FR ANDREW GARDEN and FR PAUL MICHAEL TURNBULL examines whether LEE make it a double ordination or not the forgotten Canonisation celebration for St Andrews and cause for Mary Queen of Scots Edinburgh Archdiocese. Page 3 should be revisited. Page 4

No 5525 YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLICwww.sconews.co.uk NEWSPAPER SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH Friday July 5 2013 | £1 pride for I Archbishop Philip Tartaglia receives the special garment from Francis at Vatican ceremony By Ian Dunn

ARCHBISHOP Philip Tartaglia of received his pallium from last Saturday at a spe- cial ceremony in the Vatican. The archbishop, who travelled with a number of pilgrims from Scotland, said it was a ‘great moment’ to receive the dis- tinctive small wool collar worn by metro- politan over their Liturgical vestments, along with 24 other archbishops. “The conferral of the pallium by the Holy Father is a great moment in the life of all the new archbishops present,” he said. “It reminds us of the strong bond that links us to the successor of Peter, Blessed Pope and recalls for us the solemn duty we have to guard and teach the Faith.” John Paul II Private moment Archbishop Tartaglia also shared a pri- could be made vate moment with the Holy Father in the sacristy before Mass. a saint this year “Like you, I am the son of Italian immigrants who settled in a foreign By Ian Dunn land,” he told the Pope, who laughed at the coincidence. BLESSED Pope John Paul II The new pallia are solemnly blessed could become a saint this year, after the First Vespers on the feast of Ss with his cause now awaiting Peter and Paul, and are then kept in a final approval from Pope Fran- special silver-gilt casket near the Con- cis, the Vatican has suggested. fessio Petri—tomb of St Peter—until the Italian reports say that a commis- morning of June 29. It was Blessed Pope sion of cardinals and bishops met John Paul II who began the custom of on Tuesday to consider whether the calling all new metropolitan archbishops late Polish Pope had inspired a created in the course of the previous year second miracle—the final obstacle to to receive the pallium directly in his cause—and said it had. from the hands of the Pope on the Feast Previously, a panel of physi- of Ss Peter and Paul. cians said there was no medical explanation for the healing that Servants of Communion occurred, and a panel of theolo- During the Mass, Pope Francis told all gians said there was evidence that the bishops present that they were all prayers asking God to heal the per- called to be ‘a servant of Communion,’ son in question were addressed and were expected to work tirelessly to Pope Francis confers the pallium on Archbishop to serving the Gospel,” he added. were four of his five sisters and his brother, through the intercession of Blessed Philip Tartaglia of Glasgow during the ceremony overcome divisions within the Church. at the Vatican on Saturday June 29 Mgr Gerard Tartaglia of St Margaret’s Pope John Paul II (above). The Christian community should be Ceremony parish in Glasgow. Also present was Fr One possible Canonisation date ‘like a great mosaic in which every small Of the 34 present, Pope Francis named Thomas Boyle, assistant general secretary is December 8, the feast of the piece joins with others as part of God’s seven of the new archbishops, following of the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland. Immaculate Conception, which one great plan.’ Christian spirit, this is the way of Jesus.” his election as Holy Father in March. “It was a really lovely family occasion this year falls on a Sunday. “This should inspire us to work St Paul spoke about ‘fighting the good Among those receiving the pallium for the archbishop,” he said. “It was a There are also suggestions that always to overcome every conflict fight,’ which ‘is not one of those fights with Archbishop Tartaglia was the Patri- beautiful experience and afterwards there Blessed John Paul II could be which wounds the body of the Church,” fought with human weapons, which sadly arch of Lisbon and the new archbishops was a reception at the in Canonised along with Pope John the Pope said. “United in our differ- continue to cause bloodshed throughout of San Francisco, Delhi, Buenos Aires Rome, which was also very enjoyable.” XXIII, who called the Second ences: there is no other Catholic path for the world,’ the Pope said. “The good fight and Sao Paulo. Vatican Council, but died in 1963 unity. This is the Catholic spirit, the of a Christian is giving one’s entire life Travelling with Archbishop Tartaglia I [email protected] before it was finished.

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Celebrating two centuries of St Andrew’s Church in Dumfries By Dan McGinty (Left) Bishop John Cunningham presents a gift to Shannon Brown after the anniversary Mass at St Andrew’s, Dumfries. Shannon, a pupil at St Andrew’s Primary School, designed the logo for the church’s 200th anniversary. (Above THE parish community of St Andrew’s in Dumfries gathered left) Bishop Cunningham, parish priest Fr David Borland and priests from together in a joyous celebration as the parish marked its 200th throughout the diocese alongside Russell Brown MP,Provost Jack Groom, anniversary. Councillor Tom McAutrie, Philippa Bonella from SCIAF and Michael Balfour Harking back to the year 1813, when the doors of St Andrew’s from the SVDP.(Above) Bishop Cunningham joins parishioners, young and old, Church opened for the first time, Bishop John Cunningham concele- in the church hall to help cut the anniversary cake brated Mass with Fr David Borland, parish priest of St Andrew’s, and PICS: PAUL McSHERRY eight other priests from Galloway Diocese and gave thanks for the presence that the parish has offered in Dumfries for two centuries. Local dignitaries joined the hundreds of parishioners who time, their talent, and their energy for God, to make this parish com- crammed into the church for the Thanksgiving Mass and heard about munity a real family throughout these years.” the history of the parish, from its foundation in 1813 to its time as While the history of the parish was told, Fr Borland also took the Pro-Cathedral when the Scottish Hierarchy was restored by Pope opportunity to highlight the bright future of St Andrew’s, and offered Leo XIII in 1878, a situation which lasted until the original church his prayers for the challenges that lie ahead. building was destroyed by fire in 1961. As part of the celebrations of the day, two pipers welcomed the Among the many links joining the modern parish of St Andrew’s congregation and guests to the church, while the talents of the parish to the past was the original chalice from the first church building, were showcased in the choir and music and particularly in Shannon which was carried in the offertory procession and took the same Brown, a pupil of the town’s St Andrew’s Primary School, who place in the celebration of Mass in Dumfries as it did 200 years ago. designed the St Andrew’s logo, which was featured throughout the “We are giving thanks to God tonight for the tens of thousands of jubilee year. people who in these 200 years have called St Andrew’s their parish,” Following Mass, the congregation gathered in the church hall for Fr Borland said. “Those who have raised their families to know and a reception, where Bishop Cunningham cut a special cake featuring love God in our church buildings, who have learned about their Faith the jubilee logo. in our schools, and most importantly who have taught that Faith in their homes. Those who, simply out of Faith, have given of their I [email protected]

St Brendan’s Church in Yoker welcomed 13 young parishioners as they received Gold Pastoral Awards from SCO Year of Faith Archbishop Philip Tartaglia.Archbishop Tartaglia was joined by St Brendan’s Prayer for Priests clergy, Fr Paul McAlinden, parish priest, and Fr James Cosker, as he led the celebration of Mass. The award Lord Jesus, we your people pray to You for our priests. You have winners were presented with their given them to us for our needs. We pray for them in their needs. Gold Pastoral Awards following their We know that You have made them priests in the likeness of participation in a special Year of Faith your own priesthood. You have consecrated them, set them aside, initiative, which saw them undertake anointed them, filled them with the Holy Spirit, appointed them to a variety of spiritual, practical and teach, to preach, to minister, to console, to forgive, and to feed us community tasks at home, at school and in their parish community. with Your Body and Blood. Following their earlier Bronze and Yet we know, too, that they are one with us and share our human Silver Pastoral Awards, the children’s weaknesses. We know too that they are tempted to sin and dis- efforts were recognised by the couragement as are we, needing to be ministered to, as do we, to archbishop as he visited their parish be consoled and forgiven, as do we. Indeed, we thank You for to place gold medals around their

choosing them from among us, so that they understand us as we SPOTLIGHT ON... necks. Following Mass, the celebrations understand them, suffer with us and rejoice with us, worry with us continued as the children were piped and trust with us, share our beings, our lives, our faith. into the parish hall where, along with We ask that You give them this day the gift You gave Your chosen their families and the wider parish ones on the way to Emmaus: Your presence in their hearts, Your community, they enjoyed a special holiness in their souls, Your joy in their spirits. brunch and took the opportunity to And let them see You face to face in the breaking of the show off their medals Eucharistic bread. PIC: PAUL McSHERRY We pray to You, O Lord, through Mary the mother of all priests, for Your priests and for ours. Amen.

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THE number of priests in Scotland has been boosted by two, following a double ordination for St Andrews and Edinburgh Archdiocese last weekend. Bishop Stephen Robson ordained Fr Andrew Garden and Fr Paul Lee (right) at Edinburgh’s St Mary’s Cathedral on Satur- Scotland’s vacant dioceses may have day, with their ordinations being celebrated less than a week after Fr Stuart Reynolds to wait for hierarchical appointments became the newest priest for GlasgowArch- diocese, having been ordained by Arch- The appointment of a new archbishop NEW bishops for Scotland’s for St Andrews and Edinburgh has bishop Philip Tartaglia last Monday evening. vacant dioceses may not be been delayed As the SCO went to press, Argyll and appointed in the near future. the Isles Diocese was also set to welcome Catholics in St Andrews and spokesman added that he could a new priest, with the ordination of Fr Edinburgh Archdiocese had not predict when Cardinal Keith Anthony Wood scheduled for Wednesday expected a new archbishop to O’Brien’s successor would be evening at St Columba’s Cathedral, Oban. be appointed last month, but appointed as it was ‘in the PIC: PAUL McSHERRY that has now been delayed. hands of Rome’ and there was Vocation The Apostolic nuncio to the ‘nothing else we can say.’ The problems created for the Faith by hav- pleasure and a blessing from God.” years in Orkney, where he was a parish- UK, Archbishop Antonio Though a new archbishop for ing a lack of priests in Scotland proved to Fr Lee began training for the priesthood ioner of Our Lady and St Joseph’s Church Mennini, suggested last month St Andrews and Edinburgh is be the main reason for the newly ordained in 2008, one of a group of nine young men on the islands. that a new Archbishop of St still expected to be the first new Fr Lee discerning his vocation. who were the last to study at Glasgow’s Fr Garden described the parishes he has Andrews and Edinburgh would bishop appointed, bishops for “A number of things contributed, such Scotus College before it closed. Following been involved with as ‘very influential be appointed by the end of the other vacant dioceses are as going on pilgrimage to Lourdes and the closure of the Scottish seminary, Fr Lee and supportive’ of his vocation, and sub- June, followed by the filling of not now expected this summer. Rome with my parish and helping with continued his training for the priesthood at sequent ordination, and recalled the many vacancies at several other Four of Scotland’s eight our RCIA programme, but I also felt very the Pontifical Beda College in Rome. parish placements he completed during his Scottish dioceses. Catholic dioceses are currently strongly about the shortage of priests,” Fr “Seminary life has its challenges—as it years of training. However, that has not hap- without bishops. As well as St Lee told the SCO. “This, more than any- always should have—but it was also a fan- “I received great support during the pened and it was reported last Andrews and Edinburgh, thing, helped me discern my vocation.” tastic experience for me,” Fr Lee said. parish placements I completed back home week that a spokesman at the Bishop Vincent Logan retired Fr Lee was born and has grown up in the During his studies in Rome, Fr Lee got every summer,” he said. “I welcomed the Papal nuncio’s London office from Dunkeld last year, Paisley parish of St John the Baptist, Fauldouse. to know the man who he would, ulti- prayers and support I received from peo- said that Archbishop Mennini, Diocese has been vacant since He described the parish community as mately, share his ordination day with. ple in all the parishes I visited.” whose role includes the recom- Archbishop Tartaglia moved to ‘phenomenal’ and ‘incredibly encourag- Despite admitting to feeling a ‘little nerv- mendation of bishops to the Glasgow Archdiocese last Octo- ing’ throughout his studies for the priest- Double ordination ous’ ahead of his ordination Mass, Fr Gar- Pope, had been ‘perhaps a little ber and Bishop Joseph Devine hood and was delighted that two bus-loads Despite studying at Rome’s Scots Col- den described it as a ‘very uplifting occasion’ optimistic,’ adding that there had of Motherwell’s resignation was of parishioners from St John the Baptist lege—on the other side of the city from and he also had the privilege of celebrating a been a delay in the appointment. accepted earlier this year, as he made their way to St Mary’s last Saturday the Beda College—Andrew Garden Mass of Thanksgiving at his home parish, Saying he hoped the appoint- had reached the mandatory to celebrate the special moment with him. crossed paths with Paul Lee on a number St Columba’s, the following morning. ment would be ‘soonish,’ the retirement age of 75. The newly ordained priest noted three of occasions during his seven-year stay in “The Sunday Mass was a wonderful members of the clergy—Canon John the Eternal City, and they became well experience,” he said. “To be surrounded Agnew, former parish priest at St John the acquainted over the years. by all the people who have supported me Baptist Church, who vested Fr Lee at his “It was a privilege to be ordained with over the years was a great feeling.” FIND AND LIKE ordination Mass, Fr Charlie Carr, another Paul,” Fr Garden said following Saturday’s Following his ordination and thanks- former parish priest at Fauldhouse, and Fr Mass. giving Masses, Fr Garden is planning to THE SCOTTISH Allan Ocdenaria, the present parish He also echoed his fellow new priest’s make a trip to Orkney, to thank those peo- priest—as being ‘key influences’ in his sentiments regarding the importance of ple who were unable to make it to St CATHOLIC OBSERVER joining the priesthood. seminary life. Mary’s Cathedral. The parish celebrations continued the “It was also a privilege to study with “I have a lot to be thankful for in Orkney,” PAGE ON FACEBOOK day after Fr Lee’s ordination, when he cel- people from so many parts of the world,” he said. ebrated a Mass of Thanksgiving at St John Fr Garden said. “It gave me a good under- St Andrews and Edinburgh Archdio- the Baptist Church. standing of the universal Church.” cese’s newest priests are eagerly antici- “The thanksgiving Mass was a truly Fr Garden grew up in the parish of St pating the announcement of their first blessed and wonderful occasion,” Fr Lee Columba’s, Newington, Edinburgh, where posts as priests, news they are expected to said. “Having received the grace of the his family still stays. find out later in the summer. sacraments in the church and then to be up Prior to studying for the priesthood, he OLIVERʼS I [email protected] BoulevardOLIVER & DrumryʼS Taxis there on the altar presiding, it was a real was a languages teacher and spent nine Drumchapel 24 Hours Service - Cars for all occasions Radio Controlled Cars - All Calls Monitored SINGLE PASSENGERS TRAVEL SAFELY 0141-944 8111 0141-944 7374 JOE WALSH TOURS 0141-944 8222 0141-944 4079 PILGRIMAGE SPECIALISTS 0141-944 8333 0141-944 8444

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Catholic queen who died for her Faith has had declaration of martyrdom delayed by concerns over involvement in murder By Michael Turnbull Mary Queen of Scots’ declaration of martyrdom has been delayed for centuries by smears and flawed evidence, Michael Turnbull says. Now, however, fresh MARY Queen of Scots is one of the most momentum is gathering in favour of the former queen controversial figures in Scottish history. Her story arouses strong emotions: was she betrayed by those she trusted, condemned to sensitivity or simply the absence of miracles, the die a Catholic martyr or was she a murdering Cause of Mary Queen of Scots remained unre- adulteress with her husband’s blood on her solved and was apparently allowed to slip quietly hands? into oblivion. So runs the publicity for an exhibition which has just opened entitled Mary Queen of Scots, spe- Flawed evidence cially created and curated by the National Muse- In 2004, the historian Alison Weir, in what the ums of Scotland (showing only in Edinburgh) Observer reviewer described as ‘a monumental which draws on the NMS Scottish collections, piece of historical detective work,’ concluded that supported by international and other loans. the bulk of the evidence against Mary was flawed, In the 21st century, Mary Queen of Scots is still that, apart from the notorious Casket Letters and a a subject for debate, full of conflicts, and pro- highly dubious deposition from Nicholas Hubert foundly dramatic. Even today, Mary has a cachet, (known as ‘French Paris’), ‘there is no documen- a tragic glamour as viral as that of Diana, Princess tary evidence of an adulterous relationship with of Wales. In December 2012, Chanel’s creative Bothwell, nor is there any contemporary evidence director, Karl Lagerfeld, brought his Métiers d’Art that Mary plotted Darnley’s death.’ collection to Linlithgow, Mary’s birthplace, so In 2008, the Scottish Nationalist member of the demonstrating the enduring popularity of the for- Scottish Parliament, Christine Grahame, tabled a mer Queen of Scotland and of France. motion that Queen Mary’s body should be Mary’s qualifications to be proclaimed a saint returned to Scotland, to be buried at Falkland and martyr depends on a number of questions, Palace where her father died not long after she was which are today still not definitively answered. Did born and where she spent some of the happiest of she connive at the murder of Henry Lord Darnley? her early years. Ms Grahame was supported in this Was she forced to marry James Hepburn, Earl of move by the Scottish composer James MacMillan Bothwell at Dunbar Castle? Did she write the ‘Cas- and a spokesman for the in Scot- ket Letters?’Evidence in favour of sainthood is the land as saying that ‘Mary Queen of Scots is fact that the last letter written before she was exe- undoubtedly held in very great and affectionate cuted asserts that she died for her religion. esteem by Scots Catholics who admire her reli- gious devotion and fidelity to the Church. As such, Marriage and murder there would be significant interest among many Mary Queen of Scots’ second marriage was not the Catholics in any plan to repatriate her remains.’ wisest. Born in England, Henry Lord Darnley It is universally accepted that, during her trial showed himself to be ‘immature, irresponsible and and before her execution, Mary displayed dignity drunken,’ despite being grandson of Henry VII’s and devotion. Six hours before her death on the daughter Margaret Tudor (sister of Henry VIII) block at Fotheringhay Castle on February 8, 1587, and a cousin of Mary. Mary wrote her last letter—to King Henri III of Early in the morning of February 10, 1567, the France, the brother of her first husband. In the let- house in which Darnley was staying was blown up ter Mary states that she has been condemned for and his body found in the garden, having been her Catholic Faith and her assertion of her ‘God- strangled. Suspicion for the murder fell on Patrick given right to the English crown.’ Hepburn, fourth Earl of Bothwell and a Protestant. There are even, it appears, records of miracles On April 24, 1567, accompanied by 800 men, he worked in Queen Mary’s name. In her Mary seized Queen Mary as she was returning from Lin- Queen of Scots (1969), Lady Antonia Fraser lithgow and took her to Dunbar Castle at midnight remarks that ‘... a few years after this new inter- where he is understood to have raped her. On May ment [at Westminster Abbey, 1612], pious 15, Mary married Bothwell at Holyrood, using the Catholics were spreading the news that holy ben- Protestant rite. efits could be gained from a visit to the tomb as a However, the emergence of eight letters—known shrine. Thomas Dempster (King James I’s histori- as the ‘Casket Letters’—and a number of sonnets, ographer royal in 1615) wrote in his history of the apparently written by Queen Mary to the Earl of with Mary Queen of Scots gave Catholics added nised Mary as a Martyr..?’ Scottish Church, published in 1627: ‘I hear that Bothwell in 1567, were claimed to show that Mary legitimacy through this connection with royalty. The Queen’s cause was argued in the archdio- her bones, lately translated to the burial place of had plotted with Bothwell to kill Lord Darnley. The bishops of Scotland—who also featured in Sir cese of Westminster from August 24, 1888 to the Kings of England at Westminster, are resplen- Today, scholars are divided over whether they were Walter Scott’s early novel The Abbot (published August 13, 1889. The outcome was a decision to dent with miracles.’’ forgeries or not, written to discredit Mary. 1820)—were the guardians of a number of impor- proceed. Campbell’s successor in Rome, Robert Writing in 1910, the historian JH Pollard puts tant relics of the Queen. These relics included her Fraser, was instructed to forward the petition for Mood change forward a number of conditions for anyone prayer book, and the ‘Blairs Portrait’ Mary’s Beatification to the Sacred Congregation However, the mood of the Scottish people has attempting to assess whether the Queen was a (saved from the French Revolution by being hid- of Rites. changed, along with the needs and concerns of the political martyr or died principally for her reli- den up a Parisian chimney), all in considerable The lengthy process of Canonisation for Mary Catholic Church in Scotland. Queen Mary’s gious Faith. “The original documents,” Pollard demand for national exhibitions. and the other 250 (English and Welsh) candidates Canonisation has been forgotten and attention has wrote, “on which a verdict as to her guilt should be The Scottish bishops (encouraged by contem- began to move forward. It took until 1970 for 40 turned to the Venerable Margaret Sinclair (1900- formed, have perished, and a prolonged contro- porary moves to Canonise more than 250 English of the English martyrs to be Canonised. Queen 25), known as ‘The Edinburgh Wonder Worker.’ versy has arisen over the evidence still accessible. and Welsh martyrs who were put to death between Mary’s cause, to save time and improve its chances The historian J H Pollen points out about Queen This confusion, however, is largely due to prepos- 1636 and 1679) began testing support for Queen of success, was handed over to the hierarchy of Mary that ‘During the whole process of her trial sessions. Of late, with the diminution of Protestant Mary’s Beatification. Scotland, and there it apparently remained. and execution, Mary acted with magnificent rancour and of enthusiasm for the Stuarts, the con- Opinion was divided however. Bishop John Pope Benedict XIV gave his opinion that no courage worthy of her noble character and queenly flict of opinions has much diminished.” Macdonald advised that ‘perhaps it would be inop- requisite seemed wanting for a formal declaration rank. There can be no question that she died with The late 19th century movement to canonise portune to seek for her Beatification. I should of martyrdom for Queen Mary, if only the charges the charity and magnanimity of a martyr; as also Mary Queen of Scots was a curious episode in somewhat fear that it might tend to bring discredit connected with the names of Darnley and Both- that her execution was due, on the part of her ene- Scottish Catholic history. Initially, this had all the on Canonisation and the cultus of the saints gen- well could be entirely eliminated. Her Beatifica- mies, to hatred of the Faith. Pope Benedict XIV hallmarks of yet another public relations triumph erally in the eyes of many of our prejudiced fel- tion also had the public approval and support of gives it as his opinion that on these two heads no on the part of the Scottish bishops. Then, as quickly low-countrymen, and the question suggests itself; Pope Benedict XV (1914-22) who quoted Queen requisite seems wanting for a formal declaration of as the question of her Beatification had arisen, the is it worth while incurring this risk?’ Mary as an example of where politics and religion martyrdom, if only the charges connected with the supporters of Mary’s cause melted away. Elsewhere, however, there was unqualified may be hard to disentangle but saw her as having names of Darnley and Bothwell could be entirely If Abbotsford was at the heart of Scottish approval for Mary’s Beatification. Cardinal Her- truly died for the Faith, recognition of whom as a eliminated.’ The lack of convincing contemporary Catholic culture through Robert Hope-Scott (1812- bert Vaughan took ‘her case up warmly’ and John martyr he considered quite within the bounds of evidence appears to meet the criteria for Mary’s 73), a convert to Catholicism who married Sir Wal- Monteith of Carstairs asked, ‘Will not the Church possibility. declaration of martyrdom as set out by Pope Bene- ter Scott’s granddaughter, the Church’s association exist in Scotland more nobly when she has recog- Nevertheless, whether for reasons of political dict XIV and later, by Pope Benedict XV.

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Mining tragedy centenary is marked with memorial Mass

PARISHIONERS from Michael Nakonecznyj, a parishioner at St Agnes’, Lambhill, carries a Lambhill and across Glas- miner’s lamp belonging to 92-year- gow Archdiocese joined old Andy Marshall as part of the together last weekend to offertory procession during the mark the centenary of one of memorial Mass to mark the the worst mining tragedies centenary of the Cadder Pit disaster Send-off for Scottish WYD pilgrims ever to hit Scotland. Mass was celebrated at St to St Agnes’ Church. Following Archbishop Tartaglia celebrates Mass for Scottish youths attending World Youth Day in Rio Agnes’ Church on Sunday, dur- the funeral, the victims’ coffins ing which those gathered paid were carried more than a mile to By Martin Dunlop Francis’ Primary School in Falkirk, is part Vincent de Paul, SSVP Scotland, in Rio. their respects to the 22 men who the local cemetery in Lambhill, of a group of pilgrims that will spend three Prior to the international World Youth lost their lives in the Cadder Pit where the men were buried. A SEND-OFF Mass for Scottish pil- weeks in the Brazilian city of Sao Paolo, Day gathering, the group will spend nine disaster on August 3, 1913. A memorial Mass is cele- grims attending the International World working in Scottish priest Fr Neil Crom- days with SSVP Rio—visiting and help- Fr Noel Barry, parish priest brated annually at St Agnes’ on Youth Day gathering in Brazil was cel- bie’s parish, before traveling to Rio with ing at a number of projects for families, at St Agnes’, said that the the last Sunday of June. Fr ebrated at the end of last month at St young Catholics from Brazil. the elderly and disadvantaged children— tragedy is remembered each Barry highlighted, however, Francis Xavier’s Church in Falkirk. “I want this trip to be a great memory before travelling to the city of Belo Hori- year by parishioners in Lamb- that the parish’s vigil Mass on Pope Francis will attend the 14th inter- stone, something solid for when obedience zonte to take part in the Vincentian Family hill and other local churches in Saturday August 3 this year national World Youth Day gathering in the isn’t so easy or standing up for the Faith Gathering, at which around 3000 young the north of Glasgow. would also remember the cente- Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro later this means hardship,” Ms Burhmann said. Vincentians from around the world are “There was a great amount of nary of the Cadder Pit disaster. month, and amongst the thousands of pil- “That I grow in confidence and conviction. expected to be in attendance. people along at Sunday’s Mass,” Reflecting back again on grims joining the Holy Father in Brazil That I be strengthened by the experience. Prior to her departure, one group mem- Fr Barry said. “It is always very Sunday’s memorial Mass, Fr will be groups from across Scotland. That I grow in my vocation as a teacher— ber, 19-year-old Roisin Madden from busy and local people are keen Barry thanked Glasgow’s St grow in discipleship through the children I Coatbridge, described how she is ‘looking to pay their respects.” Mungo Singers, who he said Send-off teach here at home. forward to going to Brazil and taking part One hundred years ago, a ‘greatly enhanced the Liturgy.’ Archbishop Philip Tartaglia led the send-off “The people who became friends with in such an amazing event.’ team of 26 men formed part of In addition to church trib- Mass at St Francis Xavier’s Church last Jesus were changed forever. He opened “I think this will be a life changing expe- a maintenance squad at the utes, East Dunbartonshire month, at which Mgr Philip Kerr, parish their eyes, their ears, their hearts. I want rience,” she said. “I look forward to work- Cadder Pit, on the north bank Council is holding a centenary priest, and members of the clergy were also that. I want to deepen my friendship with ing with SSVP Brazil and also look forward of the Forth and Clyde Canal. service outside Bishopbriggs present to bestow blessings on the pilgrims Him. I hope that seeds are sown so that to the main event of World Youth Day, the Shortly after beginning their Library on Sunday August 4. (above). when I return to my life and work, I show overnight vigil with the Holy Father.” shift on Sunday August 3, During the service, Provost Amongst the Scottish pilgrims travel- Him a bigger harvest. Scottish pilgrims who are unable to travel 1913, a fire broke out in a cabin Una Walker of East Dunbarton- ling to World Youth Day in Brazil are “I know at times I can be too quiet about to Brazil have the opportunity to celebrate near one of the pit entrances shire will unveil a new com- groups from , led by Bishop what I believe. I want more confidence. I World Youth Day together at Scotland’s and quickly spread to where the memorative cairn, which she Hugh Gilbert, Glasgow University, know the beauty we have in our Catholic Rio, a four-day event at Stirling University men were working. has spoken about further ahead Falkirk, Dumbarton and young adults Faith. I want to stand up and be counted being organised by the Catholic Youth Serv- Tragically, 22 men perished of the 100th anniversary. from SSVP groups from across the coun- when it is attacked. I hate when the ice Scotland. from fire and smoke inhalation, “For the first time all 22 men try. During their time in South America, Church is vilified or made fun of, when leaving behind them 13 widows who lost their lives in the Cad- many of the Scottish pilgrims will work Christ is our Rock and Salvation.” I The 14th International World Youth Day and 40 fatherless children. Eleven der Pit Disaster have been and spend time with church communities gathering will take place in Rio de Janeiro of the victims were Catholic and named together on a memo- ahead of their arrival in Rio for the inter- SSVP in Rio from July 23-28 around 50,000 mourners were rial,” Ms Walker said. “It is a national gathering at the end of the month. A group of 12 young Catholics and their said to have lined the streets of beautiful tribute and a fitting Mégan Buhrmann, a teacher from St two helpers will represent the Society of St I [email protected] Glasgow as the funeral proces- commemoration 100 years after sion for the 11 men made its way the tragedy took place.” PTIH ON... SPOTLIGHT

Parishioners’ pilgrimage in honour of St Columba

A LARGE group of parish- undertook the ten-mile walk in Europe. ioners from St Columba’s from Cupar to St Andrews, fol- The family group of pilgrims Church in Cupar partici- lowing the old pilgrim trail. from St Columba’s had a very Members of St Margaret of Scotland Hospice’s management team were delighted to welcome Alex Neil, pated in a successful pilgrim On arrival in St Andrews a enjoyable afternoon at the West Scotland’s cabinet secretary for health and wellbeing to their Clydebank headquarters last Monday. walk on Sunday June 9 to prayer service (above) was held sands before joining the walk- Professor Leo Martin, St Margaret’s chairman, Edward McGuigan, vice chairman, and Sr Rita, chief celebrate their patronal feast in the grounds of the town’s ers for Mass in the grounds of executive, welcomed Mr Neil, who was then warmly greeted by staff, patients and volunteers during his and the 1450th anniversary ancient cathedral—now the St James’ Church. tour of the hospice. The St Margaret’s community expressed its delight at seeing Mr Neil engage ‘so of St Columba’s arrival in ruins of the Old Abbey—which A request was made by sev- warmly and so humanely with everyone.’ Local MSP Gil Paterson, councilors Denis Agnew and Marie Iona. in medieval times was one of eral of the pilgrims to make the McNair, who work for the hospice team, joined the St Margaret’s team for last week’s visit A 38-strong group of pilgrims the most popular pilgrim routes pilgrimage an annual event. 6 SCHOOLS NEWS THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday July 5 2013

Scotland’s pressing questions debated by MSPs and pupils SHOULD Scotland become Senior St David’s High School pupils an independent nation or with the school’s headteacher, head remain part of the union? of English Patrick Boxall, and MSPs This was the question dis- and guest speakers (above). The cussed by staff, pupils and guests and pupils took part in a invited guests at St David’s panel debate (below) Pupil pilgrims gather at shrine of Faith High School, Dalkeith, dur- PICS: PAUL McSHERRY ing an independence refer- Thousands of children attended Schoenstatt shrine as part of the Year of Faith celebrations endum debate, which was At the end of last month, a held prior to the summer bill to give 16 and 17-year-olds By Martin Dunlop Some of the participating schools used Pupils at Schoenstatt listen to Sr Mary Elspeth holidays. the right to vote in the inde- the Schoenstatt project as a post-sacramen- (above) and take part in a treasure hunt in the A number of invited guests pendence referendum was MORE than 2500 school children tal retreat for their Confirmation and First grounds (below) from the world of politics, passed by MSPs. from across the country recently Holy Communion pupils, while other including Iain Gray MSP, Colin For senior pupils at St enjoyed a Year of Faith pilgrimage to schools brought primary seven pupils to ple seeking to live their Faith in the mod- Beattie MSP, and representa- David’s, the referendum vote the Schoenstatt Scotland shrine at help them prepare for their transition to sec- ern world. tives from the Scottish Youth will provide their first experi- Campsie Glen. ondary education after the summer holidays. In all there are about 26 communities Parliament and National Collec- ence of voting at the ballot box. During the month of May, primary “That was bonzer!” one primary four working together to build up the Church tive joined youngsters in explor- Therefore, the school’s school children were invited to spend a pupil enthused on his departure from in our own times. ing the key issues surrounding recent Question Time- day at the Schoenstatt shrine working on Campsie Glen. “It was better than the There is a strong educational dimension the independence referendum. independence debate was held this year’s project theme: ‘We came as pil- Olympics.” It was presumed that, in the within Schoenstatt, which seeks to help On September 18, 2014, the to give pupils enough key grims—we leave as apostles.’ cool lingo of the nine-year-old, the day had inform and support people to live their people of Scotland will take to information to make as The Schoenstatt sisters and their project been a resounding success. Faith effectively wherever they are. the polls to vote on the nation’s informed a decision as possible team of former teachers directed the work- Schoenstatt Scotland schools’ projects future. next autumn. shops, which were attended by around 200 Modern Faith have been taking place since 2000. children per day. Schoenstatt is a movement within the I [email protected] Treasure hunt Catholic Church made up of ordinary peo- During their visits, pupils took part in a treasure hunt in the Schoenstatt grounds, which involved finding Year of Faith sym- bols and their meanings. Story sessions and times of reflection in the shrine gave pupils the opportunity to learn the deeper meaning of the theme of this year’s Schoenstatt project. Each trip ended with the celebration of Mass, which pupils prepared for in their afternoon music workshops. Mass began with a colourful procession, during which the flags of all the countries where Schoenstatt has a shrine led the way and decorated the hall.

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St Anthony’s and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat SENIOR pupils from St Staff and pupils had collabo- formance in the lead role of Anthony’s Primary School in rated for many weeks to make the Joseph, ably supported by the Pupils from St Brendan’s Primary School in Glasgow rounded off their recent health week with a much Saltcoats recently gave a vibrant colourful sets and costumes. rest of the cast whose talent and enjoyed sports day. Some of the lucky winners are pictured with councillors Bill Butcher and David McDonald, who were special guests on the day performance of the theatrical On the night itself, primary exuberance brought the Broad- PIC: PAUL McSHERRY classic Joseph and the Amazing seven girl Maria McCann way show to life. Technicolor Dreamcoat. (above), gave a stunning per- PIC: GERARD GOUGH Friday July 5 2013 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH NATIONAL/VATICAN NEWS 7 Three parent embryos condemned Plans to allow children to be created from multiple donors criticised as being ‘unethical and macabre’ By Stephen Reilly

A PRO-LIFE group has condemned plans to create children with three genetic parents as ‘unethical and macabre.’ Britain could become the first country to approve the ‘three-parent’ embryo tech- nique, it emerged last Friday, with the UK government currently drafting regulations to be debated in parliament next year. It means the world’s first ‘three-parent baby’ could be born in the UK by 2015, if detailed proposals for regulating the pro- cedure pass a public consultation and are approved by parliament. Pope Francis publishes his Condemnation Anthony Ozimic, of the Society for the said. “Any grounds for denying human brain—on to her children. first Lumen Fidei Protection of Unborn Children (SPUC), rights to human embryos are arbitrary and The technique is particularly controver- said the plans could have horrendous con- self-serving. Scientists should respect sial because it involves ‘germ line’ modi- POPE Francis’ first encycli- ume in Pope Benedict’s trilogy sequences. human life and pursue ethical alternatives fication of the embryo’s DNA, meaning cal, which he has said is on the three theological virtues, “These macabre experiments are both which are much more likely to be suc- the third party’s genetic material would not largely the work of Pope following his Deus destructive and dangerous and therefore cessful in the long term.” only be passed on to the child, but also to Emeritus Benedict XVI, was Caritas Est (2005) on charity, unethical,” he said. “The vast majority of The technique used involves the transfer future generations down the female line. published today. and Spe Salvi (2007) on hope. embryonic children created in the labora- of nuclear material from the egg cell of a Professor Dame Sally Davies, the gov- The Vatican announced on In June, Pope Francis told tory are killed because they do not meet mother suffering with a mitochondrial dis- ernment’s chief medical officer, said the Monday that Lumen fidei— bishops meeting in Rome that his the ‘quality control’ requirements dictated ease to the egg of the unaffected donor ban on tinkering with the fundamental The Light of Faith—will be first encyclical would be largely by scientists involved in such increasingly mother. The healthy mitochondria cells cre- DNA that determines a person’s make-up, presented at a news conference the work of his predecessor. macabre experiments.” ated are then transferred to the IVF baby. such as facial features and eye colour, will featuring Cardinal Marc “It is an encyclical written Scientists have already created foetuses not change. Ouellet, prefect of the Congre- with four hands, so to speak, with genetic material from three parents. Altered DNA Helen Watt, of the Anscombe Bioethics gation of Bishops; Archbishop because Pope Benedict began Doctors in Britain want to use the technique Up to 10 patients per year are expected to Centre in Oxford, said the procedure Gerhard Ludwig Müller, writing it and he gave it to me,” to prevent the passing on of mitochondrial undergo the treatment, which involves would deliberately create an embryo for prefect of the Congregation for Pope Francis (above) said. “It diseases. These diseases can result in seri- replacing a fraction of the mother’s dam- ‘spare parts,’ adding, ‘Parenthood is about the Doctrine of the Faith; and is a strong document. I will say ous conditions such as muscular dystrophy. aged DNA with that of a healthy donor. unconditional welcome of children, not Archbishop Rino Fisichella, in it that I received it and most John Smeaton, SPUC director, said this The process avoids the risk of the manufacture and control. Couples who do president of the Pontifical of the work was done by him research was an example of science going mother passing inherited defects—which not want to take the risk of passing on Council for Promoting the and I completed it.” too far. can lead to a host of rare and debilitating mitochondrial disease might want to con- New Evangelisation. An encyclical is the most “Human life begins at conception,” he conditions affecting the heart, muscles and sider ethical alternatives like adoption.’ An encyclical on faith was authoritative teaching a Pope long expected as the last vol- can issue.

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aloft, drums blattering, flutes piercing umph of Protestant over Catholic at the out The Sash, the musicians coming Battle of the Boyne back in that all forward with that peculiar and unique important, as far as the lodge is con- step of an Orange band a-marching. cerned, year of 1690. Driver and clippie are amazed to see There is no doubt that attitudes to a band, there at that time of night, but the marching season hardened both the ensemble stops, and, marking time, here and in the North of Ireland as a waits as the mace bearer comes across result of the conflict there, whereas, to seek directions. “Eh, pal, ur we oan before that, there is plenty of anecdotal the right road fur Paisley?” he says. evidence of Catholic neighbours turn- Quick as a flash, the driver nods, ing out to see the march, and helping and points up the country road which Orange neighbours to be able to take leads across the fields up hill, and the part, by covering for them at home and band departs, still playing, oblivious at work. that it is just been sent about as far Perhaps that is best witnessed in BY HUGH DOUGHERTY from Paisley as possible. As the music Donegal, where the annual Orange fades into the distance, with a last march at Rossnowlagh has never been IME for two topical tales, sighting of sweating Orangemen and a source of tension, not even when now that the marching sea- a King Billy banner, still aloft between nearby North of Ireland was in flames. son is here. It is the height the hedgerows, the bus makes haste And, this year, as always, the Orange- of the Drumcree standoff for Renfrew Ferry, driver and clippie men from the Ulster counties of Done- on Portadown’s Garvagahy enormously enjoying the joke. gal, Cavan and Monaghan, will march Road and the Orangemen are stopped That student driver was me, and I proudly and peacefully, with the full from marching through a Nationalist have often wondered what happened support of the entire local community, Tarea. There’s mayhem—the Loyalists to the Lost Orangemen of Auchen- and will, as is customary, pay their have even called for fresh Rangers back. Did they disappear like the lost respects to the Franciscan Friars, who strips—when all stop to look at a Roman legion of Galloway, or did are so much of a part of that commu- saucer-like craft landing on the road. they march the six miles to Newton nity itself. A wee green man comes out and is Mearns before the penny dropped? Up in Derry, they have turned the immediately stopped by a senior Royal once-notorious Apprentice Boys of Ulster Constabulary officer. “Hew ur hose are two silly stories, both Derry marching day into a -com- yew?” the cop asks in his best Ulster proving that, as Catholics, we munity festival, and there are numer- Scots accent. “I’m a Martian,” the wee, tend to have ambivalent atti- ous signs across the North of Ireland green man answers. “No! Yer not!” the Ttudes towards the Grand Orange that there can be common ground policeman roars back. Lodge. Some of us see Orange between orange and green, and a The second tale takes place on one parades as divisive, anti-Catholic and mutual understanding of culture and of those perfect, early June evenings dated, but many of us enjoy the music, appreciation of what are, in reality, tra- we occasionally get in the west of Scot- colour and spectacle, even if there is ditional Irish tunes. land. It is 1972, and a young student, an amusing side to men and women, So, even if you laughed at the two working as a bus driver on the Western shot into uniforms, suits and dresses stories at the start of this piece, maybe, SMT buses for his holiday job, is sit- which sit uneasily on often broad like me, you do have a respect for the ting on the platform of his back-ender, shoulders. As divisive as they are, it may be worth to people of all faiths and none, for, as Orange Order given its determination double-decker bus with his clippie, What is true, is that they do represent taking a fresh look at the Orange walks, it states on its website, there is more to to carry what it sees as its fundamen- Hugh Dougherty says enjoying, between runs to Renfrew a very public, if noisy and muscular, the lodge than parades and marches. tally Christian message on to our sec- Ferry, a sunshine break at Auchenback manifestation of Christian witness and ular streets, and to not be afraid to terminus, where town meets country. culture, when most believers, us their belief, while upholding the right o, maybe it is time we took a seem unfashionable in a world with They pick up the sounds of an included, keep our heads down. And of others, ourselves included, to look at our attitude to our Orange little place for religion. Orange band, floating on the still, there are many in the lodge who will express beliefs different to the Orange brethren, as fellow Christians, Maybe it is time, then, to learn from evening air, and a look down the road tell you that they are misunderstood, Order. The order also underlines its Seven if they do march a different road the marchers—but with no surrender of reveals a complete band, mace flying that to march, for them, is to declare charity giving, and is proud that it gives and emphasise a now very historic tri- our basic Catholic principles, of course.

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THE Lindisfarne Gospels are ing. If it was difficult for ordi- While we can marvel at these ing to say was almost a bonus. Gospel message gets lost some- reckoned to be about 1300 nary people in the 18th century it men of a bygone age and what Life in the time of Jesus was where along the way. year old. Handwritten and was doubly difficult for the stu- they achieved in difficult circum- essentially simple. Distractions When the Lindisfarne Gospels beautifully illustrated, they Fr Eddie dents who came to Scalan to pre- stances, the a danger for us is that were few and news was passed by were written, they were at the date from a time long before pare for priesthood. Not only we simply stand back and admire. word of mouth. However, those very cutting edge of the technol- the printing of books became McGhee were they isolated from their It is easy to be captivated by the who made what appeared to be ogy available. That is why they a reality. They are from an families, their very Faith was superlative decoration of the exaggerated claims were expected have survived the passage of age when monks had both the college buildings and a profound proscribed and they had to live Lindisfarne Gospels and fail to to back their claims by their time. Parchment, ink, colour, time and the skills to illustrate sense of history, there is nothing with a very real sense of uncer- focus at all on the challenge that actions. The 72 when they artistic ability, and time were the the Word of God. as startling as the Lindisfarne tainty in uncertain times. the Gospels contain. It is easy to returned to Jesus were astounded essential ingredients to produce This week the Gospels have Gospels to encounter. Nearly a Equally remote was Lindis- look at Scalan in its splendid soli- at the impact that they had made. the book. What the book con- returned to the north east of Eng- thousand years separate them. farne 1000 years earlier. Remote- tude and fail to recognise the very The Good News of the King- tains, the Good News of Jesus land, near their place of origin, for Geographically, hundreds of hilly ness was no barrier to the monks. motivation for its existence; the dom of God that the 72 brought Christ, was so important that the first time in several hundred miles separate them. Scalan and They travelled out from Lindis- spread of the Gospel. History can is the same Good News that you only the very best was good years. That this book has survived the Lindisfarne Gospels are inti- farne on their mission to spread trap us or it can free us. We need and I are expected to bring. In the enough. There is a message for at all is something of a miracle but mately linked. Both, in different the Gospel. If they lived in fear of to respect the past not so that we intervening 2000 years there has us all in this. No matter how it gives an opportunity for us to be ways played an important role at their lives it was for very differ- can live in the past but so that the been significant change. We now sophisticated our ability to com- amazed at the dedication, the art very different times historically ent reasons than the students at lessons of the past will bring us have levels of communication municate becomes we are still and the sheer craftsmanship that in the preservation and in the Scalan. Their greatest ally was forward to a new future. that are so sophisticated that the challenged to make the Gospel in brought it into being. It is proba- handing on of the Faith. time. They were in no rush. Their When Jesus sent out the 72 into monks of Lindisfarne or the stu- all of its simplicity available, not bly worth a trip to Durham just to I have visited Scalan on many lives were dedicated to the spread the towns and villages, they were dents at Scalan would almost just for people to read, but so that view the Gospels and the associ- occasions and never fail to mar- of the Good News and they sent with a specific mission. Their have considered them as some you and I can live its challenge. ated artifacts from the life and vel at the simplicity and the aus- sought to do this as effectively as mission was to proclaim the Good kind of magic or witchcraft. The We may use whatever means are times of St Cuthbert. terity of this remote place. It is possible. Like the students at News of the Kingdom. Theirs was computer has revolutionised the available but I imagine that like Still in the north east of the difficult to imagine living and Scalan, the monks of Lindisfarne a fairly straightforward task. In way that we look at life and the the 72 that Jesus sent out, we will country, although much further surviving and at the same time had a routine of study and prayer. those days any stranger appearing way that we engage with others. discover that nothing succeeds north, in the braes of Glenlivet, the staying very focused on the edu- They too lived a life of austerity. in a village would immediately We have moved far beyond ver- like the personal touch. annual Scalan Mass takes place cational process without all of Their mission in different ages have aroused interest. That these bal communication. The danger this weekend. Other than the old the benefits of 21st century liv- was to spread the Gospel. strangers had something challeng- in this is that the simplicity of the I [email protected] Friday July 5 2013 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH COMMENT 9 How SCIAF makes your money go further SCIAF’S fundraising officer FRANCES RAYNER explains the necessity of raising money to allow the charity to carry out its work

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HE dark, late night drive from the airport in Bari on Italy’s southeastern coast impressive, due in no small part to the many frescoes that still adorn its walls. Dat- from them in order to maintain his luxurious lifestyle. On December 28, 1514 after To that end, many renovations have been undertaken meaning that the Sassi now to the historic former capital of the Basilicata region, Matera, a mere hour ing from the 8th century, it is one of the first female monastic Benedictine settle- his latest tax demand, the Materans decided that enough was enough and the fol- features many extraordinary hotels and fantastic restaurants. Perhaps the most away, belied the illuminating experience I was about to have in one of the ments and operated as such until 1283 when the sisters moved to a new monastery. lowing night of December 29, 1514 when the count and the countess went to the stunning example of the historic region’s marrying of the old and new is the Casa country’s undiscovered gems. After that, it operated for a period as a woollen mill and a dwelling place. On the cathedral, a group of rebels captured the count after Mass and murdered him in a Cava Auditorium, an indoor theatre and performing arts space that was once a for- Upon arrival at the Sant’Angelo Hotel, located in the cobbled street that runs exterior of the building, two small chalices with a pair of eyes on top of them can be back street, which has been called the Via Riscatto—meaning ‘deliverance’—ever mer quarry. It felt somewhat wrong to be in the middle of such a wonderful struc- down to the Piazza San Pietro Caveoso, you are given an insight into the rocky land- seen in the masonry, a carving in honour of St Lucy, the martyr saint from Siracusa since. When looking at the Castello Tramontano mirroring the posi- ture, when nothing more than the chatter of visiting Tscape that literally shapes and defines the town, with its cavernous interior and in Sicily, who is the patroness of the blind and whom the church is named after. tion of the cathedral, its feels almost as if there exists a counterbal- tourists resonated around its walls, as I’ve no doubt rooms dotted around the surrounding hill, that have been beautifully hewn out of Inside, the structure is composed of a nave and two aisles separated by columns ance between the spiritual realm of the Church and the lay realm of Legislation in 1952 that when music or drama brings it to life, it would the rock. It is a theme that is continued in the fine Baccanti restaurant a mere coming out from the excavation: the vault is flat with little domes and Latin . the despised count. be a truly magnificent feast stone’s throw from the hotel, which serves authentic food and wine from the region Modifications have taken place to the internal structure in comparison with the began rehousing the for the eyes and ears. The to satisfy even the most curious of palettes. original. From poverty to pride restaurants, hotels and this The right aisle still has its function of a religious site—and indeed a solemn Mass Descending back down the hills into the Sassi, visitors to Matera Sassi’s 15,000 outstanding theatre have City’s cavernous treasure is still held for St Lucy on her feast day of December 13—but the can experience exactly what life was like for the people by visiting breathed new life into the These two establishments provided a welcome intro- left aisle was used as habitations and service depots. Its beautiful one of the many Casa Grotta (cave dwelling) museums such as residents. The area, but it is the Materans duction to the world-renowned Sassi di Matera, cave frescoes are made up of two different styles—both Latin and East- Antica Matera, which paint a rather stark picture of the cramped inhabitants were given themselves who are rightly settlements made up of old houses, rupestrian (rock- Looking out from the ern—and feature the Virgin Mary and saints such as St Gregory, St conditions that their inhabitants were forced to endure, even to the at the heart of the Sassi’s hewn) churches with ancient frescoes and now, lux- balcony as the sun rose John the Baptist, St Peter and St Nicholas. Atop the church’s roof extent of sharing living space with livestock. the choice of receiving revival. ury buildings scattered around a mixture of alleys sits a necropolis, discovered after extensive excavation work, Unsurprisingly, disease was rife and there was a 50 per cent new purpose-built and staircases, many of which form part of the roofs was testament to that, which is known as the barbaric churchyard, which led our tour infant mortality rate. The plight of the people there caught the atten- I Bari Airport can be of the dwellings below. Inhabited for thousands of guide Francesco to indulge in a little morbid humour by joking that tion of Italian writer Carlo Levi, who, in his 1945 novel Christ housing for free or reached from London years and named a UNESCO world heritage site in with the antiquity of the it is one of the few places in the world where ‘the dead actually lie Stopped At Eboli wrote: “In the Sassi caves is concealed the capital Stansted with Ryanair (Above from left) Matera Cathedral; ancient cave dwellings in Sassi; Antica Matera recreates 1993, the Sassi district is the ancient beating heart of Sassi exposed in all its above the living.’ of the peasants, its heart hidden in their ancient civilisation. Anyone purchasing the newly (www.ryanair.com) and from what ancient life would have been like in a cave. (Main photograph) Seeing the Sassi by Matera. who sees Matera cannot help but be awe-struck, so expressive and London Gatwick with Easy- night, visitors can appreciate why it has been used as a setting for Biblical films That being said, while the light dusting some of glory. Matera is Wheel of fortune and misfortune touching is its sorrowful beauty.” This in turn, alerted the new Italian constructed houses. Jet (www.easyjet.com) and PICS: GERARD GOUGH these remarkable edifices at night is fit to grace any Yet, while many of the city’s jewels may be hidden, others like the Republic of Prime Minister Alcide De Gasperi, who, due to public British Airways postcard, the incomparable beauty of the Sassi and described as one of the cathedral dedicated to Santa Maria della Bruna—Matera’s patron outrage, introduced new legislation in 1952 to begin rehousing the (www.ba.com). Matera is the breathtaking views are enriched in the daylight oldest towns in the saint—rises from the highest point of the city, the Civitas Hill, and Sassi’s 15,000 residents. accessible by train—Bari Palese Macchie to Bari Centrale to as morning breaks. brings with it a towering splendour and photogenicity both during The inhabitants were given the choice of receiving new purpose-built housing for Matera Centrale—costing £28 and taking approximately 1 Looking out from the balcony as the sun rose was world and there is no the daytime and as night falls. The Romanesque building, which free and transferring their Sassi property to the state or purchasing the newly con- hour 45 minutes, while shuttle buses are available by con- testament to that, with the antiquity of the Sassi was completed in 1270, features a tall bell tower and close to its structed houses and retaining the ownership of their historic cave homes. However, tacting [email protected] beforehand with a journey exposed in all its glory. Matera is described as one of doubt it has a very gates can be seen a statue of the city’s patron saint along with real estate was not the only complication as the process of forced evacuation lasted time of approximately 1 hour. the oldest towns in the world and there is no doubt it Biblical feel to it. statues of Ss Peter and Paul. However, perhaps the cathedral’s most for years, was never fully completed and meant that the Sassi became, more or has a very Biblical feel to it. The gravina (valley) that magnificent feature is its central rose window, made up of 16 small less, a ghost town. As a result this unique historic location fell into a state of I http://www.discoverbasilicata.com separates the much older, less inhabitable, cavernous columns and representing a ‘wheel of fortune,’ with depictions of St extreme disrepair and became a real cause for concern, therefore in 1986, to I http://www.hotelsantangelosassi.it dwellings from the more modern Sassi evoked mem- Michael the Archangel crushing the serpent on the top, a rich man encourage the rehabitation of the area, a new law was passed allowing private I http://www.baccantiristorante.com ories of the Kidron Valley in Jerusalem—which I had the pleasure of visiting some to the right, an artisan to the left and a nobleman below, figures signifying the up- ownership of the old buildings on 99-year leases, which is still in place. Then in I http://www.sassiweb.com/home years ago—and the houses contained within that holy city. Little wonder then that and-coming social classes of that period in Italian history. 1993, UNESCO’s decision to declare the Sassi a world heritage site, gave Matera caught the eye of a plethora of film directors and has been chosen on That theme of fortune—or in this case misfortune—forms part of the story of one the area a much-needed boost in terms of attracting tourists. numerous occasions to act as a double for that city, most notably in Mel Gibson’s of the city’s other major dominant buildings, the Castello Tramontano, situated on cinematic epic The Passion of the Christ, but also The Gospel According to St the De Montigny Hill. The building of the castle was commissioned by Giovanni Matthew (1964), King David (1985) and The Nativity Story (2006). Carlo Tramontano (Count of Matera) who was given Matera as his county in October 1497 by the King in Napoli, Ferdinand II of Aragon. The castle An eye-opening church though, was never to be completed. The people of Matera The Christian character of Matera is not merely related to the silver screen, how- viewed the count as an arrogant, tyrannical and merciless ever, as the town boasts many impressive churches, some of which are a window ruler during his reign and he demanded substantial taxes to its religious past. Three such churches are located within easy reach of each other and were with walking distance of the hotel, namely the Church of San Pietro Caveoso and the rock churches of the Madonna de Idris—which sits majestically atop the hill overlooking both the gravina and the Sassi— and Santa Lucia alle Malve. The latter of this trio is particularly 10 BASILICATA THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday July 5 2013 Friday July 5 2013 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH BASILICATA 11 HILLS HIDE A WONDERFUL ITALIAN TALE GERARD GOUGH recently visited the Basilicata region in southern Italy. In his first report, he takes SCO readers on a tour of the Sassi di Matera cave settlements

HE dark, late night drive from the airport in Bari on Italy’s southeastern coast impressive, due in no small part to the many frescoes that still adorn its walls. Dat- from them in order to maintain his luxurious lifestyle. On December 28, 1514 after To that end, many renovations have been undertaken meaning that the Sassi now to the historic former capital of the Basilicata region, Matera, a mere hour ing from the 8th century, it is one of the first female monastic Benedictine settle- his latest tax demand, the Materans decided that enough was enough and the fol- features many extraordinary hotels and fantastic restaurants. Perhaps the most away, belied the illuminating experience I was about to have in one of the ments and operated as such until 1283 when the sisters moved to a new monastery. lowing night of December 29, 1514 when the count and the countess went to the stunning example of the historic region’s marrying of the old and new is the Casa country’s undiscovered gems. After that, it operated for a period as a woollen mill and a dwelling place. On the cathedral, a group of rebels captured the count after Mass and murdered him in a Cava Auditorium, an indoor theatre and performing arts space that was once a for- Upon arrival at the Sant’Angelo Hotel, located in the cobbled street that runs exterior of the building, two small chalices with a pair of eyes on top of them can be back street, which has been called the Via Riscatto—meaning ‘deliverance’—ever mer quarry. It felt somewhat wrong to be in the middle of such a wonderful struc- down to the Piazza San Pietro Caveoso, you are given an insight into the rocky land- seen in the masonry, a carving in honour of St Lucy, the martyr saint from Siracusa since. When looking at the Castello Tramontano mirroring the posi- ture, when nothing more than the chatter of visiting Tscape that literally shapes and defines the town, with its cavernous interior and in Sicily, who is the patroness of the blind and whom the church is named after. tion of the cathedral, its feels almost as if there exists a counterbal- tourists resonated around its walls, as I’ve no doubt rooms dotted around the surrounding hill, that have been beautifully hewn out of Inside, the structure is composed of a nave and two aisles separated by columns ance between the spiritual realm of the Church and the lay realm of Legislation in 1952 that when music or drama brings it to life, it would the rock. It is a theme that is continued in the fine Baccanti restaurant a mere coming out from the excavation: the vault is flat with little domes and Latin crosses. the despised count. be a truly magnificent feast stone’s throw from the hotel, which serves authentic food and wine from the region Modifications have taken place to the internal structure in comparison with the began rehousing the for the eyes and ears. The to satisfy even the most curious of palettes. original. From poverty to pride restaurants, hotels and this The right aisle still has its function of a religious site—and indeed a solemn Mass Descending back down the hills into the Sassi, visitors to Matera Sassi’s 15,000 outstanding theatre have City’s cavernous treasure is still held for St Lucy on her feast day of December 13—but the can experience exactly what life was like for the people by visiting breathed new life into the These two establishments provided a welcome intro- left aisle was used as habitations and service depots. Its beautiful one of the many Casa Grotta (cave dwelling) museums such as residents. The area, but it is the Materans duction to the world-renowned Sassi di Matera, cave frescoes are made up of two different styles—both Latin and East- Antica Matera, which paint a rather stark picture of the cramped inhabitants were given themselves who are rightly settlements made up of old houses, rupestrian (rock- Looking out from the ern—and feature the Virgin Mary and saints such as St Gregory, St conditions that their inhabitants were forced to endure, even to the at the heart of the Sassi’s hewn) churches with ancient frescoes and now, lux- balcony as the sun rose John the Baptist, St Peter and St Nicholas. Atop the church’s roof extent of sharing living space with livestock. the choice of receiving revival. ury buildings scattered around a mixture of alleys sits a necropolis, discovered after extensive excavation work, Unsurprisingly, disease was rife and there was a 50 per cent new purpose-built and staircases, many of which form part of the roofs was testament to that, which is known as the barbaric churchyard, which led our tour infant mortality rate. The plight of the people there caught the atten- I Bari Airport can be of the dwellings below. Inhabited for thousands of guide Francesco to indulge in a little morbid humour by joking that tion of Italian writer Carlo Levi, who, in his 1945 novel Christ housing for free or reached from London years and named a UNESCO world heritage site in with the antiquity of the it is one of the few places in the world where ‘the dead actually lie Stopped At Eboli wrote: “In the Sassi caves is concealed the capital Stansted with Ryanair (Above from left) Matera Cathedral; ancient cave dwellings in Sassi; Antica Matera recreates 1993, the Sassi district is the ancient beating heart of Sassi exposed in all its above the living.’ of the peasants, its heart hidden in their ancient civilisation. Anyone purchasing the newly (www.ryanair.com) and from what ancient life would have been like in a cave. (Main photograph) Seeing the Sassi by Matera. who sees Matera cannot help but be awe-struck, so expressive and London Gatwick with Easy- night, visitors can appreciate why it has been used as a setting for Biblical films That being said, while the light dusting some of glory. Matera is Wheel of fortune and misfortune touching is its sorrowful beauty.” This in turn, alerted the new Italian constructed houses. Jet (www.easyjet.com) and PICS: GERARD GOUGH these remarkable edifices at night is fit to grace any Yet, while many of the city’s jewels may be hidden, others like the Republic of Prime Minister Alcide De Gasperi, who, due to public British Airways postcard, the incomparable beauty of the Sassi and described as one of the cathedral dedicated to Santa Maria della Bruna—Matera’s patron outrage, introduced new legislation in 1952 to begin rehousing the (www.ba.com). Matera is the breathtaking views are enriched in the daylight oldest towns in the saint—rises from the highest point of the city, the Civitas Hill, and Sassi’s 15,000 residents. accessible by train—Bari Palese Macchie to Bari Centrale to as morning breaks. brings with it a towering splendour and photogenicity both during The inhabitants were given the choice of receiving new purpose-built housing for Matera Centrale—costing £28 and taking approximately 1 Looking out from the balcony as the sun rose was world and there is no the daytime and as night falls. The Romanesque building, which free and transferring their Sassi property to the state or purchasing the newly con- hour 45 minutes, while shuttle buses are available by con- testament to that, with the antiquity of the Sassi was completed in 1270, features a tall bell tower and close to its structed houses and retaining the ownership of their historic cave homes. However, tacting [email protected] beforehand with a journey exposed in all its glory. Matera is described as one of doubt it has a very gates can be seen a statue of the city’s patron saint along with real estate was not the only complication as the process of forced evacuation lasted time of approximately 1 hour. the oldest towns in the world and there is no doubt it Biblical feel to it. statues of Ss Peter and Paul. However, perhaps the cathedral’s most for years, was never fully completed and meant that the Sassi became, more or has a very Biblical feel to it. The gravina (valley) that magnificent feature is its central rose window, made up of 16 small less, a ghost town. As a result this unique historic location fell into a state of I http://www.discoverbasilicata.com separates the much older, less inhabitable, cavernous columns and representing a ‘wheel of fortune,’ with depictions of St extreme disrepair and became a real cause for concern, therefore in 1986, to I http://www.hotelsantangelosassi.it dwellings from the more modern Sassi evoked mem- Michael the Archangel crushing the serpent on the top, a rich man encourage the rehabitation of the area, a new law was passed allowing private I http://www.baccantiristorante.com ories of the Kidron Valley in Jerusalem—which I had the pleasure of visiting some to the right, an artisan to the left and a nobleman below, figures signifying the up- ownership of the old buildings on 99-year leases, which is still in place. Then in I http://www.sassiweb.com/home years ago—and the houses contained within that holy city. Little wonder then that and-coming social classes of that period in Italian history. 1993, UNESCO’s decision to declare the Sassi a world heritage site, gave Matera caught the eye of a plethora of film directors and has been chosen on That theme of fortune—or in this case misfortune—forms part of the story of one the area a much-needed boost in terms of attracting tourists. numerous occasions to act as a double for that city, most notably in Mel Gibson’s of the city’s other major dominant buildings, the Castello Tramontano, situated on cinematic epic The Passion of the Christ, but also The Gospel According to St the De Montigny Hill. The building of the castle was commissioned by Giovanni Matthew (1964), King David (1985) and The Nativity Story (2006). Carlo Tramontano (Count of Matera) who was given Matera as his county in October 1497 by the King in Napoli, Ferdinand II of Aragon. The castle An eye-opening church though, was never to be completed. The people of Matera The Christian character of Matera is not merely related to the silver screen, how- viewed the count as an arrogant, tyrannical and merciless ever, as the town boasts many impressive churches, some of which are a window ruler during his reign and he demanded substantial taxes to its religious past. Three such churches are located within easy reach of each other and were with walking distance of the hotel, namely the Church of San Pietro Caveoso and the rock churches of the Madonna de Idris—which sits majestically atop the hill overlooking both the gravina and the Sassi— and Santa Lucia alle Malve. The latter of this trio is particularly 12 LETTERS THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday July 5 2013

The founder of Scottish charity Mary’s Meals was delighted to meet Pope Francis at the Vatican SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER last Wednesday. Magnus Founded on April 18 1885 MacFarlane-Barrow received a special invitation to meet the Holy Father following last Wednesday’s FTEN the media is accused of only bringing general audience at St Peter’s people bad news. This is an understandable Squre. Pope Francis was pleased complaint. Every day, terrible and shocking to learn more about the work of the charity, which feeds more than things happen worldwide and journalists would 750,000 hungry school children not be doing their job if they didn’t report it. PICTURE around the world on a daily basis. That being said, it is always grand when the SCO gets to Mr MacFarlane-Barrow presented bring you some good news, and this week there is plenty of it. OF THE the Holy Father with one of Mary’s OArchbishop Philip Tartaglia’s trip to the Vatican to receive Meals’ blue mugs, which have the pallium from Pope Francis was by all accounts a splen- become a symbol of the charity’s did occasion that the archbishop was clearly delighted to WEEK work. share with his family. Like many of us, he will surely have PIC: http://www.fotografiafelici.com been inspired by Pope Francis, although unlike us, he got to meet him face-to-face. There is no doubt that the new Pope has brought new energy to the Church. In a few short months he has reminded Keep speaking out in God, but from differing all of us of the vital fire of our Faith and how living it means defence of marriage angles. God does not need our rejecting darkness in our everyday life and confronting the I AM not surprised that Elaine worship; we need to do it, to demons on our own doorstep. Smith the MSP for Coatbridge deepen our spirituality and to The news that he has published his first encyclical means and Chryston has been vilified keep us close to God in our this is an exciting moment for the Church. Now we will see and abused for her stance on Letters lives. Pray God we do. the first full picture of the Holy Father’s vision for the the redefinition of marriage. SCO, 19 Waterloo Street, Glasgow G2 6BT Lynnsay Cleaton Church. It is fitting, too, that this encyclical was partly writ- Last year, I left the SNP [email protected] SUTHERLAND ten by the last Pope and finished by the present occupant of because of its determination the Chair of St Peter. As ever in the Church, there will be the to push through the legislation Pope Francis is showing true continuity of tradition, which is vital. for same-sex ‘marriage’ and I true leadership Among those likely to be inspired by it are Scotland’s two was subjected to abuse. I found solace in this quote say your readers? IT IS good to see that Pope newest priests, Fr Andrew Garden and Fr Paul Lee, who What we need to do is pray from Robert Kennedy: “Fear After all, Mary Queen of Francis continues to engage with were ordained in Edinburgh last weekend. Their qualities are very earnestly for our country, not the path of truth for the Scots could speak French and Catholics throughout the world. plain for all to see when you read their reasons for the government and all of our lack of people walking on it.” often corresponded in this His recent question and

There is much for the Church in Scotland to be proud of becoming a priest in this week’s newspaper. misguided politicians. I don’t fear, I believe that language. answer session with Jesuit Similarly, there are still young Scottish Opposing the redefinition of standing up for God’s Law Why all this undue respect school pupils showed him to members of the laity with a passion for the marriage does not make you a and the proper meaning of for English? Gallic Scots and be humble and humorous as Church. The testimony of Mégan homophobe but it does show marriage is the truth and I will French should be the two he joked with the pupils in a Buhrmann—one of the young pilgrims solidarity with God’s laws. continue to walk its path. I main languages for the future relaxed manner. going to Rio de Janeiro for World Youth I had one person ranting at hope Elaine does too. of a fresher Scotland surely? The Church needs such a Day—is an inspiration to Catholics of me that Jesus was for equality Elizabeth Fordyce Tim and Vivienne Smith strong leader right now—one all ages. and that meant he was for DUNDEE PARIS that puts emphasis on helping The Church in Scotland has not had same-sex ‘marriage’ so what the poor and avoiding a love its troubles to seek of late but some- was my problem or was I Governement should try Worshipping God from of riches and power. In times it is worth taking a step back. The against Jesus? I do believe speaking our languages different angles today’s society, it is important Pope in Rome is a figure of love, who that Jesus was for equality, THE Chancellor of the I AM a Catholic, but was not that we remember this despite has inspired millions with his powerful however, to take Our Blessed Exchequer has announced that always so. I was baptised and how difficult it may be. teachings, the head of our Bishops’Con- Lord’s words and use them social security claimants will raised in the High Anglican N Kennedy ference is a good and honorable leader, against us was to be expected, in future be required to attend tradition. I loved going to VIA E-MAIL there are fine priests in our parishes and attacks against our Faith using compulsory English classes if church and feeling near to there are a great many wonderful members truth was in fact predicted. they are not fluent in the God. In later life, I became a A contrite heart will find of the laity living their Catholic Faith day- The devil uses truth to cause language. Catholic and I love my Faith. rest in Medjugorje Opinion to-day. There is still much for the Church in discord and doubt. It will be interesting to see I can understand the sense of TWENTY years ago, I was in Scotland to be proud of. When this legislation just how seriously the heads of deep loss felt about the Medjugorje; it is an important becomes law, as it will, unless our devolved governments take changes of the Second Vatican place to me even though back we storm the gates of Heaven the existing statutory protection Council, the stripping of all then in 1993 I was more with prayer to reverse it, of the UK’s other native that was revered and loved. concerned with the war than priests, who say no to gay languages—Gaelic in Scotland, The present format of the the Queen of Peace appearing. people being married in their Welsh in Wales and Gaeilge Mass is ‘people friendly’ and Three simultaneous wars Take a church, teachers who refuse to and Ulster Scots in the North of allows for parishioners to help were raging: one with bullets teach the redefinition of Ireland—by demanding that in various ways. It is accessible and rocket launchers, a second fresh look marriage and anyone who classes in these languages be and sets people within the between religious people at the SCO publicly opposes this offered as an alternative. framework of the Mass. There arguing over whether the leggislation can and possibly If not, will monoglot can seem to be a loss of apparitions and signs were real will find themselves in court speakers of these tongues also reverence and spirituality. or not and lastly the rescue with the probable consequence be forced to learn English or However, ‘all change is mission, where the souls of of a prison sentence. is this new legislation aimed loss’—which it is to someone. men and women, were Several martyrs gave their solely at Johnny Foreigner I do wonder if in fact we wrestled from satan’s clutches. lives when they opposed and native born Geordies? are replicating a far older, What the living God does, legislation in historic John Eoin Douglas early Church conflict between so often at the behest of Our SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER times—Thomas More and VIA E-MAIL two schools of thought. One, Lady, always captures my John Fisher to name a couple. for Christ’s divinity, the other attention. To see the stones on I am not scaremongering, it is A FRENCH-based legal for His humanity—each the hillsides of Medjugorje MAIN SWITCHBOARD system with its huge respect school of thought feeling that eroded with the tears of Tel: 0141 221 4956 Fax: 0141 221 4546 a fact, we are in the European • Union and the European for privacy and the privacy of their way of worship was the millions of penitent lost sheep EDITOR Court will set a precedent politicians in office would not correct one. is amazing grace indeed. with the first to go there and go amiss in Scotland. Perhaps The two forms of worship, But those steep mountain Liz Leydon—Tel: 0141 241 6109 contest on the breach of their with French as the second pre- and post-Second Vatican sides of Krizevac and [email protected] human rights. The equality of language of the country—what Council, are both worshipping Apparition Hill are not an end DEPUTY EDITOR Our Blessed Lord is equality in themselves, just the for all—priest, teacher and foothills for the difficult trail Ian Dunn—Tel: 0141 241 6107 SCO reserves the right to edit letters to conform with space or [email protected] anyone who thinks that God’s G that lies ahead. It’s a new law is the correct one to style requirements beginning to be sure, a clean REPORTER follow. 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VIA E-MAIL Friday July 5 2013 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH FAITH IN CULTURE 13 Faith in hardship is soul singer’s success FAITH IN CULTURE column looks at the inspiring story of Charles Bradley, who rose from poverty to claim album of the year

human beings even when they do me wrong. I that film, Bradley has thrown everything into one looked them in the eye and let them know what last shot at success. He courses towards his album they were doing and walked away.” launch like a prize fighter with the support of his family, local community and friends all willing him he world can be a cruel and painful place for to succeed. His 2011 debut No Time For Dreaming By Richard us all at times but some have had more than was a triumph with Rolling Stone magazine naming Purden their fair share of knocks. Undoubtedly it one of the albums of the year. Since then the story TFaith kept Bradley (right) alive when his circum- has moved on; his powerful and affecting soul stances seemed hopeless. music has taken him around the globe. A follow up OCUMENTARIES often dominate Living through segregation, drug epidemics and record Victim of Love released earlier this year is the schedule on BBC Four; the chan- losing his band during the Vietnam War, he con- another moving offering, less intense and more nel recently screened a film about the tinued to stick to the plan of living out a life of romantic than his debut. life of an emerging singer entitled Faith. When he was homeless, all Bradley had was Since hearing Bradley’s powerful music over Charles Bradley: Soul Of America. his beliefs and morality. The atheist writer Richard two years ago, I regularly check to see if Scotland This music feature wasn’t the norm in that it Dawkins suggests that ultimately ‘in a universe of has been added to his now busy touring schedule. I focused on the relentless hardship and poverty the blind physical forces and genetic replication, some together and Bradley wasn’t about to waste the am happy to inform that his show will finally reach Dformer James Brown impersonator had endured people are going to get hurt, and other people are opportunity when it arose. Glasgow for the first time in October. The way for much of his life. Growing up in a broken home going to get lucky.’ It was when his sister took him to a James Brown Bradley connects with an audience, in a city such as and sleeping rough from the age of 14, Mr Bradley “You won’t find any rhyme or reason to it, nor concert at the age of 14 that he discovered his voca- this will undoubtedly be a night to remember. has lived a life less ordinary. The film began by any justice,” Dawkins writes. “The universe we tion, yet, as the film reveals, Bradley would have to showing us a man in his 60s living a tough inner observe has precisely the properties we should wait another 48 years to see his dream realised. I Richard Purden is a freelance journalist, the city life in Brooklyn’s projects trying to educate expect if there is at the bottom, no design, no pur- Charles Bradley: Soul Of America is reminiscent author of We are Celtic Supporters, an SCO himself, take care of his sick mother and pay her pose, no evil and no good.” If Bradley had applied of Sylvester Stallone’s Rocky; like the character in feature writer and a married father of two rent as well as his own. his circumstances to Dawkins theory it’s unlikely At times he made his living working as a cook and he would be performing to sell out audiences on a handyman but struggled to break free from a life of stages across the world as he is today. His story intense struggle. As Bradley admits, he has experi- brings to mind the parable of the persistent widow Gordius No 98 enced pain that he can’t even speak of. It was his in the Gospel of Luke. In situations where we face CROSSWORD brother’s love that pulled him through after a near- injustice all we have is the power of prayer. Charles death illness; it’s impossible to imagine the suffer- Bradley used it relentlessly as Christ tells us to. ing he endured when his brother was later murdered. 123 4 5 6 7 The singer has been asked often how he man- n Bradley’s music there is a sense of drive aged to tolerate such hardship. “What kept me towards pursuing a dream and an immense cre- going is my spiritual life,” he said. “It always kept ativity at work which was eventually drawn out 89 me strong. I think God heard so much from me; Iby a man half his age: his co-songwriter, producer that’s why I got this last chance. I thank God for and guitarist Thomas Brenneck from the Menahan strength, wisdom and that I can understand other Street Band. The pair seemed destined to work 10 11 12 First entry out the hat next 13 14 TUESDAY will be the winner

Theology and piety key to New Evangelisation Send your completed YOUNG intellectual, Maurice vision of faith and church that 15 16 17 crossword entries—along with Sachs, converted to Catholi- more properly honours reason but cism in the early 20th century. Fr Ronald often doesn’t leave much room 18 your full name address and daytime phone number—to What drew him to the Faith ‘to sanctify extreme passions and 19 20 was mysticism, Sacramental Rolheiser bless the frenzied.’ Consequently, CROSSWORD CONTEST SCO 19 Rites, devotional practices, we have lots of young people like 21 22 23 WATERLOO ST GLASGOW G2 affective piety, and most siderable disdain from the intellec- Maurice Sachs who distrust a 6BT everything inside of Catholi- tual world at the time. Leon Bloy more-critical vision of faith and cism that speaks of something eventually led the Maritains into want their faith served up mostly 24 25 The winner’s name will be outside of what can be under- the Church, becoming Raissa’s with devotions, piety, and Cate- printed next week stood rationally. Godfather at her Baptism, and one chetical clarities. They don’t In his memoirs, Sachs describes of the things he introduced into want scholarly criticism poking 26 27 The editor’s decision is final these mystical, sacramental, and their lives was mysticism and its head into their churches and devotional elements as ‘rays of devotional piety. These, more shining its light into their certain- ACROSS sunshine’ and sees them as a strongly than Christian dogmas, ties. And, because they feel that LAST WEEK’S radical alternative to the narrow drew the Maritains into the Church. the scholarly world doesn’t hon- 1 Dairy animal (3) SOLUTION rationalism that was the pervading Not long after becoming Chris- our their religiosity, they regard 3 One whose activity is always linked to cigarettes (5-6) intellectual atmosphere of this time tians, Raissa and Jacques, them- that world in much the same way 8 Not present (6) ACROSS and which he found suffocating. selves now outcasts from the as the Maritains regarded their 9 Boat with three hulls (8) 1 Sob 3 Car boot sale Maurice Sachs was just 19 intellectual mainstream, began to rationalist professors at the Sor- 10 The doctor finds examples of the worst kind (5) 8 Sleepy 9 Sanguine years old when he was Baptised hold weekly discussions at their bonne, a world of burnt-out ratio- 11 Performed a role in a play or film (5) 10 Eerie 11 Seals and his journey towards Catholi- house outside Paris. By this time, nalists, devoid of fire. 13 Construct (5) 13 Dross 15 No trump cism was strongly influenced by they had also read Thomas But there is a near-perfect flip- 15 Such circus artists hope to be caught in the act! (7) 16 Wrestle 20 Squib Raissa Maritain, herself a convert Aquinas and been deeply affected side to this: The circle of those who 16 See the cool mob regather here in Sri Lanka (7) 21 World 23 Snuff to Christianity from Judaism. She by his vision. It gave them an are fearful of and disdain the world 20 Where, in Austria, to find one novice after another (5) 24 Mea culpa 25 Mohair and her famous husband, intellectual framework within of scholarly criticism tends to pro- 21 Explode like a volcano (5) 26 Pandemonium 27 Dot Jacques, had met at the Sorbonne which to integrate mysticism, duce a vision of faith which, while 23 Make the bachelor study meat (5) in Paris in the early 1900s. Both sacraments, and devotion. They making place for the pious, the 24 Destroy bibs near an Australian city (8) DOWN were agnostics at the time; she, now felt ready to mentor others devotional, and Catechetical clarity, 25 Steadfastly maintain (6) 1 Sister-in-law agnostic about her Jewish reli- and soon had a large circle of lacks the empathy and embrace of a 26 Sage choppers (6,5) 2 Beetroot 3 Copse gious heritage, and he, agnostic artists, writers, and intellectuals Catholicism that is wide enough to 27 Distant (3) 4 Bus stop 5 Tagus about his Christian roots. Each gathered around them, many of be acceptable to a thinking mind. 6 Animal 7 Exe had gone to the Sorbonne pre- who were eventually Baptised. While many young people, like DOWN 12 Safety first cisely because, as a non-believer, They offered them a vision of Maurice Sachs, are attracted to this 1 Edna's client can be very secretive (11) 13 Dumas 14 Shrub each wanted to be immersed in faith, Christianity and the kind of Catholicism, millions of 2 As I write a form of this climbing plant... (8) 17 Thousand 18 Curtain science and rationalism. But what Church, which spoke to both the other people find it too suffocating, 3 ...a hundred ones hold ice-cream (5) 19 Ordain 22 Drupe they met there deeply disap- heart and the head in ways that too intellectually narrow, too fear- 4 At church, this prayer allows one get right into... into 23 Storm 24 Mop pointed and disillusioned them. neither the rationalism of the uni- ful, too mean, too self-absorbed, it! (7) They felt suffocated. Their minds versities nor the unbridled piety and too much into self-protection to 5 A snake is grand, between degrees (5) and souls wanted more than pure Last week’s winner was: of church circles at the time was be palatable. So many just walk 6 Martial art whose name means 'empty hand' (6) science and reason and they soon able to speak. Their vision of Rose Dowds, Musselburgh away and many others simply suf- 7 Sprint (3) left, unsure of what they were faith addressed both heart and fer their churches rather than draw 12 This number is fractionally lower! (11) looking for, but mostly sure in head. It was both highly devo- any inspiration from them. 13 The composer of 'Carmen' (5) the fact that a rational world tional and highly intellectual all And so we can learn a lesson 14 Salivate (5) alone would never satisfy them. that same time, a rare formula. from Raissa and Jacques Maritain Scottish Catholic Observer: 17 Devilment (8) They began to search for an We struggle today in our in our search for a formula apro- Scotland’s only national alternative and this led them to two churches to offer precisely such a pos the new evangelisation. We 18 Type of Swiss cheese (7) Catholic weekly newspaper 19 Flowers we associate with the Netherlands (6) intellectual mavericks, Leon Bloy vision, one that provides food for need both hard, critical theology printed by Trinity Mirror, Oldham. 22 It’s forbidden, thanks to a sound of disapproval (5) and Charles Peguy, both of whom, the heart and the head equally. We and gentle, heartwarming piety. Registered at the Post Office 23 Pew from Benbulben church (5) because of their fondness for the tend to sell off one for the other. as a newspaper. mystical and devotional, drew con- Liberal circles tend towards a I www.rolheiser.com 24 Archer's weapon (3) 14 CHILDREN’S LITURGY THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday July 5 2013

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 headteacher has their hands full and I will praise the Lord God with a song and can’t help you so they leave you there a thankful heart. telling you they will send someone else (R) Turn to the Lord in your need, and you Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary out for you. Apparently they forget will live. though, because no one comes out. Time—First Reading Eventually your parish priest sees you Second Reading as he is walking to the rectory. Again Christ is the head of His body, the Church. The word is very near to you for your observance. you feel hopeful but he is late for an A reading from the letter of Paul to the Colos- A reading from the book of Deuteronomy 30:10-14. appointment. He says he is sure someone sians 1:18-20. will be out to help you soon and as he is Brothers and sisters, Christ is the head of Moses said to the people: “You must obey leaving he says he will pray for you. His body, which is the Church. He is the the Lord your God and follow all the laws Next you see someone come out of the very beginning, the first to be raised from and commands that are in the book of the school building dragging a bin bag. For death, so that He would be above all others. Law. You must trust Him with all your heart a third time you are hopeful but then God Himself was pleased to live fully in and soul. you realise it is someone who is not your His Son. And God was pleased for Him to “What I am commanding you today is not friend so you know they won’t want to make peace by sacrificing His blood on the too hard. It isn’t out of your reach help you. To your surprise, they walk Cross, so that all beings in Heaven and on somewhere up in the sky. You don’t have to over to you. They see that you need help earth would be brought back to God. but if they help you instead of doing the The Word of the Lord ask yourselves, ‘who will cross the sea and job they were given, they will get in get it for us? Who will bring it here and tell trouble with the teacher and have to stay Alleluia us what to do?’ after school so they leave to do their job. John 6:63, 68c. “What I am commanding you is not on the They come back though, after a few (R) Alleluia, alleluia. other side of the sea. You don’t have to ask minutes, saying they didn’t feel right Your words, Lord, are spirit and life; you yourselves, ‘who will bring it here and tell us Reflection leaving you alone and hurt so they help have the words of everlasting life. what to do?’ No! What I am commanding is you into the nurse’s office and then they (R) Alleluia, alleluia. as near as your mouth or your heart. All you SOMETIMES Jesus uses stories, called return to their teacher to get punished Gospel have to do is obey.” parables, to teach us a lesson. The parable for taking too much time. in today’s Gospel is called ‘The Good Who is my neighbour? A reading from the Holy The Word of the Lord Samaritan.” In it, Jesus is teaching us Discussion Gospel according to Luke 10:25-37. how we are to love and help others. I How did you feel when you were alone An expert in the Law of Moses stood up Imagine that you were given an extra and hurt? and asked Jesus a question to see what He interval at school because you are such a I How did it feel when the headteacher and would say. The Children’s Liturgy page is published one great child? While you are on the the parish priest did not help you? “Teacher,” he asked, “What must I do to playground playing by yourself, you trip I Do you think we need to help someone have eternal life?” week in advance to allow RE teachers and those and fall. Your ankle hurts so much you even if we don’t like them? Jesus answered: “What is written in the taking the Children’s Liturgy at weekly Masses to can’t stand up or walk to get help. After I What do you think Jesus would do in this Scriptures? How do you understand them?” being out there alone for a long time, situation? The man replied: “The Scriptures say, use, if they wish, this page as an accompaniment you see your headteacher arrive at ‘love the Lord your God with all your to their teaching materials school. You feel relieved that someone is Activities heart, soul, strength, and mind.’ They also finally there to help you but the G Materials needed: A face cloth (one for say, ‘love your neighbors as much as you each team of five children), plasters (10 to love yourself.’” 15 for each team of five children in the Jesus said: “You have given the right class), a cup of water (one for each team of answer. If you do this, you will have five children), a lollipop (one for each child). eternal life.” G To play: Divide the class into teams of But the man wanted to show that he five children. One child on each team knew what he was talking about. So he should lie on the floor at one end of the asked Jesus: “Who are my neighbours? room. The other children stand at the other Jesus replied: “As a man was going end with 10-15 plasters, a face cloth and a down from Jerusalem to Jericho, robbers cup of water. attacked him and grabbed everything he G At the count of three, the group must had. They beat him up and ran off, leaving race down to the kid on the floor, ‘wash’ him half dead. his/her wound (arm or leg), put all of the “A priest happened to be going down the plasters on him/her, give him/her a drink of same road. But when he saw the man, he water, carry him/her back to their side of walked by on the other side. Later, a the room and give him the lollipop. temple helper came to the same place. But G The team to complete this first wins and when he saw the man who had been beaten the entire team gets a lollipop—so does the up, he also went by on the other side. rest of the class at the end of the lesson “A man from Samaria then came after the mess is cleaned-up. travelling along that road. When he saw the man, he felt sorry for him and went over to Prayer him. He treated his wounds with olive oil Dear Jesus, please help us to be like the and wine and bandaged them. Then he put Good Samaritan and help everyone in need. him on his own donkey and took him to an In your name we pray. Amen. inn, where he took care of him. “The next morning he gave the Responsorial Psalm innkeeper two silver coins and said, ‘please 69:13, 29-30. take care of the man. If you spend more (R) Turn to the Lord in your need, and you than this on him, I will pay you when I will live. return.’” I pray to you, Lord. So when the time is Then Jesus asked: “Which of these three right, answer me and help me with your people was a real neighbour to the man wonderful love. who was beaten up by robbers?” (R) Turn to the Lord in your need, and you The teacher answered, “The one who will live. showed pity.” I am mistreated and in pain. Protect me, Jesus said, “Go and do the same!” God, and keep me safe! The Gospel of the Lord Friday July 5 2013 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH CHURCH NOTICES 15 CHURCH&PUBLICNOTICES EXPERTSERVICES

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ENGAGEMENT CAMPBELL COLLUMB LAVERY MacDONALD 9th Anniversary 21st Anniversary 21st Anniversary In loving memory of our par- In loving memory of our dear Remembering John, died In loving memory of our dear ents and grandparents, John McLEOD – CURRIE mother and granny, Chrissie, To the great delight of family July 9, 1992, beloved hus- mother, grandmother and MacDonald, who died on who died on July 5, 2004. and friends, on Wednesday, band of the late Molly, a dear great-grandmother, Mary July 18, 1983, and his R.I.P. June 19, 2013, in Valencia, father and much loved Kenny, who died July 10, beloved wife, Mary Theresa, Happy memories kept for- who died June 21, 2009. Spain, Stuart Francis, grandad. 1992; also our dear father, ever, On whose souls sweet youngest son of Duncan and So sadly missed. James Lavery, who died Of days when we were all Jesus have mercy. Flora McLeod, Clarkston, St Anthony, pray for him. February 1, 1993; our dear together, Our Lady of the Isles, pray Glasgow, to Fiona May, Inserted by all the family, brother, Jim, who died June Each of us in our own way, for them. daughter of Andrew and Alli- Newarthill. 6, 1998; and our dear aunt, Have special thoughts of you Sadly missed by all the fam- son Currie of Troon. HOBAN Bridie Kenny, who died on 51st Anniversary today. CONNOLLY July 15, 1994. ily in South Uist and on the DEATH Of your charity, please pray Close in our hearts your 45th Anniversary Our Lady of Knock and Our mainland. for the repose of the soul of memory is kept, In loving memory of my dear Lady of Lourdes, pray for Reverend Father Denis To treasure forever and husband Patrick Joseph, them. MacDOUGALL TOMINEY Hoban, who died on July 6, never forget. who died on July 9, 1968, Inserted by the family. 33rd Anniversary On June 19, 2013, peace- 1962, at Port Elizabeth, Inserted by Donald R., Katie our son, John, died on July In loving memory of our dear fully at Lister Hospital, South Africa. Mary and Mary Ann. 16, 1984, and uncle, John GERRY aunt, Morag, died July 6, Stevenage, Irene, aged 72 St Anthony, pray for him. Connolly, 36 Boyd Street, 5th Anniversary 1980. R.I.P. years of Kings Lynn, Norfolk. Our Lady of Lourdes, pray CAMPBELL Glasgow, died July 6, 1984. Remembering with much I cannot bring the old days Beloved wife of the late for him. 9th Anniversary Our Lady of Lourdes, pray love, our beloved dad and back, Hugh, loving mum to Irene, Inserted by his loving sisters In loving memory of Joan for them. grandad, Bill, who died But your face I seem to see, Jimmy, Anne and Jackie, a and families. MacEachen Campbell, 227 Main Street, Rutherglen. peacefully on July 11, 2008. I’ll always treasure the mem- dear mother-in-law, grandma Bearsden and South Uist, The special years will not ories, and great-grandma. who died June 8, 2004, aged DOHERTY return Of how good you were to Funeral Mass at the Holy MEMORIAM 73 years, also her father and In loving memory, on the six- When we were all together, me. Family Catholic Church, mother, brothers and sisters teenth anniversary, of But with the love deep in our Inserted by Nan and family. Gaywood, Kings Lynn, Nor- gone before. Patrick Doherty, a dear hus- hearts folk, Friday July 5 at 12 BRENNAN May their souls rest in band, dad and granda, who You walk with us forever. McGINLAY noon, followed by interment 23rd Anniversary peace. died on July 6, 1997, aged Our Lady of Lourdes, pray 50th Anniversary in Gayton Road Cemetery. In loving memory of our dear Our Lady of Lourdes and 88 years. for him. Please pray for the repose of Flowers please to Thornalley sister, Margaret Brennan, Our Lady of the Isles, pray Those who die in grace go Inserted by Carol and family. the soul of our dearly Funeral Services, Austin died July 5, 1990 and our for them. no further from us than God beloved only son, and brother, Michael, who died Street, Kings Lynn, Norfolk. Inserted by her loving - and God is always very LYNCH brother, Robert, who died PE30 1QH. July 5, 2010. brother Donald. near. Precious and loving memo- (result of an accident) on Deep in our hearts a mem- Eternal rest grant unto him, ries of our dear dad, Joseph, July 7, 1963; Robert Snr., BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE ory is kept, CHALMERS – MacNEIL O Lord, who passed away suddenly who died March 30, 1987; Of a sister and brother we In loving memory of my dear And let perpetual light shine on July 7, 2000. also our dear mother, Patri- loved and will never forget. sister Janet, and her hus- upon him. We often sit and think of cia, who died August 30, Our Lady of Lourdes, pray band, Donald, died July 6, May he rest in peace. you, 2002. for them. 1969; dear father, died Octo- Amen. And think of how you died, In the shelter of Thy Sacred St Martin, pray for them. ber 15, 1979, dear mother, Our Lady, Queen of the Holy To think you could not say Heart, Inserted by her loving family, died July 27, 1987, dear Rosary, and St Patrick, pray your goodbyes, Dear Jesus, may they rest, 59 Muiryfauld Drive, Glas- brothers, Ronnie, died May for him. Before you closed your We loved them much, but gow, G31. 25, 1981, and Iain, died Inserted by the family. eyes. still we know, November 1, 1989. R.I.P. Sad and sudden was his Thy Holy will is best. On whose souls, sweet CAMPBELL call, Our Lady of Lourdes, pray In loving memory of my dear Jesus, have mercy. for them. His sudden death surprised parents, Hugh, who died Dollag and family. Inserted by the family. us all, July 9, 1997, Elizabeth, died To a beautiful life a sudden September 15, 1972; also DONNELLY CLARK end, MacINTYRE my dear sister, Jane, died 14th Anniversary 14th Anniversary Treasured memories of He died as he lived, Terry, a wonderful husband, August 12, 1998. In loving memory of John, a In loving memory of our dear Everyones friend. dad, papa, great-grandpapa, Our Lady of the Isles, pray dearly beloved father and mother and grandmother, Forever in our thoughts and died November 21, 2006, for them . grandfather, who died July 7, Morag, died July 5, 1999, prayers. whose birthday occurs July Inserted by Mary Jane, John 1999. our dear father, Donald, died Miss you always dad. 10. and Hannah. On whose soul, sweet February 19, 1964, our dear From your son and daugh- Our Lady of Lourdes, pray Jesus, have mercy. brother and uncle, Alistair, ters. for him. CAMPBELL, Michael Inserted by Margaret Anne, died January 2, 2003. Thank you for the years we His loving wife Pat and fam- 4th Anniversary Jim and family. Our Lady of Lourdes, pray shared, ily. Treasured memories of a HENDRY for them. The love you gave, the way dear father and grandfather, COLEMAN Treasured memories of our From all the family, at home RELIGIOUS MEMORIAM died June 30, 2009. 5th Anniversary dad, Robert, who died on you cared. and away. Eternal rest, grant unto him, In loving memory of my July 7, 2006. Your loving grandchildren. O Lord, beloved husband, Brendon, Thank you for the years we MacLEAN Let perpetual light shine loving dad and granda, who shared, 10th Anniversary upon him, died July 11, 2008. The love you gave, the way In loving memory of my May he rest in peace. Amen. If memories keep us you cared, beloved husband, Andy, a Angus John and Christine. together, Deep in our hearts your dear father, grandfather and A kiss blown up to the sky so Then we are never far apart, memory is kept, brother, who died on July 7, blue, For you are always in our Too dearly loved to ever for- 2003. Catch it grandad, it’s just for thoughts. get. Eternal rest grant unto him, you. It isn’t what we write today, Loving you always. O Lord, From Michael, Kathleen, Or even what we say, Elizabeth, Anne and William. And let perpetual light shine Eilidh and Kate. xxxx It’s what we feel inside, upon him. MURPHY As we think of you today. Our Lady of Lourdes and St 25th Anniversary CAMPBELL Put Your arms around him KEOWN Joseph, pray for him. Please pray for the repose of 9th Anniversary Lord, 14th Anniversary MacDONALD Inserted by Catriona and the the soul of the Very Rev- In loving memory of my dear Don’t leave him on his own, In loving memory of Mau- In loving memory of Angus family at home and away. erend Monsignor Brendan H. mother, Chrissie, who died For today is his anniversary, reen, beloved mother, wife John, who died on July 10, Murphy, former Parish Priest July 5, 2004. R.I.P. And we know he can’t come and sister, died July 5, 1999. 2010. A dearly loved son and MacLEOD of Our Lady of Lourdes, Car- Deep in my heart you will home. We miss you and remember brother. Happy memories of Joan, a donald, who died on July 4, always stay, Sacred Heart, pray for him. you with love every day. Sacred Heart of Jesus, have loving mother and grand- 1988. Loved and remembered God Bless. Requiescat in pace. mercy on his soul. mother, who sadly died on Our Lady of Lourdes, pray every day. Your loving wife Margaret May Our Lady and St Pio Mary, Queen of Carmel, July 10, 2001. for him. Inserted by Iain. and family. keep you in their prayers. intercede for him. Loved and missed always. Friday July 5 2013 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS 17

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MacNEIL MOLLOY DEAR HEART OF JESUS have recourse to Thee DEAR HEART OF JESUS 2nd Anniversary of my 4th Anniversary Dear Heart of Jesus in the (three times). Holy Mary, I Dear Heart of Jesus in the beloved husband and dad, Treasured memories of our past I have asked you for place this cause in your past I have asked you for Neil, who died July 7, 2011. much loved mum, Theresa, many favours, this time I ask hands (three times). O thank many favours, this time I ask May he rest in peace. who died on July 5, 2009. you for this special one you for your mercy to me you for this special one A bouquet of beautiful mem- R.I.P. (mention favour), take it and mine. Amen. Say for (mention favour), take it ories, Fold her O Jesus in Thine Dear Heart of Jesus, and three days; publication Dear Heart of Jesus, and Sprayed with a million tears, arms, place it within Your broken promised. – W.R. place it within Your broken Wishing God could have And let her henceforth be, heart where your Father heart where your Father spared you. A messenger of love sees it, then in his merciful GRATEFUL thanks to the sees it, then in his merciful If just for a few more years. between, eyes it will become Your Sacred Heart, St Joseph, St eyes it will become Your From your loving wife Annie. Our human hearts and Thee. favour, not mine. Amen. Say Martha, St Clare, St Anne favour, not mine. Amen. Say A lonely home, a vacant Also her beloved husband WALLS for three days, publication and St Gerard Majella. All for three days, publication chair, and our cherished dad, Trevor, our dear son and promised. – M.G. favours granted. Still pray- promised. – P.C. When I walk in and you’re Willie, who died on Septem- brother to Alistair, died on ing. – M.K. not there, ber 4, 1997. R.I.P. July 9, 2004. GRATEFUL thanks to St DEAR HEART OF JESUS I miss you Dad and always Sacred Heart of Jesus, have Precious are the memories. Martha and all the saints. – O ST. MARTHA, I resort to Dear Heart of Jesus in the will, mercy on them. So sadly missed by Mum, C & G. thee and to thy petition and past I have asked you for You left a place no one can Inserted by your loving Dad and Alistair. faith. I offer up to thee this many favours, this time I ask fill. daughters Marie and Elaine. PRAYER TO THE light which I shall burn every you for this special one From his loving daughter To live in hearts of those we WOOD BLESSED VIRGIN Tuesday for nine Tuesdays. (mention favour), take it Chrissie Mary. loved is not to die. In loving memory of Bessie, O Most Beautiful Flower of Comfort me in all my difficul- Dear Heart of Jesus, and From your grandsons, Bren- our mother, who died July 4, Mount Carmel, fruitful in the ties through the great favour place it within Your broken MacPHERSON dan and Declan. 2003, and our dear father, splendour of Heaven, thou didst enjoy when Our heart where your Father 4th Anniversary Harry, gone before. Blessed Mother of the Son Saviour lodged in thy sees it, then in his merciful In loving memory of my dear O’CONNOR Gone from our home, not of God, Immaculate Virgin, house…I beseech thee to eyes it will become Your husband and dad, Angus Please remember in your from our hearts. assist me in this my neces- have pity in regard to the favour, not mine. Amen. Say John, who died on July 8, prayers Charles M. O’Con- From the family. sity. O Star of the Sea, help favour I ask… I intercede for for three days, publication 2009. nor, died July 7, 1972; also me and show me herein You my family that we may promised. – G.B. Of all the gifts God gave us, his wife, Helena Reynolds, are my Mother. O Holy always be provided for in our However great or small. died March 31, 1994. Mary, Mother of God, Queen necessities. I ask thee, St NOVENA TO ST CLARE To have you as a husband R.I.P. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT of Heaven and Earth, I Martha, to overcome the Say nine Hail Mary’s for nine and dad, humbly beseech You from dragon which Thou didst days with a lighted candle. Was the greatest gift of all. O’HAGAN the bottom of my heart to cast at thy feet. One Our Publication promised. - L.M. Our Lady of the Isles, pray In loving memory of our McBRIDE succour me in my necessity. Father, three Hail Mary’s and Pat and Marie with to thank for him. dearly loved parents and There are none that can a lighted candle every Tues- NOVENA TO ST CLARE all family, many friends and Inserted by your loving wife grandparents, Catherine and withstand Your power. O day and the above prayer Say nine Hail Mary’s for nine former teaching colleagues Marion, son Paul, daughter- James, who died on August show me herein You are my made known with the inten- days with a lighted candle. for their kind thoughts and in-law Willma and grandchil- 1, 1980, and July 6, 1981. mother. O Mary, conceived tion of spreading devotion to Publication promised. - T.H. support following the peace- dren Ana and Dylan. Rest in peace. without sin, pray for us who St Martha. & G.McN. ful death of Mary at The Holy Sacred Heart of Jesus, have Rosary Residence, McRURY mercy on them. Greenock. 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WO modern have had EWTN PROGRAMMES such an impact on the Church that I wish to dedicate two parts SUN 7 JULY 8PM of this series to each. One was 9AM WALSINGHAM: ENGLAND'S Blessed Pope John Paul II, the HOLY MASS WITH NAZARETH other Pope Pius XII. Pope Pius was an SEMINARIANS AND NOVICES 9PM incredible figure, a radical moderniser regarded by most as an arch-conservative, WITH POPE FRANCIS THE MONASTIC VOICE T 1PM the man who steered the Church through the THURS 11 JULY LIVE SUNDAY MASS Second World War and the challenges posed 1PM 2.30PM by Nazism, Fascism and Communism— who did this with great skill and courage but CATHOLICISM LIVE DAILY MASS who has since been condemned for failing 6PM 8PM EWTN LIVE to live up to his role as Pope. THE WORLD OVER LIVE These contradictions are important. The 8PM 9PM latter as they inform the modern perception MARIANNHILL AND ITS THE MONASTIC VOICE of Pope Pius and the Church, the former even FOUNDER: ABBOT FRANCIS FRI 12 JULY more so as they shape the Church’s self-per- PFANNER 1PM ception. Although I have written on Pope 10PM LIVE DAILY MASS Pius and the War before, it simply is not cred- VATICANO 7PM ible to avoid the subject in this series. Yet I 11PM wish to start with Pope Pius as a reformer. FORGOTTEN HERITAGE: LIVE BENEDICTION Eugenio Maria Guiseppe Giovanni Pacelli EUROPE AND HER SAINTS MON 8 JULY was born on March 2, 1876. This places his 1PM 8PM youth in an Italian Catholic environment height of what is now known as La Belle that the missions in Africa and Asia were LIVE DAILY MASS LIVE THE WORLD OVER shaped by the question of Papal sovereignty, Époque, that period of unprecedented social altering the balance of the Church: Pope and the aftermath of the First Vatican Coun- and economic improvement that began with Pius XII’s consistories affirmed this. 8.30PM 9PM CATHOLIC ACTION INSIGHT: cil. The Pacellis were part of the establish- the First Vatican Council and was so brutally NEW SERIES DOOR OF FAITH ment of the now lost . Between terminated by the First World War. He was is reforms did not stop there, how- 9PM BISHOP SALVATORE 1851 and 1870, his grandfather had been asked to join the Vatican Curia by none other ever. Like St Pius X before him, UKRAINE: FORGOTTEN CORDILEONE minister of finance and then minister of the than Pietro Gasparri, and initially refused. Pope Pius XII realised that the laity GENERATION SAT 13 JULY interior for Popes Gregory XVI and Pius IX. The man who would become Pope stated that had to participate in the Liturgy in a mean- TUES 9 JULY H 1PM His father was a solicitor of the Sacred Rota. he had become a priest to be the shepherd of ingful way. This began with a cautious 1PM LIVE DAILY MASS Later, his brother would also be a prominent a parish. It took Gasparri’s famed powers of reduction in the use of Latin in the Sacra- LIVE DAILY MASS ments outside Mass. Pope Pius made it clear 7PM lawyer for the Holy See, and as Pius XI’s persuasion to convince Pacelli to relent. 8PM legal adviser would be responsible for the Pope Leo XIII had great confidence in the that he felt that Latin was the primary lan- THE JESUS, LIVING IN MARY— THE JOURNEY HOME negotiation of the . young new priest, and sent him to deliver his guage of the Church (Mediator Dei, 60), yet 9PM LIFE OF SAINT LOUIS DE There is no surprise that the young Euge- condolences to King Edward VII when realised that in the missions in particular this RISING FROM THE ASHES MONTFORT nio was raised in a deeply Catholic environ- Queen Victoria died. The rest of his Vatican was not practical. Reform, he insisted, was WED 10TH JULY 9PM ment. He left us a wonderfully sensitive and career was as a diplomat. He worked to careful and in line with past teaching, but 1PM FRANCISCAN UNIVERSITY honest self-portrait, from 1889: “I am 13 secure the 1914 concordat with Serbia. Dur- above all was to be conducted from Rome. There was a general relaxation of rigorous LIVE DAILY MASS PRESENTS years old and for this age I am, as one can ing the First World War he was involved in see, neither very tall nor small. My figure is maintaining the important register of POWs, rules on fasting prior to Communion, the slender, the colour of my skin brown, my and in Pope Benedict XV’s ultimately futile celebration of weddings without Mass, Con- face rather pale, my hair chestnut and soft, effort at an armistice. Yet that part of his life firmation by priests and evening Masses. LAY READERS’ GUIDE my eyes black, my nose rather bent… I am belongs more properly in part two, as does his Sunday obligations could be fulfilled on Sat- an average young man. Nature awarded me career as the nuncio in Germany. On his birth- urday vigils, and there was a de-cluttering of by Fr John Breslin with sufficient gifts… I am inspired [by] the day in 1939, he was elected Pope, opting for the altar. Behind all these reforms lay the classics and the study of Latin gives me the the name Pope Pius in honour of his immedi- realisation by Pope Pius that many externals highest sense of enjoyment. My character is ate predecessor and friend, Pope Pius XI. were preventing a deepening of the Faith SUNDAY JULY 7 pretty impatient and strong. But I feel an and a proper reverence for the Divine Sunday 14C. Isaiah 66:10-14. Response: Cry out obligation to modify it through education. I he fact that he had been that reformist amongst the laity. with joy to God, all the Earth. Galatians 6:14-18. am comforted, to see that in my heart resides Pope’s choice, and the fact that his To Pope Pius, Liturgy was a means of Luke 10:1-12, 17-20. an instinctive generosity. As I won’t tolerate closest confidant was Mgr Montini, worshipping God, not an external display. disagreement, I easily forgive those, who Tthe future Pope Paul VI, reveals much about That does not mean that the Holy Father, MONDAY insult me…” the direction Pacelli wished his Papacy to with his well-developed sense of beauty, Genesis 28:10-22. Response: My God, in you I For those who would work with him after take. The first of his significant reforms was wanted to be reductionist, just that he wished trust. Matthew 9:18-26. he became Pope, the combination of impa- the reduction of Italian influence. Pope Pius devotion to be at the heart of worship. This tience, unwillingness to brook disagreement XI had created 74 cardinals, 42 of whom was made clear by his re-introduction of the TUESDAY and ready forgiveness would become familiar. Italians and only seven of whom from out- Easter Vigil which had been phased out by Feast of Our Lady of Aberdeen. Genesis 3:9-15, One of the abiding influences on him was side Europe. Even at this time, the Americas the 12th century, to the dismay of tradition- 20. Response: You are the highest honour of our St Philip Neri, whose shrine was in the held the majority of Catholics. Pope Pius XII alists like Cardinal Siri of Genoa. race! Matthew 1:18-23. Roman parish church where they attended held only two consistories, and the pattern They particularly disliked the use of the Mass. St Philip’s sense of humour, his love of creations was significantly different. He vernacular for the renewal of the baptismal WEDNESDAY for music and culture and his great desire to made 56 cardinals, with only 14 from Italy, vows, as well as the emphasis on the Easter Genesis 41:55-57, 42:5-7,17-24. Response: May educate were all to become hallmarks of the and no fewer than 21 from outside Europe. Candle which replaced the more Trinitarian your love be upon us, O Lord, as we place all our Pacelli Papacy. There was also a deep shy- For the first time, there were cardinals from arundo. Yet they simply dared not challenge hope in you. Matthew 10:1-7. ness to the young Pacelli, which was bal- Africa, from China and India, and a large Pius: his authority was absolute. As Bene- anced by his love for acting, just as a contingent of Cardinals from the US. dict XVI pointed out with regard to the Sec- THURSDAY tendency to sickness was offset by his love It was the first time in 500 years that the ond Vatican Council, the reforms were not Feast day of St Benedict Proverbs 2:1-9. for physical activity. Simply put, Eugene was not completely alterations for their own sake, nor a return Response: Remember the wonders the Lord has Pacelli was a man caught between infirmity dominated by Italians. It was also the first to Antiquity: they were put in place to done. Matthew 19:27:29. and the desire for action. time ever that the college was not the virtu- deepen devotion, to enhance participation. ally exclusive domain of Europeans. The In a long line from Pope Leo XIII through FRIDAY his duality was emphasised by the Church was moving towards a true catholic St Pius X, Pope Benedict XV and Pope Pius Genesis 46 1-7, 28-30. Response: The salvation highly unusual way he was educated embrace of the globe. In many respects Pius XI and XII, the pre-Second Vatican Council of the just comes from the Lord. Matthew 10:16-23. for the priesthood. Poor food at the was continuing a trend towards recognising Popes gradually changed the Liturgy, the TCapranica seminary was blamed for his ill- the growing importance of the non-Euro- devotional emphasis and representational SATURDAY nesses, and he was allowed to be educated at pean Church that had begun as early as the nature of the Church. In next week’s article, Genesis 49:29-33, 50: 15-26. Response: home; the close connection between the fam- second half of the seventeenth century. We we will examine some of Pope Pius’ other Response: Seek the Lord, you who are poor, and ily and the Papacy can be seen at work here. have seen in this series that Popes like Pope changes, as well as his role in the great ide- your hearts will revive. Matthew 10:24-33. He was ordained at Easter of 1899, at the Leo XIII and Pope Pius XI already knew ological conflicts of his Papacy. 20 MISSION MATTERS SCOTLAND THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday July 5 2013

Life through the eyes of a child SR JANET FEARNS, in our monthly feature from the organisation MISSION MATTERS SCOTLAND, tells us how children offer the perfect example of how to treat people equally and in an inclusive manner

RIVING along the road, I was stuck Sr Janet Fearns found it hard to watch men make their behind a cattle truck full of security way to work herded in trucks like cattle (above left) but guards and watchmen on their way to much easier to witness the happiness of children that she passed by work. There must have been at least 50 men inside the back of the truck, What a lovely start to the day. My turn came. The    but I had often seen more than 150 within the same children looked into the car, smiled and started to space. When there were so many and nobody else wave. I smiled and waved back, laughing at their couldD fit within the confines of the vehicle, men delight. They then turned towards the car behind would balance precariously on mudguards, me and generated another enthusiastic response. $  wooden slats and anywhere else that a foot could The hilarity was infectious. squeeze and a hand could cling. Colleagues held In spite of the traffic jam, even the most serious  ##&  onto each other’s belts to prevent them being faces unexpectedly split into broad smiles. Driv- thrown off into the path of oncoming traffic as the ers and passengers returned the greetings. Some- ' % driver dodged the frequent potholes and corruga- one tossed a handful of sweets through the open     tions of Lusaka’s roads. window in the direction of the little ones.   # !!  I found it very hard to witness the daily sight of Suddenly I was no longer anxious about being these security guards travelling in cattle trucks. late for work and no longer frustrated at the length      They are amongst the lowest paid members of of the traffic jam. In their happiness and simplic-    Zambian society—and yet security is one of the ity, the children infected others with their sense of fastest-growing industries in Zambia and many fun between rich and poor, young and old. Their  "  other developing countries. Sadly, these men often innocent play reached out towards people they had    live in distressing shanty compounds. They are never met—strangers became friends.     usually hungry and barely able to feed their fami- lies. However, their employers often make hand- he beauty of ‘mission’ is that it discriminates    some profits. in a different way, reaching out to those who '! It occurred to me as I travelled behind the truck are poor, marginalised and otherwise neg- that the services we offer to others indicate the way lected. One missionary priest said: “Our difficulty is    T we think about people and value them. If large that we spend our lives so much amongst the poor           numbers of people are crowded dangerously into a that we see the world through their eyes and some-  !  !   " ""   truck made to carry cattle, are we saying that a times find it hard to stand objectively outside.”   human being is equivalent to a cow? Farmers Jesus would often ask His listeners about the would never carry their cattle in the conditions in different ways they might treat the rich and the which these watchmen were being carried. The poor. St Luke’s Gospel especially is full of stories           cows would die of overcrowding and exhaustion. and examples of what Jesus Himself thought. Too Does anybody care about the conditions of the often someone’s social status can determine their  "!! ! #    """     men who are carried in the same transport? What value in the eyes of others. God sees things differ- $40001(11 happens if it is raining or if the sun is particularly ently. God sees the heart. Clothes, possessions and hot? Do the vehicle owners provide warm drinks status should not obscure people’s hearts. ##0$11 for cold weather and cold drinks when the journey The beauty of the children’s game was its inclu- -12"-#$ has been hot and dry? Probably not. siveness. They had no interest in the identities or               Further along, three small children played with occupations of the people they greeted: their only an old lorry wheel dumped by the roadside. When concern was whether or not they would smile.                 children do not have toys of their own, a wheel Children are great levellers!  $,"*-1$ "'$/3$2-(#2-2'$'30"'(,$$# .*$ 1$#$!(2+7 offers countless possibilities, especially if it is still I Mission Matters Scotland is the working name  12$0 0#+$6 $120- fitted with a tyre. The game halted as three black, curly heads of MISSIO Scotland. It is the only organisation to 6.(07 2$  *(#0-+ 2$ 113$-  $120- came together and their owners almost fell over guarantee support for every one of the 1069 (&, 230$120(."-#$ * 12!*-")-%#(&(21   (&, 230$ each other in giggles. The change of occupation mission dioceses in the world. 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