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No 5499 YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLICwww.sconews.co.uk NEWSPAPER SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH Friday January 4 2013 | £1 Embrace the Year of Faith MARRIAGE SHAMBLES I Pope Benedict XVI emphasises the dual importance of family and evangelisation in 2013 By Ian Dunn

POPE Benedict XVI has urged all Catholics to embrace the family and the Year of Faith in 2013. The coming year is set to be a momen- tous one for the Church as the Year of Faith, which was launched last October, reaches its climax. The Holy Father has urged all Catholics to pray for its success. The Vatican has announced that, ARCHBISHOP NICHOLS throughout the month of January, Pope Benedict will be praying ‘that in this calls for action after Year of Faith Christians may deepen criticising the Coalition their knowledge of the mystery of Christ and witness joyfully to the gift Government’s plans of faith in Him’ and all Catholics are urged to join him in praying for this. Page 7 Family Along with commending the Year of Faith to the hearts of all Catholics, the Pope also returned to another theme of his Papacy: the necessity of the tradi- tional family, in the final hours of 2012. Speaking at his final Angelus, on the last Sunday of 2012, he marked the Feast of the Holy Family with a special prayer for ‘all the families of the world.’ “We should say a special prayer to the Lord for all the families of the world,” the Pope said. “Imitating the Holy Fam- ily of Nazareth, may parents seriously concern themselves about the growth and education of their children, so that they may mature as responsible and hon- est citizens, without ever forgetting that GLASGOW CHANGE faith is a precious gift to be nourished in their children through personal example. “At the same time, we pray that every child is welcomed as a gift from God, is sustained by the love of the father and mother in order to advance as the Lord Jesus ‘in wisdom and age and favour before God and man.’” Year ahead Looking ahead to the rest of 2013, these two themes of the Year of Faith and the family, look certain to dominate the life of the Holy Father and the Church. In dioceses and parishes around the world there will be a myriad of events to mark the Year of Faith, but one of the most important will be the unified worldwide solemn Eucharistic adoration, due to MGR PAUL CONROY take place on the feast of Corpus which ends on November 24. logical virtues;’ the previous install- and embrace the traditional family. Christi, June 2. The spiritual development sought in ments were Deus Caritas Est (2005) on This will be Pope Benedict’s second installed as parish Pope Benedict will lead an hour of the Year of Faith will also see a source charity, and Spe Salvi (2007) on hope. trip to Brazil, the country with the priest of Sacred Heart, Eucharistic adoration to be observed of new enlightenment from the Holy The Holy Father will also continue to world’s largest Catholic population and simultaneously around the world, high- Father as he releases a new encyclical bring forward his message of love for the only foreign trip currently on his Bridgeton lighting a traditional devotion that fell on the subject of Faith. the family, especially to the hundreds agenda for 2013. Page 3 somewhat out of practice in the decades Pope Benedict’s fourth encyclical is of thousands of young Catholics who after the Second Vatican Council, but expected to be released in the first half will gather in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for I A round up of highlights from which has recently grown more popular of this year, very possibly in the spring, World Youth Day 2013 in July. Christmas homilies, New Year, Day with the Pope’s personal encourage- according to Fr Federico Lombardi, the The highlight of the week in Brazil of Peace and Year of Faith messages, ment. This will be one of the most visu- Vatican spokesman. Dealing with the will be the presence of the Pope, who pages 10-11 ally and spiritually impressive of many subject of Faith, the encyclical will will encourage the young people to cul- events scheduled for the Year of Faith, complete a trilogy on the three ‘theo- tivate their faith and religious identity I [email protected]

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St Joseph’s inspires with Christmas show Jubilee at Little Flower parish CARDINAL Keith O’Brien THE annual Christmas joined the Franciscans at St show at St Joseph’s House, Teresa of Lisieux Church, Robroyston, Glasgow, Craigmillar, Edinburgh, on was, once again, a Wednesday December 19 resounding success. for a Mass marking the Staff, volunteers, residents golden jubilee of the church and friends of St Joseph’s, building. home to the Little Sisters of The Franciscan community the Poor community in Glas- was also delighted to welcome gow, put on a spectacular its provincial, Fr Michael show, which was enjoyed by Copps OFM, to Edinburgh to residents and guests, includ- celebrate Mass with the cardi- ing Archbishop Emeritus nal, Fr Boniface Kruger OFM, Mario Conti of Glasgow guardian, Fr Juniper Adams (above centre). OFM, parish priest, Fr Antony This year’s show was enti- Collins OFM, Fr Desmond brations, including Sir Tom celebration in the hall, and tled: The Covenant of God McGuire OFM and Fr Regi- Farmer, Catholic entrepreneur, looked on as Cardinal O’Brien with His People, and used the nald Clancy. and Provost Joe Wallace of and Fr Copps cut a golden ongoing Year of Faith, called A number of invited guests Midlothian. jubilee cake. for by Pope Benedict XVI, as joined St Teresa’s parishioners Following the Mass, parish- its inspiration and enjoyed the jubilee cele- ioners and guests enjoyed a PICS: PAUL McSHERRY

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A joyful celebration of Mass took place at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Glasgow, on Sunday December 22, marking the golden jubilee of the ordination of the parish chaplain, Mgr Hugh Boyle, former chancellor of Glasgow Archdiocese. Fr Mark Morris, parish priest at the Immac- ulate Heart of Mary, celebrated Mass alongside Mgr Boyle, which was attended by church parishioners and friends of the priest. Also present were members of the Una Voce Scotland Schola, who participated in the Liturgy PIC: PAUL McSHERRY

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ARCHBISHOP Philip Tartaglia of Glasgow has been joined by many of Scotland’s most senior religious fig- ures in urging the UK Government to end destitution in the asylum process, saying it has ‘no place’ in modern society. The archbishop, president of the Bish- Mgr Conroy is installed as parish ops’ Conference of Scotland, has signed an open letter to Immigration Minister priest of Sacred Heart, Bridgeton Mark Harper MP outlining concerns that asylum seekers who have had their claims ARCHBISHOP Philip coming, very kind.’ refused but are too afraid to return to their Tartaglia installed Mgr Paul “As general secretary I didn’t home country are being forced to live a Conroy as parish priest of have a parish so it has been very ‘hand-to-mouth existence,’ unable to work Sacred Heart parish Bridgeton, good to get back to my home or receive benefits. in a special ceremony two diocese and back into the way of The letter urges the UK Government to days before Christmas. parish life,” he said. “And I have end its deliberate policy of making asylum Mgr Conroy (above with been working at the diocesan seekers destitute by stopping support Archbishop Tartaglia), formerly office since September which has when their claim is refused. The letter has the general secretary of the Bish- been very interesting as well.” also been signed by the moderator of the ops’ Conference of Scotland, As parish priest of Sacred Church of Scotland, Right Reverend was named as vicar general of Heart, he replaces Fr Stephen Albert Bogle, the leader of the Scottish Glasgow Archdiocese by Arch- Dunn, who is taking a sabbatical. Episcopal Church, the Most Reverend The letter adds: “They live a desperate (Left to right) Gary Christie, head of policy at bishop Tartaglia earlier this year. Fr Dunn said he wished to David Chillingworth, the Senior Rabbi of hand-to-mouth existence, relying on char- the Scottish Refugee Council, Archbishop “It was a lovely occasion,” thank all the parishioners for the ity. Left in such a vulnerable position, Philip Tartaglia of Glasgow and destitute Mgr Conroy said. “Archbishop Scotland, Moshe Rubin, and K Jagan- asylum seeker Dje Bruno Masahi time he had spent with them. nathan, secretary of the Hindu Temple of many of them are exploited, including PIC: PAUL McSHERRY Tartaglia celebrated Mass and “It has been my joy and great Scotland. Other signatories include Robin being forced into prostitution. Unsurpris- Archbishop Emeritus Mario spiritual benefit to have served Waterston, clerk to the Religious Society ingly, many also face severe mental health Conti concelebrated along with you, the parishioners,” he said. of Friends (Quakers) in Scotland, Peter difficulties. the basic human requirements of shelter several other priests. There was “Thank you for your patience, Macdonald, leader of the Iona Commu- “If failed asylum seekers cannot return and sustenance and to engage with them also a good turnout from kindness and the love you have nity, and Steve Chinn, general secretary of home through no fault of their own we will so that they might make their contribution parishioners, I think.” shown me during my time at the Humanist Society Scotland. provide support to ensure they are not des- to the common good. I hope the govern- He said there had been a Sacred Heart. God bless you all titute, including housing and an allowance ment will rethink its approach. It is unac- ‘very enjoyable reception’ after and keep me in your prayers as I Human rights abuses for living expenses.” ceptable that they use destitution as a Mass and his new parishioners will keep you in mine.” The letter says research has shown most deterrence policy.” (below) had all been ‘very wel- PICS: PAUL McSHERRY failed asylum seekers come from countries Ongoing campaign The archbishop also met with a refused with well documented human rights The letter follows Archbishop Tartaglia’s asylum seeker from the Ivory Coast—Dje abuses, such as Zimbabwe, Eritrea, Iran public declaration of support for the Stop Bruno Masahi—who has been destitute and Somalia. Destitution campaign a week before Christ- for more than a year. “Some flee torture because they upset mas.At a special event at the diocesan office “I fled my country looking for protec- the ruling regime,” it says. “Others face on Clyde Street, he said that as the son of tion because my life was in danger,” Mr persecution and imprisonment because of immigrant parents who came to Scotland Masahi said. “I did not get protection and their politics, religious beliefs or sexuality. fleeing the violence of the First World War, now it is becoming increasingly difficult to Many of the women face sexual violence. the issue is one which is close to his heart. survive. It’s not just me—asylum seekers Mothers flee with their children to protect “Destitution is quite inhuman,” he said across Scotland are suffering and some- them against genital mutilation. They all then. “I would appeal to all those in posi- thing needs to be done about this situation.” have one thing in common: a fear of what tions of civil authority to ease the burden would happen if they return home.” of suffering of these people, to allow them I [email protected]

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defend marriage? N ORDER to defend proper defense of marriage. marriage, we must first Christian teaching on the understand what mar- purpose of marriage applies to riage is. The Church all marriage, whether sacra- teaches that the natural mental or not, and so is not institution of marriage has as just for the benefit of the its primary purpose the pro- Church but of all society. We creationI and education of therefore need to proclaim the children. In other words, mar- teaching on marriage in its Visit http://www.facebook.com/scostronginfaith to take part riage is not simply about love fullness, but in many quarters but has a societal role we will not be popular for PREACH! We spend far too incomprehension. It is all too easy for us to fall into ways of think- directed especially to the care doing so. much of our time fighting last- ing about marriage that really aren’t that different from the world’s of children. As part of their duty of pro- ditch battles for lost causes. Let view. If we start removing little bits of the Church’s teaching on But of course, you don’t get claiming and teaching the me assure you all right now marriage then the whole edifice becomes unstable. If we are to be married simply in order to Faith, priests are of course same-sex ‘marriage’ will happen. convincing witnesses to the good of marriage then we need to get have children, and the Church called to preach the true We will be ignored (again).We our own fundamental view of marriage right. I also agree with recognises this. Indeed, Canon nature of marriage, but so too lost the culture war on this one Chris that we need to fight these cultural battles early. Law states that marriage is are the laity. Married couples CHRIS McLAUGHLIN years ago. I am glad the bishops ordered towards the good of in particular are called to wit- Glasgow University had their letter on the matter read IN ORDER to defend marriage the spouses as well as the pro- ness to the true nature of mar- creation and education of off- riage through their daily lives. out at Mass but I am 32 years old we need to be able to explain spring. Marriage between It is only by ourselves taking and that was the first (and only) time I can EVER remember the what marriage is and why we Christians is also a Sacrament, on board and living out the Church’s position on homosexuality being proclaimed from the teach that definition. Too many and so is also about sanctifica- true meaning of marriage that pulpit. You can’t expect to change the culture if even our own peo- young Catholics are growing up tion. Of course love comes we can hope to defend it more ple only hear the truth when it is already crisis time. I have misinformed and misled and are into it, but marriage is not just widely. It is generally recog- NEVER heard a homily on contraception, pre-marital sex… abor- actually joining in the fight a recognition of the love of nised that the institution of tion... or euthanasia. The bishops must instruct priests to do so. LUKE TIMMONS against us, this is the first thing the spouses, as some would marriage is in crisis, as the fig- Glasgow University we need to defend against." have us believe. It is also ures from the recent census MARRIAGE must be shown to important to acknowledge the demonstrate. It will not be work. A married couple must be I BELIEVE that the future of our special nature of spousal love, saved by expanding its defini- an example of how, if two people society lies on us embracing and which is fundamentally differ- tion to include relationships ent to the love of friends or contrary to the spousal love of love each other, they can be conserving the institution of mar- brethren. Spousal love finds marriage, but rather by redis- united in their Faith and trust. riage, as it safeguards our nature its root in the complementar- covering the true meaning of Young people need married cou- and morality that is our dignity as ity of man and woman: they marriage, both for society and ples to be a light of how Christian human beings, thus protecting were made for each other. for spouses. CHRISTINE GLEN relationships can still work in a the common good. As Catholics, Strathclyde University So in order to defend mar- We can take strength from world of divorce and separation. JULS TAPIA we should pray for the institution riage, we must acknowledge St John the Baptist, who fear- Otherwise, how can we ourselves of marriage and get involved in the purpose of the institution lessly proclaimed the true promote how positive and glorious a Sacrament is to those who supporting groups that are pro- of marriage (as opposed to the nature of marriage and paid are called to the married vocation? moting marriage, such as Scotland for Marriage. subjective reason a particular with his life for doing so. Our man and woman would efforts are unlikely to end in YES, AS Christine says, we need THE difference between a tradi- marry) as being the societal death, but we will no doubt role of procreation and educa- to show what marriage actually tional Christian marriage and a face ridicule and abuse. Our tion of children. We must also message must be one of love, is. The root of the current debate state marriage should be high- acknowledge the unique but of love properly under- is a flawed understanding of het- lighted and made clear. Marriage nature of spousal love as stood in its different forms erosexual relationships. Contra- is a vocation between one man being founded in the inherent and meanings. Love and truth ception is so deeply ingrained in and one woman with the intent of complementarity of man and are inseparable, and to deny GERALD BONNER our culture that the idea that mar- creating a loving family. Perhaps woman. It is only in recognis- one is to deny the other. In Strathclyde University riage is oriented towards procre- FRASER DAVIDSON Catholic marriage should be ing and proclaiming these two order to defend marriage, we ation is often met with total termed Holy Marriage,. facts that we can build a must proclaim both.

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By Hugh Dougherty the post enormously useful in his later role as Church representative on Glasgow City NEW Year means a new job for Mgr Council Education Committee. Hugh Bradley, the respected parish Much as he enjoyed Rome, thanks to priest of St Matthew’s, Bishopbriggs, the post’s breadth of experience and per- where he has ministered for a very spective, Mgr Bradley was delighted to happy 13-and-a-half years. Now he is come back to pastoral work as the parish on his way to Airdrie, to his new post priest of St Matthew’s in 1999. He has rel- as General Secretary of the Bishops’ ished being chaplain to Turnbull High Conference of Scotland. School, Bishopbriggs and takes great pride New Minister meets with SCIAF “I know I’ll really miss the parish,” Mgr in its last inspection report in which the Bradley, 51, said. inspectors commented most favourably on CATHOLIC charity SCIAF Bonella, the charity’s head of He was ordained to the priesthood by the Catholic ethos of the school. recently welcomed Scot- communications and education then-Archbishop Thomas Winning in “I have enjoyed being chaplain there land’s new Minister for (above). 1989 in Glasgow’s Kelvin Hall. greatly. You will have to ask the pupils if International Development “We were delighted to wel- “But, being a priest is about answering they’ve enjoyed me as much!” he smiled. to its Glasgow offices, a come Humza Yousaf, the Scot- a call and going wherever God wants you “It is a wonderful, Catholic school.” meeting at which tackling tish Government’s Minister for to be,” Mgr Bradley said. “The new job is climate change and global International Development, to challenging, but it comes at an exciting Looking forward poverty were the hot topics SCIAF’s office for a visit,” Ms time for the Church in Scotland. I am Mgr Brdaley leaves St Matthew’s in good or discussion. Chalé said. “We had a useful dis- looking forward to it enormously.” fettle. He comments on its Irish and Italian The visit provided the oppor- cussion about our projects and vocation. Priests who encourage people communities, its high rate of Mass atten- tunity for Humza Yousaf, who partners overseas which are sup- Answering the call who think they may have a vocation are a dance, its Faithful and supportive parish- was appointed as Scottish Gov- ported by the Scottish Govern- Answering that call has been a constant vital part of the process. We need to do ioners and, perhaps, his lasting legacy there ernment Minister for External ment, and about our campaigns theme in Mgr Bradley’s life. Born in 1961, more of that.” will be plans for a new church, larger than Affairs and International to tackle the root causes of global in what he describes as the ‘very Catholic the present one, both as a statement of faith Development in September poverty and climate change. and very Irish’ mining village of Croy, he Priesthood in the Church’s future and a practical move 2012, to meet SCIAF’s new “The minister took time to went on to Strathclyde University after leav- Having finished his degree and gone to accommodate all who want to come. director, Patricia Chalé. meet with a number of different ing Our Lady’s High School, Cumbernauld. through discernment and selection, Mgr Looking forward is what Mgr Bradley Ms Chalé, who took up her staff and volunteers in the “I had no idea about becoming a priest,” Bradley headed for the Scots College, will be all about in his new post. He says he post in November of last year, office, and we look forward to he said. “I wanted to be a geography Rome, being posted after ordination to St is honoured to have been invited to take the explained that, in addition to continuing to work together to teacher, so I settled down to studying pol- Robert’s in Househillwood, an experience job by Archbishop Philip Tartaglia and will herself, Mr Yousaf also spent help people in developing coun- itics and geography. My dad worked on that he remembers fondly. hold it for an initial three-year period, time with Lorraine Currie, tries overcome poverty and machinery in a stone quarry and my “In those days we had a parish priest renewable for a further three. The combina- SCIAF’s head of International build a more just world for all.” brother became a miner. and a senior curate who both helped me tion of office work, fine judgement, diplo- Programmes, and Philippa PIC: PAUL McSHERRY “It was the sort of household where we all greatly,” he said. “It is changed times macy, and some foreign travel, will make went to Mass. When I got a student holiday nowadays with the priest there in charge excellent use of his experience and talents. job in a meat processing factory in Muirkirk, of two parishes.” “The Church, led by the Scottish bish- Trusting in the Gospel message I had to ask for time off to get to Mass. His career took him back to Rome for a ops, is moving forward with the New That seemed to surprise most of the other six-year stint with the Vatican Congrega- Evangelisation,” he said. “It is an exciting workers. There was almost a pagan atmos- tion for Catholic Education, which put him time to be general secretary.” now brings great new benefits phere in the factory. I never forgot that.” in touch with Catholic educational activi- He also says he will not lose touch with It was while at university that Mgr ties world-wide, and, in particular, it grassroots. DO YOU have a community and welcome applications from Bradley began to think about the priesthood. opened his eyes to the fact that there are “I will supply in parishes, so I’ll be project focused on sharing all churches and Christian groups. “I don’t know why,” he said before no Catholic universities in Scotland or the popular with my brother priests!” he said the Gospel and Christian The trust meets twice a year in adding that he received enormous encour- United Kingdom. good-humouredly. education? If so, your project May and November, and typically agement from his parish priest at Holy “You find them everywhere else and it And a twinkle in the new general secre- could be in line to benefit awards one-off grants of up to Cross in Croy, Fr Tony Tansey. struck me as odd that we have none,” he tary’s eye shows that his enjoyment of his from the Novum Trust. £2500. They like to be surprised “He was a wonderful, holy man,” he reflected. priestly journey is going to continue apace, The Novum Trust aims to help with something new and are said. “He encouraged me to explore my He also found what he had learned in just as much behind the desk as in a parish. projects in mission and evangel- inspired by Isaiah 43 verse 19: “For ism, Christian education, Christian I am about to do a brand-new thing. help for immigrants, new ways of See, I have already begun! Do you sharing the Gospel and the spir- not see it? 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AN 83-year-old American and began to symbolically dis- Jesuit priest recently spoke arm the nuclear weapons sys- St Margaret of Scotland Hospice mourns to churchgoers from Edin- tem using household hammers. burgh on the subject of dis- The Jesuit priest has devoted the passing of its chaplain Mgr McShane arming Trident. his life to nonviolent campaign- Non-violent Direct Action in ing for nuclear disarmament THE community of St Mar- Margaret’s community as part of FLY DIRECT FROM GLASGOW the US and Scotland was the and serving the poor. His spirit garet of Scotland Hospice in her Diamond Jubilee tour. TO LOURDES AIRPORT topic of the talk delivered by Fr was strengthened when he was Clydebank was sad to learn The chaplain is pictured being Bill ‘Bix’ Bichsel—who was held in solitary confinement in of the death of its chaplain, introduced to the Queen by Sr WITH BRITISH AIRWAYS imprisoned for six months in cold conditions even though his Mgr James McShane, who Rita Dawson of St Margaret’s 18 May 2013 • 7 Nights • Full Board 2011/1012 for following medical condition makes him passed away shortly before Hospice (above). Gandhi’s recommendation to suffer greatly from the cold. He Christmas. Two priests from religious • Escorted Tour with Lourdes Guide pp ‘become the change you want to was awarded the Greater Mgr McShane, a retired priest orders serving in St Andrews and £679 see’and embodying the vision of Tacoma Peace Prize. of Glasgow Archdiocese, had Edinburgh Archdiocese also died • Free Excursion ONLY 17 SEATS the Prophet Isaiah to ‘beat swords During his recent stay in Edin- been present at the hospice last before the turn of the year: Fr • 3* Hotel close to the Domain REMAINING! into plowshares’—at Edinburgh’s burgh, Fr Bichsel paid a visit to summer when Her Majesty Edward McSherry OMI and Fr St John’s Church Hall. Cardinal Keith O’Brien (above), Queen Elizabeth II visited staff, John Harding OFM. One of five Catholic peace the leader of Scotland’s Catholics, residents and friends of the St PIC: PAUL McSHERRY Group rates available by Coach or Air activists calling themselves who has previously spoken out Contact Tony or Margaretanne on Disarm Now Plowshares, Fr about Trident and the hosting of Bichsel entered the US Trident nuclear weapons in our country. VISIT US ONLINE: WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK ABTA No.13759 base in the Pacific Northwest PIC: PAUL McSHERRY 0141 435 7750 6 SCHOOLS THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday January 4 2013

Who is Jesus? Contest 2012 winners

WINNERS (1) Christie Jordan, S5, Lourdes Secondary School, Glas- gow. (2) Mhurrin Will, S1, St Peter the Apostle High School, Clydebank. (3) Sophie Campbell, St Gabriel's Primary School, Prestonpans and (4) a poem from 8-year-old Niamh Brown from St Vincent’s Primary School, East Kilbride. Many thanks to everyone who took part.

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4 Who is Jesus? Jesus is the light Jesus is my best friend worldwide, He holds my hand when He is always by my side, I’m sad, Jesus is my best friend, He lifts me up when I’m I will love Him to the end. glad, Jesus is the brightest NIAMH BROWN star, ST VINCENT’S PRIMARY He loves you, no matter SCHOOL who you are, AGED: 8

Motherwell bishop visits Fernhill on feast day Archbishop pays Advent visit to St Ninian’s PUPILS from Fernhill ARCHBISHOP Philip Tartaglia PIC: PAUL McSHERRY School in Rutherglen were of Glasgow joined staff, parents overjoyed to receive a and pupils for an early morning recent visit from Bishop Advent Mass before the end of Joseph Devine of Mother- term at St Ninian’s High School well. Bishop Devine cele- Giffnock, which takes children brated a patronal Mass for from his new archdiocese and the school, marking the his former diocese, Paisley. Feast or the Immaculate There was standing room only Conception of Our Lady, on in the large school oratory for the Thursday December 6. Mass—a regular occurrence at Pupils from the school’s pri- PIC: TOM EADIE the Giffnock secondary where mary and secondary departments Mass is offered by local priests attended the Mass, and those pres- School’s patronal feast day Mass brings us all closer to God and every morning in Advent and ent enjoyed Bible readings from was extremely rewarding.’ makes us better people.” Lent and thrice weekly through- pupils of all ages before Bishop “As Fernhill School’s first Bishop Devine encouraged out the year at 8.25am. Rome at the Synod on the New Church,” Archbishop Tartaglia Devine told those gathered of the Sacristan, I was honoured to be pupils and staff of Fernhill The archbishop was delighted Evangelisation. The young people said following his visit. story of the Virgin Mary’s journey given the task of preparing the School to continue to nurture to accept cheques for two chari- in return spoke to him of their “I spoke to them of the need to to Bethlehem and the birth of altar for Bishop Joseph Devine this strong Catholic ethos. ties close to his heart: the Wayside observations and ideas on the life be courageous in bearing witness Christ. Maria Barrett, Fernhill and ensuring that everything “Put the needs of those less Club for the homeless and the of the Church. to their Faith outside the school School’s first Sacristan, com- was in place for the Mass,” she fortunate before your own,” the Mungo Foundation. Later, Arch- “I very much enjoyed the environment, and I reminded mented that ‘taking part in bring- said. “I am proud of the strong bishop said. “Christmas is a bishop Tartaglia spoke to a group opportunity to be with the young them that they should have noth- ing every year group together as Catholic ethos that permeates time of giving; a time of love. of senior pupils at the school people and get a sense of what ing to fear from any critic of one community at Fernhill Fernhill School. I believe that it Remember this.” about his recent experiences in they see as their role in the the Faith.” Friday January 4 2013 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL NEWS 7

Newtown discovers the Marriage plans called a ‘shambles’ true meaning of Christmas LESS than two weeks after the Archbishop Nichols of Westminster’s Christmas Eve homily backed by judge, bishop Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, in Connecti- By Ian Dunn stem the ‘destructive scourge’ of divorce cut, US, left 20 children and six but said his charity, the Marriage Founda- staff members dead, the parish ARCHBISHOP Vincent Nichols of tion, did not take a stance on same-sex priest of the church where eight Westminster has criticised the coali- marriage. of the children were members tion Government’s plans to legalise “So much energy and time has been put released a powerful message same-sex ‘marriage,’ calling them into this debate for 0.1 per cent of the pop- about the meaning of ‘un-democratic’ and a ‘shambles.’ ulation, when we have a crisis of family Christmas. In his Christmas Eve homily at West- breakdown,” he said. “It’s gratifying that “I have been asked so often minster Cathedral, the archbishop (right) marriage in any context is centre stage... how do we celebrate Christmas said that only marriage between a man and but it [gay marriage] is a minority issue. this year,” Mgr Robert Weiss a woman shares in ‘the creative love of We need a much more focused position by (right) of St Rose of Lima God.’ The archbishop has been backed in the Government on the importance of Catholic Church wrote. “I shooting tragedy in Newtown, his stance by a senior high court judge marriage.” believe that we celebrate it in its the chairmen of three committees who said redefining marriage was a Sir Paul also warned that the current truest sense, putting aside all the of the US Conference of Catholic ‘minority concern.’ proposals under which Church of England secularity and simply sitting in Bishops (USCCB) issued a joint Archbishop Nichols has also asked clergy would be banned from marrying silence and praying that the hope, statement to decry violence in every Catholic in England and Wales to party manifesto, no Green Paper, no state- gay people ‘will not end there.’ healing and peace promised to us society. The bishops repeated the write to their MP and to implore them not ment in the Queen’s Speech,” he said. by Christ will be given to us in call from Cardinal Timothy to back any redefinition of marriage. “And yet here we are on the verge of pri- Support abundance. Dolan of New York, president of In a pastoral letter to mark the Feast of mary legislation. From a democratic point The Bishop of Shrewsbury also used his “We need to know that even in USCCB, who expressed on the the Holy Family, he said they should write of view, it’s a shambles. George Orwell Christmas Homily to address the issuse. these darkest hours, there is still day of the horrible tragedy, deep- ‘clearly, calmly and forcefully’ outlining would be proud of the manoeuvre. I think During midnight Mass in Shrewsbury light, light that is brighter than est sorrow for all the victims and their concerns, chief among them his fear the process is shambolic. Cathedral, Bishop Mark Davies said that that great star over Bethlehem, a call to work for peace in our that children will no longer be taught “Sometimes sexual expression can be proposals to fast-track a bill to legalise which will take us to the place homes, streets and world. about what he called ‘the true nature of without the public bond of the faithfulness same-sex ‘marriage’ were casting a large where we need to be,” he added. They called on legislators to marriage’ in schools, if legislation is of marriage and its ordering to new life. shadow over the country. He accused the “It will take us to the heart of address national policies that passed allowing marriage between homo- Even governments mistakenly promote Prime Minister, David Cameron, of Christ who will heal our broken- will strengthen regulations of sexuals. such patterns of sexual intimacy as objec- attempting to redefine the identity of mar- ness, remove our anger and hurt firearms and improve access to tively to be approved and even encour- riage for ‘generations to come’ without and fill us with the peace and health care for those with men- Government pan aged among the young.” either a mandate from the electorate or strength we need to not just tal health needs. Prime Minister David Cameron’s govern- properly consulting on the consequences move forward but to reclaim the “As Catholic Bishops, we join ment has now said their bill on same-sex Family breakdown of the proposal. life that is ours as a community together with the President of our ‘marriage’ will be tabled in mid-January, The archbishop was backed by High Court The bishop also reflected on how such in Christ Jesus.” Conference, Cardinal Timothy meaning time is short for those opposed to judge Sir Paul Coleridge who criticised ideologies of the 20th century as Nazism Recalling the tragic events of Dolan, who on the day of the make their voice heard. the government for focusing on the and Communism, which were masquer- December 14, Mgr Weiss said: horrible tragedy expressed his On Christmas Eve, Archbishop Nichols ‘minority issue’ of same-sex ‘marriage’ aded as progress, had posed a threat to “The moment the first respon- profound solidarity with and criticised successive governments for fail- during a time in which society was facing Christian civilisation. He warned the der broke through the doors, we prayers for the families, friends, ing to stand up for marriage and promot- a ‘crisis of family breakdown.’ Faithful that Britain’s political leaders risk knew good always overcomes neighbours, and communities ing sex before marriage instead and Sir Paul has questioned the decision to making the mistake of not taking account evil. whose hearts have been rent by attacked parties who were promoting concentrate on an issue that affects ‘0.1 per of the lessons of history. “We know Christmas in a the loss of a child or loved one,” same-sex marriage, saying the plan was cent’of the population at a time when break- way we never ever thought we Bishop Stephen Blaire of Stock- ‘Orwellian’ because there was no mandate ups are leaving millions of children caught I Holy Father warns curia of crisis facing would know it,” he said. “We ton, Bishop John Wester of Salt from the public. up in the family justice system. western families, see page 8 need a little Christmas and Lake City, and Bishop Kevin “There was no announcement in any The judge has started a charity to try to I [email protected] we’ve been given it.” Rhoades of Fort Wayne-South In the aftermath of the school Bend wrote.

of the Catholic Diocese of NEWS IN BRIEF Zanzibar, said his colleague, Fr Patriarch Twal of Jerusalem Ambrose Mkenda was shot as he was getting out of his car. NIGERIAN CATHOLICS FORGIVE “He had gone to celebrate calls to the Holy Land Faithful BOKO HARAM Mass at Mpendae area and as IN THE spirit of Christmas, he was driving back to ARCHBISHOP Fouad Twal, the patriarchs of the Middle East Bishop Mathew Ndagoso of Tomondo he noticed two peo- Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, has consider the Israel-Palestine Kaduna Diocese, Nigeria, has ple who were following him issued a Christmas message that conflict as the cause of all con- ARCHDIOCESE OF ST. ANDREWS AND EDINBURGH said Catholics there have for- closely by motorcycle,” Fr both laments the violence and flicts in the region, he said, and given radical Islamist sect, Mushi, who had accompanied refugee situation in the Middle stressed the urgent need for a Director of SPRED Boko Haram for the series of the injured Fr Mkenda to hos- East and calls on Christians to ‘just and peaceful solution.’ The opportunity has arisen in the Archdiocese of St Andrews and bomb attacks on their Church. pital, said. According to Fr live out their Faith. Patriarch Twal urged President Edinburgh for the post of Director of SPRED, (Special Religious The sect had claimed responsi- Mushi, the distressing event “The joy of Christmas is over- Barack Obama to take ‘immedi- Development), based at the SPRED office in George Square Edinburgh. bility for the October bombing happened at around 7:30 am, shadowed by the staggering vio- ate action’ for a two-state solu- The chosen candidate will shadow the current Director of SPRED and on of St Rita Catholic Church, when he heard two shootings. lence in Syria,” he said, before tion. He also spoke of the need successful comple'on of the training period will take on the full Ungwan Yero, Malali and “I came out of my room and noting the Catholic Church’s work for the presence of Christians in responsibili'es of the post. other churches. found Fr Mkenda bleeding,” he to assist 250,000 Syrian refugees public life, pointing to the media However, the bishop said the said. “I decided to take him to in Jordan shows the Church is ‘full as a way for Christian citizens to The person appointed to this post will receive training to promote the sect had been forgiven and Al Raham dispensary at Kili- of compassion for the victims.’ ‘assume their historic role,’ development of the faith forma'on of children and adults with special cited the birth of Jesus Christ mani where the doctors pro- Conflict between rebel forces express values of non-violence needs within the Archdiocese of St Andrews and Edinburgh. on Christmas Day as a reason vided us with an ambulance and the Syrian government has and encourage dialogue with SPRED is mo'vated with a visionof the church inwhich members with for the forgiveness since the that took the injured priest to killed tens of thousands of people believers of other religions. different abili'es, mutually support and encourage each other’s faith essence of celebrating the birth Mnazi Mmoja hospital. The and driven many more from their “We are a minority but we are development so that the faith and total life experience of all is enriched. of Christ was forgiveness. “As doctors acted fast to save his homes. The refugees are mainly more than just a number,” he said. This is a full 'me post of 35 hours with a requirement for flexible working we celebrate Christmas, we life.” The police investigation women and children who need “I encourage all our Faithful to hours including some evening and weekend involvement. Salary in the remember the killing of our is continuing. food, shelter, medical treatment live this Year of Faith in earnest,” regionof £22.5K to £25K members and bombing of our and clothes. he added, invoking the first Chris- churches, particularly St Rita HONG KONG CARDINAL CALLS Patriarch Twal said that tians of Jerusalem as a ‘model for The applicant should be a commi(ed Catholic who is fully trained and Catholic Church, Ungwan VOTERS TO THE POLLS Catholics pray the crisis does not renewal.’ experienced in Catechesis Forma'on and has a background in the work Yero, Badarawa, Kaduna,” he IN A Christmas message, Car- spread to neighbouring countries Christian emigration is a prob- of SPRED as well as being fully commi(ed to its development. said. “There is nothing we can dinal John Tong of Hong Kong and that Jordan will ‘maintain its lem for the Middle East, but Patri- They must be able to demonstrate a helpful working rela'onship with do to our enemies but to for- has repeated his plea to let all stability and common sense.’ arch Twal said such emigration is parish communi'es. give them. This Christmas we of the people of Hong Kong In the regional picture, there slowing. He noted Church efforts must show love and forgive participate in votes to elect the are many concerns surrounding to provide housing and job train- Good interpersonal and communica'on skills are essen'al as is the one another for peace to reign political leaders of the territory. the Middle East situation that ing for young people. Most immi- ability to work as part of a team and to lead others. in our society.” Cardinal Ton also called for leave Christians ‘perplexed,’ but grants into the patriarchate are support for family life, sug- they desire ‘more stability and Christians, he said. This post is subject to a PVG check. PRIEST SHOT ON CHRISTMAS gesting government efforts to democracy,’ he said. In addition to issuing a Christ- DAY IN ZANZIBAR A current driving license is essen'al help provide for housing and Patriarch Twal denounced the mas message, Patriarch Twal offi- For anapplica'onpack please contact: A CATHOLIC priest in Zanz- education. More generally, he ‘severe restrictions’ affecting 1.6 ciated at the first ever Christmas ibar has been seriously injured said, the family should be million Palestinians, saying they tree lighting at Jerusalem’s Jaffa Mr. Robert Belderbos, Vice Chancellor, after two unidentified men shot recognised as the fundamental generate ‘hatred and hostility Gate on December 18 with other Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Road, Edinburgh EH9 1BB him with two bullets on Christ- unit of society and the best sit- towards Israel.’ bishops, priests, vowed religious [email protected]. mas Day. Fr Arbogast Mushi uation for rearing children. The Catholic bishops and and lay faithful. Closing date: Monday 21st January 2013 8 VATICAN NEWS THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday January 4 2013 Papal pardon for butler was a ‘paternal gesture’

THE Holy Father has par- dence. Sentenced to 18 months doned his former butler who in jail, Mr Gabriele began serv- stole sensitive documents ing the sentence on October 25. from the Vatican and leaked Mr Gabriele, 46, who previ- them to the press. ously worked in the Papal During a 15-minute meeting apartments from 2006 until his in the Vatican police barracks arrest in May, has been barred on December 22, Pope from further employment at the Benedict XVI visited his Vatican. He, his wife and three former butler, Paolo Gabriele, young children have been liv- and told him he was forgiven, ing in a Vatican apartment but was being pardoned and would will have to move now, Fr spend Christmas with his Lombardi said. family. Mr Gabriele’s wife, Manuela Fr Federico Lombardi, Vati- Citti, told a Rome-based news- can spokesman, said the Pope paper that the Pope’s clemency had wanted ‘to confirm his for- filled her with joy. giveness and to inform him per- “I am too emotional to say sonally of his acceptance of Mr anything else,” she said. Gabriele’s request for pardon.’ The day Mr Gabriele began The Vatican described the serving his sentence, Cardinal Pope’s visit and the pardon as Tarcisio Bertone, Vatican secre- ‘a paternal gesture toward a tary of state, said Mr Gabriele’s person with whom the Pope crime caused damage to the shared a relationship of daily Pope and to the universal familiarity for many years.’ Church. Mr Gabriele was allowed to By stealing private corre- return home the same day; he spondence to and from the had been in a cell in the Vatican Pope and other sensitive docu- police barracks for just two ments, and by leaking them to Find room for God, Holy Father urges months after being found guilty an Italian journalist, Mr of aggravated theft for stealing Gabriele committed ‘a personal and leaking private Vatican doc- offence against the Holy Pope Benedict XVI calls for Peace at Midnight Mass and in his Christmass Urbi et Orbi uments and Papal correspon- Father,’ the cardinal wrote. By Stephen Reilly he said. “There is no room for Him. Not The Holy Father Pope celebrates Christmas even in our feelings and desires is there Eve Mass in St Peter's Basilica at the Vatican POPE Benedict XVI used his Christ- any room for Him. We want ourselves. We mas Midnight Mass homily at St want what we can seize hold of, we want Peter’s Basilica to urge all Catholics happiness that is within our reach, we to find room for God and pray for want our plans and purposes to succeed. peace. We are so ‘full’ of ourselves that there is would bring a political solution to the cri- In front of 10,000 people, with millions no room left for God.” sis that began in March 2011. more watching on television, the Holy He encouraged Catholics to ‘become Pope Benedict offered special prayers Father issued a powerful plea for people vigilant for His presence.’ for peace in the Holy Land and said he to find room for God in their lives before “Let us ask that we may make room for prayed that ‘Christians in those lands stressing the need for all human beings to Him within ourselves, that we may recog- where our Faith was born may be able to embrace peace. nise Him also in those through whom He continue living there’ and that Christians “Do we have time and space for Him?” speaks to us: children, the suffering, the and Muslims in the Middle East would Pope Benedict asked. “Do we not actually abandoned, those who are excluded and cooperate in building peaceful societies. turn away God Himself? We begin to do the poor of this world,” he said. “The birth During his Christmas Day Urbi et Orbi so when we have no time for Him. The of Jesus is a source of hope for the world, address, he also repeated his prayers for faster we can move, the more efficient our ‘a hope in which we can trust, even at the peace throughout the Middle East and for time-saving appliances become, the less most difficult times and in the most diffi- the people of Egypt as they continue to time we have. And God? The question of cult situations.’ struggle to build a new democracy. He God never seems urgent. Our time is also prayed that China’s Communist Party already completely full.” Danger leader Xi Jinping and the other new lead- The Pope said specifically at Christmas all ers of China’s Government would respect Erasing Christ should pray for those in danger and peril. the contribution that religions want to The Pope also lamented the way in which In particular, the Pope prayed for the make to the country. God ‘has to be explained away’ by some people of Syria, ‘deeply wounded and Support for Latin American migrants people. divided’ by conflict and violence. He and an end to conflicts, ethnic and inter- “If thinking is to be taken seriously, it appealed for an end to the fighting, for religious tensions in Mali, Nigeria, Congo The Western family faces must be structured in such a way that the ‘easier access for the relief of refugees and and Kenya also were among the Pope’s a crisis, Curia is warned ‘God hypothesis’ becomes superfluous,” the displaced’ and for a dialogue that Christmas Day prayers.

POPE Benedict XVI has “Only in self-giving does man be guided by Him.” Thevenin was appointed an remove dust from visitors’ cloth- warned that the family in find himself, only by letting NEWS IN BRIEF Apostolic Nuncio but it has not ing, the director has announced. Western society is undergo- himself be changed through suf- POPE BENEDICT XVI TO ORDAIN as yet been announced to which Antonio Paolucci, director of the ing a ‘crisis that threatens it fering does he discover the NEW ARCHBISHOPS posting Mgr Thevenin will be Vatican Museums, said that spe- to its foundations,’because of breadth of his humanity.” ST STEPHEN, A PRECURSOR OF POPE Benedict XVI is to ordain sent. cial carpeting will be placed near false ideas that equate free- As a consequence of an THE NEW EVANGELISATION four new archbishops in St the entrance to the Sistine dom with selfishness. ‘increasingly widespread’ THE Holy Father has praised St Peter’s Basilica on the Feast of US PRIEST NAMED AS Chapel, to clean the shoes of The Pope went on to say that refusal to make lifelong commit- Stephen as a precursor of the the Epiphany. PROMOTER OF JUSTICE those entering. There will also the Catholic Church, in its dia- ments to the family, the Pope New Evangelisation. The new archbishops include POPE Benedict XVI has named be vacuum ducts on the walls to logue with states, secular society said, ‘man remains closed in on On his feast day, Pope Bene- the Pope’s personal secretary, a canon lawyer from Boston remove dust from clothing and and other religions, can help himself’ and ‘essential elements dict XVI said we should fix our Mgr Georg Gänswein, who will Archdiocese in the US to be the to combat the heat and humidity restore a proper understanding of of the experience of being gaze on the Son of God, and like succeed Cardinal Harvey as Pre- new promoter of justice in the that endanger the frescoes. The human nature as a basis for jus- human are lost.’ St Stephen, deacon and first fect of the Papal Household. The Congregation for the Doctrine of new equipment is an effort to tice and peace. Pope Benedict deplored what martyr of the Church ‘open up others to be consecrated include the Faith, a position that prevent deterioration of the The Holy Father highlighted he called a ‘new philosophy of our lives to the light that directs a newly appointed prelate secre- includes monitoring and investi- Michelangelo masterpiece with- the problems on December 21, sexuality,’ epitomised by the us’ on life’s path, in his Angelus tary of a Congregation of the gating cases of priests accused out restricting public access. Mr in his annual Christmas address word ‘gender,’ which teaches reflections. Roman Curia and two newly of sex abuse. The Vatican Paolucci said that he is also to officials of the Roman Curia, that ‘sex is no longer a given ele- “St Stephen is a model for all appointed Apostolic Nuncios. announced the appointment working on the creation of a ‘vir- the Catholic Church’s central ment of nature,’ but a ‘social role those who want to serve the New Mgr Angelo Vincenzo Zani is onDecember 22 of Fr Robert tual tour’ of the Sistine Chapel, administrative offices at the Vat- we choose for ourselves.’ Evangelisation,” the Holy Father the new Secretary of the Con- Oliver, 52, an assistant to the which would allow people to see ican. “Man and woman as created added said. “He shows that the gregation for Catholic Education moderator for canonical affairs the artwork from many different “The question of the family is realities, as the nature of the novelty of proclamation does not (for Seminaries and Institutes of of Boston Archdiocese. angles while hearing a guide’s not just about a particular social human being, no longer exists,” primarily consist in the use of Study). Mgr Fortunatus commentary on the frescoes. The construct, but about man him- he said. original methods or techniques, Nwachukwu. was appointed NEW MEANING FOR DUST experience would not replace an self, about what he is and what it “Man calls his nature into which certainly have their uses, Apostolic Nuncio to Nicaragua JACKET AT THE VATICAN actual visit, he stressed, but could takes to be authentically question. From now on he is but in being filled with the Holy on November 12, 2012 and Mgr THE Vatican Museums will give more people access to the human,” Pope Benedict said. merely spirit and will.” Spirit and allowing ourselves to Nicolas Henry Marie Denis install new high-tech systems to artistic treasures. Friday January 4 2013 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH COMMENT 9 To be fully alive, we must look forward, not back

But we’ve wandered many a able, but almost inevitably, all of us occasional snow and rain. Thank good or all bad. brought to mind?’ We do have a weary foot will look back, even as we look for- goodness we invented the word Some may be more challenging past which is full of memory. To be Fr Eddie in auld lang syne. ward. The Roman God, Janus, after ‘driech.’ Prospects don’t look too than others. The fact that you are ‘fully alive’ means that we are whom this month of January is good. This is true only if we live in reading this column and I am writ- allowed to dream our dreams for McGhee We twa hae paidl’d i’the burn named, is depicted with two faces, the future. What about today? ing it, means that we are still part our future. Most of all it means we Frae morning sun till dine one looking forward the other look- In mid January, last year, a few of the great adventure that is called are invited to invest ourselves and But seas between us braid hae ing back. It seems that even in pre- days after my mum’s funeral, my ‘living.’ our energies into whatever today HAT would the roar’d Christian times, people like you brother Gerry and I went for a walk Having put 2012 behind us and brings. This is true discipleship. poet Robert Sin auld lang syne. and me, needed a moment for along the river and discovered dipped a tentative toe into whatever This is the invitation of the Gospel Burns make of reflection. We needed a moment to snowdrops already flowering. It 2013 holds, we can move forward today and every day. Can we do the fact that his And there’s a hand my trusty fiere! pause and think of the important was a day to remember. Those kind confidently. One way or another, this year ‘fully alive’? This is the poem/song Auld And gie’s a hand o’thine! things of our yesterdays, before we of days are out there but we need to this will be a year full of surprises. challenge for us all in 2013. Have a Lang Syne, had become something And we’ll tak na right gude-willy moved into the process of discov- look for them. Alternatively, those No one can predict what lies ahead. very Happy New Year. of an international anthem, to wel- waught, ering our tomorrows. One thing is kind of days may sometimes dis- All we can do is move forward in come New Year? The first thing For auld lang syne. certain, that whatever happened cover us. All we need to be, is open Faith. St Irenaeus who lived his I FR EDDIE McGhee has been W a priest of Galloway Diocese that he would notice is, that very yesterday, we cannot reach back to the possibilities that each day faith commitment in the very early few people actually know the Burns is inviting us, very and change. It is fixed. It has hap- may bring. This is the challenge of centuries of the Church said: “The since 1972. Currently serving words! For the benefit of us all, I potently, to remember that what has pened. It has gone. Tomorrow is 2013. We can approach it with pre- glory of God is people who are three parishes in the Kil- offer the song as Burns offered it to been important in life, remains where our dreams lie. That leaves conceptions or plans, or we can see fully alive.” To be ‘fully alive’ marnock area he helps on a us. important in life. It is important us living in the present moment. I it as a process of discovery. Maybe, means that these memories should part time basis with chaplaincy regardless of time or place or cir- am not suggesting that we do not a mixture of both will suffice. If we not be forgotten. ‘Should auld in HMP Kilmarnock. Email: Chorus: And for auld lang syne, cumstance. Auld Lang Syne is, make plans but perhaps this really go on past experience, no year is all acquaintance be forgot and never [email protected] my jo, unashamedly, full of memory and is the time to pause and examine For auld lang syne sentiment. In his own short life- what we invest in each day as it is We’ll tak a cup of kindness yet, time, Robert Burns was faced with presented to us. For auld lang syne. the possibility of leaving Scotland Already, we have moved beyond for the West Indies. In some the winter solstice. Already, we CROSSWORD Gordius No 72 Should auld acquaintance be for- respects this was a prospect that have moved beyond Christmas. got, filled him with dread. The prospect Remember Christmas? Already it And never brought to mind? of parting, not just from Scotland seems like a distant memory. In CHRISTMAS Should auld acquaintance be for- but from loved ones, is remem- spite of all the stresses and strains 123 4 5 6 7 got, bered in an equally important, and CROSSWORD we got there and we survived. If SOLUTION And days o’lang syne? perhaps more finely drawn poem, exhaustion has not already set in, it ‘The Silver Tassie.Again, drink and will probably do so at any 89 ACROSS And surely ye’ll be your pint memory play an important part! moment.Suddenly, 2013 may seem 1 Reappraised 6 Prophesied stowp! ‘Go, fetch to me a pint o’ wine’. like something of a daunting 11 Anarchy 14 Rites And surely I’ll be mine! Reminiscing over a glass of some- prospect. We have not got far 15 Plimsoll 17 Sweet chestnut 10 11 12 19 Candy 20 Freight 23 Joy And we’ll take a cup o’kindness thing suitable, seems to be the way enough away from the solstice to 24 Chicken tikka 25 Rye 26 Spy yet, to go! see the almost imperceptible 13 14 28 Open 30 Modest 33 Twee For auld lang syne. Here we find ourselves again at increase in daylight, but it is hap- 36 Sentry 37 Devil 38 Juror the beginning of a New Year. We pening. A Scottish winter can be 39 Appalled 40 Nettle 43 Tastes 45 Box 46 Crescent We twa hae run about the braes may or may not choose to remem- challenging enough, short days, 15 16 17 48 Liked 49 Trench 50 Etch And pu’d the gowans fine; ber over a glass of something suit- freezing nights alternating with 51 Admire 54 Crescendo 18 56 Decent 57 Plinth 58 Lute 59 Cargo 61 Ant 62 Tango 1920 65 Gel 66 Tap 67 Rough 21 22 23 68 Rue 70 Fibre 74 Shut Church teaching on stem cells 75 Matzoh 77 Wimple 78 No strings attached 79 Tabard 80 Blue 83 Marist Dear SCO, During a dis- From the first moment of his 242584 Italy 86 Strolled 88 ETA cussion at work, two of my existence, a human being must be 89 Fiesta 93 Cheese QUESTIONS 95 Ticktack 97 Pried 98 Heard Q)colleagues were discussing an arti- recognised as having the rights of 100 Nought 101 Lied 103 Privet cle about a dog that had stem cells OF FAITH a person—among which is the 26 27 105 Less 106 Bad 108 And (from its own nose) put into into its inviolable right of every innocent 110 Emperor 111 Ewe spine, and the previously paralysed being to life. (CCC 2270). 112 Outpost 113 Fraud ACROSS 116 Mixed blessing dog was able to walk again. God, the Lord of life, has 117 Cheyenne 118 Cliff This led to a debate on the use of entrusted to men the noble mis- 1 Infant’s bed (3) 119 Bananas 120 Sell-by date stem cells in general. I have two sion of safeguarding life, and men 3 Adequate aural ability ensures justice is served (4,7) 121 Tenderness questions: Does the Catholic Church must carry it out in a manner wor- 8 Pulled (6) allow the use of stem cells at all? thy of themselves. Life must be 9 Many an ancient card game can occasion a temporary DOWN 3 Posing 4 Apply 5 Skiffle Also, what is the view of the protected with the utmost care lack of warmth (4,4) 10 Apprehend (5) 7 Religious order 8 Hasp Church with regards to medical morally acceptable practice if it from the moment of conception: 11 Helicopter blade (5) 9 Stem 10 Decoys 11 Agency 12 Attained 13 Chuck steak experiments? remains within reasonable limits abortion and infanticide are abom- 13 Ardent, flaming (5) Elizabeth Donnelly and contributes to caring for or inable crimes. (CCC 2271) 14 Ring out the old, ring in the By e-mail 15 Rum lot I break up in confusion (7) new 16 Slept 18 Envy 21 Troop saving human lives.’ (CCC 2417) Since it must be treated from 16 An average cut of vegetable (7) 22 Let 23 Jeep 27 Pylon It is contrary to human dignity conception as a person, the 20 Chic as the southern market (5) 29 Next 30 Minstrel 31 Ole Dear Elizabeth, as God’s to cause animals to suffer or die embryo must be defended in its 21 Mar (5) 32 Solicit 34 Water 35 Epoch creatures, animals deserve needlessly. (CCC2418) integrity, cared for, and healed, as 23 Rinse out a klaxon (5) 36 Sew 42 A drop of the hard ourA) respect. We ought to show In light of the above, it should far as possible, like any other 24 Salad ingredient one may be as cool as (8) stuff 44 Secateurs 46 Carp 47 Twenty Thirteen 48 Locate 25 Mix with partygoers (6) them kindness at all times. Many be clear that the experiment to human being. (CCC 2274) 52 Elk 53 Unite 54 Chap of the saints, such as St Francis of which you referred in your letter Therefore, it is entirely immoral 26 Holy figurehead, such as Patrick in Ireland or Andrew in 55 Nine holes 59 Cloth 60 Off Assisi, had a particular love for on a dog should cause no concern to deliberately destroy any human Scotland (6,5) 63 Sherry 64 Uranus 65 Gems animals, and can give us a true to Catholics. life even if this could, in theory, 27 Fruit with a hard shell (3) 69 Got 71 Bury the hatchet example of how to treat them. Using cells from adult animals benefit the health of another 72 Umpire 73 Flat feet 76 Hand DOWN 77 Weather 81 Loyal 82 Fluke However, since the stewardship of or even embryonic ones for the human being: the end could never 1 A hectic sect may teach religion by this method (11) 85 Assumption 90 Earl 91 Bit creation has been given to human furthering of medical or veterinary justify the means. The Church 92 Credo 94 She 96 Cite 2 Assembled to catch the female? (8) 99 Deadline 100 Need 102 Dam beings, we believe it is licit to use science is a perfectly moral thing encourages research into the use 3 Meat that has come from the shelf (5) animals, for example for food. to do, provided every care is made of animal stem cells or adult 103 Peony 104 Intense 4 Piece of equipment for tennis, badminton, etc (7) 106 Bribes 107 Deters Therefore, in answer to your last to ensure that the animals do not human stem cells in curing a vari- 5 Tree of the birch family (5) 109 Saucer 113 Fiend question on whether the Church suffer necessarily. ety of illnesses. However, She can 6 Set on fire (6) 114 Pill 115 Ugly allows medical experiments, and When it comes to using human never condone the killing of 7 Interval (3) assuming that you refer to experi- cells, however, only adult stem another human being. 12 Dazzling to behold (11) Christmas winner was: ments on animals for medical pur- 13 Travels by air (5) cells can be utilised. It is entirely Flora Haugh, South Uist poses, I refer you to the following wrong to use stem cells obtained I Do you have a question relat- 14 Raising agent, as yet broken up (5) paragraphs from the Catechism of from embryos or foetuses in ing to the Faith that you would 17 This way, re-toning can be gas! (8) the Catholic Church: “God research or treatment, since these like answered? If so send your 18 Tropical disease (7) entrusted animals to the steward- are human beings and have the query via e-mail: 19 Male feline (6) ship of those whom He created in same right to life and should be [email protected] with 22 You’d bend over backwards to be here in the afterlife! (5) Scottish Catholic Observer: His own image. Hence it is legiti- afforded the same respect as adult Questions of Faith in the sub- 23 Trish can make this garment (5) Scotland’s only national 24 Trophy (3) mate to use animals for food and human beings. ject or post it to: Questions of Catholic weekly newspaper Faith, The Scottish Catholic clothing. They may be domesti- From the catechism, once more: printed by Trinity Mirror, Oldham. Observer, 19 Waterloo St, Glas- Send your completed crossword entries—along with your full name cated to help man in his work and Human life must be respected and Registered at the Post Office gow, G2 6BT. A member of the address and daytime phone number—to CROSSWORD CONTEST SCO leisure. Medical and scientific protected absolutely from the as a newspaper. experimentation on animals is a moment of conception. clergy with respond in a future 19 WATERLOO ST GLASGOW G2 6BT 10 NEW YEAR MESSAGES THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday January 4 2013 Friday January 4 2013 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH NEW YEAR MESSAGES 11

live this Year of Faith in earnest. the Middle East, where the presence CARDINAL KEITH O’BRIEN’S CHRISTMAS HOMILY Interreligious dialogue can only of the Prince of Peace was first mani- bear fruits in acts of mutual respect. fested. T IS indeed a joy to be with you again at this We remember the grieving fami- Christmas time to celebrate our Christmas Mass lies of the children and teachers in following on the blessing of the Crib. I begin my Newton, USA, whose lives were words today with a simple story while welcoming brought to a violent end in an evil you all most warmly to our cathedral at this time. moment of madness. The story is about a young couple bringing their little boy to visit the church on Christmas Day. He was old enoughI to wander around by himself and spent some time looking at the crib before he spoke aloud to his mother and father and simply said ‘where is God?’ MESSAGES The scene on the crib before him is fairly familiar— a man and a woman like his parents and a baby like him- self in the pictures at home, some animals like those he sees in the fields and in pictures, but no sign of anything extraordinary! But the Church does remind us of some- thing extraordinary in the teaching of the Second Vatican CARDINAL SEAN BRADY,PRIMATE Council whose 50th anniversary we commemorate this OF ALL IRELAND FOR THE COMING YEAR time as we read one of the documents on “Church in the Modern World.” There we are taught: “In reality it is only HOPE that everyone who in the mystery of the Word made flesh that the mystery of believes that the right to life is ARCHBISHOP PETER SMITH In a special report, THE SCO provides a round up of highlights from Christmas homilies, humanity truly becomes clear… Christ the new Adam, in fundamental will make their OF SOUTHWARK the very revelation of the mystery of the Father and of Ivoice heard in a reasonable, but New Year, Day of Peace and Year of Faith messages from the Holy Father, members his love!” These magnificent words are not meant to con- forthright way to their representa- N THIS Year of Faith we are fuse us but to clarify the human condition and convey the tives, reminding them that the right given a threefold challenge. hope of Heaven. God is there in the mystery of the Crib, to life is conferred on human beings First, to renew and deepen our CARDINAL GEORGE PELL, of the Scottish hierachy and from leading Catholic clergymen throughout the world in the mystery of our human nature, and we must realise not by the powerful ones of this Ipersonal Faith in the person of ARCHBISHOP OF SYDNEY that as St John teaches in his Gospel: “The Word became world but by the Creator. Jesus Christ, true God and true flesh and lives among us.” And so we realise Christ’s No government has the right to man, and to spend a little time each IKE every other priest and involvement with us and our involvement with Him. God be heard through each and every one of us. remove that right from an innocent day building up that relationship by bishop I bring Christ’s mes- URBI ET ORBI MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE pursuit of a political solution to the conflict. is in the Crib in the mystery of our human flesh and we person. listening to the Word of God speak- sage of peace and goodness BENEDICT XVI May peace spring up in the Land where the Redeemer are called upon in the mystery of our own humanity to e are living now near the beginning of a Year of ing deep in our hearts... onceL again this Christmas. Where was born, and may He grant Israelis and Palestinians become more and more Christ-like till we share eternity Faith called for by Pope Benedict XVI. The Secondly, we are challenged to there is evil, there is less peace, “Veritas de terra orta est!” – “Truth has sprung out of courage to end to long years of conflict and division, and to with God in Heaven. content of our Faith was re-emphasised some bring the light of the Gospel to the sometimes no peace. the earth” (Ps 85:12). embark resolutely on the path of negotiation. 50W years ago at the time of the teachings of the Second society in which we live; as disci- My heart, the hearts of all believ- In the countries of North Africa, which are experiencing hile thinking of the mystery of Christ and the Vatican Council and re-emphasised at this present time ples of Jesus Christ we are called to ers, of all people of good will, go EAR brothers and sisters in Rome and through- a major transition in pursuit of a new future—and especially mystery of our own nature at this time we are today when we commemorate that golden jubilee. witness to the truth that He revealed out to all those who cannot find out the world, a happy Christmas to you and the beloved land of Egypt, blessed by the childhood of Jesus soon reminded after today’s feast of three other We ourselves must profess that Faith as never before in His life and teaching—the truth peace at this time, especially those your families! In this Year of Faith, I express —may citizens work together to build societies founded on greatW feasts on the next three days after this. We have the and be prepared to preach it and teach it so that it is the about the meaning and purpose of who have suffered at the hands of my Christmas greetings and good wishes in justice and respect for the freedom and dignity of every per- Feast of St Stephen the first martyr; then of St John the Christian message which is being upheld in our country human life, the truth about what it fellow Christians; Christian offi- these words taken from one of the Psalms: son. Apostle and Evangelist; and then that Feast of the Holy and in the society in which we live. And it is that message means to be truly human... cials, priests, religious, teachers. “Truth has sprung out of the earth”. Actually, in the text of the May peace spring up on the vast continent of Asia. May Innocents commemorating those infants who were put to which is supported in many and varied ways. Thirdly, Jesus Christ lived a life I am deeply sorry this has hap- Psalm, these words are in the future: “Kindness and truth the Child Jesus look graciously on the many peoples who death by King Herod shortly after their births. Just recently I had a card from someone who wrote to of loving service of others and he pened. Dshall meet; / justice and peace shall kiss. / Truth shall spring dwell in those lands and, in a special way, upon all those These feasts have been remembered in the Church me indicating that her minister at the church which she commands us to do the same: “I It is completely contrary to out of the earth, /and justice shall look down from Heaven. / who believe in Him. May the King of Peace turn His gaze from as early as the fourth century. In the middle ages attended in Glasgow prayed ‘earnestly for you and ask the have given you an example so that Christ’s teachings and I feel, too, The Lord Himself will give His benefits; / our land shall yield to the new leaders of the People’s Republic of China for the those involved in those feasts were known as the ‘Com- congregation to do the same,’ she added to me that ‘your you may copy what I have done to the shock and shame across the its increase. / Justice shall walk before Him, / and salvation, high task which awaits them. I express my hope that, in ful- panions of Christ,’ described as a ‘cortege of honour stance is correct. Biblical, brave and honest, and to us you you.” (Jn.13:15) So the third chal- community at these revelations of along the way of His steps” (Ps 85:11-14). filling this task, they will esteem the contribution of the reli- accompanying the Christ child.’ are ‘the Christian of Year.’ There is tremendous support lenge is to ask God’s grace to see wrong doing and crimes. Today these prophetic words have been fulfilled! In gions, in respect for each, in such a way that they can help Those individuals and groups were regarded then and for you from Christians in Scotland.’ Another minister His presence in our neighbour, We need our Faith in God’s Jesus, born in Bethlehem of the Virgin Mary, kindness and surpasses all human understanding: the Infinite has become a to build a fraternal society for the benefit of that noble Peo- can be regarded now as representing the three possible from another Christian denomination wrote to me: “You especially the neighbour who suf- goodness and love to cope with truth do indeed meet; justice and peace have kissed; truth child, has entered the human family. And yet, this same God ple and of the whole world. forms of martyrdom, namely three different ways of may be sure that our prayers will always be with you and fers, or who lacks what is essential these disasters, to help those who has sprung out of the earth and justice has looked down cannot enter my heart unless I open the door to Him. Porta fidei! May the Birth of Christ favour the return of peace in being put to death for our Christian faith. We might say your brother bishops in your support for Christian truth.” ARCHBISHOP PAUL SAYAH, VICAR to human flourishing, and to reach have been hurt. from heaven. St Augustine explains with admirable brevity: The door of faith! We could be frightened by this, our inverse Mali and that of concord in Nigeria, where savage acts of that the martyrdom of St Stephen, the first martyr and And a member of the Free Presbyterian Church and his GENERAL OF THE MARONITE out to them in love. We need the hope that comes to “What is truth? The Son of God. What is the earth? The omnipotence. This human ability to be closed to God can make terrorism continue to reap victims, particularly among deacon in the Church, was a voluntary martyrdom as he wife wrote to me stating: “We are not of your faith but in PATRIARCHATE IN BKERKE, In relieving our neighbour’s suf- us from Christ’s birth with His call flesh. Ask whence Christ has been born, and you will see us fearful. But see the reality which chases away this gloomy Christians. May the Redeemer bring help and comfort to was executed. That of St John, the beloved disciple, also the last few years we have always looked to you to bring LEBANON fering and meeting our neighbour’s to conversion, to sorrow for sins that truth has sprung out of the earth… truth has been born thought, the hope that conquers fear: truth has sprung up! God the refugees from the east of the Democratic Republic of was a voluntary martyrdom because of his sufferings but some sanity into moral issues affecting our society.” needs, we are serving Christ Him- and the necessity of reparation. of the Virgin Mary” (En in Ps. 84:13). And in a Christmas is born! “The earth has yielded its fruits.” (Ps 67:7). Yes, there Congo, and grant peace to Kenya, where brutal attacks have he was not put to death. The Holy Innocents in their turn St John the Baptist, the cousin of the Lord, indicated HRISTMAS is a time of self and for the Christian, therefore, sermon he says that: “In this yearly feast we celebrate that is a good earth, a healthy earth, an earth freed of all selfishness struck the civilian population and places of worship. were executed, put to death, but it was not a voluntary in his preaching and teaching that he was preaching a hope; it is a time of joy, a there can be no higher privilege or day when the prophecy was fulfilled: ‘truth shall spring out and all lack of openness. In this world there is a good soil which May the Child Jesus bless the great numbers of the act on their part. gospel of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. No mat- time to remember that God is duty. of the earth, and justice shall look down from heaven’. The God has prepared, that he might come to dwell among us. A Faithful who celebrate Him in Latin America. May He Whatever suffering they endured, however, those indi- ter what our own particular faults and failings are, no Clove, that God is with us. And, it is So Christmas is pre-eminently a Truth, which is in the bosom of the Father has sprung out of dwelling place for his presence in the world. This good earth increase their human and Christian virtues, sustain all those viduals and groups were regarded as being close to matter how often we ourselves sin, we must realise that a time that calls upon us really to season of hope. the earth, to be in the womb of a mother too. The Truth exists, and today too, in 2012, from this earth truth has sprung forced to leave behind their families and their land, and con- Christ, companions of Christ, because of the sufferings it is for each one of us to proclaim the Gospel of the Lord take courage. We cannot allow the which rules the whole world has sprung out of the earth, to up! Consequently, there is hope in the world, a hope in which firm government leaders in their commitment to develop- which they endured. in season and out of season, welcome or unwelcome, as situation to lead us into despair. be held in the arms of a woman... The Truth which heaven we can trust, even at the most difficult times and in the most ment and fighting crime. I have indicated the great St Paul himself did. cannot contain has sprung out of the earth, to be laid in a difficult situations. Truth has sprung up, bringing kindness, jus- Dear brothers and sisters, kindness and truth, justice and erhaps when we consider the world of today we manger. For whose benefit did so lofty a God become so tice and peace. peace have met; they have become incarnate in the child might be like that child who was looking around in his Christmas time I do appeal to you to find lowly? Certainly not for His own, but for our great benefit, Yes, may peace spring up for the people of Syria, deeply born of Mary in Bethlehem. That child is the Son of God; the Crib to see God and we ourselves might be Christ, to find God, not only in the Crib but in the if we believe.” (Sermones, 185, 1). wounded and divided by a conflict which does not spare He is God appearing in history. His birth is a flowering of temptedP at this time to ask just: “Where is God? Where circumstances in which we live—in our homes, in “If we believe.”Here we see the power of faith! God has even the defenceless and reaps innocent victims. Once new life for all humanity. May every land become a good is God in the world in which we live, in the society of ourT places of work, in our places of recreation! At the done everything; He has done the impossible: He was made again I appeal for an end to the bloodshed, easier access for earth which receives and brings forth kindness and truth, which we are members?” beginning of the Year of Faith, Pope Benedict XVI indi- flesh. His all-powerful love has accomplished something which the relief of refugees and the displaced, and dialogue in the justice and peace. Happy Christmas to all of you! Around us there are indeed those wars and rumours cated that for all of us as Christians what is most impor- of wars, in our own country there is increasing suffering tant in our lives is that belief in Christ and in His and more suffering forecast for those who are not as well teaching. He stated: “There is nothing more beautiful EXTRACT FROM POPE BENEDICT XVI’S WORLD DAY OF integral development of peoples or even the protection of these principles are denied or misunderstood, since this off as others, those who are looking for work and cannot than to know Christ and to speak to others of our friend- PEACE MESSAGE the environment without defending the life of those who constitutes an offence against the truth of the human per- find it, those who are finding it difficult to being up their ship with him.” These words apply to us all—whatever are weakest, beginning with the unborn. Every offence son, with serious harm to justice and peace. families as they would like. Further, all of us who follow our age or spiritual journeys, our faults and failings, Peacemakers are those who love, defend and promote against life, especially at its beginning, inevitably causes Consequently, another important way of helping to the Christian standard of living realise that there is legis- known or unknown. It is that meeting with Christ which life in its fullness irreparable damage to development, peace and the envi- build peace is for legal systems and the administration of lation being passed or proposed in our country which is is all important in a special way throughout this year and CARDINAL DONALD WUERL, ronment. Neither is it just to introduce surreptitiously into justice to recognise the right to invoke the principle of directly contrary to Christian teaching, which is opposed indeed day by day. ARCHBISHOP OF WASHINGTON, DC HE path to the attainment of the common legislation false rights or freedoms which, on the basis of conscientious objection in the face of laws or government to the teaching of our Catholic Christian Church and to We like those first ‘Companions of Christ,’ and like good and to peace is above all that of respect a reductive and relativistic view of human beings and the measures that offend against human dignity, such as abor- Christians of many other denominations as well as those Christians throughout the ages are bound by those com- ARCHBISHOP BERNARD LONGLEY, HRISTMAS is always a for human life in all its many aspects, begin- clever use of ambiguous expressions aimed at promoting tion and euthanasia. of the great world faiths. mands of Jesus to “go and teach all nations!” We are OF BIRMINGHAM wonderful time of the year ning with its conception, through its devel- a supposed right to abortion and euthanasia, pose a threat One of the fundamental human rights, also with refer- One might say because of these sufferings at this pres- bound, not only to live our Faith, but to hand on some- because it is a time when opment and up to its natural end. True to the fundamental right to life. ence to international peace, is the right of individuals and ent time because of what is going on around us we all thing of the teachings of Jesus Christ wherever we are, ARCHBISHOP FOUAD TWAL, GEN- HIS gift of peace is part of people instinctively, intuitively turn peacemakers, then, are those who love, defend and pro- There is also a need to acknowledge and promote the communities to religious freedom. become martyrs of one kind or another whether we like especially if that teaching is being neglected or com- ERAL OF THE MARONITE PATRIAR- C the blessing which will come to family. mote human life in all its dimensions, personal, commu- natural structure of marriage as the union of a man and a At this stage in history, it is becoming increasingly it or not. Sometimes our martyrdom is voluntary and we pletely ignored. CHATE IN BKERKE, LEBANON with the Appearing of our They also turn to the whole expe- nitarianT and transcendent. Life in its fullness is the woman in the face of attempts to make it juridically equiva- important to promote this right not only from the negative are almost put to death; other times our martyrdom is I wish you and your families and friends every bless- greatT God and saviour Jesus Christ rience of love in their lives. And we height of peace. Anyone who loves peace cannot toler- lent to radically different types of union; such attempts point of view, as freedom from—for example, obligations again voluntary but we are not martyred; and on other ing at this time. May we be encouraged by the fact that HE joy of Christmas is over- and for which we are waiting in come together as family, because ate attacks and crimes against life. actually harm and help to destabiliSe marriage, obscuring or limitations involving the freedom to choose one’s reli- occasions we are indeed literally put to death although we are not alone as Christians in the world of today—but shadowed by the staggering hope. we love our family. But our own Those who insufficiently value human life and, in its specific nature and its indispensable role in society. gion—but also from the positive point of view, in its vari- this is not voluntary. more and more are becoming fully aware of our Christian violence in Syria. [United At this season of the year we family is only part of the equation. consequence, support among other things the liberalisa- These principles are not truths of faith, nor are they simply ous expressions, as freedom for—for example, bearing Whatever type of martyrdom we are enduring at this responsibilities whether or not a certain type of martyr- NationsT recognition of Palestine as long and pray especially for the gift It is a reminder to us that we tion of abortion, perhaps do not realise that in this way a corollary of the right to religious freedom. They are witness to one’s religion, making its teachings known, present time, whatever particular Crosses we are asked dom is involved. a nonmember observer is] a step of peace in a troubled world and we are part of a bigger family, God’s they are proposing the pursuit of a false peace. The flight inscribed in human nature itself, accessible to reason and engaging in activities in the educational, benevolent and to carry, there is increased suffering for a Christian in the May God indeed bless us all at this time and enable us towards peace and stability. remember those communities where family. from responsibility, which degrades human persons, and thus common to all humanity. The Church’s efforts to pro- charitable fields which permit the practice of religious pre- world at this present time. to live true to that faith which we received in our infancy We are a minority but we are peace seems a distant prospect. On We are called to love not only even more so the killing of a defenceless and innocent mote them are not therefore confessional in character, but cepts, and existing and acting as social bodies structured in Whatever sufferings we do have in this present life as and which has grown throughout the years enabling us to more than just a number. this great Christian feast we are just the members of our family, but being, will never be able to produce happiness or peace. addressed to all people, whatever their religious affiliation. accordance with the proper doctrinal principles and institu- a Christian Leader, or by myself as a Cardinal Arch- be suitable ‘companions of Christ’ wherever we are and I encourage all our Faithful to united in prayer with the Churches of all of those around us. Indeed how could one claim to bring about peace, the Efforts of this kind are all the more necessary the more tional ends of each. bishop, I must stress to you that the Christian voice must whatever we are called upon to do. 10 NEW YEAR MESSAGES THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday January 4 2013 Friday January 4 2013 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH NEW YEAR MESSAGES 11

live this Year of Faith in earnest. the Middle East, where the presence CARDINAL KEITH O’BRIEN’S CHRISTMAS HOMILY Interreligious dialogue can only of the Prince of Peace was first mani- bear fruits in acts of mutual respect. fested. T IS indeed a joy to be with you again at this We remember the grieving fami- Christmas time to celebrate our Christmas Mass lies of the children and teachers in following on the blessing of the Crib. I begin my Newton, USA, whose lives were words today with a simple story while welcoming brought to a violent end in an evil you all most warmly to our cathedral at this time. moment of madness. The story is about a young couple bringing their little boy to visit the church on Christmas Day. He was old enoughI to wander around by himself and spent some time looking at the crib before he spoke aloud to his mother and father and simply said ‘where is God?’ MESSAGES The scene on the crib before him is fairly familiar— a man and a woman like his parents and a baby like him- self in the pictures at home, some animals like those he sees in the fields and in pictures, but no sign of anything extraordinary! But the Church does remind us of some- thing extraordinary in the teaching of the Second Vatican CARDINAL SEAN BRADY,PRIMATE Council whose 50th anniversary we commemorate this OF ALL IRELAND FOR THE COMING YEAR time as we read one of the documents on “Church in the Modern World.” There we are taught: “In reality it is only HOPE that everyone who in the mystery of the Word made flesh that the mystery of believes that the right to life is ARCHBISHOP PETER SMITH In a special report, THE SCO provides a round up of highlights from Christmas homilies, humanity truly becomes clear… Christ the new Adam, in fundamental will make their OF SOUTHWARK the very revelation of the mystery of the Father and of Ivoice heard in a reasonable, but New Year, Day of Peace and Year of Faith messages from the Holy Father, members his love!” These magnificent words are not meant to con- forthright way to their representa- N THIS Year of Faith we are fuse us but to clarify the human condition and convey the tives, reminding them that the right given a threefold challenge. hope of Heaven. God is there in the mystery of the Crib, to life is conferred on human beings First, to renew and deepen our CARDINAL GEORGE PELL, of the Scottish hierachy and from leading Catholic clergymen throughout the world in the mystery of our human nature, and we must realise not by the powerful ones of this Ipersonal Faith in the person of ARCHBISHOP OF SYDNEY that as St John teaches in his Gospel: “The Word became world but by the Creator. Jesus Christ, true God and true flesh and lives among us.” And so we realise Christ’s No government has the right to man, and to spend a little time each IKE every other priest and involvement with us and our involvement with Him. God be heard through each and every one of us. remove that right from an innocent day building up that relationship by bishop I bring Christ’s mes- URBI ET ORBI MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE pursuit of a political solution to the conflict. is in the Crib in the mystery of our human flesh and we person. listening to the Word of God speak- sage of peace and goodness BENEDICT XVI May peace spring up in the Land where the Redeemer are called upon in the mystery of our own humanity to e are living now near the beginning of a Year of ing deep in our hearts... onceL again this Christmas. Where was born, and may He grant Israelis and Palestinians become more and more Christ-like till we share eternity Faith called for by Pope Benedict XVI. The Secondly, we are challenged to there is evil, there is less peace, “Veritas de terra orta est!” – “Truth has sprung out of courage to end to long years of conflict and division, and to with God in Heaven. content of our Faith was re-emphasised some bring the light of the Gospel to the sometimes no peace. the earth” (Ps 85:12). embark resolutely on the path of negotiation. 50W years ago at the time of the teachings of the Second society in which we live; as disci- My heart, the hearts of all believ- In the countries of North Africa, which are experiencing hile thinking of the mystery of Christ and the Vatican Council and re-emphasised at this present time ples of Jesus Christ we are called to ers, of all people of good will, go EAR brothers and sisters in Rome and through- a major transition in pursuit of a new future—and especially mystery of our own nature at this time we are today when we commemorate that golden jubilee. witness to the truth that He revealed out to all those who cannot find out the world, a happy Christmas to you and the beloved land of Egypt, blessed by the childhood of Jesus soon reminded after today’s feast of three other We ourselves must profess that Faith as never before in His life and teaching—the truth peace at this time, especially those your families! In this Year of Faith, I express —may citizens work together to build societies founded on greatW feasts on the next three days after this. We have the and be prepared to preach it and teach it so that it is the about the meaning and purpose of who have suffered at the hands of my Christmas greetings and good wishes in justice and respect for the freedom and dignity of every per- Feast of St Stephen the first martyr; then of St John the Christian message which is being upheld in our country human life, the truth about what it fellow Christians; Christian offi- these words taken from one of the Psalms: son. Apostle and Evangelist; and then that Feast of the Holy and in the society in which we live. And it is that message means to be truly human... cials, priests, religious, teachers. “Truth has sprung out of the earth”. Actually, in the text of the May peace spring up on the vast continent of Asia. May Innocents commemorating those infants who were put to which is supported in many and varied ways. Thirdly, Jesus Christ lived a life I am deeply sorry this has hap- Psalm, these words are in the future: “Kindness and truth the Child Jesus look graciously on the many peoples who death by King Herod shortly after their births. Just recently I had a card from someone who wrote to of loving service of others and he pened. Dshall meet; / justice and peace shall kiss. / Truth shall spring dwell in those lands and, in a special way, upon all those These feasts have been remembered in the Church me indicating that her minister at the church which she commands us to do the same: “I It is completely contrary to out of the earth, /and justice shall look down from Heaven. / who believe in Him. May the King of Peace turn His gaze from as early as the fourth century. In the middle ages attended in Glasgow prayed ‘earnestly for you and ask the have given you an example so that Christ’s teachings and I feel, too, The Lord Himself will give His benefits; / our land shall yield to the new leaders of the People’s Republic of China for the those involved in those feasts were known as the ‘Com- congregation to do the same,’ she added to me that ‘your you may copy what I have done to the shock and shame across the its increase. / Justice shall walk before Him, / and salvation, high task which awaits them. I express my hope that, in ful- panions of Christ,’ described as a ‘cortege of honour stance is correct. Biblical, brave and honest, and to us you you.” (Jn.13:15) So the third chal- community at these revelations of along the way of His steps” (Ps 85:11-14). filling this task, they will esteem the contribution of the reli- accompanying the Christ child.’ are ‘the Christian of Year.’ There is tremendous support lenge is to ask God’s grace to see wrong doing and crimes. Today these prophetic words have been fulfilled! In gions, in respect for each, in such a way that they can help Those individuals and groups were regarded then and for you from Christians in Scotland.’ Another minister His presence in our neighbour, We need our Faith in God’s Jesus, born in Bethlehem of the Virgin Mary, kindness and surpasses all human understanding: the Infinite has become a to build a fraternal society for the benefit of that noble Peo- can be regarded now as representing the three possible from another Christian denomination wrote to me: “You especially the neighbour who suf- goodness and love to cope with truth do indeed meet; justice and peace have kissed; truth child, has entered the human family. And yet, this same God ple and of the whole world. forms of martyrdom, namely three different ways of may be sure that our prayers will always be with you and fers, or who lacks what is essential these disasters, to help those who has sprung out of the earth and justice has looked down cannot enter my heart unless I open the door to Him. Porta fidei! May the Birth of Christ favour the return of peace in being put to death for our Christian faith. We might say your brother bishops in your support for Christian truth.” ARCHBISHOP PAUL SAYAH, VICAR to human flourishing, and to reach have been hurt. from heaven. St Augustine explains with admirable brevity: The door of faith! We could be frightened by this, our inverse Mali and that of concord in Nigeria, where savage acts of that the martyrdom of St Stephen, the first martyr and And a member of the Free Presbyterian Church and his GENERAL OF THE MARONITE out to them in love. We need the hope that comes to “What is truth? The Son of God. What is the earth? The omnipotence. This human ability to be closed to God can make terrorism continue to reap victims, particularly among deacon in the Church, was a voluntary martyrdom as he wife wrote to me stating: “We are not of your faith but in PATRIARCHATE IN BKERKE, In relieving our neighbour’s suf- us from Christ’s birth with His call flesh. Ask whence Christ has been born, and you will see us fearful. But see the reality which chases away this gloomy Christians. May the Redeemer bring help and comfort to was executed. That of St John, the beloved disciple, also the last few years we have always looked to you to bring LEBANON fering and meeting our neighbour’s to conversion, to sorrow for sins that truth has sprung out of the earth… truth has been born thought, the hope that conquers fear: truth has sprung up! God the refugees from the east of the Democratic Republic of was a voluntary martyrdom because of his sufferings but some sanity into moral issues affecting our society.” needs, we are serving Christ Him- and the necessity of reparation. of the Virgin Mary” (En in Ps. 84:13). And in a Christmas is born! “The earth has yielded its fruits.” (Ps 67:7). Yes, there Congo, and grant peace to Kenya, where brutal attacks have he was not put to death. The Holy Innocents in their turn St John the Baptist, the cousin of the Lord, indicated HRISTMAS is a time of self and for the Christian, therefore, sermon he says that: “In this yearly feast we celebrate that is a good earth, a healthy earth, an earth freed of all selfishness struck the civilian population and places of worship. were executed, put to death, but it was not a voluntary in his preaching and teaching that he was preaching a hope; it is a time of joy, a there can be no higher privilege or day when the prophecy was fulfilled: ‘truth shall spring out and all lack of openness. In this world there is a good soil which May the Child Jesus bless the great numbers of the act on their part. gospel of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. No mat- time to remember that God is duty. of the earth, and justice shall look down from heaven’. The God has prepared, that he might come to dwell among us. A Faithful who celebrate Him in Latin America. May He Whatever suffering they endured, however, those indi- ter what our own particular faults and failings are, no Clove, that God is with us. And, it is So Christmas is pre-eminently a Truth, which is in the bosom of the Father has sprung out of dwelling place for his presence in the world. This good earth increase their human and Christian virtues, sustain all those viduals and groups were regarded as being close to matter how often we ourselves sin, we must realise that a time that calls upon us really to season of hope. the earth, to be in the womb of a mother too. The Truth exists, and today too, in 2012, from this earth truth has sprung forced to leave behind their families and their land, and con- Christ, companions of Christ, because of the sufferings it is for each one of us to proclaim the Gospel of the Lord take courage. We cannot allow the which rules the whole world has sprung out of the earth, to up! Consequently, there is hope in the world, a hope in which firm government leaders in their commitment to develop- which they endured. in season and out of season, welcome or unwelcome, as situation to lead us into despair. be held in the arms of a woman... The Truth which heaven we can trust, even at the most difficult times and in the most ment and fighting crime. I have indicated the great St Paul himself did. cannot contain has sprung out of the earth, to be laid in a difficult situations. Truth has sprung up, bringing kindness, jus- Dear brothers and sisters, kindness and truth, justice and erhaps when we consider the world of today we manger. For whose benefit did so lofty a God become so tice and peace. peace have met; they have become incarnate in the child might be like that child who was looking around in his Christmas time I do appeal to you to find lowly? Certainly not for His own, but for our great benefit, Yes, may peace spring up for the people of Syria, deeply born of Mary in Bethlehem. That child is the Son of God; the Crib to see God and we ourselves might be Christ, to find God, not only in the Crib but in the if we believe.” (Sermones, 185, 1). wounded and divided by a conflict which does not spare He is God appearing in history. His birth is a flowering of temptedP at this time to ask just: “Where is God? Where circumstances in which we live—in our homes, in “If we believe.”Here we see the power of faith! God has even the defenceless and reaps innocent victims. Once new life for all humanity. May every land become a good is God in the world in which we live, in the society of ourT places of work, in our places of recreation! At the done everything; He has done the impossible: He was made again I appeal for an end to the bloodshed, easier access for earth which receives and brings forth kindness and truth, which we are members?” beginning of the Year of Faith, Pope Benedict XVI indi- flesh. His all-powerful love has accomplished something which the relief of refugees and the displaced, and dialogue in the justice and peace. Happy Christmas to all of you! Around us there are indeed those wars and rumours cated that for all of us as Christians what is most impor- of wars, in our own country there is increasing suffering tant in our lives is that belief in Christ and in His and more suffering forecast for those who are not as well teaching. He stated: “There is nothing more beautiful EXTRACT FROM POPE BENEDICT XVI’S WORLD DAY OF integral development of peoples or even the protection of these principles are denied or misunderstood, since this off as others, those who are looking for work and cannot than to know Christ and to speak to others of our friend- PEACE MESSAGE the environment without defending the life of those who constitutes an offence against the truth of the human per- find it, those who are finding it difficult to being up their ship with him.” These words apply to us all—whatever are weakest, beginning with the unborn. Every offence son, with serious harm to justice and peace. families as they would like. Further, all of us who follow our age or spiritual journeys, our faults and failings, Peacemakers are those who love, defend and promote against life, especially at its beginning, inevitably causes Consequently, another important way of helping to the Christian standard of living realise that there is legis- known or unknown. It is that meeting with Christ which life in its fullness irreparable damage to development, peace and the envi- build peace is for legal systems and the administration of lation being passed or proposed in our country which is is all important in a special way throughout this year and CARDINAL DONALD WUERL, ronment. Neither is it just to introduce surreptitiously into justice to recognise the right to invoke the principle of directly contrary to Christian teaching, which is opposed indeed day by day. ARCHBISHOP OF WASHINGTON, DC HE path to the attainment of the common legislation false rights or freedoms which, on the basis of conscientious objection in the face of laws or government to the teaching of our Catholic Christian Church and to We like those first ‘Companions of Christ,’ and like good and to peace is above all that of respect a reductive and relativistic view of human beings and the measures that offend against human dignity, such as abor- Christians of many other denominations as well as those Christians throughout the ages are bound by those com- ARCHBISHOP BERNARD LONGLEY, HRISTMAS is always a for human life in all its many aspects, begin- clever use of ambiguous expressions aimed at promoting tion and euthanasia. of the great world faiths. mands of Jesus to “go and teach all nations!” We are OF BIRMINGHAM wonderful time of the year ning with its conception, through its devel- a supposed right to abortion and euthanasia, pose a threat One of the fundamental human rights, also with refer- One might say because of these sufferings at this pres- bound, not only to live our Faith, but to hand on some- because it is a time when opment and up to its natural end. True to the fundamental right to life. ence to international peace, is the right of individuals and ent time because of what is going on around us we all thing of the teachings of Jesus Christ wherever we are, ARCHBISHOP FOUAD TWAL, GEN- HIS gift of peace is part of people instinctively, intuitively turn peacemakers, then, are those who love, defend and pro- There is also a need to acknowledge and promote the communities to religious freedom. become martyrs of one kind or another whether we like especially if that teaching is being neglected or com- ERAL OF THE MARONITE PATRIAR- C the blessing which will come to family. mote human life in all its dimensions, personal, commu- natural structure of marriage as the union of a man and a At this stage in history, it is becoming increasingly it or not. Sometimes our martyrdom is voluntary and we pletely ignored. CHATE IN BKERKE, LEBANON with the Appearing of our They also turn to the whole expe- nitarianT and transcendent. Life in its fullness is the woman in the face of attempts to make it juridically equiva- important to promote this right not only from the negative are almost put to death; other times our martyrdom is I wish you and your families and friends every bless- greatT God and saviour Jesus Christ rience of love in their lives. And we height of peace. Anyone who loves peace cannot toler- lent to radically different types of union; such attempts point of view, as freedom from—for example, obligations again voluntary but we are not martyred; and on other ing at this time. May we be encouraged by the fact that HE joy of Christmas is over- and for which we are waiting in come together as family, because ate attacks and crimes against life. actually harm and help to destabiliSe marriage, obscuring or limitations involving the freedom to choose one’s reli- occasions we are indeed literally put to death although we are not alone as Christians in the world of today—but shadowed by the staggering hope. we love our family. But our own Those who insufficiently value human life and, in its specific nature and its indispensable role in society. gion—but also from the positive point of view, in its vari- this is not voluntary. more and more are becoming fully aware of our Christian violence in Syria. [United At this season of the year we family is only part of the equation. consequence, support among other things the liberalisa- These principles are not truths of faith, nor are they simply ous expressions, as freedom for—for example, bearing Whatever type of martyrdom we are enduring at this responsibilities whether or not a certain type of martyr- NationsT recognition of Palestine as long and pray especially for the gift It is a reminder to us that we tion of abortion, perhaps do not realise that in this way a corollary of the right to religious freedom. They are witness to one’s religion, making its teachings known, present time, whatever particular Crosses we are asked dom is involved. a nonmember observer is] a step of peace in a troubled world and we are part of a bigger family, God’s they are proposing the pursuit of a false peace. The flight inscribed in human nature itself, accessible to reason and engaging in activities in the educational, benevolent and to carry, there is increased suffering for a Christian in the May God indeed bless us all at this time and enable us towards peace and stability. remember those communities where family. from responsibility, which degrades human persons, and thus common to all humanity. The Church’s efforts to pro- charitable fields which permit the practice of religious pre- world at this present time. to live true to that faith which we received in our infancy We are a minority but we are peace seems a distant prospect. On We are called to love not only even more so the killing of a defenceless and innocent mote them are not therefore confessional in character, but cepts, and existing and acting as social bodies structured in Whatever sufferings we do have in this present life as and which has grown throughout the years enabling us to more than just a number. this great Christian feast we are just the members of our family, but being, will never be able to produce happiness or peace. addressed to all people, whatever their religious affiliation. accordance with the proper doctrinal principles and institu- a Christian Leader, or by myself as a Cardinal Arch- be suitable ‘companions of Christ’ wherever we are and I encourage all our Faithful to united in prayer with the Churches of all of those around us. Indeed how could one claim to bring about peace, the Efforts of this kind are all the more necessary the more tional ends of each. bishop, I must stress to you that the Christian voice must whatever we are called upon to do. 12 LETTERS THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday January 4 2013 Do not be afraid to be Evangelical Catholics Cardinal Keith O’Brien joined the Sisters of Mercy at Edinburgh’s St Catharine’s Convent as they By Patricia Carroll served up Christmas Dinner to on the Year of Faith some of the city’s homeless people. The aim of the Mercy WHEN Cardinal George Pell Project is to prepare and cook was here recently for the Year more than 100 meals twice a of Faith conference he spoke day—from Monday to passionately about the need for Friday—for homeless people. In Catholics today to look and be addition to the Sisters of Mercy, more evangelical. This was the project enjoys the support of affirmed by George Wiegel in many volunteers, including his talk when he pointed students from the Catholic chaplaincy at Edinburgh towards ten features or patterns PICTURE University. During his visit on of the New Evangelisation. December 27, the cardinal took Prominent among these was unique task which cannot be done OF THE time to chat to some of the the notion that we are now in the by another and which is to be ful- homeless people, volunteers, age of evangelical Catholicism. filled for the good of all” (The students and sisters at St Cardinal Pell is speaking out of Vocation and the Mission of the WEEK Catharine’s his experience of the Australian Lay Faithful, 28). PIC: PAUL McSHERRY Church, whereas George Wiegel is coming from an American per- Equipping spective. So what does that look Part of forming a disciple is help- like in Scotland? Many people ing them learn how to share Weight of Faith and concern for what lies ahead. still associate the word evangeli- Christ’s invitation to conversion renewal in 2013 This year is the Year of Faith cal with Billy Graham and his with others. Hallmarks of this I FOUND most interesting and yet in numerous preaching crusades, I think he turning point are a strong life of reading in the SCO columns Christmas messages from did come to Scotland in the last discipleship rooted in prayer, of December 7, 2012 on the St leading Catholic clergyman century! I believe that what the Word, sacrament and Christian Andrew’s Conference on the Letters throughout the world it above speakers were pointing community, as well as a manifest New Evangelisation with SCO, 19 Waterloo Street, Glasgow G2 6BT becomes clear that we lack the towards is the need for Catholics desire to help others along the Cardinal George Pell of the [email protected] peace for Faith to truly thrive. here in Scotland to see them- journey. Pontifical Council for At home, the Scottish, selves more as missionaries than promoting New English and Welsh bishops are maintainers. This too means that Establishing Evangelisation by likening locked in conflict with we need a mindset change away This programme also emphasises evangelising to losing weight, doing is difficult. We must in favour of an oligarchy, politicans over the future of from almost seeing ourselves as once again the crucial impor- saying the problem in both remember we are the body of whose aim is to promote marriage, and the plight of a persecuted minority towards a tance of regular, individualised cases was not, not knowing Christ. every sexual perversion in the failed asylum seekers in the growing flourishing community formation in order to establish us what to do but not doing it. Dr Julian Bath name of equality, having held UK is, indeed, dire. In Ireland, at the heart of change in Scot- as disciples of Jesus. This is nec- Only, we have to be UDDINGSTON a consultation on same-sex the age-old protection from land. If we are going to become essary so that the fruits of evan- convinced of the need to do it. ‘marriage’ resulting in a abortion is crumbling. In the that evangelical Church we need gelisation and conversion are not Of course, we all don’t want No mandate to majority against this Holy Land, the presence of not only inspiration from the lost. This is an all too common to lose weight but, if change marriage legislation, the government Palestinians is seriously under Holy Spirit but also work up occurrence in the Church, as convinced we need to do it, it BELOW is the total reference has decided in its wisdom that threat. Faith and spirituality some perspiration to shift a seen, for example, when people would be motivated by love of to same-sex ‘marriage’ in the one gay vote for, supersedes survive challenges but need a Church culture which is still have a powerful RCIA or retreat self. If convinced of the need SNP’s manifesto prior to the any amount against. Some are safe environmet to truly grow, largely quite passive. experience and return to their for renewal of Faith, the last election: “We recognise more equal than others. as New Evangelisation asks. I was looking recently at a parish unable to find a vital com- motivation is not love of self the range of views on the Gerry McCabe And if that means the Church very interesting website called munity that will help them live but love of Christ. In both questions of same-sex GLASGOW needs to be actively involved Evangelical Catholic. This the daily life of faith. Unless instances we accept the pain of ‘marriage’ and registration of in social as well as spiritual resource has been around since someone diligently follows up self denial. civil partnership. We will Papacy series is a issues, so be it. 1998, from the same era where after a person’s initial conver- The modern age Has therefore begin a process of weekly highlight I recommend that everyone Pope John Paul II was constantly sion, that person will likely fail brought a previously unheard consultation and discussion on HARRY Schnitker’s excellent familiarises themselves with calling the Church to proclaim to progress in faith and begin to of power to the individual and these issues.” series on the history of the Pope Benedict XVI’s Message the Gospel in his encyclicals. starve spiritually. the epidemic of obesity is the No mention at all of a bill Papacy has been a personal of Peace for 2013. This website refers to the variety superficial sign of the menace and, only in the introduction highlight of the features pages E Sullivan of methods which are used by Evangelising such freedom poses for our to the post-election of The Scottish Catholic EDINBURGH trained lay people to enable faith In this phase of training there is quality of life, hence the Consultation did the Observer for me this year. sharing and Gospel spreading: an emphasis on learning to share immensity of the task faced by Government indicate ‘we are Learning about the various Access to Edinburgh the values of the Gospel with New Evangelisation. Professor minded’ to introduce a bill. Popes and antipopes down archives still possible G Small groups as basic to sensitivity and cultivating atti- Weigel argues that Evangelical In the largest ever number through the ages has been THERE seems to be a enabling people to have an expe- tudes which draw people towards Catholicism is grounded in of responses to a consultation, fascinating as has the insight widespread misconception rience of Christian community Jesus. This is never aggressive or theology and reason and must respondees equivalent to the we have gained as a result that Columba House at 16 that is intimate and growthful. defensive in nature. Whilst use the language of reason, combined memberships of all about testing times for the Drummond Place, Edinburgh G One–on–one sessions with a emphasising that it is important particularly, perhaps plain political parties represented at Faith—some would argue it is the home of the Scottish guide, we used to call this spiri- to be able to explain the Faith, English with no hint of Holyrood indicated they were going through a testing time at Catholic Archives since 1958, tual direction. especially in university settings religious jargon, when in ‘not minded’ to agree. the minute. is closed for the foreseeable G Large groups where celebra- where it is often dismissed out- public debate countering the There has been no valid I enjoy all the features in future. tion and building each other’s of-hand as ridiculous, this ‘aggressive secularism’ debate. The statement of a the paper, but this one has In fact, the opposite is true. common faith are key to growing resource emphasises that any directed against the Church minister that a bill would be been especially enlightening. Columba House, with its in faith confidence. apologetics must always remain throughout the media. For its introduced ‘because it is the These articles should be incredible storehouse of G Discipleship training involving a servant to evangelisation, never part, the Catholic Church has right thing to do’ is simply compiled into a book and used documents, is very much open reflection on the radical choices become master. to ensure the power of its unaccceptable in a democracy in our schools’ history and RE for business, but, due to of my life which help me to fol- Here we are in Christmastide Liturgical message is not and, in the absence of any classes. Both teachers and staffing shortages, offering a low Jesus in a more focused way. and the question for this week for obscured by the infiltration of pre-election support for a bill, pupils would benefit from reduced service for the time This website also speaks about reflection must be: how do we secularism into its practice of only a referendum or learning about the lives of being. the four E’s of Evangelisation, share the transformative power the Mass and Sacraments—we plebiscite could provide the Popes. Researchers should have no these are: of Christ? How are you doing have somehow to experience democratic legitimacy to Aidan McMaster problem accessing the this as you visit family and the presence of Christ to further moves to process this FIFE collection, making an Engaging friends sharing gifts and time realise the truth of His calling plan prior to the next election. appointment by emailing The purpose of this phase of train- together? Then as we look for- and any entertainment in Michael Creechan Where is the peace for archivists@scottishcatholicarc ing is to help lay people under- ward to another year of God’s reference to civic affairs from GLASGOW the Year of Faith? hives.org.uk or telephoning stand the secular nature of their grace in our lives how could we the altar reduces the potency of I BEGIN 2013 refreshed and 0131 556 3661. vocation, discern their natural and take up the four E’s of evangeli- the spiritual occasion. SINCE democracy in spirirtually renewed after I was there last month. The spiritual gifts (charisms), and dis- sation and practice them in our It would appear essential Scotland has been abandoned Christmas but with serious service was professional, the cover their personal role in the lives, our homes, our parishes? also to preserve the standing of reading room cosy, the Church’s mission. This connects Perhaps this could be part of our priests so they are invested wireless connection excellent very strongly to the teaching of G SCO reserves the right to edit letters to conform with space or your New Year Resolutions? with sufficient authority to style requirements and the documents, as ever, Vatican II and subsequent rein- You can learn more by visit- fulfill their religious roles fascinating. forcement from Pope Paul VI and ing the website www.evangeli- effectively for it does, indeed, G This page is used solely for reader opinion and therefore views The presence of other expressed are not necessarily shared by SCO John Paul II about the irreplace- calcatholic.org appear we need the assistance researchers from many parts able role of the laity in the life of of the supernatural power to G If you would like to share your opinion, send your of Scotland and overseas, the Church. “Each member of the I Patricia Carroll is the Episcopal convince us of the need to love correspondence to the above address added to the positive lay Faithful should always be fully Delegate for Pastoral Resources in God more than ourselves. 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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 wouldn’t move while the other one was and happier. Stay with God and your life trying to go forward? will be one amazing race. The Baptism of the Lord I Did you make progress toward the finish line when you were trying to go in Prayer —First Reading different directions? Dear God, at our Baptism, you promised to I What did you have to do to make it to always be with us and to always love us. Here is my servant, my chosen one in whom I am well the finish line? We promise to try to always love you and pleased. A reading from the book of the prophet Isaiah to always walk with you. In Jesus’ name 42:1-2, 4, 6-7. Baptism is like the ropes that bound our we pray. Amen legs together. It binds God to us. The rope Responsorial Psalm Here is my servant! I have made Him that binds us together is the promise that God made to us and that we, through our 29 :3abde-4, 3cde and 9ef-10. strong. He is my chosen one, and I am parents and god-parents made to God. (R) The Lord will bless His people with pleased with Him. God promised to always love us. Just as peace. I will give Him my Spirit and He will bring God said to Jesus at His Baptism, God tells The voice of the Lord echoes over the justice to the nations. He won’t shout or Activity us that we are God’s children; God loves oceans. yell or call out in the streets. us and is pleased with us. We promise to He thunders above the roar of the raging G Three-legged race. Materials needed: work together with God to be good people seas, and His voice is mighty He won’t quit or give up until He brings Rope/scarves/ribbon to tie legs together. and to help others know how much God and marvellous. justice to all the earth, and people in G Instructions: Prepare a place where the loves us all. (R) The Lord will bless His people with foreign lands long for His teaching. children can move around but not get hurt. Our three-legged race showed us how peace. I, the Lord, chose you because of my A long empty hallway would be a good important it is to work and stay with God. The glorious Lord God thunders above the kindness, and I am here at your side. I spot. Pair the children. Have them stand When we tried to go a different direction roar of the raging seas, and the temple is side-by-side. Tie one leg of each child or stopped moving at all, we didn’t make filled with shouts of praise. created and appointed you to bring light together. Line them up. Tell them where progress toward the finish line. Only when The Lord rules on His throne, king of the and my promise of hope to the nations. the finish line is but that there will be we took the other person’s hand or put our flood forever. You will give sight to the blind and set special instructions they have to follow on arms around each other and worked (R) The Lord will bless His people with their way to the finish line. together did we make progress. peace. prisoners free from dark dungeons. G The Word of the Lord Say, ‘go’ then say, ‘stop.’ Tell them only Notice too, that no matter what we did, the child on the left can go, the one on the the other person was still there, tied to us, Second Reading right must stay put. After they try that for a just like God. Whenever we do something God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy while tell the person on the left to sit down that is not good or stop doing what Spirit and with power. A reading from the Acts while the person on the right tries to go. God wants us to do, God is still there, of the Apostles 10:34-38. The Children’s Liturgy page is published one Then tell the person on the left to turn and waiting for us to figure out how to walk Peter said to Cornelius and his household: go sideways while the person on the right with God again. “Now I am certain that God treats all peo- week in advance to allow RE teachers and those tries to go forward. Finally tell them to You also may have been aware that once ple alike. God is pleased with everyone taking the Children’s Liturgy at weekly Masses to either hold hands or put their arms around you and your partner got together and who worships Him and does right, no mat- each other and move forward. figured out how to move together that you ter what nation they come from. This is the use, if they wish, this page as an accompaniment went faster and stronger and had a lot more same message that God gave to the people to their teaching materials Reflection/Discussion fun. Being with God is like that too. When of Israel, when He sent Jesus Christ, the I How well did it work when one of you we are moving with God we are stronger Lord of all, to offer peace to them. “You surely know what happened every- where in Judea. It all began in Galilee after John had told everyone to be Baptised. God gave the Holy Spirit and power to Jesus from Nazareth. He was with Jesus, as He went around doing good and healing everyone who was under the power of the devil.” The Word of the Lord. Alleluia Mark 9:7. (R) Alleluia, alleluia. The heavens were opened and the Father’s voice was heard: This is my beloved Son, hear Him. (R) Alleluia, alleluia. Gospel When Jesus had been Baptised and had been praying, the heavens were opened and the Holy Spirit came upon Him. A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Luke 3:15-16, 21-22 Everyone became excited and wondered: “Could John be the Messiah?” John said: “I am just Baptising with water. But someone more powerful is going to come, and I am not good enough even to untie His sandals. He will Baptise you with the Holy Spirit and with fire.” After everyone else had been Baptised, Jesus Himself was Baptised. Then as He prayed, the sky opened up, and the Holy Spirit came down upon Him in the form of a dove. A voice fromHeaven said: “You are my own dear Son, and I am pleased with you.” The Gospel of the Lord Friday January 4 2013 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH CHURCH NOTICES 15

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DEATHS RELIGIOUS MEMORIAM CAIRNS FITZPATRICK MacINTYRE 11th Anniversary In loving memory of a dear In loving memory of CARRUTHERS NUGENT In loving memory of our aunt, Margaret, who died Chrissie MacIntyre, died Peacefully at Marie Curie In loving memory of Fr father, John, who died December 31, 2010. Also January 6, 1986, aged 48 Centre, surrounded by his Gerry. January 3, 2002, aged 82 husband, Iain, a dear years, beloved wife of family, on December 25, For all who think of Fr years, beloved husband of uncle, who died August 8, Donald, died September 1, 2012, Robert, formerly of Gerry today, the late Stella Simaitis, 2007. 2007, aged 78 years. Meiklehill Road, Kirkintil- A little prayer to Jesus say. who died May 20, 1999, Sadly missed but forever Fois shiorruidh thoir loch. Much loved husband Gone but not forgotten. aged 78 years. in our thoughts and dhaibh a thighearna, of Susan, loving father of With love, Margaret, Both sadly missed. prayers. Agus solus nach dibir Caroline, Catherine and Marie, Mary A, Rita and Our Lady of Lourdes, pray Inserted by Frances and dearsadh orra. Sadly missed by their fam- Robert. Veronica. for them. family, Saltcoats. Fortified by the Rites of From the family. ily in Glasgow and South the Holy Church. R.I.P. HENRETTY Uist. 35th Anniversary LINDSAY Of your charity, please McKINNON Peacefully at home in Gar- pray for the repose of the Remembering with love ryheillie, South Uist, on soul of our mother, Ellen and affection, Annie, a Tuesday, November 27, Fitzgerald, beloved wife of beloved sister, mother and Flora, beloved sister of the late William Henretty, grandmother, died January Jessie and Mary Margaret who died January 6, 1978. 9, 1976. and a caring aunt to all the O compassionate Lord MacDONALD God grant her eternal hap- nieces and nephews. Jesus, grant her eternal Please pray for the repose piness. Fortified by the rites of the rest. – 120 Gala Street. of the soul of our dear Family and sisters. Holy Catholic Church. PEAT mother, Rona. Also our Please remember in your CONVERY, John beloved father, Iain Mac- MacKINNON prayers Father Jim Peat, Please pray for the repose Donald of Eriskay. 27th Anniversary MacRURY late Parish Priest of Ss. of the soul of John Con- Our Lady of Lourdes, pray Treasured memories of my Passed away peacefully at very, who died January 7, Sacred Heart House, Dal- John Cantius and for them. dearly loved husband, and 1994, aged 62 years. our dear father and grand- iburgh, on Wednesday, Nicholas, Broxburn, who Still loved and still missed father, Donald John, who November 14, 2012, Neil, died on January 8, 2003. MacDONALD by Sadie and all the family. died January 4, 1986. aged 80 years. Beloved Sadly missed. In loving memory of our Immaculate Heart of Mary, Our Lady, Star of the Sea, husband of the late Mary Gone but not forgotten. much loved and sorely pray for him. pray for him. (née Johnson), dear Love from all the family. missed father and father- Mary Frances and family. father, grandfather and in-law, Alasdair Mòr, who CREELEY HENRY was taken from us on Jan- great-grandfather. MEMORIAM In loving memory of our In loving memory of our Sadly missed. R.I.P. uary 4, 1999. We also MacLEAN dear parents, John Cree- dear Dad, whose 13th 32nd Anniversary (11 East Gerinish, Loch remember his brother, BONNER ley, died January 5, 1996, Anniversary will be on Uncle Peter Campbell, In loving memory of a dear Carnan). 28th Anniversary and Margaret Gielty Cree- January 9 and who will who died December 17, husband and father, Rod- In loving memory of our ley, died March 24, 1994. remain in our hearts, 2009. erick MacLean, Garryna- BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE beloved dad and grandad, Eternal rest grant unto minds and prayers forever Fois shiòrraidh thoir monie, South Uist, who Thomas, who died Janu- them, O Lord, till we meet again. dhaibh a Thighearna agus died January 5, 1981; also ary 6, 1985, loving hus- And let perpetual light Please remember him in solas nach diòbair deàr- Gordon, dear son and MacMILLAN band of the late Mollie shine upon them. your prayers. sadh oirre. brother, accidently Remembering with love MacLellan. May they rest in peace. God bless Dad and Mum Ellena, Mòrag agus Iain. drowned on May 12, 1985. my darling Husband and No time was spared for us Amen. from Willie, Gerard, Mary, R.I.P. to say, Dad, Angus, who died July Lovingly remembered by Angela and Neil and all MacDONALD May the winds of love 30, 2005, and whose birth- Goodbye, farewell dear their daughters Margaret, our families. Remembering our aunt blow gently, day falls on January 6. Tom. Elizabeth and Mary Our Lady of Lourdes, pray Jane, who sadly passed On that lovely far off spot, I thank God for the pre- Our Lady and St. Francis, Frances. for him. away on January 1, 2000. Where the ones we love cious gift of love from the pray for them. We often sit and think of are sleeping, husband I adored and the Inserted by his loving DUFF, David IRONS you, But will never be forgot. memories I’m blessed to daughters and grandchil- In loving memory of David, In loving memory of our And think of how you died, Will those who think of hold in my heart. dren. dear husband and father, father, Patrick, who died To think you could not say them today, Love Mary. died January 9, 2006. December 22, 2003. your goodbyes, A little prayer to Jesus say. Please God take this mes- BRENNAN Deep in our hearts you will Quietly today your mem- Before you closed your Inserted by all their loving sage to the Dad I loved, 1st Anniversary always stay, ory we treasure. eyes. family, Dumbarton. you’ll never walk alone. In loving memory of our Loved and remembered Loving you always. No longer here our love to Love Marian and Neil. much loved mother, every day. Rest in peace. share, MacINNES granny and wee granny, Our Lady of Lourdes, pray Inserted by the family. But in our hearts you are 5th Anniversary Lizzie, (née Donnelly), for him. always there. In loving memory of All intimation who died January 6, 2012. Kathleen and family. McALLISTER Our Lady of Lourdes, pray Michael Iain, our beloved Also our dear father, 9th Anniversary for her. brother, brother-in-law and Frank, who died April 28, FERRIE In loving memory of Joe, a From all your nieces and uncle, who died on Janu- bookings 1986. 10th Anniversary loving husband, dad and nephews who miss you. ary 6, 2008. Our Lady of Knock, pray Loving memories of our papa, who died January 4, A day of remembrance must be for them. darling mum, Jean, who 2004. Rest in peace. McGAVIGAN quietly kept, From all the family. passed away from this life From Anne and family. In loving memory of No need for words, made by on January 7, 2003. Jimmy, who died January We shall never forget. BOYLE If our tears could bring you McCOMISH 9, 2008, aged 76. Fois Shiorruidh thoir dha a Monday 5pm Mary Ann on her 26th back, In loving memory of our Early in the morning you thighearna. Anniversary on January You would be here right by dear mother, Margaret heard the quiet call, Inserted by the family, prior to 11. our side Mum. McGowan, who died Janu- You took the hand Jesus 3 East Kilbride, South Uist. From Willie, Gerard, Mary, Eternal rest grant unto her, ary 6, 1966. R.I.P. offered and quietly left us publication Angela and Neil and all O Lord, St Anne, pray for her. all. our families. You are Our Lady of Lourdes, pray Inserted by the family, 38 Jimmy – you were God’s Intimations call date. always aive in our for her. North Elgin Street, Clyde- gift to all of us. 0141 241 6106 thoughts, prayers and love Your loving family. bank. Bessie and family. Friday January 4 2013 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS 17 FAMILYANNOUNCEMENTS

MARTIN MORGAN SMITH, Christina ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS PRAYER TO THE PRAYER TO THE Loving and treasured Please pray for the repose 6th Anniversary BLESSED VIRGIN BLESSED VIRGIN memories of James, a lov- of the soul of Margaret, In loving memory of my O Most Beautiful Flower of O Most Beautiful Flower of LINDSAY Mount Carmel, fruitful in Mount Carmel, fruitful in ing father and grandfather, who died January 2, 1999. beloved wife and our dear The family of the late Flora the splendour of Heaven, the splendour of Heaven, who sadly died on January Also our dear father, John, mother, Christina, who Lindsay would like to Blessed Mother of the Son Blessed Mother of the Son 3, 2003. who died May 21, 1991. died January 10, 2007. express their heartfelt of God, Immaculate Virgin, of God, Immaculate Virgin, May the winds of time The pain still hurts, Although you are not thanks to all who sup- beside us, assist me in this my assist me in this my blow gently, The memories are still ported them following the You are never far away, necessity. O Star of the necessity. O Star of the And whisper for you to clear, loss of Flora. Special You are always in our Sea, help me and show Sea, help me and show hear, We wish in our hearts, thanks to Fr Donald hearts, me herein You are my me herein You are my That we will always love That you were still here, Canon Mackay, Dr Bird, With every passing day, Mother. O Holy Mary, Mother. O Holy Mary, you, Dearer to us than words nurses Fiona Creighton As time goes by without Mother of God, Queen of Mother of God, Queen of And wish so much that can tell, and Morag MacAllister, you, Heaven and Earth, I Heaven and Earth, I you were here, Was our mother we loved friends and neighbours, all And days turn into years, humbly beseech You from humbly beseech You from In our hearts you have left so well, those who visited the They hold a million memo- the bottom of my heart to the bottom of my heart to a gap, We will never forget her, house and all who sent ries, succour me in my neces- succour me in my neces- That no one else can fill, We never intend, cards and laid wreaths. Of one we loved so dear. sity. There are none that sity. There are none that You have gone and yet it We think of her daily, Thank you also to Neil Fois shiorraidh thoir dhi a can withstand Your power. can withstand Your power. seems, And will to the end. MacIntyre Undertakers, Thighearna. O show me herein You are O show me herein You are That you are with us still, Eternal rest grant unto her, Sandy Stephens for orders Inserted by her loving hus- my mother. O Mary, con- my mother. O Mary, con- We picture a beautiful gar- O Lord, of service and Michael band John and her sons ceived without sin, pray for ceived without sin, pray for den, And let perpetual light Steele for piping. Iain and Donald A. us who have recourse to us who have recourse to And by that gate you shine upon her, Holy Mass will be offered Thee (three times). Holy Thee (three times). Holy stand, May she rest in peace. for the intentions of all. One day that gate will All your loving family at TIERNEY Mary, I place this cause in Mary, I place this cause in open, Treasured memories of your hands (three times). your hands (three times). home, Australia and MacRURY our friend, Catherine, who O thank you for your O thank you for your And you will take our Canada The family of the late Neil sadly died on January 7, mercy to me and mine. mercy to me and mine. hand. MacRury would like to 2005. Amen. Say for three days; Amen. Say for three days; Sacred Heart of Jesus, MULVEY thank most sincerely rela- grant him eternal rest. Midnight stars are shining, publication promised. – publication promised. – In loving memory of my tives, friends and neigh- Always loved and never On a grave not far away, C.McK. P.M. beloved husband, Tommy, bours for their kindness, forgotten. We we laid our dearest died April 8, 2012, dear sympathy and support fol- From Jimmy, Anne and friend, daughters, Margaret Rose, lowing their recent sad DEAR HEART OF JESUS POWERFUL NOVENA family. Eight years ago today, Dear Heart of Jesus in the died January 6, 1979, and bereavement. A special Of Childlike Confidence It broke our hearts to lose past I have asked you for (This novena is to be said Catrina, died March 1969, thanks to all the staff at you, many favours, this time I at the same time, every also uncle Donald, died Sacred Heart House, Fr But you did not go alone, ask you for this special hour, for nine consecutive MacNEIL February 2001. Michael MacDonald, In affectionate memory of For part of us went with one (mention favour), take hours – just one day). O Our Lady of Lourdes, pray Canon Donald MacKay, Fr Michael John, died you, it Dear Heart of Jesus, and Jesus, who hast said, ask for them. Ross Crichton, Angus December 30, 2001, The day God called you place it within Your broken and you shall receive, Inserted by Rose and all MacPhee (Undertaker), devoted and caring hus- home, heart where your Father seek and you shall find, the family, Newarthill. home carers and all med- band of Peigie Jane, lov- So put your arms around sees it, then in his merciful knock and it shall be ical staff involved during ing father, father-in-law her Lord, eyes it will become Your opened to you, through Neil’s illness. Thanks to and grandad of the family. And forever keep her safe, favour, not mine. Amen. the intercession of Mary, the staff at the Dark Island “Stella di Maris” pray for She was so very special, Say for three days, publi- Thy Most Holy Mother, I Hotel and all those who him. And can never be cation promised. – E.S. knock, I seek, I ask that came to pay their last In the shelter of Thy replaced. my prayer be granted respects at the church and Sacred Heart, So dearly loved, (make your request). O graveyard. NOVENA TO ST CLARE Dear Jesus, may he rest. So dearly missed. Say nine Hail Mary’s for Jesus, who hast said, all (11 East Gerinish, Loch We miss him much, but Sacred Heart of Jesus, nine days with a lighted that you ask of the Father Carnan). still we know, grant her eternal rest. candle; publication prom- in My name, He will grant Thy Holy will is best. Till we meet again. ised. – E.N. you through the interces- You were always there From all your dear friends sion of Mary, Thy Most when we needed you, SHEERIN home and abroad. THANKSGIVING GRATEFUL thanks to St Holy Mother, I humbly and No task too great or small, Isabella Mary, died Clare and St Martin for urgently ask Thy Father, in With willing hands and a December 24, 2002, aged WARD prayers received. Publica- Thy name, that my prayer heart of gold, 89 years. In loving memory of our DEAR HEART OF JESUS tion promised. – M.M.C.N. be granted (make your You did it all for us. Sacred Heart of Jesus, dear mother, Annie, who Dear Heart of Jesus in the request). O Jesus, who God grant us the serenity have mercy on her soul. died January 9, 1991. Lov- past I have asked you for NOVENA TO ST CLARE hast said, Heaven and to accept the things we Fold her O Jesus in Thine ing wife of the late many favours, this time I Say nine Hail Mary’s for Earth shall pass away but cannot change, arms, Bernard, loving mother, ask you for this special nine days with a lighted My word shall not pass, Courage to change the And let her henceforth be, grandmother, great-grand- one (mention favour), take candle; publication prom- through the intercession of things that we can, A messenger of love mother, mother-in-law and it Dear Heart of Jesus, and ised. – P.T. Mary, Thy Most Holy And the wisdom to know between, auntie. place it within Your broken Mother, I feel confident the difference. Our human hearts and We think of you with love heart where your Father DEAR HEART OFJESUS that my prayer shall be St Michael the Archangel, Thee. today, sees it, then in his merciful Dear Heart of Jesus in the granted (make your pray for him. We lost a mother with a But that is nothing new, eyes it will become Your past I have asked you for request); publication prom- Inserted by his most loving heart of gold, We think about you every favour, not mine. Amen. many favours, this time I ised. – T.McN. wife and family. How much we miss her day, Say for three days, publi- ask you for this special can never be told, We will our whole lives cation promised. – G.L. one (mention favour), take NOVENA TO ST CLARE MURRAY She shared our troubles through, it Dear Heart of Jesus, and Say nine Hail Mary’s for Remembering our lovely and helped us along, In our hearts you are THANKS to the Sacred place it within Your broken nine days with a lighted son, Paul, who sadly died If we follow her footsteps, always there, Heart of Jesus for prayers heart where your Father candle; publication prom- on January 9, 2011, aged we will never go wrong. Loved and remembered in answered. Also St Teresa, sees it, then in his merciful ised. – C.C.S. 46. Forever in our thoughts every prayer. St Martha, St Anne, St Pio, eyes it will become Your We will never forget you. and prayers. Miss you always mum. St Clare and to all other favour, not mine. Amen. GRATEFUL thanks to Our Our Lady of the Holy Inserted by her loving fam- Until we meet again. saints to whom I pray. Say for three days, publi- Lady of Lourdes for all Rosary, pray for him. ily, Kitty, Anne Marie, From all your loving family Publication promised, Still cation promised. Still prayers answered. Still All the family. James, Brian and Isabel. and extended family. praying. - M.B. praying.– H.McS. praying. - J.McL. 18 A HISTORY OF THE PAPACY THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday January 4 2013 Popes who put Church on the road to reform A HISTORY OF THE PAPACY DR HARRY SCHNITKER, in his series on the history of the Papacy looks at the Popes who held the Chair of St Peter at the time of the Reform Movement

F ONE were to detect a pattern in BISHOPS ENGAGEMENTS Papal history from St Peter to St Gre- gory VII, then it would be one of grad- ual decline until a giant appears to CARDINAL O’BRIEN rescue the day. He is usually preceded by one or two Popes who set the wheels of Archbishop of St Andrews and Edinburgh reform in motion, but is generally succeeded www.archdiocese-edinburgh.org.uk byI men less able than himself. This pattern was broken after the death of Pope Gregory VII. For once in Papal history, a whole suc- SAT JAN 5-SAT 12 On Retreat. cession of the most capable men sat upon St Peter’s Chair. This providential streak is all the more ARCHBISHOP TARTAGLIA amazing if we consider that these Popes were also complementary. The fiery Pope St Archbishop of Glasgow, www.rcag.org.uk Gregory VII, whose intransigence had caused Imperial wrath to descend on Rome, THU JAN 10 1.30PM Mass, St Andrew’s PS, was succeeded by the much gentler, if no less determined, Blessed Pope Victor III. Cumbernauld, for tenth anniversary of the Pope Victor was certainly a fully signed-up school. SAT 12 11.45AM Readings from the member of the Reform Party, but knew Life of St Kentigern, Mitchell Library; when to hold back. 12NOON Mass, St Mungo’s, Townhead. He began life as Dauferius, a scion of the family of the Lombard Dukes of Benevento. This already set a contrast with the more BISHOP GILBERT lowly-born Hildebrand. It also meant he was part of a dying world. The small Lombard Aberdeen, www.dioceseofaberdeen.com principalities of southern Italy were the last remnant of the great Germanic Kingdom, Pope Victor III (above) and Pope Urban II (above Gregory VII, where he became a major fig- which had bothered the Papacy so much right) were influential figures in the reform of the ure in the reform of the Church. SUN JAN 6 6.30PM New Year reception, Church in the 11th century Bishop’s House. until its destruction by Charlemagne. Those Like Hildebrand before him, Odo of Lombard lands to the south of Rome Lagery, to give him his worldly name, escaped the Franks, and for several cen- Constantinople, a propos a clear indication learned the diplomatic craft at courts in AUXILIARY BISHOP ROBSON turies, together with Muslims, Byzantines that the anathema of 1054 had not caused France and Germany. In the German of St Andrews and Edinburgh and the city state of Amalfi, formed a con- total rupture, and rebuilt the church, which Empire, he also sharpened his teeth on fused political constellation. In this constel- was renowned for its mosaics and blessed by Church politics: he managed to remove lation, Benevento was a dwindling force. Pope Alexander II. Not only was Desiderius almost all bishops opposed to reform. He SATJAN 5-SAT12 Meeting of ICEL, Dauferius had no interest in politics. the Papal Vicar for all southern Italy, he was was elected Pope at the request of Pope Vic- Washington DC, US. Indeed, even as a child he wished to also the main contact between the Papacy tor III and immediately made clear his inten- embrace the monastic life, which, against his and the Norman rulers in the south. tion to continue the reform. parents’ wishes, he did around 1047. He Under Pope Gregory VII, this was First, he had to remove the Anti-Pope BISHOP TOAL took the name of Desiderius. By this time a increasingly important; as the battle with the from St Peter’s, which was achieved in a Argyll and the Isles, www.rcdai.org.uk new force was emerging in southern Italy: emperor intensified, the support from the three-day battle in Rome. This is not the the Normans. They were gradually conquer- Norman leader, Robert Guiscard, became place to recall the vicissitudes of Pope ing everything in their way. We have already essential. However, Desiderius was never Urban in Rome; suffice to say that it took SATJAN 5-SAT12 Meeting of ICEL, seen how this worried Pope St Leo IX, who happy in conflict situations, and together another three years before he was firmly Washington DC, US. formed an anti-Norman alliance, which was with that other influential abbot, Hugh of established. Gradually, Pope Urban man- defeated at the Battle of Civitate in 1053. Cluny, mediated between Pope and emperor. aged to gain the ascendency over both the For reasons unclear, Desiderius caught the This made Gregory suspicious, but merely Emperor and the King of France. BISHOP DEVINE attention of Pope Leo in the wake of the underlined the difference between the two He attended a Council in Lyons, where the defeat, and was charged with negotiating men. This difference was also clear from the definitive moment of his Papacy, and one of Motherwell, www.rcdom.org.uk peace with the Normans. It was the first of a way in which they carried out reform. the formative movements in the Church, long series of contacts with the Normans Particularly telling is the episode of the took place. The council met in November that would stand him in good stead as Pope. reform of the Termiti monastery. Its abbot 1095, and instigated the final reform wave BISHOP CUNNINGHAM Desiderius now moved to Rome and was a was removed by Desiderius and replaced by in France. Some months earlier, the Byzan- member of the household of Pope Victor II, a firebrand from Monte Cassino. However, tine Emperor, Alexis Comnenus, had writ- Galloway, www.gallowaydiocese.org.uk where he fully imbued the reforming spirit. the new abbot cruelly blinded three recalci- ten to the Pope to ask for military assistance. In 1057, Pope Stephen X appointed him as trant monks. Desiderius was appalled, whilst For the first time since the eighth century, an his successor to the famous abbey of Monte Pope Gregory applauded the new abbot’s Islamic army was threatening Constantino- Cassino—The Pope had kept the abbacy zeal for reform. ple, and eastern Anatolia had been lost to Send your message after his election. When Pope Gregory lay dying in exile, Christianity. In addition, the pilgrimage though, he suggested Desiderius as the best places of the Holy Land were made inacces- of congratulations onte Cassino is famed throughout man to succeed him. What followed was a sible by Muslim blockades. the Church as being established by protracted refusal by the abbot, which ended For some time now, the Norman allies of To place the father of Western monasticism, only when he was seized and forcibly vested the Papacy had launched raids on the coast your MSt Benedict of Nursia. In the mid-11th cen- as Pope. It took almost a year before Pope of North Africa. In Spain, the Reconquista tury its reputation suffered from a dualism Gregory VII had a successor. With his Nor- was gathering speed. A new dynamism per- message that also marked the wider Church: whilst man contacts it did not take Pope Victor III vaded Latin Christendom, and it was to simply its wealth and grandeur were beyond doubt, too long to remove the Imperial forces and express itself in a generous response to Pope its sanctity was most questionable. The great their Anti-Pope from Rome. However, Vic- Urban II’s appeal at Lyons. That appeal was email: abbey certainly fell foul of the critical judge- tor was ill and longed for the peace of Monte for a Crusade, a military effort on behalf of intimations@ ment of St Peter Damian. Cassino. He survived his elevation for only the Holy Places. sconews.co.uk In his own very gentle but persuasive fash- a year. Again, this is not the place to examine the ion, Desiderius set about its reform. Soon, rights and wrongs of the Crusades. What it or call: the abbey’s reputation grew. Attracted to its hat Pope Victor had achieved even achieved was both the conquest of the Holy total fidelity to the Holy Rule, over two hun- before his elevation, however, was Land, and, more significantly, the unifica- 0141 241 6106 dred men joined the ranks of its monks. to introduce a more conciliatory tion of Latin Europe. It gave the Pope Among these was Leo Marsicanus, who later toneW into the Reform Movement. This stood unprecedented authority over monarchs, became a cardinal. In his Chronicon monas- his successor in good stead. Blessed Pope although ironically he never quite managed terii Casinensis he noted that Desiderius had Urban II came from Champagne and was to subdue the partisans of the Anti-Pope in led Monte Cassino to heights it would never another Reform Movement stalwart. In his Rome. It would take two more Papacies READ THE SCO ONLINE: reach again. youth he was trained by St Bruno, founder of before the Emperor finally submitted fully Its scriptorium was vast, and added con- the Carthusians, and later joined the abbey of to the Pope, but it was obvious that the WWW. SCONEWS.CO.UK stantly to a library that was a major deposit of Cluny where he studied under St Hugh. The Reform Movement had won the battle by the learning. Desiderius sent for craftsmen from latter sent him to Rome at the request of Pope time Pope Urban II breathed his last. Friday January 4 2013 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH CELEBRATING LIFE 19 School Celebrating Life Do you have a special occasion from your parish or a celebration at your Nativity school that you wish to share with the SCO? If so, e-mail Dan McGinty: Plays [email protected] 2012 EWTN PROGRAMMES SUN 6 JANUARY ALTER CHRISTUS 8.30AM WED 9 JANUARY 1 LIVE SOLEMNITY OF THE 1PM EPIPHANY OF THE LORD HOLY MASS WITH POPE BENEDICT XVI 9PM 11AM BLESSING OF AGING THE ANGELUS WITH POPE THURS 10 JANUARY BENEDICT XVI 1PM 1PM HOLY MASS LIVE SUNDAY MASS 8PM 6PM EWTN LIVE THE WORLD OVER 9PM 8PM VIETNAM—GILDED CAGE VATICAN RADIO: THE FRI 11 JANUARY RADIO OF THE POPE 1PM 10PM HOLY MASS VATICANO 8PM PIC: PAUL McSHERRY 11PM THE WORLD OVER BENEDICTION & DEVO- 9PM TIONS A HIDDEN JEWEL: THE 2 MON 7 JANUARY DIOCESAN MUSEUM OF 3 1PM SACRED ART IN VENICE LIVE HOLY MASS 9.30PM 9PM LIFE ON THE ROCK THE ANGELS OF THE ARC- SAT 12 JANUARY TIC CIRCLE 1PM TUES 8 JANUARY HOLY MASS 1PM 7PM HOLY MASS HEART SPEAKS UNTO 8PM HEART: THE VISIT OF POPE THE JOURNEY HOME BENEDICT XVI UNITED 9PM KINGDOM 2010 LAY READERS’ GUIDE by Fr John Breslin

SUNDAY JAN 6 Solemnity of the epiphany of the Lord. Isaiah 60:1- 6. Response: All nations shall fall prostrate before you, O Lord. Ephesians 3:2-3.5-6. Matthew 2:1-12. MONDAY (1) Pupils from primaries one 1 John 3:22-4.6 49:2.8-10. Response: I will give to three at St Monica’s Primary you the nations for your heritage. Matthew 4:12- School, Glasgow, pictured 4 17.23-25. after the performance of their recent Nativity play and concert. Louise Mackie, infant depute TUESDAY at St Monica’s, produced and 1 John 4:7-10. Response: All nations shall fall directed the play. (2) Leo Lavery- prostrate before you, O Lord. Mark 6:34-44. Kerr and Yasmine Prystupa from primary one at St Peter WEDNESDAY and Paul School are pictured 1 John 4:11-18. Response: All nations shall fall with Sr Marie Aimee of the Little Sisters of the Poor community prostrate before you, O Lord. Mark 6:45-52. at St Peter and Paul's Church in Dundee after its Nativity THURSDAY play. (3) Children take part in 1 John 4:19-5:4. Response: All nations shall fall the annual Nativity play at St prostrate before you, O Lord. Luke 4:14-22. Peter’s Nursery School in Morningside, Edinburgh. (4) Emilia Bratuszenska (Mary) FRIDAY and Ciarin Watson (Jesus) 1 John 5:5-13. Response: O praise the Lord pictured with cast members Jerusalem. Luke 5:12-16. from the Nativity play at St Stephen’s Primary School, SATURDAY Coatbridge PIC: TOM EADIE 1 John 5:14-21. Response: The Lord takes delight in His people. John 3:22-30. 20 MISSIO THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday January 4 2013

Walking in St Columba’s footsteps In our monthly feature from the organisation MISSIO SCOTLAND, Mill Hill Missionary FR PAUL MOONEY, gives us an insight into his work and explains how the call to evangelisation continues to this day

N JUNE this year, the whole of Scotland helped to evangelise not too long ago.’ Campion House College, Osterley. Run by the Fr Paul Mooney is enthusiastic about evangelisation both will be invited to celebrate the 1450th On July 26, 1987, I was ordained priest for the Jesuit Fathers, Campion House assisted more than at home (above) and abroad (above left in the Philippines) anniversary of the arrival of St Columba on Mill Hill Missionary Society in St Columbkille’s 1400 men to ordination. Sadly, after more than 80 the island of Iona. The call to evangelise parish, Rutherglen. As I am sure you can imagine, years, it was decided that Campion House College cis Xavier in the Bronx, and helped with some hos- continues to this day. it was a day of great joy for me, my family, friends was no longer needed. I am still proud to refer to pital chaplaincy work in the Bronx Municipal Hos- Fr Paul F Mooney—a Mill Hill Missionary— and colleagues. After ten years of preparation, the myself as an ‘Osterley man,’ and I shall be forever pital and the Albert Einstein Medical Hospital in tells us his story. He is positive about ‘the voca- day finally came for me to embrace Holy Orders. grateful to the Jesuit staff that helped me appreci- the East Bronx. St Francis Xavier followed me to tions,I which are emerging from the countries we My journey to the priesthood began in 1977 at ate academic study. Pakistan, when I was appointed pastor in Sargodha I attended Campion House College as a candi- under his patronage and taught in Sargodha Insti- date for priesthood with Glasgow Archdiocese, my tute of Technology. In the Philippines, I was voca- home diocese at that time. However, in my heart tion director and formator in Iloilo City in the lay a yearning for travel and an appreciation for central Philippines. foreign mission. Each of my appointments thus far has presented me with challenge and blessing. Every vocation, short experience working with Blessed religious or secular, is a mixture. There have been Mother Teresa’s Missionaries of Charity in days when I would rather be doing something else, Calcutta confirmed the orientation of my but such days are far outnumbered by the days I vocationA to priesthood. After completing my Phi- feel satisfaction, joy and gratitude to God. losophy studies at St Peter’s Colleges, Cardross The Church around the world has evolved in the and Newlands, I transferred formation for priest- short quarter century that I have been a priest. The hood to the Mill Hill Missionaries. Initially, I was number of men and women offering themselves sent to Missionaire College, Roosendaal in Hol- for service in the Church at home has fallen dra- land. There I found myself amongst a dozen other matically. Vocations in the young Churches of the Scots preparing for priesthood as Mill Hill Mis- developing countries of the world continue to sionaries. There were other students, too, from Ire- increase. In our own missionary society too, future land, Wales, England, Austria and Holland. We Mill Hill vocations are emerging from the coun- were almost 30 students then in the early 1980s. tries we helped to evangelise not too long ago. The college was a beautiful place, the town was The laity, worldwide, are taking greater respon- lovely and the students fantastic. I soon felt at sibility in the Church. There are many signs that home and my vocation as a ‘missionary’ re- the Lord is still working to provide the consolation affirmed. From Holland, I transferred to St of the Sacraments to His Faithful. Joseph’s College, Mill Hill to complete my theol- ogy studies at the Missionary Institute of London. whole generation of new Mill Hillers con- I opted to interrupt my studies and take advan- tinues to grow, now coming from the tage of the opportunity of two years’ pastoral work Philippines, Kenya, Uganda, Cameroon, in Kenya. I was appointed to the Catholic parish DemocraticA Republic of the Congo and India. at Kibabii in Western Kenya. The Church in Kenya Soon, others will join our ranks from Malaysia, was vibrant and keen to govern itself. Now, just a Pakistan and perhaps elsewhere. Our young mis- few years since, the Church is almost fully indige- sionaries are committed to God’s plan for our sal- nous and continuing to thrive. Indeed, the Church vation with new vision and enthusiasm. New in Kenya continues to give generously of its sons initiatives for evangelisation are being taken by We’ve been helping generations of families say goodbye for over 190 years. and daughters as priests and religious for the work our younger Mill Hill members. So when it comes to creating the perfect tribute for a loved one, people trust us of evangelisation in the world. These are exciting times for the Church around to get it right. Because at Wylie & Lochhead, we listen to your needs, then make My return to England and Mill Hill, London the world; please do not be persuaded otherwise. I sure that every detail is delivered exactly how you want it. saw a rapid completion to my studies and ordina- am optimistic for the future. I am confident that tion to the diaconate. There were four of us the Lord will provide the vocations we need to 27-31 Southwood Drive, Kings Park, G44 5SH 8 Main Street, Uddingston, G71 7HD ordained deacon that night in December 1986; serve in His Church. I am excited to be part of an 0141 637 8426 01698 818 822 Andrew Lawlor, Paul Boyle, Philip O’Halloran evolving Church and missionary society, still will- and myself. My dad, sister and brother attended ing to take risks and try new ventures for evange- 201 Pitt Street, Glasgow, G2 4DS Unit 7, Triangle, Bishopbriggs, G64 2TR my diaconate, but my Mum was ill and in hospital lisation. 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