Parents Vital to Future of Catholic Schools

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Parents vital to future of Catholic schools I Cardinal O’Brien, Bishop Devine underline importance of the parental role at inaugural meeting By Ian Dunn at which we all live, means that it is difficult to ject to views that would seek to minimise the Cardinal Keith O’Brien (above left) gives his address to think about being ‘more involved.’ But I do not impact of faith in schools, in the name of social the First Catholic Assembly of Parent Councils held at think that we—you—will have any choice in the cohesion, and to insist on all things being the same the Xavier Centre, Carfin on Saturday. It was organised CARDINAL Keith O’Brien has told Catholic by Tony Coultas of the Catholic Education Commission parents in Scotland that they must take a matter.” for everyone, in the name of a misguided approach and Bishop Joseph Devine of Motherwell, above right, greater role in their children’s education if to equalities legislation.’ also spoke PIC: PAUL McSHERRY they want ‘our schools to be Catholic schools Marginalisation of Faith In response, he said Catholic parents had to have in the years ahead’ and the Catholic Faith to The cardinal added that parental input was the confidence to express the Church’s teachings be protected from marginalisation. required because Catholic parents, as the first edu- and to not accept ‘views that would seek to dilute Cardinal O’Brien, president of the Bishops’ cators of their children, had to help ‘ensure that the what we provide to young people.’ Conference of Scotland, was speaking at the First voice born of Faith is not marginalised in our soci- seriously our role to help you to be good parents, Catholic Assembly of Parent Councils, held at ety today.’ Church efforts helping your children to grow up well and hand- Carfin last Saturday, where he and Bishop Joseph “We need to affirm the right of the Faithful— Cardinal O’Brien did stress he understood that ing on to them your Faith. You parents are the Devine of Motherwell—head of the Catholic Edu- those who believe in God—to have a voice in the ‘being a parent is not easy’ which was partly why foundation for any educational activity, and education Commission—met with parents from public discourse,” he said. “We need to ensure that he and his fellow bishops ‘take seriously the need cational activity has to be a continuation of the Catholic parents’ associations from around Scot- your right to have your children educated as you to support Catholic education.’ love that you share, the love that gives birth to land before Bishop Devine celebrated Mass. wish is realised in the fullest way possible. The “We do that as a service to the Church and as a your children.” “You and other parents need to be prepared to Church needs you to do this within your local service to you,” he said. “In supporting Catholic enter more fully into the life of your parish and of communities so that belief is not pushed into a schools we take seriously our role to ensure that I Continued on page 2 your school,” the cardinal told the Catholic par- purely private sphere.” there is a public environment to support young ents gathered at Carfin’s Xavier Centre. “That is The cardinal said that while there was no imme- people in knowing and loving Jesus who is our I Bishop Gilbert of Aberdeen to address Catholic demanding. The busy-ness of life today, the pace diate threat to Catholic schools, ‘education is sub- Saviour. In supporting Catholic schools we take primary school headteachers, page 5

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Catholic education workers back initiative to encourage parents to be more involved

I Continued from page 1 (Above, left to right) John Brown of the Hundreds of pilgrims gather together Catholic Education Commission (CEC), Tony Support Coultas of the Parents’ Working Group, Cardi- nal O’Brien, James McVittie, chairman of the Bishop Devine backed the cardinal’s CEC, Bishop Devine and Michael McGrath, at Scotland’s ‘cradle of Christianity’ stance during his homily, telling parents director of the Scottish Catholic Education they had to ask if they were committed to Service. (Below) Bishop Devine and parents By Martin Dunlop (Above) Annual Galloway Diocesan Catholic education and if so, what they listen to the opening address close to 600 pilgrims made the jour- pilgrimage to St Ninian’s Cave. (Below) were willing to do to support it. PICS: PAUL McSHERRY ney to Whithorn and the diocesan cel- Two friends,Ann Moss and Sarah Maitland, Michael McGrath, director of the Scot- MORE than 500 pilgrims from ebrations had been ‘a great success.’ made a walking pilgrimage from Glenluce tish Catholic Education Service, said it Galloway Diocese joined Bishop For the Galloway youth, Sunday’s Abbey to St Ninian’s Cave, 27 miles over had been a ‘very positive’ event, very John Cunningham and Bishop Mass marked the culmination of an two days to reach the annual diocesan much focused on how to engage Catholic Emeritus Maurice Taylor for the enjoyable two days spent on the coast. pilgrimage on Sunday parents so they could help ‘shape the “It was a very positive event, but it celebration of Mass at the ‘cradle Due to the inclement weather on PICS: EDWARD FLANNIGHAN direction of Catholic education.’ should be seen as a beginning, rather than of Christianity in Scotland’ on the Saturday, the youngsters had to set “That is now a key focus of the Catholic the end of something,” he said. “We want Sunday afternoon. up camp at Our Lady and St Ninian’s Thankfully for pilgrims, Sunday’s Education Commission,” he said. “Trying to attract parents from every diocese in The annual diocesan pilgrimage to Church hall. This did not deter their weather was much more pleasant to encourage parent involvement, so they Scotland and engage them so that their St Ninian’s Cave drew large numbers, spirits, however, as they enjoyed and—following morning Mass at appreciate the value of Catholic education voices can be heard.” with different groups from the diocese learning more about St Ninian, the Newton Stewart—the Galloway and promote a partnership between par- Mr Coultas also said that ‘every parent’ also making their own unique pilgrim- history of Christianity in Scotland and youngsters walked from Whithorn ents and teachers, between the school and on a parents’ council is aware of the ‘dif- age routes to this year’s gathering. Whithorn as a place of pilgrimage at town to the cave to join their fellow the home.” ficulties in trying to engage parents.’ Friends Ann Moss and Sarah Mait- the Whithorn Trust museum. pilgrims from the diocese. Mr McGrath went on to say that the par- “People are very busy, and there is often land made a 27-mile walk over two The youngsters also visited the ancient “Sunday was marvelous, warm and ents present had been ‘anxious’to take this this litany of negative things, but lots of days from Glenluce Abbey to the cave, site of St Ninian’s Chapel, the medieval sunny, and we all enjoyed the pil- opportunity and build on it. parents are very committed to Catholic while Fr Stephen McGrattan, Gal- cathedral and saw the Latinus Stone, grimage,” Fr McGrattan said. Tony Coultas, chairman of St Peter the education, just in a quiet way,” he said. loway youth officer, and Fr Philip which, Fr McGrattan explained, is the Apostle High School, Clydebank’s parents’ “So a lot of this is about helping people to Kitchen, from Our Lady and St Cuth- ‘earliest Christian artifact in Scotland.’ I [email protected] group, was a key figure in setting up Sat- come together and support each other so bert’s Church, Maybole, led a group of urday’s meeting after being approached to they are more visible.” 14 young people from the diocese in a set up a working group within the Catholic two-day pilgrimage to the Whithorn Education Commission. I [email protected] area, home of the earliest recorded Christian community in Scotland. Bishops Cunningham and Taylor were joined by ten priests in celebrating the Mass, including Fr Michael Briody, a priest of Motherwell Dio- cese, who brought a bus of pilgrims from Moodiesburn to the site that is reported to have been St Ninian’s place of retreat. Deacon Robert Simpson, from Our Lady and St Ninian’s Church, New- ton Stewart, preached the Gospel at Sunday’s Mass, speaking to pilgrims about ‘communion’ and how St Nin- ian traveled to Rome for communion with the Church there. The deacon emphasised that it is the job of today’s Catholic Faithful to help build the Church in our times. Our Lady and St Ninian’s Church was also packed for a Mass celebrated on Sunday afternoon for those pilgrims who were unable to make the journey to St Ninian’s Cave. Fr Ben Lodge CP, parish priest at Our Lady and St Ninian’s, said that

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Pro-life experts set to meet for European forum on euthanasia

PRO-life experts from land’s successful resistance. around the world are gather- The event will be held from ing in Edinburgh next September 6-8 at the Edinburgh month for the first European Conference Centre and more symposium on euthanasia information can be found on the and assisted suicide. Care Not Killing website. Last The Care Not Killing week pro-lifers welcomed a rul- Alliance, which campaigns ing by the UK High Court against attempts to weaken against two men who wanted end-of-life laws across the UK, doctors to be allowed to kill is hosting the meeting. him without facing legal conse- The group says anyone who quences. Lord Justice Toulson, is ‘committed to opposing who was sitting with two other euthanasia and assisted suicide’ judges, noted that the case was is welcome. ‘deeply moving,’ but it was not Experts from Australia and for the court to change the law Canada will speak as well as Dr in the area. Calum MacKellar, the director The judge also said: “A deci- of research at the Scottish sion to allow their claims Council on Human Bioethics would have consequences far and Dr Peter Saunders—the beyond the present cases.” CEO of the Christian Medical Dr Andrew Fergusson, from Cabinet faces more marriage protests Fellowship. the Care Not Killing Alliance, The symposium, which will said the ruling ‘confirms the take place over three days, will simple truth that the current Scotland for Marriage group make their voices heard at Renfrew Town Hall meeting consider the history of euthana- law exists to protect those with- sia in Europe, and look at out a voice: the disabled, termi- By Ian Dunn today, to urge them to think again.” The Scotland for Marriage group, pictured upcoming issues in the area and nally ill and elderly, who might above outside the Scottish Parliament, recently The protest came as the Scottish Cabi- took their protests to a Scottish Cabinet is entitled Euthanasia in otherwise feel pressured into THE Scottish Cabinet faced a protest net held a public question and answer ses- meeting at Renfrew Town Hall Europe: Where have we come ending their lives.’ by around 200 marriage supporters sion in Renfrew Town hall. PIC: PAUL McSHERRY from, where are we going?. last Thursday because of its contro- While Deputy First Minister Nicola Areas looked at will include I For more information and to versial plans to redefine the institution. Sturgeon stopped to meet with protestors, lessons from Nazi-ism, the book a place at the symposium The large group of Scotland for Marriage First Minister Alex Salmond entered the Benelux countries today and a visit http://www.carenotkilling supporters gathered outside Renfrew Town building by a side door. He later held pri- ‘marriage’ legislation despite widespread global perspective and Scot- .org.uk/events Hall ahead of the cabinet meeting to protest vate talks with representatives from Scot- opposition last month. against the SNP-led Government’s plans. land for Marriage. Last week, it emerged that Cardinal FOLLOW THE SCOTTISH CATHOLIC The protestors waved placards accusing the A spokesman for the Scottish Govern- Keith O’Brien had suspended personal SNP of ignoring the public, and made clear ment said they were interested in what the meetings with the Scottish Government OBSERVER AT SCO_NEWS ON TWITTER. that the campaign against the redefinition protestors had to say. over gay marriage, because key issues are Be first to find out the latest news. of marriage was far from over. “We have made clear that we will pro- being ‘completely ignored. The cardinal The protestors held boards showing the tect freedom of expression and religious said his officials could continue the meet- covers of homosexual storybooks, such as freedom including in educational settings ings, but he himself had put face-to-face Daddy’s Roommate, which could be used and we are currently undertaking a con- communication over the issue on hold. in the nation’s primary schools. sultation to make sure that this happens,” Peter Kearney, spokesman for Scotland’s Thomas Marin James Scott he said. “Same-sex ‘marriage’ will not be bishops, said it ‘can be difficult when you Independent Funeral Directors Funeral Directors Education risks promoted through the national curriculum feel all the things you have to say, to date Mike Judge, of the Scotland for Marriage framework. We also intend to protect the at least, have been completely ignored.’ “Stay local... keep it in the Your local Independent Funeral Director campaign, warned that schools could ‘take current situation whereby the faith content In a pastoral letter read in Scottish family... offer a prompt Over eighty years of giving undivided attention, disciplinary action’ against teachers who of the curriculum in Catholic denomina- parishes on Sunday—renamed National and personal service 24 refused to use them. tional schools is determined by the Scot- Marriage Sunday—the Bishops’ Confer- 24 hour care and a level of service “The government has ignored the peo- tish Catholic Education Service.” ence of Scotland announced the creation hours a day... make it second to none. The only independent, affordable.” ple, it has snubbed the people,” he said. Government plans of a special commission to promote mar- family-owned business in the area. “The reality is they want to redefine marriage and the family. 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HE central Italian region of Emilia-Romagna may be most familiar for the devastating earthquake that hit it earlier this year, during which the region’s ancient Catholic heritage was not spared. With several churches damaged, and the community displaced, Pope Benedict XVI was inspired to visit the area to bring comfort to its people. Yet that disaster should not put off prospective visitors to the Tregion. As the Holy Father himself noted when he visited, the people of Emilia Romagna are respected across Italy for their ‘humanity and sociability, for hard work and cordiality.’ “These qualities have been dealt a harsh blow by the current situation, but this must not and cannot affect your identity as a people, your history and your culture,” the Pope told locals during his June visit. Emilia Romagna Scots who take time to visit this often overlooked region will find a rich mix of cultural and spiritual delights within its borders, which stretch across central Italy. Emilia Romagna gets its name from Via Emilia, the Rimini-to- Piacenza ancient Roman road it straddles and that Roman heritage is mixed with a rich Christian tradition as well as being home to what is often said to be some of the finest food in Italy. The region’s capital Bologna is one of the best preserved medieval cities in Europe and boosts a wealth of stunning churches and basil- icas to gladden the heart of the most weary traveller. Chief among them is the Basilica of San Petronio. The 15th largest church in the world, it stretches to 132 metres in length and 60 metres in width and can contain about 28,000 people. Filled with stunning images of religious art the basilica was also a principal centre of Baroque music in Italy and hosts two magnificent organs both of which are still used despite being more than 500 years old. It also hosts the world’s longest sundial in the form of a meridian line inlaid in the paving of the left aisle in 1655; it was calculated and designed by the famous astronomer Giovanni Domenico Cassini, who was teaching astronomy at the university: at 66.8 metres it followed measurements that were for the time uniquely precise. The basilica is dedicated to the patron saint of the city, St Petron- ius, who was the bishop of Bologna in the 5th century and the construction was a communal project of Bologna, with the property not transferred from the city to the diocese until 1929. The other church which any Catholic will want to visit in Bologna is the Sanctuary of the Madonna of San Luca, a basilica church which sits atop a forested hill, just south-west of the historical centre of the city. While a road now leads up to the sanctuary, it is also possible to reach it by traversing a long two-mile long monumental roofed arcade (Portico di San Luca) consisting of 666 arches. This was constructed to protect the icon as it was paraded up the hill that happens in an annual procession. A church or chapel existed atop the hill for about a thousand years with the present church was constructed in 1723. Cities of art Beyond Bologna, Emil-Romagna boosts three World Heritage sites, all of which had special interest to Catholic travelers. They are collectively called the cities of art and individually as Modena, Ravenna, and Ferrara and each offers a snapshot of Chris- tian history from very different eras. Once the capital of the western Byzantine empire, Ravenna experienced a period of splendour and wealth until the 8th century during which time it was one of the most significant cities in the world. As this period was one of great expansion for Christianity it boosts eight great monuments of the early faith the Neonian Baptistery, the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia the Arian Baptistry the Archiepisco- pal Chapel the Basilica of Sant’ Apollinare Nuovo, the Mausoleum of Theodoric, the Basilica of San Vitale and the Basilica of Sant’ Apollinare in Classe. All eight were constructed in the 5th and 6th centuries and show great artistic skill, including a wonderful blend of Graeco-Roman tradition, Christian iconography and oriental and Western styles. Moving on to Modena, this was a bustling Roman city on which, after the fall of the Empire, the Church exerted a powerful influence. Between the 10th and 11th centuries, many buildings were erected an act of urban renewal in itself, and an expression of the wave of (Clockwise from top) Basilica of San Petronio; the Sanctuary of the around the Piazza Grande, all of which have remained almost com- piety that motivated the contemporary First Crusade. Madonna of San Luca and the cathedral in Ferrara pletely intact since then. The pattern of the sculpture is not lost in a welter of detail: the Chief among them is the Cathedral of Modena that was begun wild dangerous universe of the exterior is mediated by the Biblical dral, the harmonious fusion of styles Gothic and Romanesque. That under the direction of the Countess Matilda of Tuscany on June 6, figures of the portals leading to the Christian world of the interior. So cathedral, which is dedicated to St George, boosts a magnificent 1099 and consecrated only six years later. The building of a great impressive is it that it inspired campaigns of cathedral and abbey image above the entrance of its patron slaying the fabled dragon. cathedral in this flood-prone ravaged former centre of Arianism was building in emulation throughout Italy in the decades after its construction. Pilgrim walks The fascination of Ferrara, however, lies chiefly in its status as a Beyond these magnificent cities, the hardy traveller may wish to fol- EWTN CATHOLIC TV IS ON SKY EPG 589 key centre of the 15th century renaissance. The most famous image low in the footsteps of ancient pilgrims and walk the Vei Dei Romei, Sky Freesat £175 total cost , no monthly charges. of Ferrara is certainly that of its grand Renaissance, the era of the one of the ancient pilgrimage routes to Rome that travels through splendour of the Estense court, which has left indelible signs every- much of Emilia Romagna. 200 Free channels including EWTN TV & Radio. where. 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Nightfever a hit among Catholics at Glasgow’s St Aloysius Church

GLASGOW’S St Aloysius this happen, it will stay with me Church played host to the forever,” one participant com- first-ever Nightfever Scot- mented. land event, an evening Rachel Kidd, one of the focused on the Lord, earlier organisers of Nightfever in this month. Scotland, said the inaugural Nightfever is an initiative of Scottish event had been a young Christians who want to resounding success. pass on the joy that they have “We had 150-200 people experienced themselves coming in from the streets and through encountering Jesus a team of between 40-50 volun- Christ and His love for them. teers,” Ms Kidd said, before The initiative started after adding that two St Aloysius World Youth Day 2005 in priests and another two priests Cologne, Germany and takes had taken part. Planning is now the form of an evening of underway for the next Scottish adoration, worship and Nightfever event, which has evangelisation. been provisionally scheduled to During the event—which is take place at St Aloysius on ‘White Fathers’ mark centenary run on a regular basis in more Saturday October 13 between than 30 cities across Germany 5.45pm and 11pm. and in various other coun- Cardinal O’Brien joins Missionaries of Africa, provincial at Galashiels celebrations tries—participants take their I For further information on faith onto the streets and gently how to take part in the next By Martin Dunlop invite people into the church. Nightfever Scotland event, Following the Glasgow Rachel Kidd can be emailed at: CARDINAL Keith O’Brien joined event, participants spoke of ‘the [email protected]. priests, brothers and friends of the most unexpected, amazing, To find out more about Night- Missionaries of Africa at Our Lady touching and peaceful’ experi- fever events visit the and St Andrew’s Church, Galashiels, ence. website: http://www.nightfever on Sunday as the centenary of the “Thank you all for making online.org order’s arrival in Scotland was celebrated. The Missionaries of Africa, commonly known as the White Fathers, initially arrived in England in 1912 but then bought land in Newton St Boswells, near Galashiels, and built a junior seminary there. At Sunday’s anniversary event, Cardi- nal O’Brien celebrated Mass at a packed (Top) Cardinal Keith O’Brien and Provincial White Fathers.’ church alongside Fr Paul Hannon, the Paul Hannon join Dom Cuthbert Johnstone and “From Aberdeen to Abbotsford, from provincial delegate of the Missionaries of parish priest Canon John Creanor for the Glasgow to Galashiels and from Edin- Africa in the UK, Canon John Creanor, cenetenary of the White Fathers at Our Lady burgh to Dryburgh, so many persons and parish priest at Our Lady and St Andrew’s, and St Andrew’s in Galashiels. (Above) places have been associated and have con- Cardinal O’Brien blesses the commemorative Dom Cuthbert Johnstone OSB, retired plaque tributed generously to the work and the abbot, who preached the homily, and PICS: PAUL McSHERRY apostolate of the White Fathers,” he said. many White Father priests. Speaking of the society’s mission today, the former abbot said that ‘great strides Making history and Edinburgh that the White Fathers have been made towards the goal set by Through the initiative of Fr Francis Walsh, were first established in Scotland, it was Cardinal Lavigerie that the conversion of who was later to become Bishop of ‘both fitting and an honour’ to have the Africa should be accomplished by Aberdeen, the White Fathers’ junior semi- present Archbishop of St Andrews and Africans.’ nary, called St Columba’s, opened in 1934. Edinburgh, Cardinal O’Brien, join the “This Africanisation of the missionary A decision was then made in 1948 to community for the celebrations. activity of the Church in Africa has meant move the order’s senior seminary from the “The White Fathers were founded in that the White Fathers, brothers and sisters Netherlands to Scotland to help prepare 1868 by Cardinal Charles Lavigerie, the have had to change and adapt to circum- young priests during their pastoral year to Archbishop of Algiers and for the first stances,” he said. “The society, which has continue their missionary work in English four decades of its existence the majority always been forward looking, has met this speaking African countries. of the members of the society were from challenge and is now undertaking new and In the following years, Cardinal Gordon France and worked in French speaking important forms of apostolate and is Gray, Archbishop of St Andrews and parts of Africa,” he said. developing new ways and opportunities to Edinburgh, ordained 149 White Father “In God’s providence, anti-religious assist the Church in Africa.” priests of many nationalities in Galashiels laws in France forced the society to estab- Catholic church. lish a junior seminary in England which Commemoration A record was established in 1952 when took place in 1912 at Bishop’s Waltham. During Sunday’s Mass, Cardinal O’Brien Cardinal Gray ordained 36 candidates for At first, the priory, as it came to be known, blessed a commemorative plaque, which the priesthood in a single ceremony, the housed only French students but within a marks the centenary of the arrival of the LEISURE TIME TRAVEL highest number of ordinations at one time few years it began to accept young men White Fathers in Scotland and pays trib- in the history of Catholicism in Scotland. from all over the British Isles. Encouraged ute to the ‘unique’ role enjoyed by Our The following year a house was opened by the warm reception that the fathers Lady and St Andrew’s Church in the inter- LOURDES in Rutherglen, at the hub of Scotland’s received on their visits to Scotland, a small vening years. by Executive Coach from Scotland most populated Catholic dioceses: Glas- house was acquired in Melrose in 1931. Tribute was also paid to Canon Creanor, gow, Motherwell and Paisley. The White Within a few years the first seminary in for his 16 years of service as parish priest Departs 6 December. Express Fathers and their missionary work soon Scotland for the training of missionaries at Galashiels and as Dean of St Cuthbert’s In Lourdes for feast of the became very well known throughout the for Africa was founded under the patron- Borders Deanery, who was also celebrat- Immaculate Conception country. age of the missionary monk St Columba ing his last Sunday Mass as parish priest at at nearby Newtown St Boswells.” Galashiels before moving on to North Hotel Helgon 6 days £370 Homily Dom Johnstone added, however, that ‘it Berwick and Dunbar. Speaking in his homily Dom Johnstone is not only here in these beautiful border Departs 23 December noted that, given that it was in St Andrews I [email protected] Departs 23 December counties that there are links with the Christmas in Lourdes No overnight driving 6 days Bishop Gilbert of Aberdeen to address primary school headteachers £370 HEADTEACHERS from mary Schools in Scotland Eucharistic Year of Adoration. Redemptorist priest who is the GROUPS 2013 Catholic primary schools (CHAPS) conference, which In addition to Bishop Gilbert provincial at St Mary’s Centre of Lourdes Air or Coach across the country will gather will take place at Cumber- speaking on the conference’s Spirituality in Kinnoull, and Frs FATIMA & SANTIAGO next Thursday and Friday nauld’s Westerwood Hotel. theme, delegates will also listen Michael McMahon and Stephen and discuss the theme Be Barbara Service, headteacher to Charles and Patricia Posnitt, Reilly, who will speak about ROME POLAND HOLYLAND Still and Know. of St John’s Primary School, Benedictine Oblates for the Scripture in This is Our Faith, LEISURE TIME TRAVEL Bishop Hugh Gilbert of Portobello, Edinburgh, and pres- World Community for Christian the new RE syllabus, which was Aberdeen will be the keynote ident of CHAPS, explained that Meditation, who will lead a ses- introduced throughout Catholic 0151 287 8000 speaker at the Association for the theme of the conference has sion on Christian meditation for primary and secondary schools Headteachers of Catholic Pri- been chosen to coincide with the children, Fr Ronald McAinish, a in Scotland last year. www.lourdes-pilgrim.com 5097 6 SPECIAL OCCASIONS SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday August 31 2012 Understanding God through nature Cairngorms National Park is venue for Scottish Bible Society project for those of all ages By Dan McGinty

THE Scottish Bible Society has teamed up with Abernethy Trust to launch an exciting new programme for Scottish Christians of all ages aimed at understanding more about God’s creation through nature. Studying with families and individuals the Scottish Bible Society hopes that the new WILD about the WORD method will help people approach the Bible in new ways, particularly focusing on nature. A warm Coatbridge welcome for The first WILD about the WORD weekend will take place next month in Nethy- young parishioners from Ecuador bridge in the Cairngorms National Park, with people able to experience the beauty of YOUNG Gaelic footballers (Above) Anne Allan, headteacher at the world while developing their faith in Coatbridge continued the St Timothy’s, with some of the through study of the Bible. visitors from Ecuador. (Below) While adults on the course share different strong relationship with Fr Chambers with the visitors at schoolchildren in the St Patrick’s ideas and experiences aimed at bringing Ecuadorian shanty town of them closer to God, children will have the Nueva Prosperina as they chance to take advantage of their surround- welcomed visiting pupils to co-ordinator for the area, Joe ings and learn about the Bible by boarding their schools. Bradley, visited Nueva the Bibleworld Mobile and traveling through WORD will demonstrate the Bible is alive and escape the pressures of everyday life. Thanks to the work of Fr Prosperina. the countryside. and there is so much we can explore.” We are delighted to be partnering with the Martin Chambers of St Beginning at St Patrick’s pri- Scottish Bible Society for this exciting Matthew’s in Kilmarnock, who mary school, where the local New insights Location weekend to offer the best of our spent five years in Ecuador pupils took part in entertaining With teaching being offered by Pete Chirn- Based in the countryside around Abernethy, facilities and expertise to see God transform working as a missionary, many performances for staff and side, Church partnerships manager for the the opportunities offered through WILD people’s enthusiasm and understanding of young Scottish children are pupils alike, the Ecuadorian Scottish Bible Society, and Elaine Duncan, about the WORD offer more than just the the Bible.” now aware of the awful condi- children were greeted by chief executive, the programme will offer chance for people to develop their under- tions in the town, near North Lanarkshire Councillor new opportunities and insights. standing of their faith, it also offers a practi- I With inspiring teaching, the programme Guayaquil, where there is often Michael McPake and presented “There are several different methods of cal insight into God’s creation. runs from October 12 to 14, based at the no running water or electricity with a cheque to assist their approaching Bible study and it is exciting to “Abernethy is a place where you can be Abernethy activity centre in Nethybridge. To and families living in simple families and school back in see people discover new ways of hearing challenged and refreshed spiritually and find out more or to book a place at ‘WILD bamboo huts struggle to feed Nueva Proseprina. God speak,” Mr Chirnside said. physically,” Andrew Marrian, operation about the WORD’ call 01479 821279 or and clothe themselves. After joining their counter- “It is rewarding to hear people are now director at Abernethy Trust, said. email [email protected] In recent years, children in parts at St Timothy’s and St using these new methods of listening to God “It’s a place where you can encounter the Coatbridge Gaelic Football Augustine’s primary schools, in their own study times. WILD about the God, enjoy His creation, meet new people I [email protected] Initiative have raised money where they also received gifts, and collected much need mate- the visiting pupils enjoyed a rials to help the school in visit to the local Heritage Nueva Prosperina, and thanks Museum before, thanks to Jim to their hard work and that of Logue and Eddie Dollochin of many other supports of the North Lanarkshire Leisure, project across Scotland and Ire- being welcomed to the Time land, the Holy Family of Capsule for an experience most Nazareth School was built. children in Nueva Prosperina This summer a group of can only dream of. local children visited Scotland, Strengthening existing rela- and while much of their time tionships between Scotland and ON... SPOTLIGHT was spent with local families Ecuador, the support of the and schools around Fr Cham- Gaelic Football Initiative A Wishaw couple were bers’ parish in Kilmarnock, the underlines the commitment recently joined by their family visitors spent a day with their ordinary children in Scotland and friends as they cele- friends in Coatbridge, who first have to the families and chil- brated their 55th wedding established a link with them dren in Nueva Prosperina. anniversary. The happy couple, Eddie when pupils from St Augus- Speaking after their trip, Fr and Mary McLaughlin, tine’s, St Patrick’s, Langloan, Chambers said that the visit to marked their emerald wed- Gartsherrie and St Timothy’s Scotland was very worthwhile, ding anniversary in style with primary school, supported by and hopes that the experience a family gathering which saw their teachers and Gaelic foot- will encourage them to develop four generations of the ball community and schools their own poor area of Ecuador. McLaughlin clan come together, with Eddie and Mary’s four children, 11 grandchildren and one great- grandchild leading the celebrations. Originally from Moville in Donegal, Mr McLaughin and his wife attend daily Mass at the grotto in Carfin when able

Derry family supports the Adoration of Blessed Sacrament with a gift

MEMBERS of the Boyle The podium was designed family in Derry have revi- based on the Holy Trinity by talised Adoration of the Eunan Colhoun, brother of Blessed Sacrament in the Glendermott parish curate Fr Celebrating city by commissioning a Roland Colhoun, and featured new podium for the mon- 12 pillars representing the Life strance in four churches. apostles, the original celebrants Created in memory of Pat of the Eucharist. Do you have a special Boyle, who died in 2005, the Used once a week at each of occasion from your parish family commissioned a new the four churches in the Glen- or a celebration at your three-tiered podium onto which dermott and Strathfoyle school that you wish to the monstrance is placed, ele- parishes, the Blessed Sacra- share with the SCO? If so, vating it a foot above the altar ment is illuminated on the e-mail Dan McGinty: and allowing the Blessed podium from 10am [email protected] Sacrament to be lit. until 10pm. Friday August 31 2012 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER LOCAL/NATIONAL 7

Anti-sectarianism play set to take centre stage in South Lanarkshire THE anti-sectarianism play Divided City is to be performed by the young people of South Lanarkshire thanks to a £116,000 grant from the Scottish Government. The Citizen’s Theatre, working in partnership with South Lanarkshire Leisure and Cul- ture Limited and South Lanark- shire Council, is to run this project for the third time. An earlier run in Glasgow was staged in 2011 and 2012 result- ing in a total of more than 5000 people seeing the play and its anti-sectarianism message. Mirroring the success of these past two productions, Cit- izens Learning will work inten- sively with 40 pupils from “The work the Citizens The- Scaling Ben Nevis’ heights to serve South Lanarkshire secondary atre are doing working with schools this autumn to find the schools to educate the next cast of the stage play based generation of young Scots has Altar server raises nearly £500 for his school by serving Mass atop Scotland’s tallest peak upon critically acclaimed book been widely acclaimed and I by author Theresa Breslin, am delighted this funding will By Ian Dunn walk he was getting sponsorship from 13-year-old James Hesketh of St Peter the which explores religious ten- help roll it out to South Lanark- Apostle, Clydebank (above left) climbed Ben everyone who was on the walk with us.” Nevis as part of a 40-strong group (above) sion in Glasgow. shire,” she said. “I hope the JAMES Hesketh, 13, celebrated being James left Clydebank at 5am on the raising nearly £500 for his school in the This latest adaptation will be same success we have seen in an altar server at the top of Ben Nevis morning of August 24 with his mother and process PICS: ANTHONY MacMILLAN performed by pupils alongside a Glasgow can be replicated in last Friday by raising nearly £500 for father to arrive at the foot of the mountain nine piece professional band at other areas of Scotland as proj- his school. to start the climb at 8am. —which sits below the mountain—for just the Town House, Hamilton in ects like this are so important. The generous teen of St Peter the Apos- over a year, had thought that ‘it would be February 2013 to more than Hatred of any kind has no place tle high school in Clydebank was one of a Hail, rain or shine beautiful to celebrate a Mass at the top of 2000 school pupils and the in modern Scotland. party of 40 people who travelled with Fr She said her son had been an inspiration Ben Nevis.’ wider general public through a Guy Hollands, director of the Roddy McAuley of St John’s Church, for everyone there despite the inclement After the climb, he said that ‘wee James series of evening performances. show, said the production was Caol, to the top of Britain’s tallest moun- weather. from Glasgow’ had been ‘fantastic’ and Free Challenging Prejudice one of a kind. tain to celebrate Mass. “He ‘gee’ed’everyone up and motivated ‘kept encouraging all the participants to workshops will also be offered “Religious intolerance and the whole group,” she said. “It was fantas- plod on and not give up.’ to over 1000 pupils in the South sectarianism continue to affect Inspiration tic and. although it was miserable when we The priest added that the whole experi- Lanarkshire region engaging the lives of young people in His mother, Geraldine, said her family had set off, it ended up quite lovely later on so ence had been a wonderful one. them in activities to raise aware- Scotland today and we believe been inspired to join the trip after reading spirits were high on the way back down. “Why in heaven’s name celebrate Mass ness of racism and sectarianism, that drama provides a unique about Fr McAuley’s plans to celebrate Mass Mrs Hesketh said her son was on the top of Ben Nevis, the highest empowering young people and way of exploring these issues,” on Ben Nevis on August 24 in The Scottish ‘absolutely ecstatic’ after serving Mass on mountain in Britain?” he said. “Wel, often their peers to challenge preju- he said. “Participants will bene- Catholic Observer, ‘weather permitting.’Her top of Ben Nevis. today, people can be in such a hurry, rush- dice at a grass roots level. fit from the experience of tak- son wanted to do something for the school “The whole day was really great and ing from one thing to another. From time Roseanna Cunningham, ing part in a fully-staged because they had been very kind in allowing what a wonderful thing for him to be able to time there is the need to take a step Government Minister for Com- musical production and will him to take the day off for the climb. to say he has done, serve Mass on Ben back, to be still, to reflect, to take time out munity Safety and Legal enjoy the opportunity to engage “They were very kind so we thought it Nevis,” she said. “We had a barbeque from the ordinary and to give thanks to Affairs, said she was delighted in a creative process which would be a good thing to raise some afterwards and Fr Roddy said he wanted God. What better place to do that than the taxpayers money would be challenges assumptions and money for them,” she said. “He was fan- to go back next year so someone else top of Ben Nevis.” going to this good cause. preconceptions.” tastic, he got sponsored by lots of people might get the chance then.” before we went and as we were on the Fr McAuley, who has been at St John’s I [email protected] Bishop Treanor condemns sectarianism of loyalist flute band

BISHOP Noel Treanor of anniversaries should be shaped Seven police officers were Down and Connor, NI, has as moments for courageous lead- injured in Saturday’s distur- heavily criticised the actions ership and new vision, rather bances, though none seriously. of a loyalist band that defied than for encouraging hatred or It is understood the police were a ruling not to march past a for creating the conditions which attacked when they attempted Catholic church in Belfast, might provoke violence.” to keep nationalists opposed to accusing them of provoca- The bishop said all the peo- the parade and loyalists apart. tive sectarianism and insult- ple of the province had to leave Bottles were thrown from both ing behaviour. behind the divisions of the past. sides during the trouble. A The Young Conway Volun- “It is long since time to stop female officer required hospital teers band had been banned reverting to the intolerant and treatment after sustaining a New opera by Catholic composer to be a from parading past St Patrick’s disrespectful ways of the past,” head injury. Police confirmed Church on Donegall Street in he said. “It is time to consoli- three arrests had been made feature of Edinburgh International Festival the city after being filmed play- date and sustain respect for all following the trouble. Janis Kelly portraying the charcater ing an allegedly sectarian song traditions in our society, and A 38-year-old Scottish man JAMES MacMillan’s new of Sarah in James MacMillan’s new at the spot during July 12 particularly on occasions of James Boyce, was among them. opera Clemency, based on the opera Clemency demonstrations. Violence tian ideals espoused by the commemoration. It is time to Mr Boyce, a 38-year-old lift Old Testament tale of Sarah PIC: STEPHEN CUMMISKEY erupted in the area last Saturda, Royal Black Preceptory and foster freedom of religion for equipment inspector from Ben- and Abraham, is to be per- however, as the Shankill Road other organisations involved,” all and respect for every church, vorlich Drive, Glasgow, faces formed at the Edinburgh Inter- band marched past the church. Bishop Treanor said. “As we temple and place of worship charges of carrying out a national Festival this month. Clemency is a co-production “Their behaviour is not wor- seek to build that more tolerant without exception. It is time to provocative act and using dis- Mr MacMillan worked with between Scottish Opera and thy of our city, nor of the Chris- future together, all public leave provocation behind us.” orderly behaviour. novelist, poet and librettist ROH2, co-commissioned by the Michael Symmons Roberts and Company with Royal Opera award-winning director Katie House, Britten Sinfonia and ment for Education’s consulta- their children’s online safety, patients, compared with 203 the Mitchell to craft this contempo- Boston Lyric Opera. This is the NEWS IN BRIEF tion on new mechanisms for businesses also have a responsi- year before. Despite this the rary twist on the biblical story. second time Scottish Opera has keeping children safe online, bility to support, not undermine, Welsh Government has pub- The opera finds Sarah and worked on a new opera with THE CHURCH IN ENGLAND AND CSAN stated that an ‘opt-in’ parental safeguards.’ lished legislation to introduce Abraham being visited in their old James MacMillan: in 1996 the WALES SEEKS NET LEGISLATION system ‘would ‘provide a thor- the UK’s first opt-out organ age by three travellers. Their con- company opened Mr MacMillan’s CSAN, the social action arm of ough safeguard against children DISPUTE OVER PROPOSED ORGAN donation system in June and it versation becomes increasingly full-length opera Inés de Castro at the Catholic Church in England being inadvertently exposed to DONATION LAW IN WALES could be in place in Wales by unsettling and the visitors make the Edinburgh International Festi- and Wales, has called for legis- [harmful] content, whilst main- SUPPORTERS of plans to 2015. the unlikely claim that Sarah is to val, a production that went on to lation requiring Internet service taining personal choice for change the organ donation law The Church in Wales has spo- have a new child. As the couple be revived in Oporto during the providers to automatically block adults.’ in Wales claim it is still needed, ken out against plans for an opt- wonder who the bearers of such 2001 Capital of Culture. potentially harmful content and Emphasising the role of serv- despite a rise in the number of out system, along with the Wales news might be, talk turns to a There are two performances give adults the option to ‘opt-in’ ice providers, the organisation transplants. Orthodox Mission. Opponents mission of vengeance, and a hor- on Friday August 31 and Satur- upon providing age-verification. noted that ‘whilst parents have a Between 2011 and 2012, 240 of the scheme say these new fig- rifying plan that leaves them day September 1 at the Kings Responding to the Depart- clear responsibility to protect organ transplants took place on ures show it is unnecessary. pleading for the neighbours’lives. Theatre Edinburgh. 8 INTERNATIONAL NEWS SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday August 31 2012 Aid to the Church in Need appeals for help for Syria Nuncio’s hopes for Ireland’s future as war, suffering escalates Archbishop Charles Brown calls for ‘authentically Catholic’ country as Church rebuts fears By Dominic Lynch related to the reality of salvation,” he said. CATHOLIC charity Aid to “Before all else, I would say that the future the Church in Need (ACN) THE Papal nuncio to Ireland has said needs to be authentically Catholic if there is appealing for aid for a that the Catholic Faith’s future on the is to be a future. We need to propose the Syrian village near the bor- island must be ‘authentically Catholic,’ Catholic Faith in its fullness, in its beauty der with Lebanon, as a civil which came as the Irish Church moved and in its radicality, with compassion and war continues to devastate to rebut claims that lay Faithful will with conviction. We need to be unafraid the country. be used to lead Sunday services in to affirm the elements of the Catholic Mgr Waldemar Cislo, of the the future. way which secular society rejects and Polish branch of the Catholic Speaking last week at a Mass to mark ridicules.” charity, is currently in the the closing day of the annual Novena at Lebanese capital, Beirut, work- the shrine to Our Lady at Knock, Arch- Future ing with Caritas Lebanon to bishop Charles Brown (right), from the After the nuncio’s address, the Catholic provide relief. US, said that the road ahead for the Faith Communications Office in Ireland said “The Pontifical Association in Ireland would not be an easy one, but that claims by the Irish Catholic newspa- Aid to the Church in Need is the Church would endure. per that plans are being drawn up to allow calling to support the surrounded “The road ahead for Catholics in Ireland parishes to hold Sunday services led by and besieged people in a small support them; and to those of did not look very easy in 1879 when Our lay people are ‘incorrect.’ Syrian village on the border with you who can and wish to con- Lady appeared here on that rainy evening “Rather, over the last number of years, Lebanon where 12,000 people tribute, please do not hesitate to in August,” he said. “And yet Her appear- in relation to weekday Liturgy when Mass are cut off from the rest of the do so on the account of Aid to ance was followed by one of the most is not celebrated, bishops have been dis- world,” he said. “We connected the Church in Need.” fruitful periods in the 15 centuries of cussing this important issue,” a with Caritas Lebanon who found Violence (above) continued Catholicism on this island.” spokesman said. “In these discussions a way on how to get things across Syria at the beginning of there is a distinction between the central- across to the village.” this week as 12 people were Challenges ity of the celebration of the Eucharist on a Mgr Cislo said the need of reportedly killed by a car bomb The archbishop acknowledged that the Sunday, and Eucharist celebrated on a relief for the Syrian people is at a funeral in a suburb of the Church had faced tough times in Ireland weekday.” urgent. capital city, Damascus. The of late. The spokesman said bishops were “Now we call upon the peo- funeral was for two supporters “It seems as if every few months, a new ‘always concerned to ensure the adequate ple of Poland and other coun- of President Bashar al-Assad’s survey is released showing, or purporting In response he said he believes the provision of opportunities for communi- tries to support this project of regime, according to a UK- to show, that the Catholic Faith is disap- Church had to embrace unity and the ties to gather for worship, especially in the providing food and other goods based opposition group. pearing in Ireland,” he said. “We have had beauty of Faith. aftermath of this year’s International to assist the people in their sur- Activists estimate more than two decades of scandals, crimes and fail- “As the Church in Ireland moves into Eucharistic Congress in Ireland and vival,” he said. “The situation 20,000 people have died since ures. ‘The Church is finished!’ seems to be the future, we need to recognise that [given] the centrality of the Eucharist to is very urgent and we need all the uprising began in March the cry heard everywhere.” everything the Church does is somehow the Catholic Faith.’ the support you could provide 2011, while more than a million for us. We ask you to pray for people are thought to have been those people and for those who displaced. Primate of All Ireland calls for referendum in abortion debate THE primate of All Ireland debates. He warned, however, on abortion is due to report cer who said she was forced has appealed for calm and that the Church will oppose back to Irish Health Minister to travel abroad to obtain Church and charity intervene reasoned discussion on the any attempt to legislate abor- James Reilly on the implica- an abortion. issue of abortion and said tion through a media cam- tions of a 2010 European The government has also the Church believes a refer- paign and by lobbying public Court of Human Rights rul- been called on to legislate in Pakistani blasphemy case endum is possibly the only representatives and providing ing on Irish abortion laws. It for abortion in special cir- solution on dealing with the resources to priests to preach found the state had failed to cumstances as dictated by ONE of the Catholic Church’s is an offence’ if done by a child controversial issue. on the topic. implement existing rights to the 20-year-old ‘X case’ top human rights’ advocates below the age of 12, assuming Cardinal Seán Brady said “We would want to inform lawful abortion where a Supreme Court ruling and has said that the case of a the young person ‘has not he wants people to listen to people of the ills of abortion,” mother’s life is at risk, and allow abortion if the life of Pakistani Christian girl with attained sufficient maturity of each other and accept the Cardinal Brady said. that the state violated the the mother or unborn child learning difficulties accused understanding to judge the nature arguments being made in A 14-member expert group rights of a woman with can- is under threat. of blasphemy has been and consequences of his conduct ‘concocted’ and should be on that occasion.’ dropped. Amid reports that Rimsha has Peter Jacob, executive secre- Down’s syndrome, Mr Jacob tary of the Catholic Church in highlighted evidence that she is flooding and wind damage in Pakistan’s National Commission illiterate. “I would say the case NEWS IN BRIEF Cuba and Hispaniola, before US archbishop seeks forgiveness for Justice and Peace, said he against Rimsha is concocted— turning north toward the US strongly doubted the allegation engineered,” he said. Mr Jacob SYRIAN ARCHBISHOP FLEES TO Gulf Coast. after arrest for drink driving offence that Rimsha Masih had dese- said evidence suggested Rimsha’s LEBANON AMID VIOLENCE “The rains were heavy at crated texts containing verses of accusers had ulterior motives— THE Melkite Greek Catholic times and the winds were strong, THE future Archbishop of the Qur’an near her home on the political, social and economic and Archbishop of Aleppo in Syria but it didn’t have the force of a San Francisco has apologised outskirts of the capital, Islamabad. that she was probably the victim has fled to Lebanon and his hurricane,” Lorenzo Garcia- for the ‘disgrace’ he has Earlier this month, Rimsha of a ‘personal grudge.’ offices in the war-ravaged city Troncoso, director of Caritas brought upon the Church and was accused of burning 10 pages French Cardinal, Jean-Louis have been looted, according to Dominican Republic, said. himself after he was arrested of the Noorani Qaida, an Islamic Tauran, who is in charge of inter- reports on Monday, amid fears for drunk driving. booklet used to learn basic Ara- faith dialogue at the Vatican, has over the fate of Christian POPE OFFERS CONDOLENCES Archbishop-designate Salva- bic and the Qur’an. also defended Rimsha, claiming minorities in the region. TO REFINERY BLAST VICTIMS tore Cordileone (right) asked for It is also alleged that she put the girl ‘cannot read or write.’ Vatican Radio and the mis- POPE Benedict XVI has joined forgiveness for his ‘error in the booklet into a plastic bag and Cardinal Tauran said ‘that sionary news agency Fides said the Venezuelan Episcopal Con- judgement.’ threw it into a bin. before asserting a sacred text has Jean-Clement Jeanbart initially ference in expressing his deep “I apologise for my error in A police case was registered been the object of scorn, it is sought refuge with some Francis- sorrow after a refinery explosion judgment and feel shame for the against Rimsha and she was worth checking the facts.’ can friars in the city on Thursday and fire killed 48 people and disgrace I have brought upon the The police found Archbishop placed in custody. “The more serious and tense last week as fighting intensified injured dozens more in north- Church and myself,” he said. “I Cordileone to be over Califor- According to Section 295B of the situation, the more necessary in Christian quarters of Aleppo. western Venezuela in the early will repay my debt to society and nia’s legal blood alcohol level the Pakistan Penal Code, inten- it is to have dialogue,” the cardi- Within a few hours the arch- hours of Saturday morning. I ask forgiveness from my family and he was taken to the county tional desecration of Qur’an nal, who was the late Pope John diocese had been ransacked by Conveyed via a telegram and my friends and co-workers at jail. The legal blood alcohol limit texts carries a sentence of life Paul II’s foreign minister, said. ‘unidentified groups who want addressed to the President of the Diocese of Oakland and the for California is 0.08 per cent. imprisonment. He added that it is ‘impossible to start a religious war and drag the Catholic Bishops’ Confer- Archdiocese of San Francisco. San Diego police spokesper- Speaking in an interview with in the light of the facts that the the Syrian people into a sectar- ence of Venezuela, Archbishop “I pray that God, in His son, Detective Gary Hassen, Catholic charity Aid to the girl had tried to express her scorn ian conflict,’ a source in the local Diego Rafael Padrón Sánchez inscrutable wisdom, will bring confirmed on Monday that Arch- Church in Need (ACN), Mr for the sacred book of Islam.’ Christian community told Fides. of Cumaná, and signed by the some good out of this.” bishop Salvatore Cordileone was Jacob said efforts toward Meanwhile, Mr Jacob said a Secretary of State of the Holy According to the archbishop- arrested just after midnight on Rimsha’s release should be team of Christian and Muslim CATHOLIC AGENCIES ASSESS See, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, designate, the incident occurred Saturday August 25. He was redoubled after medical experts lawyers were now preparing a TROPICAL STORM DAMAGE the Holy Father sent a message after he had dinner in San Diego released on bail just before noon reported on Tuesday that the petition for Rimsha’s release, CATHOLIC agencies were of condolence expressing his with some of his friends and a that same day, Mr Hassen said. girl’s physical age is under 14 which would be put before a working earlier this week to prayerful spiritual closeness to priest friend who was visiting Archbishop Cordileone was and that her mental age is lower. judge, with a hearing possibly assess damage in the aftermath the victims and their families. from overseas. announced as the replacement The findings mean that due this week. He went on to of Tropical Storm Isaac’s pass The explosion was caused by While driving his mother, who for Archbishop George Nieder- Rimsha’s case will be heard by appeal to Pakistan’s government over the Caribbean, where at a gas leak in the refining system was also at the dinner, to her auer on July 27 this year. He will Pakistan’s juvenile court system. to ‘show more political will’in its least 24 people died and tens of in Falcon and affected nearby house, the archbishop-designate officially become the Arch- According to section 82 of response to the Rimsha and other thousands more were evacuated. residential areas that needed to passed through a DUI check- bishop of San Francisco when Pakistan’s Penal Code, ‘nothing blasphemy cases. The storm left widespread be evacuated. point the police had set up. he is installed on October 4. Friday August 31 2012 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER VATICAN NEWS 9 Responsibility of lay Catholics’ role Pope Benedict XVI stresses the dual importance of the laity to the Church and their Faith By Beth Thomson

LAY Catholics share a responsibility for the Church and their Faith, according to the Holy Father. This call for ‘co-responsibility’ and activism requires a change of mindset with regard to the role of lay people in the Church, Pope Benedict XVI (right) out- lined in his message to participants in the International Forum of Catholic Action, in Iaşi, Romania last week. Pope and Italian Prime Minister “Co-responsibility requires a change of discuss Europe’s financial crisis mentality, particularly regarding the role in the Church of the laity, who should not be considered ‘collaborators’of the clergy, but POPE Benedict XVI met have met several times since Mr people who truly are co-responsible for the Italy’s Prime Minister, Monti, was last November, asked being and action of the Church,” the Pope Mario Monti on Monday by Italian President Giorgio said in his message to the assembly of the afternoon for a discussion Napolitano to form a new tech- International Forum of Catholic Action. that touched upon the Euro- nocratic government in the wake pean financial crisis. of the Italian debt crisis. Adult faith formation The meeting at the Apostolic Following his meeting with The laity’s role is of fundamental impor- summer retreat of Castel Gan- the Pope, Prime Minister Monti tance, especially ‘in this phase of history,’ dolfo was described as ‘cordial’ held discussions on Wednesday Pope Benedict stressed, and is to be inter- by the Holy See. Their talk also on the Eurozone crisis with preted ‘in the light of the Church’s social to make its specific contribution to the methods understandable in our age.’ He focused on the European situa- German Chancellor Angela Magisterium.’ Lay men and women should mission of the Church’ in a way that invited the participants in the forum to tion, and the main challenges Merkel in Berlin. also aim to ‘grow, with the whole Church in respects the different roles and ministries renew their commitment ‘to walking on facing the European Union. The The meeting is part of a the co-responsibility of offering humanity of its members. the way of holiness, keeping up an intense two spoke for close to an hour. round of shuttle diplomacy a future of hope and with the courage to He asked Catholic Action members to life of prayer, encouraging and respecting The men (above) also discussed between Eurozone leaders fol- formulate demanding proposals,’ he said. work with and for the Church in ‘prayer, personal ways of faith.’ ways that young people could help lowing a brief summer lull and As the Church prepares to mark the 50th study, active participation in ecclesial life, The Holy Father added that the world improve the human and spiritual in the run-up to what could be a anniversary of the Second Vatican Council (and) with an attentive and positive gaze needs their courageous and credible testi- growth of Europe, given the espe- crucial month in the ongoing and the beginning of the Year of Faith upon the world in a continuous search for mony to bring the hope of the Gospel to cially high unemployment rate for two and half year debt crisis. approaches, all Church members need to the signs of the times.’ all areas of society. youth throughout the continent. Chancellor Merkel visited make a renewed effort to ensure lay people His message urged the laity to accept During the visit, there was an Rome on July 4, when she and are aware of their responsibility for the New Evangelisation ‘active co-responsibility’ for the work of exchange of gifts between Mr Mr Monti discussed the crisis Church and are allowed to exercise it, the The Pope also asked the members to help the Church, making the secular world ‘a Monti and the Pope as well as and Ms Merkel told Italians that Pope said, before adding that the Church with the New Evangelisation, proclaiming laboratory of the globalisation of solidar- with Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, the benefits of their govern- needs a ‘mature and committed laity, able salvation in Christ ‘with language and ity and charity.’ the Vatican Secretary of State. ment’s economic reforms would The Pope and the Prime Minister take some time to bear fruit. 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Nobody could claim that instruction Gerald Warner believes Pope Benedict XVI is in any way unclear. Our Lord told is undertaking the painstaking process of His Apostles to teach all nations—not restoring Catholic orthodoxy to ‘dialogue’ with them, or derive ‘insights’ from their ‘experience.’The Church is, by definition, the supreme the present crisis we need to generate teacher—Ecclesia docens—not a a new confidence and firmness in pro- group of people tentatively proposing claiming the Faith. a thesis that is susceptible to antithe- The immediate practical measures sis and eventually synthesis, as Marx- are to resume the traditional devotional ists would claim. The notion that the practices of Confession, Benediction, Church can, in any way, ‘learn’ from the Rosary, Novenas, and so on. Allied the world is absurd. The Church is the to that must be a realistic recognition Mystical Body of Christ: since Christ that the Church—like the Heavenly BY GERALD WARNER is God the Son, how can the creator Kingdom it mirrors—is not a democ- learn from the creature? racy, still less a debating society; its doctrines are not speculations to be ORTRESS Catholi- n the chaotic years of the 1960s and modified by ‘creative’ theologians, but cism’ is a disparaging 1970s we heard innumerable revealed truth. Comprehensive Catech- term used by ultra-lib- absurdities propounded by esis must be restored in Catholic eral Catholics and ICatholics, both clerical and lay, who schools and those institutions resolutely their secularist allies had lost all sense of the nature of the defended against secular encroach- to demonise the stable, monolithic, Church and of what it meant to be a ment. Before any more ground is lost, it authoritative status enjoyed by the Catholic. Always, the implicit assump- is time for ecumenism to take second ‘FChurch for most of its history. The tion was that the Church was the pupil, place to evangelisation. misleading implication is that the the world the teacher; other religions, Church was formerly inward-looking, secular philosophies, pagan cultures— n the secular arena, we need to blinkered, cowering inside its fortifi- all had much to offer from which the regroup and fight back. Govern- cations and unreceptive to the Mystical Body of Christ could prof- ments throughout the developed ‘insights’ of the world outside. itably learn. No wonder many Iworld, including the Scottish Govern- The reality was that the Church was Catholics lost, at worst, their Faith, at ment, are aggressively attacking mar- engaged in a massive work of global least, their confidence. A window had riage and all the basic decencies evangelisation, with dedicated mis- been opened to the world, it was derived from the Judaeo-Christian sionaries carrying its truths to the far claimed. Yes; and look what flew in; ethic. We need a new generation of corners of the earth and often paying worse still, look at what flew out. Chestertons and Bellocs to expose the price of martyrdom. At the centre In the words of St John Fisher at the their fatuity as well as their evil. of this great enterprise stood Rome, the time of the Reformation, referring to Catholic apologetics must be revived. physical manifestation of St Augus- the apostasy of his brother bishops: In particular, with the help of Vatican tine’s City of God, radiating its eternal “The fort is betrayed even of them that experts, we need to remind the world and immutable Truth to the world. should have defended it.” After so that no scientific discovery has in any Throughout the centuries the Catholic many years of too many apologies and instance discredited any essential doc- Church devotedly obeyed Our Lord’s too little apologetics, the Mass and trine of the Catholic Church. command, recorded in St Matthew 28: Sacraments were neglected, doctrine sought to cultivate. Now, under Pope pray alongside the pagan delegates: In short, we need to return to 18-19: “And Jesus coming, spoke to repudiated and the whole Catholic Benedict XVI, the painful, inch-by- courtesy did not extend to denial of the Fortress Catholicism, not in any them, saying: All power is given to me identity virtually indiscernible.The inch process of restoration has begun. Church’s unique status, described by defensive or cowardly sense, but to in Heaven and in earth. Going therefore, Church had courted the world and was Small but significant acts have tes- Pope Pius XI in the Encyclical Ubi create a power house of faith from teach ye all nations; Baptising them in rewarded with mounting persecution, tified to this reassertion of Catholic Arcano Dei Consilio: “She alone has which the Banners of the King may the name of the Father, and of the Son, notably from the secularist institutions orthodoxy. At last year’s meeting of been given by God the mandate and proudly sally forth to do battle with a and of the Holy Ghost.” and governments the liberals had religions at Assisi, the Pope did not the right to teach with authority.” In world in thrall to Satan.

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“One small step for man. One forgotten the sense of awe at the ing was part of a long and arduous Even in that relatively simple people of His time to confront the giant leap for mankind!” achievement. Not only had we journey. That journey began when world though, attention to detail reality of the way that they are put men on the moon, we had the Wright brothers made the first was important. The Jewish people living their lives. For them, obser- AS quotable quotes go they Fr Eddie brought them back to earth powered flight at the very begin- were embarking on a journey, a vance of the Law, had become an don’t come much better. It was- safely. We held our breath and ning of the 20th century. The jour- long and arduous journey, the end in itself. The Law appeared to n’t the words that guaranteed McGhee waited through the critical ney to the moon and back was the journey of Faith. At the heart of be no longer a means to a much Neil Armstrong immortality, it moments of re-entry when com- culmination of that tentative this journey of faith for the nation greater end. In their quest for fine was the context. As he stepped lends an almost surreal quality to munication was lost, until the beginning. At its core was atten- was the Law and the Prophets. detail they had forgotten the whole onto the surface of the moon I the event. voice crackled in the airwaves. tion to the most minute of details. Jewish society had been built on purpose of their mission. They had don’t suppose it would have Mr Armstrong’s death has We gave a collective sigh of If it were humanly possible, noth- these and they had developed a become the people of ‘observance’ mattered what he had said. been the catalyst for revisiting relief as the capsule as recovered ing was being left to chance. very sophisticated awareness of rather than the people of God. Neil Armstrong was the first to one of the spectacular moments from the ocean. It had happened. Every detail had its place in the their tradition and the need to be a Their commitment was to intro- set foot on the moon. His step of the history of the 20th century. The dream of humankind since big picture and the big picture part of that tradition. Attention to spection rather than to the fulfil- was the culmination of years of The year 1969, only 40 some- the earliest ages, looking at the could not be sacrificed for lack of detail had become important. ment of God’s plan for God’s planning. By being the first, Neil thing years ago. It seems almost moon, longing and wondering, attention to detail. Even so, the There seems nothing wrong in people. The danger of being too Armstrong was guaranteed to be like the dark ages. Today, Curios- had been achieved. Was it all tension among the ground control that. At first glance it seems com- narrowly focused is as alive and remembered forever. His death at ity is roving on Mars sending worthwhile? This depends on operatives was tangible. Not only mendable. So why does Jesus cri- well today, as it was in the time of the age of 82 is a reminder that back fabulous pictures. There is a your perspective. were lives at stake, so were years tique this approach to the journey Jesus. For all of our apparent no matter how long we live in space station orbiting the earth When Neil Armstrong was a of meticulous planning. of faith? Jesus had become aware sophistication we can fall into memory, mortality is the lot of all and who knows how many satel- fighter pilot in the Korean War in In the much less sophisticated that ‘detail’ had become more exactly the same trap. We too are a of us. By all accounts he was a lites. The mobile phones of 2012 the 1950s, I wonder if he sus- world in which Jesus lived there important than ‘journey.’ In other pilgrim people. That is the nature very fine man. He was a very have more capacity than the pected that his life would take was no space travel. Getting from words, the people had lost their of the Church. We can notionally gifted and talented man. What- computers that directed the moon such a dramatic turn? Flying ultra village to village was challenging sense of direction and purpose. assent to that, but do we believe ever else he achieved in his 82 landing. Potentially, we have modern jet planes by 1950s stan- enough. Walking may not have They had become much too nar- it? Do we really believe that we years, he will be remembered for become blasé about or techno- dards is still a long way from been the preferred option for travel rowly focused. are still on the journey or, is there this one, iconic moment. logical ability. Curiosity may piloting a landing module onto the but mostly, it was the only option. When Jesus speaks to the peo- a part of us, that thinks that we Looking from the 21st century have reinforced this self belief. surface of the moon. Powered This is hard for us to imagine. ple He is not spouting theory. In have already arrived? at the grainy, black and white None of us who lived through flight had come a long way in a This, however, was the context in the best tradition of the Old Testa- images of the moon landing this moment of history can have very short time. The moon land- which Jesus lived and ministered. ments prophets, Jesus invites the I [email protected] Friday August 31 2012 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER COMMENT 11

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IN THE post-war years it was common for the competitors in the Giro d’Italia bike race to pedal into St Peter’s Square for a blessing from Pope Pius XXII, but the present Pope will welcome a very different type of bike to the Vaican next year. In June 2013, in celebration of the company’s 110th anniversary celebrations, Pope Benedict XVI will welcome motorcyclists taking part in a ride around Rome before blessing a Harley Davidson bike. No doubt the manufacturers will be delighted to finally get the divine seal of approval following their rival company’s much vaunted claim to having a biblical mention of their own motorcycles – “Thanks be to God, who in Christ always leads us in a Triumph” (2 Cor. 2:14)

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AN ELDERLY Spanish pensioner has found herself at the centre of a storm after she took it upon herself to restore a priceless work of art in her local parish. Categorical Catholic imperatives Cecillia Giminez from Zaragoza was so sick of ‘God’s compulsion’ is a deep and authentic ‘should’ inside us that is louder than other nagging voices waiting for Ecce Homo by Elias Garcia Martinez to be God is talking to us, guiding us, but we repaired following damage by did, and that feeling can be healthy or too do true ones. CS Lewis, for exam- damp in her local church that unhealthy. Perhaps we did not do any- ple, in describing his own conversion, need to shut out the other ‘noise’ in our Fr Ronald lives to be able to listen she got out her brush—with thing wrong at all, but are only shares how he did not want to become a disastrous results. The Christian but something inside of him Rolheiser wounded and neurotic. Sorrow and botched restoration has been contrition are better indicators of moral- told him that he had to become one. person to ever walk this planet, yet He described as leaving Jesus ity than any feeling of guilt. Despite being ‘the most reluctant con- insisted constantly that He did nothing looking ‘like a very hairy vert in the history of Christendom,’ at a on His own, that everything He did was monkey in an ill-fitting tunic’, HERE IS a well-known o where do these feelings of obli- point in his life, he came to realise ‘that in obedience to His Father. He was the but Mrs Giminez has axiom that I will phrase gation and guilt come from? They God’s compulsion’ was his liberation. paradigm of human maturity, even as defended herself. more delicately than its come from nature and nurture, He became a Christian because, para- His life was one within which He habit- “We have always repaired usual expression. It goes this from genetics and socialisation, from ually surrendered His own will. And He S doxically, in a moment of genuine free- everything ourselves here,” way: Every time you tell our unconscious and from our wounds. dom, he came to know he had no other was free of all false religion, false she said. “The priest knew yourself that you should do something, Freudians, Jungians, and Hillmanians choice existentially except to surrender morality, and false guilt, even as He about it. I did not do it in you pay a bad price. The insinuation is offer different explanations, but they all himself to something, God’s compul- constantly drew upon moral and reli- secret. Anybody who that we are forever mistaking the voice agree on the main thing, that is, many gious imperatives deep inside of His T sion, which presented itself to him as an entered the church was of neurosis for the voice of conscience of the voices inside of us that speak of obligation. own soul and inside of His own reli- able to see me painting. and putting ourselves under false obli- right and wrong and demand that we do ‘God’s compulsion’ is precisely a gious tradition. had nothing but good gations that rob us of both of freedom this or that are not moral or religious deep and authentic ‘should’ inside us, Simone Weil, that extraordinary intentions and always and maturity. voices at all. They may well have and the great paradox is that when we philosopher and mystic who guarded believed I was doing the Is that true? Yes and no. The axiom her freedom so deeply that, despite her right thing. Besides, I hadn't sounds cleverer than it is. It says that Many times when we feel a nagging obli- belief in the truth of Christ, she resisted finished the painting!” there should not be any shoulds in our Baptism because she was not sure that Experts have now been lives; but that statement is self-contra- the visible church on earth merited this called in. dictory. gation inside (“I must do this! I should do kind of trust, was, despite fierce instinc- Still it needs to be given its due. tual resistance, clear that what she ulti- GGGGGGGGGGGGGG There is wisdom in its instinct, even if it that!”) the imperative is not coming from mately wanted and needed was to be is expressed with the subtlety of a obedient. We spend our whole lives, she IN THE debate over married sledgehammer. It has this positive chal- God or truth but from some other voice. once stated, searching for someone or priests, one issue may have lenge: Many times when we feel a nag- something to be obedient to because been overlooked. ging obligation inside (“I must do this! unless we give ourselves over in obedi- A vicar in England is I should do that!”) the imperative is not ence to something greater than our- failing to see the funny side coming from God or truth but from important things to teach us but, if we submit to it we become freer and more selves, we inflate and grow silly—even after his wife decided, aged some other voice that is being falsely take them as the voice of God and mature. It is also what brings joy into to ourselves. She is right. 61, that she is to become a heard as the voice of God. Put more morality, we will end up acting out of our lives. It is no accident that the book We need to stop obeying false voices stand-up comedian. technically, most of the voices we hear something other than God and con- in which Lewis describes this experi- inside of us. Neurosis is not to be con- Not content with simply inside that demand that we do some- science. Many of the ‘shoulds’ we feel ence is called, Surprised by Joy. fused with conscience. But, that being taking to the stage, though, thing are psychological and emotional inside of us are not the voice of con- admitted, there are some ‘shoulds’ that Gayna Cooper, wife of the rather than moral or religious. They don science at all. here’s a great paradox at the heart we should do! Rev Noel Cooper of St not tell us what is right or wrong, or But, with that being said, some of life that is hard to accept, I Fr Ronald Rolheiser is a Catholic John’s Church in Bedford, what God wants of us, they only tell us important qualifications need to be namely, that freedom lies in obe- has decided to draw on her how we feel about certain things. For added: Simply put, sometimes the voice dience, maturity lies in surrender, and priest and member of the Missionary T Oblates of Mary Immaculate. He is also experiences as a vicar’s example: a feeling of guilt does not of obligation that we feel inside is pro- joy lies in accepting duty and obliga- wife, laying bare everything indicate that we did something wrong, it foundly moral and religious, God's tion. Jesus clearly taught and embodied president of the Oblate School of The- ology in San Antonio, Texas from jumble sales to the only tells how we feel about what we voice. False voices speak inside but so this paradox: He was the free-est human details of their private lives. 12 HOLY LAND SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday August 31 2012 Friday August 31 2012 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER LOOKING FOR THE CHURCH 13 Church’s message and the mainstream media JOE McGRATH’S monthly series aims to shed a little more light on how the Catholic Church works and find out what attracts people to it LOOKING FOR THE CHURCH

HIS month I decided to have led by print journalism. The media office a look at how we are viewed continues to issue press releases to put by those outside the Church. Catholic issues in front of the press. Anyone who is not a Catholic These releases don’t just go to journal- may have their opinions of ists. Anybody can sign up to get them. the Catholic Church informed by a number of influences. Without direct experi- he media office has a website enceT of the Church, their views are based which marks a presence but, on second hand inputs. owing to a lack of staffing They may have Catholic friends or Tresources, is unable to make full use of neighbours. They may have Catholic the medium. Similarly, the growth in workmates.Their opinions of the radio stations has opened up a market Catholic Church and its teachings may for stories in audio format. The budget- be heavily influenced by these contacts. ary restrictions that affect newspapers Views expressed by their Catholic con- also affect radio stations. The days of tacts, their actions and reactions in sending out journalists with a micro- social situations will colour their view phone to interview people are declining. of the Church’s teaching. This opens up the possibility of provid- Many people will have no conscious ing audio material to radio stations and contact with Catholics and their views achieving a large audience. of the Church will be mainly through The media office has the equipment the media. They will read in the news- to record interviews and to supply them papers what the Catholic Church says via the internet to a whole range of radio and thinks. They will hear Catholic outlets. The interviews must be short. arguments and pronouncements on Peter pointed out that many radio station radio and television. What’s written is news breaks last for a minute or so. written; what’s broadcast is broadcast. They squeeze four or five items into that You can’t ask the radio to explain what time so a 20 second interview is just is meant. It is a one way stream. How about right. Again, the lack of appropri- do we ensure that the right message gets ate staffing holds them back from tak- across? ing full advantage of this medium. Staffing comes down to funding. The he Bishops’ Conference of Scot- media office is funded by the Bishops’ land has put in place an organisa- Conference, which, in turn, is funded tion to manage relations with the by you and me. Our Sunday collections Tmedia, The Scottish Catholic Media all make a small contribution to their Office. Peter Kearney is the director of upkeep and Communications Sunday is Where beauty and wonder was born this small organisation with a big task. their mainstay. The SCMO is located in Glasgow and has a staff of three. Its role is twofold. It ll this left me thinking, what can MARTIN DUNLOP speaks with Alex Mosson, former Lord Provost of Glasgow and frequent pilgrim has an internal role, communicating the ordinary Catholic do to keep back to Catholics in Scotland, issues up with the issues and be a pos- to the Holy Land, about his pilgrimage devotion to the places touched by the life of Jesus Christ that are arising in the media. It also has itiveA influence on the public’s view of an external role, taking issues and infor- the Church? Well, the first thing is to be mation out to the media, promoting informed. As a reader of The Scottish N OCTOBER 11 this year—the 50th One of the key reasons behind Mr Mosson’s pilgrims as ‘not much has changed over the years When visiting the Holy Land, pilgrims can see the Holy understanding of what the Church does, Catholic Observer you are half way anniversary of the opening of the passion for taking people to the region is because, in relation to the Holy sites.’ sites such as the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem why it’s here and the Church’s position there already. Now you can go online — (above left) and the Sea of Galilee (above), which in Second Vatican Council—Catholics for many Palestinians, survival depends on tourism “The Gospels come to life once you have seen turn can re-ignite their Faith on current issues. yes you can—and find the website of across the world will begin celebra- and trade. these places,” Mr Mosson said. “If you see the The pro-active aspect of the office’s the media office: www.scmo.org. tions marking a Year of Faith. “Palestinians, to a certain extent, think that the places, they become more pertinent. You get to work is distribution of news about the Down the right hand column you will The Year of Faith was called for by Pope Bene- Western world has neglected them,” he said. say: ‘I was there.’ In addition to support from the Church, the Church and issues that the Church is find a box labelled ‘press release sign dict XVI to help Catholic Faithful appreciate the In addition to helping Christians deepen their “You have the opportunity to walk in the foot- annual pilgrimage is also made possible due to the concerned about. It would include news up.’ Put your email address in there and giftO of Faith, deepen their relationship with God knowledge of their own faith, Mr Mosson believes steps of Christ. This is something some people may continued support of the Glasgow business com- about activities of the Church such as you will get the press releases at the and strengthen their commitment to sharing their time spent in the Holy Land provides pilgrims with only get the chance to do once-in-a-lifetime.” munity, without which Mr Mosson would not be the ‘Day for Life’each year. This would same time as all the journalists. Faith with others. a greater appreciation of the able to offer competitive rates for Scottish pilgrims. be the main aim of the media office. It While you are online you might like There are a number of ways Catholics can par- three monolithic faiths and Strengthening ties “The business community has been very support- would be about making clear who we to look at the Church’s Being Catholic ticipate in the Year of Faith and deepen their is an opportunity people You have the A fundamental part of the ive,” Mr Mosson said. “We have had so much sup- are and why we are here. website at: www.beingcatholic.org. knowledge of Christ and His teachings. One such should, therefore, ‘take opportunity to walk in Glasgow Holy Land pil- port from regular contributors. People want to help The other side of the coin is the reac- That’s another good source of infor- way, perhaps, is for Faithful to use this time to con- when they can.’ grimage is the strengthen- other people make the pilgrimage to the Holy Land.” tive work the office deals with. This mation for Catholics who would like to sider making a pilgrimage. “We try to make sure the footsteps of Christ. ing of ties between the entails responding to enquires from the be able to explain the Church’s outlook people are aware of the pil- Scottish city and the Pales- Visitors media on various issues which may to others. So it is really up to you. You Pilgrimage grimages and what we are This is something some tinian city of Bethlehem. Many of those who will be travelling with the arch- arise from various sources. There could are the first point of contact for many On October 18—a week after the Year of Faith trying to achieve while we A friendship agreement diocesan group this year have, like Mr Mosson, vis- be questions about the Catholic people outside the Church. You are also begins—a 50-strong group from Glasgow Arch- are there,” he said. “We people may only get the was signed between the ited the Holy Land on more than one occasion. Church’s policy on private schools or on the main funder for the media office. diocese will travel to the Holy Land for a week- have received so many chance to do two cities in 1990, which Such is his passion for fortifying links between the proposed legislation on same-sex Now that you are an informed long trip. The now annual Glasgow Archdiocesan cards from people over the was followed by an offi- his own country and the Holy Land, Mr Mosson ‘marriage.’ This aspect of the work Catholic how do you feedback to news- Holy Land trip has been organised for the past years thanking us for the once-in-a-lifetime cial twinning of Glasgow is hopeful that, as well as increasing numbers trav- tends to take up more of the available papers about their coverage? Do you seven years by Alex Mosson, the former Lord experience of the Holy and Bethlehem, which elling from Glasgow in future years, he can expand time than the pro-active work. cally. Religious affairs does not have putting out the Church’s information. Peter Kearney, director of the Scottish ever write to the editor about an article Provost of Glasgow. was ratified in April 2007. the annual pilgrimage to take in people from more Catholic Media Office, is the man charged Land visit.” Mr Kearney explained that although the appeal of football, apparently. Reli- I am sure we are all aware of the cov- with the sizeable task of communicating you disagreed with? Don’t think that “I believe we will be the first pilgrimage to the Mr Mosson is a free man of Bethlehem and the parts of Scotland and, ultimately, run multiple trips Holy sites there are, perhaps 500,000 Christians gious issues have become the territory erage the Church gets in relation to cur- issues of importance to Catholics in you don’t count. When newspaper sales Holy Land going out from Scotland at the start of the Glasgow pilgrims are ensured of a hospitable to the region every year. attending church on a Sunday and only of journalists who may not have an rent issues. These can be issues about Scotland and also promoting the Church are falling what editor wants to lose Year of Faith,” Mr Mosson said. “It is very impor- During their trip, pilgrims from Glasgow will visit welcome from their hosts when they arrive in “I would like to be in a position where I could run about 100,000 football fans attending a insight to how religions work and tend the Church itself such as child abuse or and its message to the rest of the country customers? tant that we are going at the beginning of the Year of the holy sites of the Holy Land region, such as the October. three of four pilgrimages to the Holy Land every SPL matches that weekend, newspapers to approach matters much in the way issues in politics which conflict with the One last word, do not forget that the Faith. It will help to focus people’s minds on Faith.” Church of the Nativity, the Sea of Galilee and the Ahead of this year’s trip, Mr Mosson paid tribute to year,” Mr Mosson concluded, speaking with the no longer have a religious correspon- they would approach a political story. Church’s teaching such as abortion or Church is not simply a human institu- Mr Mosson believes this year’s pilgrimage will Basilica of the Annunciation. Archbishop Emeritus Mario Conti of Glasgow—who enthusiasm that will ensure the 50 pilgrims from dent. There are plenty of sports writers. Conflict between opposing arguments allowing terminally ill people to end office works? He acknowledged the tion. Your prayers for the journalists provide ‘a great opportunity for people to visit the As Mr Mosson pointed out, having the opportu- will be succeeded byArchbishop-elect Philip Tartaglia Glasgow will return home with a fuller understand- I found that surprising. I had not realised is the normal approach. their lives. The media office has to clar- decline in newspapers has reduced their who report the issues and for those who Holy Land.’ nity to witness the holy sites and ‘walk in the foot- next month—who has worked closely with him and ing and appreciation of the Gospels and the Holy that newspapers did not have religious The implications of this for the office ify the Church’s teaching so that jour- influence on the public but pointed out work on the Church’s behalf on media The former Lord Provost first visited the region steps of Christ’ can give people a deeper has greatly encouraged the Glasgow Archdiocesan sites and, along with the former Lord Provost, per- affairs correspondents any more. are that they find themselves answering nalists can give an accurate description their importance in setting the agenda. affairs will have a more powerful effect in 1987 with the then Provost of Glasgow, Bob understanding of the Gospels. He said that it is Holy Land pilgrimage over the last seven years. haps return to the historic region many more times. The continued drop in sales of news- questions that have nothing to do with reli- of the facts. Television and radio journalists all read that you could ever imagine. Do not for- Gray. It is a trip he has made countless times since most satisfying to witness fellow Christians view- “He has been a great supporter over the years papers has meant a cut in the number of gion, the Church does not have a view on I asked Mr Kearney about the decline the papers and the headline stories there get the Rosaries. and has previously spoken of his ‘duty’ and ing these sites for the first time, and added that the and has very much enjoyed leading the pilgrim- I To find out more about the pilgrimages to the journalists employed. Newspapers have private schools for example, and spending in print media and the rise of electronic invariably influence the content in the ‘responsibility’ to bring people to the Holy Land. Gospel messages can appear ever more vivid for ages,” he said. Holy Land, contact Alex Mosson on 0141 954 3360 had to rationalise their staffing drasti- more time reacting to others’agendas than media. Has this changed the way his other media. Blogs and Twitter are also I http://www.themcgraths.me.uk 12 HOLY LAND SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday August 31 2012 Friday August 31 2012 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER LOOKING FOR THE CHURCH 13 Church’s message and the mainstream media JOE McGRATH’S monthly series aims to shed a little more light on how the Catholic Church works and find out what attracts people to it LOOKING FOR THE CHURCH

HIS month I decided to have led by print journalism. The media office a look at how we are viewed continues to issue press releases to put by those outside the Church. Catholic issues in front of the press. Anyone who is not a Catholic These releases don’t just go to journal- may have their opinions of ists. Anybody can sign up to get them. the Catholic Church informed by a number of influences. Without direct experi- he media office has a website enceT of the Church, their views are based which marks a presence but, on second hand inputs. owing to a lack of staffing They may have Catholic friends or Tresources, is unable to make full use of neighbours. They may have Catholic the medium. Similarly, the growth in workmates.Their opinions of the radio stations has opened up a market Catholic Church and its teachings may for stories in audio format. The budget- be heavily influenced by these contacts. ary restrictions that affect newspapers Views expressed by their Catholic con- also affect radio stations. The days of tacts, their actions and reactions in sending out journalists with a micro- social situations will colour their view phone to interview people are declining. of the Church’s teaching. This opens up the possibility of provid- Many people will have no conscious ing audio material to radio stations and contact with Catholics and their views achieving a large audience. of the Church will be mainly through The media office has the equipment the media. They will read in the news- to record interviews and to supply them papers what the Catholic Church says via the internet to a whole range of radio and thinks. They will hear Catholic outlets. The interviews must be short. arguments and pronouncements on Peter pointed out that many radio station radio and television. What’s written is news breaks last for a minute or so. written; what’s broadcast is broadcast. They squeeze four or five items into that You can’t ask the radio to explain what time so a 20 second interview is just is meant. It is a one way stream. How about right. Again, the lack of appropri- do we ensure that the right message gets ate staffing holds them back from tak- across? ing full advantage of this medium. Staffing comes down to funding. The he Bishops’ Conference of Scot- media office is funded by the Bishops’ land has put in place an organisa- Conference, which, in turn, is funded tion to manage relations with the by you and me. Our Sunday collections Tmedia, The Scottish Catholic Media all make a small contribution to their Office. Peter Kearney is the director of upkeep and Communications Sunday is Where beauty and wonder was born this small organisation with a big task. their mainstay. The SCMO is located in Glasgow and has a staff of three. Its role is twofold. It ll this left me thinking, what can MARTIN DUNLOP speaks with Alex Mosson, former Lord Provost of Glasgow and frequent pilgrim has an internal role, communicating the ordinary Catholic do to keep back to Catholics in Scotland, issues up with the issues and be a pos- to the Holy Land, about his pilgrimage devotion to the places touched by the life of Jesus Christ that are arising in the media. It also has itiveA influence on the public’s view of an external role, taking issues and infor- the Church? Well, the first thing is to be mation out to the media, promoting informed. As a reader of The Scottish N OCTOBER 11 this year—the 50th One of the key reasons behind Mr Mosson’s pilgrims as ‘not much has changed over the years When visiting the Holy Land, pilgrims can see the Holy understanding of what the Church does, Catholic Observer you are half way anniversary of the opening of the passion for taking people to the region is because, in relation to the Holy sites.’ sites such as the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem why it’s here and the Church’s position there already. Now you can go online — (above left) and the Sea of Galilee (above), which in Second Vatican Council—Catholics for many Palestinians, survival depends on tourism “The Gospels come to life once you have seen turn can re-ignite their Faith on current issues. yes you can—and find the website of across the world will begin celebra- and trade. these places,” Mr Mosson said. “If you see the The pro-active aspect of the office’s the media office: www.scmo.org. tions marking a Year of Faith. “Palestinians, to a certain extent, think that the places, they become more pertinent. You get to work is distribution of news about the Down the right hand column you will The Year of Faith was called for by Pope Bene- Western world has neglected them,” he said. say: ‘I was there.’ In addition to support from the Church, the Church and issues that the Church is find a box labelled ‘press release sign dict XVI to help Catholic Faithful appreciate the In addition to helping Christians deepen their “You have the opportunity to walk in the foot- annual pilgrimage is also made possible due to the concerned about. It would include news up.’ Put your email address in there and giftO of Faith, deepen their relationship with God knowledge of their own faith, Mr Mosson believes steps of Christ. This is something some people may continued support of the Glasgow business com- about activities of the Church such as you will get the press releases at the and strengthen their commitment to sharing their time spent in the Holy Land provides pilgrims with only get the chance to do once-in-a-lifetime.” munity, without which Mr Mosson would not be the ‘Day for Life’each year. This would same time as all the journalists. Faith with others. a greater appreciation of the able to offer competitive rates for Scottish pilgrims. be the main aim of the media office. It While you are online you might like There are a number of ways Catholics can par- three monolithic faiths and Strengthening ties “The business community has been very support- would be about making clear who we to look at the Church’s Being Catholic ticipate in the Year of Faith and deepen their is an opportunity people You have the A fundamental part of the ive,” Mr Mosson said. “We have had so much sup- are and why we are here. website at: www.beingcatholic.org. knowledge of Christ and His teachings. One such should, therefore, ‘take opportunity to walk in Glasgow Holy Land pil- port from regular contributors. People want to help The other side of the coin is the reac- That’s another good source of infor- way, perhaps, is for Faithful to use this time to con- when they can.’ grimage is the strengthen- other people make the pilgrimage to the Holy Land.” tive work the office deals with. This mation for Catholics who would like to sider making a pilgrimage. “We try to make sure the footsteps of Christ. ing of ties between the entails responding to enquires from the be able to explain the Church’s outlook people are aware of the pil- Scottish city and the Pales- Visitors media on various issues which may to others. So it is really up to you. You Pilgrimage grimages and what we are This is something some tinian city of Bethlehem. Many of those who will be travelling with the arch- arise from various sources. There could are the first point of contact for many On October 18—a week after the Year of Faith trying to achieve while we A friendship agreement diocesan group this year have, like Mr Mosson, vis- be questions about the Catholic people outside the Church. You are also begins—a 50-strong group from Glasgow Arch- are there,” he said. “We people may only get the was signed between the ited the Holy Land on more than one occasion. Church’s policy on private schools or on the main funder for the media office. diocese will travel to the Holy Land for a week- have received so many chance to do two cities in 1990, which Such is his passion for fortifying links between the proposed legislation on same-sex Now that you are an informed long trip. The now annual Glasgow Archdiocesan cards from people over the was followed by an offi- his own country and the Holy Land, Mr Mosson ‘marriage.’ This aspect of the work Catholic how do you feedback to news- Holy Land trip has been organised for the past years thanking us for the once-in-a-lifetime cial twinning of Glasgow is hopeful that, as well as increasing numbers trav- tends to take up more of the available papers about their coverage? Do you seven years by Alex Mosson, the former Lord experience of the Holy and Bethlehem, which elling from Glasgow in future years, he can expand time than the pro-active work. cally. Religious affairs does not have putting out the Church’s information. Peter Kearney, director of the Scottish ever write to the editor about an article Provost of Glasgow. was ratified in April 2007. the annual pilgrimage to take in people from more Catholic Media Office, is the man charged Land visit.” Mr Kearney explained that although the appeal of football, apparently. Reli- I am sure we are all aware of the cov- with the sizeable task of communicating you disagreed with? Don’t think that “I believe we will be the first pilgrimage to the Mr Mosson is a free man of Bethlehem and the parts of Scotland and, ultimately, run multiple trips Holy sites there are, perhaps 500,000 Christians gious issues have become the territory erage the Church gets in relation to cur- issues of importance to Catholics in you don’t count. When newspaper sales Holy Land going out from Scotland at the start of the Glasgow pilgrims are ensured of a hospitable to the region every year. attending church on a Sunday and only of journalists who may not have an rent issues. These can be issues about Scotland and also promoting the Church are falling what editor wants to lose Year of Faith,” Mr Mosson said. “It is very impor- During their trip, pilgrims from Glasgow will visit welcome from their hosts when they arrive in “I would like to be in a position where I could run about 100,000 football fans attending a insight to how religions work and tend the Church itself such as child abuse or and its message to the rest of the country customers? tant that we are going at the beginning of the Year of the holy sites of the Holy Land region, such as the October. three of four pilgrimages to the Holy Land every SPL matches that weekend, newspapers to approach matters much in the way issues in politics which conflict with the One last word, do not forget that the Faith. It will help to focus people’s minds on Faith.” Church of the Nativity, the Sea of Galilee and the Ahead of this year’s trip, Mr Mosson paid tribute to year,” Mr Mosson concluded, speaking with the no longer have a religious correspon- they would approach a political story. Church’s teaching such as abortion or Church is not simply a human institu- Mr Mosson believes this year’s pilgrimage will Basilica of the Annunciation. Archbishop Emeritus Mario Conti of Glasgow—who enthusiasm that will ensure the 50 pilgrims from dent. There are plenty of sports writers. Conflict between opposing arguments allowing terminally ill people to end office works? He acknowledged the tion. Your prayers for the journalists provide ‘a great opportunity for people to visit the As Mr Mosson pointed out, having the opportu- will be succeeded byArchbishop-elect Philip Tartaglia Glasgow will return home with a fuller understand- I found that surprising. I had not realised is the normal approach. their lives. The media office has to clar- decline in newspapers has reduced their who report the issues and for those who Holy Land.’ nity to witness the holy sites and ‘walk in the foot- next month—who has worked closely with him and ing and appreciation of the Gospels and the Holy that newspapers did not have religious The implications of this for the office ify the Church’s teaching so that jour- influence on the public but pointed out work on the Church’s behalf on media The former Lord Provost first visited the region steps of Christ’ can give people a deeper has greatly encouraged the Glasgow Archdiocesan sites and, along with the former Lord Provost, per- affairs correspondents any more. are that they find themselves answering nalists can give an accurate description their importance in setting the agenda. affairs will have a more powerful effect in 1987 with the then Provost of Glasgow, Bob understanding of the Gospels. He said that it is Holy Land pilgrimage over the last seven years. haps return to the historic region many more times. The continued drop in sales of news- questions that have nothing to do with reli- of the facts. Television and radio journalists all read that you could ever imagine. Do not for- Gray. It is a trip he has made countless times since most satisfying to witness fellow Christians view- “He has been a great supporter over the years papers has meant a cut in the number of gion, the Church does not have a view on I asked Mr Kearney about the decline the papers and the headline stories there get the Rosaries. and has previously spoken of his ‘duty’ and ing these sites for the first time, and added that the and has very much enjoyed leading the pilgrim- I To find out more about the pilgrimages to the journalists employed. Newspapers have private schools for example, and spending in print media and the rise of electronic invariably influence the content in the ‘responsibility’ to bring people to the Holy Land. Gospel messages can appear ever more vivid for ages,” he said. Holy Land, contact Alex Mosson on 0141 954 3360 had to rationalise their staffing drasti- more time reacting to others’agendas than media. Has this changed the way his other media. Blogs and Twitter are also I http://www.themcgraths.me.uk 14 LETTERS SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday August 31 2012

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N THE 1960S, when the so-called ‘Permissive Society’ was launched on a largely unsuspecting and, for the most part, uncaring, Britain there were all sorts of assurances that no- one would be coerced into conformity with the vile new laws which were then being introduced, that the rights of During the Motherwell Diocesan conscience would be respected, etc, etc… pilgrimage to Lourdes, a quaich Abortion and homosexual relations between ‘consenting adults’ was presented to Bishop Jospeh wereI legalised. Medical staff could opt out of the former, so we Devine by Maureen McAuley—the were told. Regarding the latter there was a joke doing the longest serving member of the rounds… “I don’t mind them making it legal as long as they don’t Motherwell Hospitalité. The make it compulsory.” presentation was to thank Bishop It does not sound like a joke now. What we were seeing then was Devine for the 30 years of service the thin end of the wedge. Now that the secularisation of society is he has given to Motherwell almost complete the gloves are off. The war (for that is what it is) Diocese. Bishop Devine handed in has entered a new phase. The ‘Permissive Society’is no longer per- PICTURE his resignation to the Vatican upon missive. It will not tolerate dissent. It is going for the jugular. OF THE celebrating his 75th birthday Two instances come immediately to mind. The first was the earlier this month, as required deplorable court decision by Lady Smith refusing the two senior under canon law. Full report on Glasgow midwives permission to opt out of supervising abortions. Motherwell Diocese Lourdes WEEK pilgrimage, pages 22-23 The second is the push for so-called ‘gay marriage.’ In both cases a threshold has been crossed and a new level of state intrusion is upon us. As a result of Lady Smith’s shameful judgement two highly skilled medical professionals have been offered a stark choice—supervise abortions or give up your job. Christianity stands in ‘marriage.’ This is a simple The results from the ‘consultation document’notwithstanding, the great danger and debatable concept. Scottish Parliament will almost certainly introduce legislation to IN DECEMBER 1812 in However, the leaders of all allow homosexuals to ‘solemnise’their ‘partnerships’in a travesty of gratitude at the defeat of four opposition parties marriage. The next step will probably involve a ‘devout Catholic’ Napoleon the Russian Tzar flocked to a junket held by homosexual couple demanding their right to a church wedding. Alexander 1st initiated the Letters Equality Network at which The Scottish bishops have responded to this external attack with construction of a new SCO, 19 Waterloo Street, Glasgow G2 6BT they signed a pledge, commendable firmness, denouncing it in the strongest possible Cathedral in Moscow [email protected] formulated by Equality terms. However the existence within the Church of a ‘fifth col- dedicated to Christ the Network, to introduce Equal umn’ composed of militant homosexuals and dissident Catholic Saviour. It took many years to Marriage. sympathisers will drastically reduce the effectiveness of the bish- build, but when completed it Equality Networ’s raison ops’ words. was a magnificent shining Gay recruitment is a pornographic images, d’etre is to promote the Perhaps action rather than words is necessary. In England and light of Christianity to the very real concern including one with an interests of homosexual men, Wales there has been a (much less strongly) worded episcopal state- world. I APPLAUD Hugh underage boy, but had just lesbians, bi-sexuals and ment supporting marriage, but there has been nothing done about the It was a light to be short McLoughlin’s article (SCO 17 been acquitted by a jury. The trans-sexuals, which is a very shameful and sacrilegious situation in Soho which has been going on lived however. In December August) uncovering the overall impression was given much wider agenda than since Cardinal Hume’s time. (If anyone doubts the existence of a 1931 the Soviet communist propaganda behind the that this man was a victim. same-sex ‘marriage,’ and has homosexual ‘fifth column’ he or she should look up the secretly government dynamited the pressure from the gay lobby Secondly, a Conservative never been put to the Scottish filmed Soho ‘Gay Mass’bidding prayers on YouTube on July 3, 2011 Cathedral in further pursuit of for same sex ‘marriage.’ His politician was putting forward people in any remotely in which a man dressed as a woman prayed for, among other things, its policies of state enforced timely comment proves that a balanced argument on recognisable democratic form ‘communities of gender and diverse sexual orientation.’‘Horrendous’ atheism. The plan was to the gay lobby is using the referendum issues but was which can be considered and was the verdict of a well-known and respected Glasgow priest.) replace it with an atheistic issue to further its agenda, and constantly interrupted by the debated by politicians or The recent deaths of two prominent figures, Catholics (who it Palace of the Soviets with a as a recruitment tool. presenter. He very ably people. I have repeatedly turns out, had been living with ‘partners’ of the same sex) have massive statue of Lenin on The reason that it requires handled himself by good attempted to elicit from MSPs brought to light what appears to be tacit acceptance of such top. Due to the war this was to do so from one generation old-fashioned common sense. and my constituency MP a arrangements by some influential sections of the Catholic com- never achieved and the site to the next is that, unlike At last, I thought, a politician definition of Equal Marriage munity in Scotland. Despite their public and open defiance of the became an open air swimming marriage between a man and a who can cut through the and the limitations, if any at all, laws of God and the Church these men were given high profile pool woman which creates nonsense and give a sound to be placed on its scope. I Catholic funerals, in the process sending out a message so greatly In the late 1990s with the generation after generation, well-reasoned defence of his have been treated to a at variance with the bishops’ defence of marriage that it makes final fall of communism there same-sex ‘marriage’ could views. Unfortunately, I cacophony of silence on the their pronouncements seem like so much hot air. was an increasing campaign never do. wonder if he will ever be matter by all except Drew Being a sinner is one thing. We are all sinners. It is quite another to have the Cathedral rebuilt. NAME AND ADDRESS invited back again. Smith, Labour’s spokesman on to say, like the ‘Quest’group, that it is compatible with the Christian Well over a million people in SUPPLIED Thirdly, Russell Brand, a the matter, whose stated faith to love another person of the same sex and express that love in Russia contributed to its well known drug user in the definition is the same as that physical relations…which is to say that in these relationships there rebuilding and a few years Rapid societal change past, and who only recently contained in the Government’s is no sin. That is not and never has been the position of the Church, ago the Cathedral of Christ is not for the good had to leave the BBC in consultation, a far cry from his but the bishops seem to have been turning a blind eye. Even the the Saviour was once again a I WAS quite heartened by disgrace, has now been hired leader’s pledge. appearance of episcopal support for these ‘partnerships’ should be beacon to the world. Cath Doherty’s article on the by them to front a programme It is perfectly reasonable, avoided like the plague. These ‘devout’ but deviant ‘Catholic’ cou- This was the most sacred need to defend Faith last on drugs, in which he therefore to ask for the grounds ples and their dissident supporters should be given no quarter. We are part of the history of the week, as my musings on advocated the on which bi-sexuals are to be in a war and they are the fifth column. If the bishops’ current cam- Russian people that a modern life follow much the decriminalisation of some. denied the right to have more paign in defence of marriage is to be successful the existence of this degenerate secular female same pattern and I often feel During the debate, Russell than one spouse, or why a fifth column is a problem which must be addressed. pop group decided to bewildered as to how this Brand made some facetious mother and daughter cannot Michael Baker desecrate. They performed change in the quality of life comment about kissing Peter marry, should this totally GLASGOW their dance of derision and has so rapidly come about. Hitchens on the lips, which he amorphous concept of equal blasphemy in the very I agree that most politicians treated with the disdain it marriage ever enter Scots Law. presence of the Blessed and bankers are now so deserved. The electoral mandate given to Sacrament or the Sacred self-interested that it is hard to It is often said that out of the SNP included only the Mysteries as they are known find trust anymore, but I tiny seeds great oak tree grow, holding of a consultation, as in the Orthodox Church. The would also like include the but sadly it is also true that them bring ‘minded’ towards world was shocked, despite once hallowed BBC in this ‘out of tiny spluttering sparks the introduction of same-sex SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER the best efforts of the secular category. This week alone, on great forests are destroyed.’ ‘marriage’ was concealed from media to present it as a human the supposedly high quality Margaret Thomson until after the election.The very rights and free speech issue. Newsnight and Newsnight MOTHERWELL detailed consultation showed MAIN SWITCHBOARD Here is Scotland it is Scotland programmes, I that, by a large majority, the Tel: 0141 221 4956• Fax: 0141 221 4546 Concept of ‘equal unlikely that any churches watched in disbelief as they marriage’ is flawed respondees did not support the EDITOR will be dynamited, not at the yet again seemed to side with redefinition of marriage. moment anyway. There dubious behaviour in their THE Scottish Government The suggestion that there Liz Leydon—Tel: 0141 241 6109 should be no mistake however unbalanced presentation of held a consultation on will be a free vote in [email protected] that the faith of Christ stands programmes. redefining the current and Holyrood on the matter is DEPUTY EDITOR in as great a danger here as it First was a QC, no less, historic definition of marriage simply ridiculous, as the ever did in the old Soviet who admitted to having to include same-sex Scottish Parliament, like most Ian Dunn—Tel: 0141 241 6107 [email protected] Union. 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Gallican documents from around the eighth century QUESTIONS onwards. Many authors believe the formulary to have been adapted from an even older one used by OF FAITH the priest as he received the Body of Christ. This might well explain the accompanying Sign of the Cross over the Faithful with the host, which paral- leled that made by the celebrant in the previous Order of Mass. Therefore, this formulary has a venerable history in the Mass of the Roman Rite. Nevertheless, your suggestion that this formulary is more ancient than that used nowadays at Mass is incorrect. The Apostolic Constitutions, which date from the latter part of the fourth century, describe in detail the manner and order for Dear SCO, I have a number of issues the reception of the Sacrament as Mass in the regarding what I like to call ‘recent church Early Church. Regarding the communication of Q)evolution.’ These include being uncomfortable the lay Faithful we read the following: “All the with the fact that we now generally stand to people [gather...] with reverence and godly fear, receive Holy Communion, that kneeling has been without tumult. And let the bishop give the obla- all but lost, and that we no longer use the prayers tion, saying, ‘The Body of Christ;’ and let him that after Mass as ordered by Pope Leo XIII. receives say, Amen.” We know that this formula I have brought all my concerns up with priests was also used by St Ambrose (d. 397AD). There- and others numerous times, and have heard all the fore, it is even more ancient than that which arguments for and against. However, I have never became customary when a common Missal was yet received a satisfactory answer as to why in the adopted throughout the Western Church. new Liturgy, when distributing Holy Communion, Why this formula was deemed more fitting for every time they come to Mass? Surely, too, it is a I Do you have a question relating to the Faith that it would seem more advantageous to use the sim- the reformed Missal that the longer form was not wonderful thing to hear our brothers and sisters you would like answered? If so send your query via ple phrase ‘Body of Christ’ rather than the tradi- simply its antiquity, however. The reason for the make the same Act of Faith? Surely, most certainly, e-mail: [email protected] with Questions of tional, ancient formulary which was found in the change was also to give the Faithful an opportu- it is pleasing to God to hear us affirm our faith in Faith in the subject or post it to: Questions of old Missal: “The Body of our Lord Jesus Christ nity, at the moment of the reception of Holy Com- Jesus Christ His Son and acknowledge his presence Faith, The Scottish Catholic Observer, 19 Waterloo preserve your soul unto life everlasting. Amen.” munion (right), to affirm their Faith in the great in a world which so often denies his very existence. St, Glasgow, G2 6BT Indeed, I cannot see why any responsible Catholic gift of Christ’s Body and Blood. For the long for- could possibly see that change as being either bene- mula is simply a blessing of the Faithful, using a ficial to the Faithful or pleasing to God. Any light phrase said in its entirety by the priest. 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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 G You are watching your favourite cartoon help we can do anything! In your name I Reflection after a long day at school when your mum pray. Amen. Twenty-Third Sunday in TODAY’S Gospel asks you to help set the table. You jump tells the story of right up to help her because you know that Responsorial Psalm Ordinary Time—First Jesus healing a she has also had a long day at work and she 146:6d-7, 7c-9a, 9bcd-10. man who is deaf is rushing to get dinner ready so she can get (R) Praise the Lord, my soul! Reading and who could not you to football training on time. God always keeps His word. talk very well. In G You ask your sister to play with you but He gives justice to the poor and food to the Then the ears of those who are deaf shall be opened the story Jesus puts she says no. She sounds a bit sad and hungry. and the tongues of those who are mute shout for joy. his fingers in the quietly goes to play in her room by herself. (R) Praise the Lord, my soul! A reading from the book of the prophet Isaiah 35:4-7a man’s ears and You follow her up to her room, ask her if The Lord sets prisoners free and heals spits and puts it on his tongue to heal she is OK and then play with her. blind eyes. The people were worried. So the him. It does not sound very nice but He G A child on the playground calls another He gives a helping hand to everyone who falls. Lord told Isaiah to say to them: is trying to teach us all something. He is child ‘stupid.’ You speak up and say that it The Lord loves good people and looks using His own body to help the man hear is not nice to call names. after strangers. “Cheer up! Don’t be afraid. Your God and speak better. G You notice that the pupil who sits near (R) Praise the Lord, my soul! is coming to punish your enemies. He does this for each of us, too, you in mathematics class is struggling to He defends the rights of orphans and wid- God will take revenge on them and especially when we receive Holy understand the work. You say something to ows, but destroys the wicked. Communion. Close your eyes, pretend help them feel better and offer to help The Lord God of Zion will rule forever! rescue you. Jesus is standing right in front of you. explain the work to them. Shout praises to the Lord! “The blind will see, and the deaf will He wants you to hear and speak just the G Yo u hear your dad telling another dad (R) Praise the Lord, my soul! hear. The disabled will leap about way that He does so He touches your about how busy the weekend is going to be Second Reading like deer, and tongues once silent ears and your mouth—don’t worry with all of the activities that are planned in about the spitting part. Can you feel addition to needing to get the gardening Has not God chosen the poor of the world to will shout. Water will rush through Jesus touch your ears and your lips? done. You offer to help your dad in the inherit the Kingdom? A reading from the letter the desert. Scorching sands will turn Open your eyes. What does it mean to garden. of James 2:1-5. into lakes, and thirsty ground will hear and speak like Jesus? Let’s play a G Your football team loses a game. At the My friends, if you have Faith in our glori- little game to give us some examples. end of the game, one of your teammates is ous Lord Jesus Christ, you won’t treat become fountains.” so angry they will not shake the other some people better than others. The Word of the Lord Activity team’s hands and say ‘good game.’ You tell Suppose a rich person wearing fancy G Begin with all of the children standing in your teammate that they are not being a clothes and a gold ring comes to one of a line at one end of the room. The teacher good sport. your meetings. And suppose a poor person stands at the opposite end. G Your teacher tells you about children dressed in worn-out clothes also comes. The Children’s Liturgy page is published one G Read a scenario. If they would hear or who live in Africa who don’t have food or You must not give the best seat to the one speak the way Jesus would they can take clothing. You organise a fundraiser to help in fancy clothes and tell the one who is week in advance to allow RE teachers and those one step forward. If they wouldn’t they take collect clothes and food for them. poor to stand at the side or sit on the floor. taking the Children’s Liturgy at weekly Masses to one step back. That is the same as saying that some peo- G The goal is for everyone to make it to the Prayer ple are better than others, and you would use, if they wish, this page as an accompaniment other side of the room. It is not a race. Dear Jesus, please help us to hear and speak be acting like a crooked judge. to their teaching materials G Talk about each scenario so that the kids the way that you do. We know that it will My dear friends, pay attention. God has recognise how Jesus would hear and speak. be hard but we also know that with your given a lot of faith to the poor people in this world. He has also promised them a share in His Kingdom that He will give to everyone who loves Him. The Word of the Lord Alleluia Matthew 4:23 (R) Alleluia, alleluia. Jesus preached the good news of the Kingdom and healed all who were sick. (R) Alleluia, alleluia. Gospel Jesus has made those who are deaf hear and those who are mute speak. A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Mark 7:31-37. Jesus left the region around Tyre and went by way of Sidon toward Lake Galilee. He went through the land near the ten cities known as Decapolis. Some people brought to Him a man who was deaf and could hardly talk. They begged Jesus just to touch him. After Jesus had taken him aside from the crowd, He stuck his fingers in the man’s ears. Then He spat and put it on the man’s tongue. Jesus looked up toward Heaven and with a groan He said: “Effatha!” which means “Open up!” At once the man could hear, and he had no more trouble talking clearly. Jesus told the people not to say anything about what He had done. But the more He told them, the more they talked about it. They were completely amazed and said: “Everything He does is good! He even heals people who cannot hear or talk.” The Gospel of the Lord Friday August 31 2012 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER CHURCH NOTICES 17 CHURCHNOTICES EXPERTSERVICES

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RUBY WEDDING RELIGIOUS MEMORIAM COONEY 23rd Anniversary Remembering our dear dad and MacNEIL-MacLEAN papa, Jim, who died on Sep- At Our Lady, Star of the Sea tember 1, 1989, also our dear Church, Castlebay, Isle of mum and grandma, Bunty, who Barra, on August 31, 1972, by died April 4, 2007, and our dear Canon Angus MacQueen, Ron- brother and uncle, John, who nie MacNeil to Anne MacLean. died July 4, 1984. Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for them. DEATH GIBBONS LINDSAY, Morag CASSIDY In loving memory of a dear hus- HENRY MacCORMICK 6th Anniversary In loving memory of our dear In loving memory of my beloved Peacefully in Uist and Barra band, father, grandfather and In memory of my dear mother, Mum, Teresa Henry of Coat- husband, our dear dad and Hospital, on July 25, Morag, brother, Jack Gibbons, who CURRIE Susie, who died September 1, granpa, Norman, who died sud- beloved wife of the late Donnie, died September 6, 2008. R.I.P. bridge, who died September 5, 12th Anniversary 2006. denly on September 1, 2006. devoted mother, mother-in-law We think of you in silence, 2008, and we pray is now with Please pray for the repose of You can only have one mother, R.I.P. and granny. We make no outward show, our Dad in heaven. They will the soul of Father David Currie, Patient, kind and true, Softly in the morning, you heard Fortified by Rites of Holy What it meant to lose you, remain in our hearts, minds and former Parish Priest of St No other friend in all the world, a gentle call, Church. R.I.P. No one will ever know. prayers forever till we meet Joseph’s, Faifley, and St Vin- Will be the same as you. You took the hand God offered Our Lady of Fatima, pray for again. Please remember her in cent’s, Thornliebank, who died Always loved and remembered. you, and quietly left us all. him. your prayers this week. August 27, 2000. Pat and Suzanne, Wishaw. So rest in peace dear loved BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE Inserted by his loving wife and God Bless Mum from Willie, We loved him in life, Our Lady of Knock, pray for her. one, family. Gerard, Mary, Angela and Neil BYRNE We will not forget him in death. and all our families. And thanks for all you’ve done, Loving memories of Thomas Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for St Teresa and Our Lady of Lour- We pray that God has given GORDON – BURNS who passed away March 17, him. you, In loving memory of our dear des, pray for her. 2003, a dear husband, dad and Inserted by his loving family. The crown you’ve truly won. grandparents, John Gordon papa, whose 77th birthday Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for 1884-1939 and Catherine HOUSTON occurs September 3, 2012. him. O’Donnell 1887-1930. 6th Anniversary Those we love don’t go away, MEMORIAM Your loving wife Joan and fam- Their 8 children: Duncan 1913- In loving memory of our dear They walk beside us every day. ily. 1960, mother, Mary, who died August Love always ARMSTRONG 30, 2006. Also our dear father, 18th Anniversary Annie 1914-1974 and her hus- Betty and family, at home and Edward, who died on May 5, MacCORMICK In loving memory of Tommy, a band Patrick Burns 1915-1984, abroad. 2009 and our dear brother, In loving memory of our brother, dear husband, father and James 1916-2006 (Rayleigh) Sacred Heart, St Clare and St Patrick, who died on August 30, brother-in-law and Uncle Nor- grandpa, died September 3, and his wife Elaine Tizard died Pio I place my trust in you. 1996. man, died September 1, 2006. 1994. 2006, May they rest in peace. Fois shiorruidh thoir dha a Thig- Sadly missed by family and Alice 1918-2010, Sacred Heart of Jesus, have hearna. friends. CLEWS John 1920-2006, mercy on them. Inserted by Iain Ruairidh, Katie Our Lady and St Joseph, pray In memory of Grace, a wonder- George 1921-1973 (Philadel- Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for them. and Mairi. for him. ful and much loved mum and phia), From all the family. gran, who died on August 31, Angus 1927-1981 and his wife 2002; also our dear dad and Marie Henretty died 1988, KEEGAN granda, Nebbie, who died Janu- Alexander 1929-2009 (Ketter- 1st Anniversary MacDONALD 4th Anniversary ary 26, 1999. R.I.P. ing) Please pray for the repose of Treasured and loving memories Although you are not beside us, Will those who think of them the soul of Anna Maria Keegan, of Catriona, a beloved daughter You are never far away, today, who died September 2, 2011. and sister, who died on August You are always in our hearts, A little prayer to Jesus say. Beloved wife of the late Arthur 29, 2008, aged 44 years. With every passing day, From Alice Morton (née Burns). and loving mum of Gerard, Deep in my heart lies a picture As time goes by without you, Lawrence, Bryan and Fr more precious than silver or And days turn into years, GREEN Desmond. CSsR. gold, They hold a million memories, In loving memory of my dear Requiescat in Pace. KANE It’s a picture of a wonderful Remembering our beloved And many a silent tear. husband, father and grandfa- daughter whose memory will mother, Margaret (née Coll), Inserted by John, Grace, Cathy, ther, Dick, who died on Septem- KIMMINS never grow old. who died on her 91st birthday, Maureen, Karen and Phyllis. ber 4, 1989. R.I.P. Precious memories of my dear- To a beautiful life came a sud- September 1, 2005. Sadly missed. est mother, Mabel, (English), den end, Happy are those who die in BROGAN Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for who died on August 28, 1993, She died as she lived, every- God’s grace, In loving memory of my hus- him. also my dear father, Matthew, one’s friend. And God is very near. band, Danny, who died Septem- St Anne, pray for him. who died on March 24, 1997. Our Lady of the Isles, grant her You are always with us Mammy. ber 1, 2011. Inserted by his loving wife and If only we could meet you, eternal rest. Till we meet again. Never more than a thought family. Just for a little while, Mum. 38 Jarvie Avenue, Plains. away. Totell you how much we miss you, Memories are like threads of Rest in God’s peace. HAMPSON Or just to see you smile, Betty. x 5th Anniversary To put our arms around you, gold, With love we remember our Da In loving memory of our dear But this we cannot do, They never tarnish or grow old. and Granda Danny. cousin, Bernard, who died Sep- So until we meet again, Morag. No words can say as to how I tember 6, 2007. R.I.P. May God take care of you. feel. So sadly missed. Sacred Heart of Jesus, have I love and miss you Da. St Francis and Our Lady of mercy on them. McGINTY Linda. x Lourdes, pray for him. St Anthony, pray for them. 35th Anniversary Miss you loads Granda. CONNELLY Inserted by his cousins Jim, St Margaret, pray for them. In loving memory of my dear Love Shannon. x 50th Anniversary Frances, Marie and James Inserted by their daughter husband, and our dear father, You are with me in everything I In loving memory of my dear John. Irenée, grandchildren Dorothy- Hugh, died September 3, 1977. do. husband, dad, grandad and McGahan family. Anne and Brian and great R.I.P. Always in my thoughts, forever great-grandad, Frank, who died grandsons Declan, Kieran and St Martin de Porres, pray for in my heart. September 6, 1962, aged 40 Tristan. him. O’HARE Love Diane and Mick. x years. St Joseph, pray for him. Treasured memories of David, a Sending you love Granda. God My thoughts are on you always, To place a This day is remembered and wonderful husband, dad and Bless. Your place no one can fill, quietly kept, papa, who died February 13, Your girl Aisling. x In life I truly loved you, Family Words are not needed, we will 2002, and whose 90th birthday Miss you Da. In death I love you still, never forget. occurs on September 3. Stephen. I know you walk beside me, A n n o u n c e m e n t :: Inserted by his loving wife Ena, Forever in our hearts. Always in my heart Granda. And when my life is through, daughter May and husband Jesus, I trust in You. Love James, Gemma and Kye. I pray that God will take my Billy. Also daughter Rebecca Inserted by his ever loving wife x hand, 0141 and husband Michael. Esther and family. And lead me straight to you. Inserted by his loving wife Ger- 241 6106 tie. McGUINNESS Although you are not beside us, 9th Anniversary You are never far away, Email: In loving memory of our dear You are always in our hearts, McGINLEY dad, John, who died September With every passing day, intimations@ Treasured memories of Mary 3, 2003. Will those who think of him Kathleen Kilkey, who died Sep- Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for today, sconews.co..uk tember 1, 2002. him. A little prayer to Jesus say. May she rest in peace. Inserted by Maureen, Clare and Inserted by his loving family. Inserted by the family. Eileen. Friday August 31 2012 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS 19

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McGRORY MacINTYRE McLAREN 29th Anniversary Cherished memories of our 11th Anniversary In loving memory of my great- much loved mum, Flora Anne Treasured memories of a aunt, Mary Jane, who died Sep- MacIntyre, who passed away beloved daughter, Helen, who tember 1, 1983. R.I.P. September 1, 1995, also died September 2, 2001, aged Sacred Heart of Jesus, have remembering our dear dad, 35. mercy on her. Alexander MacIntyre. The eleventh year has gone, 11th Anniversary Words are few, thoughts are Since God called you home, In loving memory of a dear deep, To a place of peace and happi- father and grandfather, John, Memories of you we will always ness, who died August 28, 2001. keep. You had never known, R.I.P. Our Lady of the Isles, watch He called your name and when Sacred Heart of Jesus, have over them. He came, MARTIN REYNOLDS, (Alice) mercy on him. Inserted by their loving daughter With open arms He quietly said, TRAYNOR 1st Anniversary Beloved mother and Mama who 20th Anniversary We think of you often, and talk Tina and son-in-law David (Liv- My child, you have suffered In loving memory of Betty, a died on September 5, 2005, Treasured memories of Joseph of you still, ingston). more than you can stand, much loved wife, mum and aged 97 years. Traynor, devoted and dearly We haven’t forgotten, and never Come with Me to a better land. gran, died August 30, 2011. O Sacred Heart of Jesus may loved husband, father, father-in- will. From Dad and Mum. I thought of you with love today Thy dear face smile on my soul law, grandad and brother, who Inserted by Moira, Calum and MacINTYRE St Pio, pray for her. But that is nothing new, set free, died September 2, 1992. R.I.P. family. 17th Anniversary A special smile, a special face, I thought about you yesterday And may I cry with ardent love, I Also all our loved ones gone Precious memories of our A loving mother we can’t And days before that too, place my trust in Thee. McGUIRE before and since. dear mum, and nana, Flora replace, I think of you in silence In loving memory of a much Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for St Joseph, pray for them. Anne MacIntyre, who died An empty space no one can fill, I often speak your name, loved husband, father, grandfa- her. Our love for you is eternal. September 1, 1995. Remem- We miss you, Mum, and always All I have is memories ther and papa, Larry, who died Inserted by her loving children, Inserted by his loving wife, chil- bering also our dear dad and will. And your picture in a frame, on September 6, 2010. R.I.P. Mary, Helen, Jim and families. dren and grandchildren. nen, who died on January 14, Kelly and Sean. Your memory is a keepsake My thoughts are on you always, Mama, distance makes us far 1979. With which I’ll never part, Your place no-one can fill, apart and darkens my today, Precious memories lovingly McMAHON God has you in His keeping In life I truly loved you, I have to keep remembering ACKNOWLEDGEMENT kept 19th Anniversary I have you in my heart. In death I love you still. you’re only a thought away. Of a mum and dad too special In loving memory of our dear St Anthony, pray for her. I know you walk beside me, God bless and keep her in Your LINDSAY to forget. father, grandad and great- Her loving husband Ronnie. And when my life is through, care. The family of the late Morag Our Lady of the Isles, pray for grandad, John, who died on Our mother who gave us the I pray that God will take my Margie and family. Lindsay, Moor Cottages, would them. August 31, 1993. best of her life, hand, like to express their sincere Inserted by loving family in In the shelter of Thy Sacred Who cherished our secrets, our And lead me straight to you. gratitude to relatives, friends Edinburgh. Heart, sorrows, our strife, Your loving wife Molly, and neighbours for their sup- Dear Jesus, may he rest, Who taught us to love A daily prayer, a silent tear, port, cards and prayers during We miss him much, but still we Who taught us to pray, A constant wish that you were their recent sad bereavement. MacISAAC know, Our Mother in Heaven here. Grateful thanks also to Fr Ross In loving memory of our dear Thy Holy will is best. God Bless her today. It broke our hearts to lose you Crichton and Canon Donald brother and uncle, Iain, who Inserted by his loving family. Daughters Liz-Anne, Elaine, dad, MacKay for their spiritual com- died September 2, 1989. Marie Louise, Son-in-law Arthur. But you did not go alone, fort and Requiem Mass. Thanks Fois shiorruidh thoir dha a Thig- MacNEIL Goodnight and God Bless you For part of us went with you, also to altar servers, Neil Mac- hearna, Treasured memories of my Granny Betty. The day God called you home. Intyre Funeral Director, grave Agus solus nach dibir dearrsadh dearest husband, Neil MacNeil The Magnificent 7. xxx No matter how our lives have air. (Jack), died August 1, 1992; my diggers, Sandy Lindsay for sup- changed, Inserted by his sisters and fami- dearest daughter, Christina, plying transport, Polochar Inn No matter what we do, MARTIN and staff of Uist and Barra Hos- lies. died August 22, 1970; my par- First Anniversary of our beauti- We’ll never forget those pre- pital. A special thanks also to ents, Jean and Allan Gillies, ful sister and aunt, Betty, died STEWART, Hughie cious years, the home carers who looked brothers Roddy and Charlie August 30, 2011. 5th Anniversary The ones we shared with you. after Morag so well over the last MacISAAC – MacKINNON Gillies. In our hearts you are always In loving memory of my hus- His loving family, grandchildren eleven years. Treasured memories of Iain and In our hearts you will always there, band. and great-grandchildren. Holy Mass will be offered for the Angus – Iain, a dear husband, stay, Loved and remembered in Pal, when I think about the old Sacred Heart of Jesus, grant intentions of all. dad and grandad, who died Loved and remembered every every prayer. days him eternal rest. September 2, 1989, Angus, a day. Inserted by your loving brothers, I want them back again, St Anthony, pray for him. dear brother, uncle and great- Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, sisters and family. Our house was always happy uncle, who died August 31, pray for them. And full of laughter then, THANKSGIVING 1998. R.I.P. Forever remembered by their OATES We’d all be together thanks to the There’s a place in our hearts no loving family. 16th Anniversary Content in every way, GRATEFUL Sacred Heart, Our Lady, St one can own, In loving memory of our dear Until one day the angels came A part of our lives that is yours MORRISON mother, Annie (Docherty), who And took you far away, Jude and St Anne for favours alone, In loving memory of our dear died on August 31, 1996, and Our love for you will never go and blessings received. – B.M. Deep in our hearts you are both father and grandfather, Donald our dear father, John, who died Our smiles will never fade, living yet, Peter, who died on September on July 26, 1991. We’ll carry you within our hearts DEAR HEART OF JESUS To love, to cherish and never 2, 2001, our dear brother, May they rest in peace. The family which you made, Dear Heart of Jesus in the past forget. John Morrison, who died on Inserted by the family. The pain it does not ease I have asked you for many St Joseph, pray for them. September 17, 2002, and our The hurting still goes on, favours, this time I ask you for Sadly missed. dear mother and granny, Lexy, REILLY Every day has been a struggle this special one (mention Rodina and family, at home and who died on February 13, In loving memory of Charles P. The five years you’ve been favour), take it Dear Heart of MacINTYRE Oban. 2010. Reilly, who died August 29, gone, Jesus, and place it within Your 5th Anniversary The many things you did for us, 1978, and of his beloved wife, So much in life has altered broken heart where your Father In loving memory of our dear In your kind and special way, Winifred Reilly, who died July So much in life is new sees it, then in his merciful eyes father and grandfather, Donald, MACKINNON Give us memories to treasure, 28, 2001. (a new great-grandson), it will become Your favour, not died September 1, 2007, aged 18th Anniversary As we think of you each day. Ever in our thoughts and But one thing that never mine. Amen. Say for three 78 years, our dear mother and In loving memory of our dear Eternal rest grant unto them O prayers. changes days, publication promised. – grandmother, Chrissie, died uncle, Jimmy, who died sud- Lord, The family. Are our memories of you, A.H. January 6, 1986, aged 48 denly on September 4, 1994. And let perpetual light shine All I wish is that once more years. Eternal rest grant unto him O upon them, Before I lower the light, GRATEFUL thanks to Blessed Fois shiorruidh thoir dhaibh a Lord, May they rest in peace. DEADLINE Is that I could reach out to you Virgin, St Anthony, St Martin for Thighearna And let perpetual light shine Inserted by the family. To hug and kiss you goodnight. favours received. Publication Agus solus nach dibir dearsadh upon him, for the I miss you so much Shug. promised. – A.McM. orra. May he rest in peace. NUGENT Our Lady, Star of the Sea, pray Sadly missed by their family in Inserted by Teresa, Joe and Treasured memories of Rose, a insertion of for him. GRATEFUL thanks to St Clare, South Uist and Glasgow. family. precious mum, gran and great- Inserted by your wife Rena, St Jude, St Teresa, St Anthony gran, who fell asleep Septem- intimations Donna, Jim, Kirsty, Darcy and and the Blessed Virgin for ber 4, 2009. Also our dad, John, your new great-grandson, Dean favours received. – M. To place an MacKINNON who passed away March 9, Paul. 2nd Anniversary 1989. is Monday NOVENA TO ST CLARE In loving memory of Matilda You gave us all you had to TOLAN Say nine Hail Mary’s for nine intimation MacKinnon, a dear mam and give, 5pm prior to In loving memory of our dear days with a lighted candle; pub- granny, who died September 4, Gifts both great and small, mother, Catherine, who died lication promised. – E.N. Call: 0141 2010, aged 67 years. But most of all you gave us publication August 31, 1983; also our dear Forever in our thoughts and love, publication father, Andrew, who died BLESSED VIRGIN MARY, you 241 6106 prayers. The greatest gift of all. December 11, 1965; also our who can find a way when there Sadly missed. Sacred Heart of Jesus, pray for date.. dear sister, Margaret, who died is no way, please help me. Janet, Iain and Toots and fami- them. on February 4, 2008. Repeat 6 times and promise to lies, Oban and Eriskay. All of your devoted family. 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DR HARRY SCHNITKER, in his new series on the history of the Papacy, gives an introductory insight into those, good and bad, who have sat in St Peter’s Chair, A HISTORY OF THE PAPACY

HERE are many ways in Since the Papacy was established under St which one can define Peter, there have been many Popes, both Catholics. We are, of course, good and bad, who have shaped the history first and foremost Chris- of the Catholic Church tians, followers of Jesus. We have a distinct prayer culture, heavily marked by a devotion to the saints, and nence has waxed and waned. Some- Tin particular to the Virgin Mary. As times that was the result of historical Catholics, we have the received teach- development. Roman prominence grew ing of the Church, both from Scripture after the conversion of Constantine, and tradition. Yet if one were to ask non- waned as the Germanic kingdoms of Catholics what is the most obvious the Early Middle Ages grew in power, iconic symbol of Catholicism, the waxed again under the Carolingians, answer would be the Pope. only to fall into almost obscurity as Organisationally, it is indeed our alle- Charlemagne’s great empire collapsed. giance to the Holy Father that is the uni- It bounced back under the great reform- fying element of our Church, that ing Popes of the High Middle Ages, to defines us as Catholics. This has long reach its European zenith during the been recognised, and is frequently Pontificate of Innocent III. summed up by the epitaph ‘Roman’ A slow decline set in, followed by the when the Catholic Church is mentioned. great scandal of the Avignon exile, and ‘Catholic’ derives from the Greek the moral swamp in Rome that con- καθόλου or ‘kath’holou, which signifies tributed greatly to the Protestant Refor- ‘in general.’ From this came καθολικός mation. From this grew the energetic or ‘katholikos,’ which means ‘univer- Church of the missions to the rest of the sal.’ A Church calling itself ‘Catholic’ world, of the Jesuit Order and the is, therefore, a universal Church. Baroque, which in turn slowly declined This is how we see ourselves, even if until smashed by the French Revolution. there is some tension between the local Having virtually vanished over large and the international at times. We are a swathes of the European Continent, the global Church, or, to be precise, the Church experienced a great flourishing in Global Church. Yet for that to be true, the 19th century, which continued in spite we also need to have a focal point, a of the loss of the Papal States until after centre, something that binds us together. the First World War. This was the time of Of course, in a theological sense, these theAfrican andAsian missions, when the ties are metaphysical. We believe that Church reached all corners of the globe. we are the Body of Christ, and that the More recently, the Church has tried to Spirit moves within our Church. come to terms with gigantic social and However, we should recall that divi- global shifts, which has seen it severely sion is the norm. Even in the earliest retract in much of Western Europe, but days of the Church, St Paul was writing expand exponentially elsewhere. to the Corinthians to admonish them for the divisions amongst them (1 Corinthi- uring all these cycles of growth ans 1:10 to 4:21). In the Eucharistic and decline, punctuated by Prayer, we ask for unity, and make it numerous crises, the role of the explicit that this unity is expressed manD who occupied the Chair of St Peter through our union with Rome. has been very important. Some very able Popes steered the course of history. hat Rome is our focal point has a We shall meet several of them in this number of historical reasons as series, but for now the mention of such well as a theological one. Theolog- names as St Sylvester, St Leo the Great, Tically, it is the result of the incumbency of St Gregory the Great, St Leo III, St St Peter as the first bishop in what was Nicholas I the Great, St Gregory VII, then the Imperial capital. The ‘Prince of Innocent III, Paul III, Leo XIII and theApostles’was explicitly singled out by Blessed John Paul II the Great should Jesus to head His new Church; after the be enough to whet the appetite. Apostle professed Christ to be God, Jesus I do not, however, intend this series replied: “And I tell you that you are Peter, to be a panegyric. There have been and on this rock I will build my Church, some Popes that can only be described and the gates of Hades will not overcome as dreadful, whose actions both morally it,” (Matthew 16:18). Famously, Jesus and ecclesiastically are beyond belief. played upon the meaning of Peter’s There have also been a large number of original name in Aramaic, for Cephas Pontiffs who muddled along as best means Rock. they could. The Papacy very rarely has Such is the importance of that state- ops. The Catholic Church holds—and I there were no equals. The Roman See, the heart of the discussions between the had real power, that is the power of vio- ment that the Church coined the phrase believe on good historical grounds— placed in the capital of the Empire, and Catholic and Orthodox Churches on an lent coercion. In most instances, the Ubi Petrus, ibi ecclesia: Wherever Peter that the Bishop of Rome, the Pope, held founded by St Peter, was the source of end to the schism. From a Western per- only weapon a Pope had is that of per- is, there is the Church. There is a snag. St primacy amongst the patriarchs from the authority. The man who was its bishop spective, the See of Rome is the only suasion and moral standing. Sometimes Peter was not only the first Bishop of start. Now there are several instances was necessarily the sole source of teach- real source of teaching, and unity with these were simply not sufficient. Rome, he was also the first Bishop of from the very early years of the Church ing and the centre of the Church. Rome essential if one is to be part of the In this new series, then, we shall Antioch. That leads us to the historical where one can point to bishops turning As the contacts between East and ‘Catholic,’ that is to say the global, encounter some of the men at the heart of reasons for the centrality of Rome to our to Rome for a verdict. Perhaps the most West waned as the Medieval period Church. Many in the East share that our Church, placed against the back- Church. Originally, the Church grew to telling is the exchange between St Poly- developed, the position of the Pontiff view. This gave rise to the various Ori- ground of the two millennia that have become united around a number of major carp, Bishop of Smyrna —now Izmir in became unassailable. Indeed, by the ental Rite Churches united with Rome. passed since Our Lord spoke those words urban centres. These included Jerusalem, Turkey—and Pope St Anicetus about early 12th century many of the Western Indeed, many Protestant churches to St Peter. At the end, I hope that the although that lasted only to the Roman the dating of Easter, in which the Mar- Crusaders could not conceive of any define themselves vis-à-vis Rome, hav- reader will have gained a deeper under- destruction,Alexandria in Egypt,Antioch tyr-Saint of Smyrna clearly defers to the other source of authority, and nor could ing come into existence in protest standing of those words. For it is surely in Syria and Rome. Later, Constantino- Papal view. they contemplate Christians whose against the Papacy. providential that over that huge passage ple was added to this number. The Pope, then, was a primus inter practice varied from that of Rome. of time the Church has managed to sur- The bishops of these sees were pares, first amongst equals, and this is Does that mean that the primacy of here is, in other words, a definite vive and flourish, sometimes in spite of known as patriarchs, and were regarded how the Orthodox Churches still regard the Roman See has no base in reality? reality to Rome’s pre-eminence. the incumbent of St Peter’s Chair, and as the leading voices amongst the bish- the See of Rome. In the West, however, That is a difficult question, and sits at TOver the centuries, that pre-emi- sometimes steered by the Popes. 22 PILGRIMAGES SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday August 31 2012

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SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 2 of healing and peace Sunday 22B. Deuteronomy 4:1-2.6-8. Response: The just will live in the presence of the Lord. James 1:17-18.21-22.27. Mark 7:1-8.14-15.21-23. Pilgrims from MOTHERWELL DIOCESE, who have recently returned MONDAY from Lourdes, recount the experiences they enjoyed on pilgrimage Memorial of St Gregory the Great. 1 Corinthians 2:1-5. Response: Lord, how I love your law. FTER arriving late on the san banner proudly flying high. Pilgrims from Motherwell Diocese, led by young Luke 4:16-30. helpers carrying the diocesan candle and banner, evening of Friday July 20, the St Bernadette’s Basilica was the venue for take part in the Blessed Sacrament procession, TUESDAY next day, the pilgrims from Mass on Monday to start the day. Then, after during their week-long visit to the Marian Shrine 1 Corinthians 2:10-16. Response: The Lord is just Motherwell Diocese carried lunch, the sick pilgrims and those that were at Lourdes in all His ways. Matthew 19:23-30. the diocesan candle to the helping them were given the opportunity to Rosary Basilica at the beginning of the open- visit the baths. One young ALMA pilgrim lunch to go to the nearby Animal Park of the WEDNESDAY ing Mass. Bishop Joseph Devine along with described the experience as ‘the most amaz- Pyrenees. 1 Corinthians 3:1-9. Response: Happy the people someA diocesan clergy celebrated Mass with ing and indescribable experience I have ever There were all types of animals there, the Lord has called as His own. Luke 4:38-44. the congregation. been through. It was very touching and emo- from wolves to birds to bears to marmots, The candle was blessed during the Mass tional, however still amazing.’ The group goats and deer, all of which are indigenous and then was taken from the Mass to the then spent Holy Hour in St Joseph’s Basilica. species to the Pyrenees. THURSDAY grotto to burn for the intentions of all those The group participated in Stations of the It gave the sick children and their families 1 Corinthians 3:18-23. Response: The Lordʼs is who had asked for prayers. The lighting of Cross on Tuesday and attended the Mass of a wonderful experience. The coach arrived the earth and everything in it. Luke 5:1-11. this candle is a symbol of our Christian the Anointing in the Rosary Basilica before back to Lourdes in time for dinner with Faith— Faith in the light of life. The can- enjoying a reception at the Hotel Alba. everyone on board, very tired but also very FRIDAY dlelight is symbolic of the direction and happy. In the evening, the pilgrims took part 1 Corinthians 4:1-5. Response: The salvation of the guidance of God in our lives. n Wednesday, pilgrims participated in the beautiful torchlight procession. just comes from the Lord. Luke 5:33-39. Later that evening the pilgrims partici- in the International Mass, after which The pilgrimage was brought to a close on pated in the torchlight procession. free time was allocated for private Thursday July 26, with Mass in the parish SATURDAY On Sunday, Motherwell Diocese joined prayer,O shopping and sight seeing. The church. The group were offered the chance Feast of the Birthday of the Blessed Virgin Mary. with Liverpool Archdiocese for Mass at the ALMA youth group, some of the members to renew their Baptismal promises and Micah 5:1-4. Response: Exult for joy in the Lord. grotto, before taking part in the Blessed of the Hospitalité, the sick children and their attend the closing ceremony, before flying Matthew 1:1-16.18-23. Sacrament procession, which saw the dioce- families all boarded a coach with a picnic back to Scotland. Friday August 31 2012 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER PILGRIMAGES 23

REFLECTIONS FROM LOURDES

THE first Sunday that we spent in Lourdes gious life and nursing as my vocation. For me Our Lady had appeared to St Bernadette. (Top) The Motherwell diocesan pilgrimage group. was memorable. In the morning we had Lourdes was just that, an affirmation of my After lunch, we once again collected our pil- (Bottom left) The pilgrims take part in the Blessed vocation as a Sister of Nazareth and registered grims from the hotel, but this time we were tak- Sacrament procession. (Bottom centre) Bishop Devine Mass at the grotto with Liverpool Archdio- preaches the homily at the Grotto Mass. (Bottom right) cese. The weather was beautiful as we nurse. Christ’s face could be seen in the adult ing them to the Rosary Basilica for the Anointing Pilgrims exchange the sign of peace at the Grotto Mass walked from our hotel to the grotto. I was males, Our Blessed Lady’s in the females who of the Sick. Bishop Devine celebrated the Mass, carrying the banner for Motherwell Diocese were ill and the Divine Infant in the little chil- with many of the priests from the diocese con- so was in charge of leading the pilgrims and dren, words that echoed from my foundress celebrating and Fr Dunnachie delivered an connected as a group, due in no small part staying with the banner during the Mass. Victorie Larmenier, I felt that I was never able excellent sermon. This was probably the most to the time we spent the night before in the I remember as I stood holding the banner dur- to act as Christ’s hands and feet in the world in emotional Mass we celebrated together during grotto, where we had time to reflect on our ing Mass, looking out at all those present and such a deliberate manner as during the seven our time in Lourdes. Receiving the Sacrament week and also to have our own personal the realisation hitting me of where I actually days I spent assisting the sick in Lourdes. seemed to mean a lot for the pilgrims. prayer time. was. Witnessing all those people gathered Bishop Devine asked us all to reflect on why After the Mass, we took our pilgrims back to The closing Mass marked the end of the pil- together, united in faith, to celebrate Our Lady our Blessed Lady called us at this time to assist their hotel so they could take part in a reception grimage. When I woke up I was happy to be appearing to St Bernadette was an incredibly the sick. He also gave a talk on the real miracle arranged by the Hospitalité to celebrate the var- spending another day in Lourdes, but was also powerful experience and one I will never forget. of Lourdes, which was the incorrupt and beauti- ious occasions—birthdays, anniversaries, and upset that it would be our last time together The Blessed Sacrament procession was also an ful body of St Bernadette. so on, including the Knights of St Columba with the pilgrims. I could already feel the overwhelming experience as it was so busy yet Who knows, the real miracle of Lourdes Blantyre’s 40th anniversary of helping with the ‘Lourdes blues’ setting in. First item on the everyone’s mind was on the same thing—the could be you or I. diocesan pilgrimage in Lourdes. Furthermore, a agenda was to go to Mass in the Lourdes parish Blessed Sacrament. RELIGIOUS SISTER AND REGISTERED NURSE special presentation of a quaich was given to church. I felt a great sadness knowing that Bishop Devine preached during the Grotto Bishop Devine by Maureen McAuley—the shortly we would all have to say goodbye. Mass and explained about discovering the ‘key’ THE Tuesday of our pilgrimage was a full longest serving member of the Motherwell That afternoon, we had the renewal of our as to why the pilgrims had been called to Lourdes. and busy day. We collected our pilgrims from Hospitalité. The presentation was to thank Baptismal promises and the lighting of the sec- DAVID CRAIG ALMA the Hotel Alba in the morning and arrived Bishop Devine for the 30 years of service he ond diocesan candle that would burn while we in plenty of time for our scheduled slot at has given to Motherwell Diocese. travelled home. This was an amazing ceremony LOURDES is a haven of healing and the Stations of the Cross for the Sick— I, along with a few others from ALMA, was as we were all renewing our promises to God peace. There are so many sick pilgrims, commonly referred to as the Low Stations. asked by Hospitalité to act as a ‘trolley dolly’ at together. I felt honoured and privileged to do which at first is a shock to the system. Fr William Dunnachie led us through the sta- the reception. This involved going round each this with a fantastic group and diocese and the However, I met some wonderful dedicated tions assisted by Fr Stuart Parkes. It was a very table of pilgrims distributing drinks and nibbles. support that we all received that day and and compassionate leaders from Hospital- peaceful and prayerful atmosphere. I found this Once we had finished, we had some time to min- throughout the entire pilgrimage was brilliant. ité, doctor, nurses, carers and helpers. fairly remarkable given the large number who gle with the pilgrims. It was good to have the After the lighting of the candle, my pilgrim Few places on earth can touch the heartstrings had gathered for the service. chance to spend a while socialising with some of wanted to light his own personal candles and I as Lourdes does and yet be inspirationally posi- It was, however, a very hot morning and it was the pilgrims and getting to know them a bit bet- felt privileged that I was there to help in that. tive. Inspiration comes from the parents of sick clear that the heat was beginning to take its toll on ter. Bishop Devine and Canon Thomas Millar— KIERAN HAMILTON ALMA children, from the sick themselves and from the some of the pilgrims due to the lack of shade the pilgrimage director—were able to join us for dedication of the Motherwell Diocese Hospital- down in the prairie. We tried to process as quickly a while. Bishop Devine, Canon Millar and Frank ON THURSDAY, we gathered together on ité Group. These sick pilgrims were so incredi- as we could to get some shade by the water sta- Cassidy—chancellor of the diocese—joined the the prairie to renew our Baptismal prom- bly cheerful, brave and kind. tion straight after the service had concluded. Hospitalité in the ALBA for dinner. ises before Bishop Devine led the closing The sick children’s characters and personali- The pilgrims then had the opportunity to visit MARTIN BURNS ALMA prayers of the pilgrimage in front of the ties are treasures to find. Despite the pain, the grotto if they wished. My pilgrim asked if I statue of St Margaret, patron of Scotland. which they must have experienced, they never could take him into the cave and I was more WE HAD an early rise on Thursday, as we We returned to the pilgrims’ hotel for a well- complained. I was there to help but in reality than happy to oblige. I had the opportunity to had to be at the Alba for 7.15pm. I could deserved cold drink before dinner and after we they ended up helping me. walk round the cave the last time I was in Lour- see that the week was catching up with met the pilgrims again to share a last drink and Each individual had a story, and each story des too, and it was just as overwhelming this everyone, something I could feel myself. say our final goodbyes before night prayer. reminded me of why I have been called to reli- time to again be standing at the point where However, I had become closer and more COLETTE KENNAN ALMA 24 GÀIDHLIG SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday August 31 2012 The stone that the builders rejected For his Gaelic column this month, ANDREAS WOLFF visited the GÀIDHLIG restored, reinstalled Mariota Stone in a graveyard near Bunessan on the Isle of Mull. Its origins are likely to precede the Reformation

HATHAR a’ smaointeachdain gun Seirbheis da-chananach, Cladh Chill Mhic Eoin. Clach Mhariota robh a’ chlach na laighe air cladh Chill Mhic Eòin faisg air Bun Esain airson timcheall air 500 bliadhna. Mar sin tha e coltach gun deach a cur ann ro àm an ath-leasachaidh. Bha i na laighe san eaglais, tè a chaidh a thogail san 12na linn is coltach, ach tha i Tair a bhith na tobhta gun mhullach oirre fad treis mhòr. Mar sin tha an aimsir agus na freumhan air cron a dhèanamh air a’ chloich. Chaidh pìos a ghoid bhuaipe cuideachd. Thug Alba Aosmhor a’ chlach air falbh gus a càradh agus thill i bho chionn beagan sheachdainean. An toiseach bha i air a taisbeanadh san Ionad Dualchais. Dìreach aig àm na seirbheis dà-chànanach bhli- adhnail san sgìre chaidh a toirt air ais dhan chladh. Tha i a-nis na laighe ann an ciste gus a cumail ann an deagh staid. Is gann gun gabh a leughadh ach a- rèir eòlaichean tha e sgrìobhte oirre ann an Laidinn: “Ann an seo tha Mariota na laighe, nighean...” agus cha ghabh an còir a leughadh. Ach tha croise air a’ chloich agus mar sin tha sinn a’ smaointeachdain gur e Crìosdaidh a bh’ innte. Tha na h-eòlaichean cuideachd dhen bheachd gun robh i à teaghlach an ìre mhath beairteach air sgàth is nach d’ fhuair a h-uile duine clach-uaigh a bha air a sgeadachadh mar seo. Bha mu 40 neach an làthair aig an t-seirbheis. Sheinn Coisir Ghàidhlig an Eilein Mhuilich agus bha na leughaidhean san dà chànan cho math ri feadhainn dhe na h-ùrnaighean. An dèidh làimhe bhruidhinn mi ri Eleanor NicDhùghaill a bha os cionn na seirbheis agus thuirt i rium gun robh dà Tha an uaigh aig Màiri NicDhòmhnaill sa B’ i a sgrìobh an t-òran ainmeil: “Leanaibh an chlas Gàidhlig a’ dol san sgìre agus gun robh chladh seo cuideachd is coltach, ged nach b’ Àigh.” Tha e coltach gun robh i beò ann an Siaba, grunn dhaoine a’ dol thuca. urrainn do mhuinntir an àite ga sealltainn dhomh. baile faisg air a’ chladh anns nach eil duine beò an- diugh. An uair sin sheall fear de mhuinntir an àite rium an Sìle na Gig a th’ air taobh a-muigh na h-eaglaise agus bha cuimhne agam gun robh mi air fear You can be an fhaicinn taobh a-muigh Taigh nan Cailleachan Dubha air Eilean I cuideachd. Mura h-eil sibh eòlach air a leithid is e ìomhaigh a th’ ann de SCO AMBASSADOR bhoireannach a’ sealltainn a gineadan – rud nach biodh dùil ris air balla eaglaise. Chan eilear cin- nteach cò às a thàinig a leithid no carson a tha iad ann ach tha iad pailte air feadh Bhreatainn is Èirinn agus gheibhear iad air tìr mòr na Roinn Eòrpa cuideachd. Is e am mìneachadh a gheibhear mar as trice gur e ìomhaighean Pàganach Ceilteach a bh’ annta a chaidh a thoirt a-steach do bheatha spioradail nan Crìosdaidhean. Sin e, a chàirdean, an turas seo às an Ros Mhuileach. Gus an ath-mhìos: Beannachd leibh. I [email protected]

I ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT CATHOLIC NEWS? I ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT YOUR FAITH? Ann am Beurla (In English) I ARE YOU A DEVOTED READER OF The MARIOTA Stone captured many Leanaibh an Àigh which later became people’s imagination. For around 500 known all over the world as Morning has THE SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER? years it lay in a graveyard near Bunes- broken. san on the Isle of Mull so its origins are Locals showed me a sheelanagig on the out- I CAN YOU SPARE A LITTLE TIME TO BE A VITAL LINK BETWEEN likely to precede the Reformation. The side wall of the ruined 12th century church. I inscription (originally in Latin) appar- remembered having seen another one at the ently reads: “Here lies Mariota, daugh- nunnery on Iona. They are small sculptures of YOUR PARISH AND THE SCO? ter of…” and the rest is illegible. Over women showing their genitals —not some- the centuries, rain and roots had dam- thing you would expect to find on a church I ARE YOU READY TO BECOME AN AMBASSADOR FOR THE SCO? aged the stone but it was restored by wall. Their origins are unknown, yet they are Historic Scotland earlier this year. It found in many places in the UK and Ireland. returned to the graveyard recently on Some can be found in mainland Europe as the occasion of the annual bi-lingual well. The most common explanation is that service at the site. It is now sheltered in they were Celtic Pagan symbols which were Becoming an ambassador for your national a wooden box. later incorporated into Christianity. Around 40 people attended the service The Gaelic language on the Isle of Mull Catholic newspaper brings its own benefits which had readings, prayers and hymns in has been in rapid decline but it is encourag- Gaelic and English. Mull Gaelic Choir also ing to see some efforts of revival. Eleanor and rewards sang. It is thought that Mariota was a Chris- MacDougall, who took the service, told me E-mail: [email protected] tian as there is a Cross on the stone. Mary that there are now two Gaelic classes in the MacDonald’s grave is also said to be in the village and that a good number of people are to find out more graveyard. She wrote the famous tune in attendance.