes plying their It was in this thoroughly Catholic TMarie’s story provides a more nuanced sustained her: “Le bon Dieu les prit ing of priests for Canada’s north. Like trade in what was to become the North- environment, with a formidable mother picture. Simply put, the success of the tous, mes trois jolis enfants.” Their their mother and grandmother, they West Territories, she was described as as role model, that Marie grew up. If one missionaries would have been signifi- deaths are unsurprising, for Marie and retained their role as wage earners and strong, always carried a knife, and could ever needed an illustration of the impor- cantly reduced if it had not been for her husband travelled huge distances were economically independent. keep wayward husbands in check. She tance of family in nurturing the Faith, women like Marie, and the Catholic through the frozen lands of the north, Around Marie, then, we have three met Alexander Fisher in 1842, and in Marie Fisher Gaudet provides it. One families in which they grew up. staying in disease-ridden settlements generations of Métis women who 1843 gave birth to Marie. has to remember that the North-West Her deep Faith stood her in good with poor sanitation. played a crucial role in developing the Alexander moved on, but was forced Territories of her youth were still almost stead after her wedding. She was mar- By now, Marie had been taught to Canadian Church, which had become to recognise his daughter, even though virgin territory as far as the missions ried, aged only 15, to one of the very read and write, and was a formidable well-established by the time Marie died Élise was to remarry. A devout Catholic, were concerned. The Oblates of Mary few Québécois who had managed to rise person. She resisted her husband’s in 1914. Blessed Pope John Paul II and she travelled the vast distance to Saint Immaculate, those specialists in the through the ranks of the HBC. Their wishes to have the children educated in Pope Benedict XVI have been urging us Boniface and the mission post of the impossible mission situations, were wedding was a Catholic one, presided an English—Protestant—fashion, and to find sanctity in the ordinary: Marie Oblates of Mary Immaculate there, to gradually penetrating the frozen north of over by an Oblate priest, but very soon wrote to Bishop Taché in Saint Boni- Fisher Gaudet provides us with a per- have her daughter baptised. She Canada, but were facing immense her husband, Charles-Philippe Gaudet, face for financial help to ensure her fect example. 22 PILGRIMAGES SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday August 3 2012

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SUN 5 AUGUST 8PM 9AM THE JOURNEY HOME IN CONCERT: MOTETS OF 9PM THE BACH FAMILY LIVE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 11AM 130TH SUPREME CONVENTION THE ANGELUS WITH POPE OPENING SESSION BENEDICT XVI WED 8 AUGUST 1PM 1PM LIVE EWTN MASS LIVE HOLY MASS 3.30PM 9PM MARY'S DOWRY PRESENTS CATHOLIC WAY BIBLE STUDY 5PM —THE GOSPELS EWTN BOOKMARK THURS 9 AUGUST 10PM 1PM VATICANO LIVE HOLY MASS 11PM 8PM BENEDICTION EWTN LIVE MON 6 AUGUST 9PM 1PM CATHOLIC WAY BIBLE STUDY LIVE HOLY MASS —THE GOSPELS 8.30PM 9.30PM NEW SERIES: MY COUNTRY, HEROIC JOURNEY: THE LIFE MY FAITH—IRELAND AND LEGACY OF FR SOLANUS 9PM CASEY CATHOLIC WAY BIBLE STUDY FRI 10 AUGUST —THE GOSPELS I BELIEVE: 1PM THE HEART OF THE LIVE HOLY MASS CATHOLIC CHURCH 8PM TUES 7 AUGUST THE WORLD OVER 1PM 9PM LIVE HOLY MASS CATHOLIC WAY BIBLE 5.30PM STUDY—THE GOSPELS PILGRIMAGE LIVE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SAT 11 AUGUST 130TH SUPREME CONVENTION 1PM OPEN AND MASS LIVE HOLY MASS 7.30PM 7PM filled with Faith and friendship FOR GREATER GLORY: INTERRUPTED LIVES: THE TRUE STORY OF THE CATHOLIC SISTERS UNDER CRISTEROS EUROPEAN COMMUNISM DEACON RONNIE McAULEY shares his memories of this year’s St LAY READERS’ GUIDE Andrews and Edinburgh Archdiocesan Lourdes pilgrimage, the last by Fr John Breslin one Cardinal O’Brien leads before Bishop Robson takes on the role

Y WIFE had been keen to visit Lourdes for some Cardinal Keith O’Brien, pictured in front of the archdiocesan banner, led this year’s St Andrews and Edinburgh Archdiocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes for the SUNDAY AUGUST 5 time and when the opportunity arose to travel with the archdiocese we were not too sure what to expect. last time before handing the role over to Auxiliary Bishop Stephen Robson. Sunday 18B. 1 Exodus 16:2-4.12-15. Response: The The cardinal celebrated Masses at the Grotto and the Underground Basilica Lord gave them bread from heaven. Ephesians 4:17.20- What we did not expect was a 4am start at the air- 24. John 6:24-35. port to check in. Our first task after checking in was to transport two ladies in wheelchairs—Effie and Olga—to the The Mass with the anointing of the sick was a beautiful celebration MONDAY departure lounge. What a joy this turned out to be. They were full of in St Bernadette’s Church and was very poignant. It was most mov- Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord. Daniel 7:9- Mstories and laughter as we sat chatting over a coffee. This was the ing as each of the assembly was given the opportunity to be anointed. 10.13-14. Response: The Lord is King, most high above start for us to meet and make friends with so many lovely people Another highlight for me was the International Mass led by Car- all the earth. 2 Peter 1:16-19. Mark 9:2-10. throughout the week. dinal Keith O’Brien, at the underground Basilica of St Pius X, under- The theme of this year’s pilgrimage is Praying the Rosary with lining the universality of the Church with so many clergy and people TUESDAY Bernadette. The theme is re-iterated at various points including: our from so many countries participating. Our Reconciliation service in Jeremiah 30:1-2.12-15.18-22. Response:The Lord shall Masses; at the torch-light procession; and at communal evening prayers. the Rosary Basilica was a personal and private experience. The build up Zion again and appear in all His glory. Matthew I am sure that for each of us on the pilgrimage there are various words of the carefully selected hymns as well as the homily brought 14:22-36. personal highlights. For me there were so many commencing with home God’s love for us. the opening Mass where the whole group congregated for the first WEDNESDAY time—there was a sense of togetherness. The opening Mass was fol- he visit to the Baths of the sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes Memorial of St Dominic. Jeremiah 31:1-7. Response: lowed by a visit to the statue of St Margaret of Scotland where Dea- came is in response to the request of Our Lady to Bernadette: The Lord will guard us as a shepherd guards his flock. con Andrew Garden told us about her life of serving to the poor. “Go drink from the spring and wash yourself there.” For me it Matthew 15:21-28. Twas a time to consider my Baptismal commitment. n the Sunday I had the privilege to assist at our Mass at the Later four of us decided to make the Way of the Cross at the High THURSDAY grotto, in my diaconate role. Cardinal Keith O’Brien, leading stations, a rugged pathe not entirely suitable for a wheelchair. One of Feast of St Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein). his last Archdiocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes, presided and the the pilgrims—Ronnie Pullar—who was confined to a wheelchair Esther 14:1.3-5.12.14. Response: I will bless the Lord at Bishop Liam McDaid of Clogher, preached. wanted to join us. It was worth every minute as we prayed at each all times. Matthew 13:47-53. O “I have greatly enjoyed leading the Archdiocesan pilgrimage to station and pushed and carried the wheelchair in between. Lourdes, and may well go again to mark special occasions, but it is Another aspect as a helper is making time for individual prayer. FRIDAY time to hand the task to Bishop Robson,” the cardinal said. And while the pilgrimage is spiritually uplifting it is also a humbling Feast of St Lawrence. 2 Corinthians 9:6-10. Response: I was also given the task of leading the Way of the Cross for our experience. But there is also time for fun. Fun and laughter at our Happy the man who takes pity and lends. John 12:24-26. archdiocese immediately after the Mass. As we journeyed round the party night —Jackie and Colin dressed as the Queen and Prince stations there was time for each of us to reflect on the love that God Philip were hilarious as were the Russian Grannies, not to mention SATURDAY has for us and to consider ways in which we can show our love for our the singing priest—Canon John Creanor from Galashiels—the high- Memorial of St Clare. Kabakkuk 1:12-24. Response: neighbour. To ensure I was kept on my toes, the same day, I was asked land dancing, the youth performing, and the sing-alongs. You will never forsake those who seek you, O Lord. to proclaim the Gospel at the Eucharistic Adoration procession. Would I return to Lourdes? God willing, yes. Matthew 17:14-20. Friday August 3 2012 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER PILGRIMAGES 23

Fond memories of pair’s debut visit to Lourdes By Marie Glancy and Jane Imrie

ENCOURAGED by Fr Alex Davie, we decided this year that we would take part in the experience of Lourdes as lady helpers. We were made welcome at all the preparation days but that did not stop us feeling nervous as the time approached for the pilgrimage. On the morning we arrived at Edinburgh Air- port at 4am, tired and excited. We wondered what the week ahead would bring. Our pilgrimage started straight away as we supported pilgrims who required help to check-in. We struck up conversations and began to form bonds that continued throughout our time in Lourdes. When we arrived in Lourdes we checked in at the hotel and went straight to the Saint Frai Hospital so that we could find out our duties for the week. Early shifts and cleaning were hard work but worthwhile as we knew we were helping others. The experienced members of the team helped us to settle in and were a great example. Taking part in the Masses and services was very special and emo- I have greatly tional. The memory of enjoyed leading the these experiences will stay with us always. We shared archdiocesan tears and laughter with other pilgrims and helpers. pilgrimage to Lourdes, This brought us closer and and may well go helped develop friendships and a community spirit again to mark special which will carry on occasions, but it is beyond Lourdes. Although we had rain, time to hand the task hail, thunder and lightning, it did not dampen any to Bishop Robson one’s spirits. We joined in Cardinal Keith O’Brien processions, singing hymns as loudly as we could. As our week came to an end there was no more nerves. We felt sadness at leaving (Top) Pilgrims, helpers and clergy from St new found friends and the Andrews and Edinburgh Archdiocese peaceful atmosphere of pictured outside the Marian Shrine at Lourdes. However, we Lourdes during this year’s pilgrimage. look forward to meeting (Above) Deacon Ronnie McAuley pictured each other and sharing our alongside Cardinal Keith O’Brien during memories at the thanksgiv- the Mass at the Grotto. (Above left) Clergy ing Mass on August 19 in from the archdiocese join His Eminence in St Cuthbert’s. Our thoughts celebrating Mass at the Grotto. (Right) Car- now move on to our next dinal O’Brien sits among parishioners from Galashiels who travelled to Lourdes visit and how excited we will be to return. 24 MISSIO SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday August 3 2012

Tribute to symbols of sisterly love In our monthly feature from the organisation MISSIO SCOTLAND, Sr Janet Fearns FMDM looks at the tragic death of Sr Valsa in India and other missionaries who put their lives on the line on the missions

(Main) A man lights a candle at a vigil for Sr Valsa John HERE is Sister Valsa?’ interference prevented self-enriching direct nego- her fight was against loggers. in India after her murder in Novmber, last year. (Inset) they demanded. “Where is tiations between corrupt local tribal elders and the Yet many sisters will identify with both Sr Valsa Sr Valsa was a champion of the poor and marginalised Sister Valsa?” In the dark company. Secondly, she also made the ‘mistake’ and Sr Dorothy. They will not plan to risk their in the country of night on November 15, of defending a 22 year-old woman, viciously raped lives in the course of their daily lives and work, 2011, the mob surrounded by a college student. Thus Sr Valsa made two sets but the danger can be the inevitable consequence Gospel mainly by building schools and hospitals the tiled-roof compound. They carried bows and of enemies and so the death threats began. of their undertakings. where none had previously existed and, for sure, arrows, spades, axes, iron rods. Missionary work And sisters are not the only missionary women that is still an important aspect of missionary life ‘W“I don’t have that information,’ a woman who who lose their lives as a direct result of their com- today. However, increasingly, missionaries find lived in the house replied, according to a statement Sr Valsa lived in the village of Pachwara, where she mitment to the Church and to the poor. The jour- themselves in places where schools and hospitals she later gave to a local court. “You’re lying,” she and the local people built a school, a thatched hut nalist Maria Elizabeth Macías Castro, 39, of the exist and where the real and more urgent need is was told. where she taught for six years and gave 170 chil- Scalabrini Lay Movement (MLS) in Nuevo Laredo for advocacy on the part of the long-suffering and In one corner of a tiny windowless room off an dren the chance of an education. Living in the midst (Mexico), was kidnapped on September 22, 2011 oppressed poor who might not realise that change inner courtyard, Valsa John Malamel, a Christian of the people, she soon grew to love them and to by a group of drug dealers. Her terribly mutilated is possible. Sometimes the Sister is the proverbial nun, hid under a blanket punching numbers into her know their needs. When a mining company first body was found in a street after two days of lioness defending her cub. Her fight for justice is cellphone. “Some men have surrounded my house threatened to take over the land of the peasant farm- searching. a thirst and a longing that will not be extinguished and I am suspecting something foul,’she whispered ers, she persuaded its officials to build a hospital Time and time again, it is the sisters who make until justice is achieved. to a journalist friend who lived several hours’drive for the villagers whom they were driving from their the difference, their determination bringing results In an increasingly secular, materialistic society, away. “Escape at any cost,” he said he told her. The homes. The agreement was never honoured. when all else has failed. Some years ago in Zambia, Religious Life is still relevant. It is still important. It call was logged at 10:30pm. She called a friend Maoist rebels arrived in the area surrounding the sisters of many Congregations came together in might have changed in some ways, but its essence who lived in the same village. “I have been sur- Pachwara and have been accused of the murder, a campaign for justice for the poor and marched en is still ‘to act justly, to love tenderly and to walk rounded on all sides,” she told him, according to something they deny. Some Indian sources say that masse to State House. The newspaper headlines humbly with God.’ A sister is still someone who his own court statement. Then the line went dead. the killing of Sr Valsa was possibly intended to were poetic: “Ashes to ashes and dust to dust. If, vows to give ‘all that I can and more than I can’. The Wall Street Journal account of the brutal frighten the villagers and force them into joining for the bishops, you won’t, For the sisters, you murder on November 15, 2011 of Sr Valsa John, a their ranks, but is this merely an attempt to shift must!” And parliament both debated the sisters’ I Sr Janet Fearns is a Liverpool-born Franciscan 53 year-old Sister of Charity of Jesus and Mary, the blame? concerns and made changes. Missionary of the Divine Motherhood. She has strikes a chord in the hearts of many missionaries, Whatever the reason and whoever were the worked as a teacher, nurse, midwife, broadcaster whether or not they have ever had the opportunity eventual perpetrators, Sr Valsa was pulled from her Struggles and writer in Nigeria, Australia, Rome, Zambia to travel to India. tiny house and was hacked to death by a large Sometimes the struggle for justice is an uphill bat- and England. She is currently communications The simple fact is that many missionaries can group of men. tle in a society in which women are considered officer for MISSIO in London. visualise finding ourselves in exactly the same or unimportant with nothing important to contribute similar life-threatening situations. Nevertheless, Lost lives apart from having babies and cleaning the house. I MISSIO is the only organisation to guarantee few of us have faced death in the course of our In some ways, Sr Valsa’s death is reminiscent of Time and time again the commitment of one or support for every one of the 1069 mission dioceses work. For Sr Valsa the threats to her life were that of Sr Dorothy Stang, a Sister of Notre Dame more sisters, whose stubborn and unrelenting in the world. To support MISSIO Scotland call: many and sustained. First of all, she made the murdered in the Amazon in February 2005. 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