Standing up for Our Schools

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CAMINO DE SANTIAGO FLYING THE FLAG FOR ARCHBISHOP MÜLLER IN MOTHERWELL

Before he delivered the annual Cardinal Winning Lecture last Saturday, Archbishop Gerhard Müller, along with Archbishop Philip Tartaglia, Bishop Emeritus Joseph Devine, Mgr Patrick Burke and Mgr Slawomir Sledziewski, paid a visit to Our Lady of Good Aid Cathedral Primary School, Motherwell on Friday June 14, where they were able to see an excellent example of Catholic education at first hand. They were greeted at the entrance by headteacher JOE McGRATH Maria Shields, pupils from the school and various dignitaries tells of the trials and before enjoying a special tribulations he faced service and tour of the building. For more on the archbishop’s on the pilgrimage trail visit, turn to page 3 PIC: GERARD GOUGH Pages 12-13 Standing up for our schools IArchbishop Gerhard Müller delivers defence of Catholic education at Cardinal Winning Lecture By Ian Dunn to educate their children according to sages of hope for the future.” St Andrew’s Foundation, said the Cardi- their desire to pass on their Faith to After his lecture, reverent, a lively nal Winning Lecture had been a ‘tremen- ONE of Pope Francis’ most senior their children.” debate by a panel of academics including dous success’ and Archbishop Müller’s advisers has told Scotland that The archbishop stressed that teach- Papal advisor Professor John Haldane words and visit were ‘a tour de force.’ Catholic education remains ‘vitally ers had a very special role to play in of St Andrew’s University was held. “He explored the philosophical basis important’ despite secular hostility proclaiming the Church’s message. of Catholic education and gave us to it. “[To] equip Catholic teachers with Mass much to ponder,” he said. “I do believe ADOPTION AGENCY When Archbishop Gerhard Müller, this broad philosophy of life is the key Archbishop Müller refuted criticism in that his paper is the ‘charter’ for the the Prefect of the Congregation for the to the mission of the new St Andrew’s Scotland of Catholic education, the work of the foundation. It offers a solid Doctrine of the Faith, gave the annual Foundation,” he said. “This will serve night before the lecture, during a joyful and well-argued underpinning to our Cardinal Winning Lecture at Glasgow the self-confidence of Catholic teachers Mass at St Andrew’s Cathedral in Glas- distinctive approach to teacher educa- University last Saturday, he delivered a in their work in schools and provide a gow, attended by education profession- tion and should assist us in developing triumphant defence of Catholic schools contribution to society as a whole. At its als, students from schools—including rigorous undergraduate and post-grad- saying they provide children with a heart is an ideal of the person as called St Andrew’s Secondary—and the wider uate programmes of study.” vital ‘overarching philosophy of life.’ to love and friendship—with God and community. Mr Franchi, who was presented with The archbishop also brought the with fellow humans as bearing His “The idea that Catholic schools are an icon of St Andrew at the Friday Pope’s ‘warmest greetings’ to all Scot- image. It is a vision that needs to be dangerous because they promote segre- Mass by Michael McGrath on behalf of land’s Catholics and the Holy Father’s heard in the world as the Church seeks gation can be disproved by forming the Scottish Catholic Education Com- blessing for the new St Andrew’s Foun- to serve the world that God loves.” young people who will become model mission, offered his most ‘sincere dation for Catholic teacher education, citizens, agents of unity, promoters of thanks’ to Archbishop Müller and Arch- which was launched at the lecture and Reaction true human well-being—but they will bishop Tartaglia and ‘to all who were at a special Mass at St Andrew’s Cathe- Archbishop Philip Tartaglia of Glasgow, only be able to do this if they are involved in the organisation of both dral, Glasgow, the night before. who introduced the German prelate at imbued with Christ, one with Him, events and to all who attended.’ the lecture and read out a message from formed by His teaching and true friends Cardinal Thomas Winning, former Vital education Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone on behalf of of His,” he said at the Mass. “Today Archbishop of Glasgow from 1974, At the Cardinal Winning Lecture, Arch- the Holy Father to all present, said that then is a good day for us to look afresh died in office in June 2001 following a NEIL ADDISON bishop Müller told a large audience that the visit had been a ‘great success and at our wonderful schools. By making heart attack and is interred in the crypt Catholic education is vital for Scotland his profound hope was that Scotland’s them places of encounter with Christ of St Andrew’s Cathedral, Glasgow. says St Margaret’s has and the Church, adding that the new St Catholics would take the Vatican pre- we are really serving our children, their become focal point for Andrew’s Foundation for Catholic fect’s message of hope to heart. families and our society as well. I Archbishop Gerhard Müller’s teacher education would be fundamen- “Archbishop Müller left an inspirational “We are building for the future. So I address to Scottish priests and visit to religious freedom debate tal in securing its future. message of support for our priests, for our would encourage you, in your school Motherwell primary school, page 3 Page 14 “Catholic education is acknowledged teachers and schools, and for all who have communities, to try to enable in every by both Church and state as a funda- been involved in the launch of the new St way possible that Catholic teachings are I Homilies, lectures and addresses in mental right and primary responsibility Andrew’s Foundation,” he said. “His taught, that the Scriptures are read, that full from Archbishop Gerhard Müller’s of Catholic parents—the first educators words deserve to be pondered carefully in the Sacraments are celebrated and that visit to Scotland can be found on the of their children,” he said. “In accor- the weeks and months to come, so I hope the most Holy Eucharist is ever present.” SCO website http://www.sconews dance with this fundamental right, the people will take the time to read his talks .co.uk/ in the opinion section state has the duty and responsibility to and his sermon because they contain Cardinal Winning facilitate the wishes of Catholic parents within them some very important mes- Leonard Franchi, the inaugural head of the I [email protected] SCO, 19 Waterloo Street, Glasgow G2 6BT I tel 0141 221 4956 I fax 0141 221 4546 I e-mail [email protected] 2 PICTURE NEWS THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday June 21 2013

Preparations for St Augustine’s diamond jubilee celebrations are gathering pace

year when Archbishop Philip (Above) Parishioners enjoy tea and PREPARATIONS for the dia- home baking at the gala day at St mond jubilee of St Augus- Tartaglia of Glasgow will visit Augustine’s parish in Milton. (Above tine’s parish, Milton, Glasgow, the community for the celebra- right) Children from the parish and kicked off at the church’s bi- tion of Mass. community entertained the guests annual gala day, which was The diamond jubilee Mass with their dance routines. (Right) held on Sunday June 9. will take place on September 8, Parish priest Fr Brian McNaught Members of the local commu- marking 60 years since the ded- joins parishioners celebrating the nity joined parishioners of St ication of the foundation stone gala after midday Mass Augustine’s at the event, which of St Augustine’s Church. PICS: PAUL McSHERRY included a number of fundraising Fr Brian McNaught, parish activities for parishioners and priest at St Augustine’s, was “It was a very successful day their friends to enjoy. delighted to receive so much and it was great to see so many St Augustine’s parish was support at the recent gala day people in attendance,” he said. founded in 1953, an occasion and is looking forward to the “Thankfully, we were blessed that will be marked later this jubilee Mass later in the year. with lovely weather, too.”

SCO Year of Faith Prayer for Priests

Lord Jesus, we your people pray to You for our priests. You have given them to us for our needs. We pray for them in their needs. We know that You have made them priests in the likeness of your own priesthood. You have consecrated them, set them aside, anointed them, filled them with the Holy Spirit, appointed them to teach, to preach, to minister, to console, to forgive, and to feed us with Your Body and Blood. Yet we know, too, that they are one with us and share our human weaknesses. We know too that they are tempted to sin and dis- couragement as are we, needing to be ministered to, as do we, to be consoled and forgiven, as do we. Indeed, we thank You for choosing them from among us, so that they understand us as we understand them, suffer with us and rejoice with us, worry with us and trust with us, share our beings, our lives, our faith. We ask that You give them this day the gift You gave Your chosen ones on the way to Emmaus: Your presence in their hearts, Your holiness in their souls, Your joy in their spirits. And let them see You face to face in the breaking of the Eucharistic bread. We pray to You, O Lord, through Mary the mother of all priests, for Your priests and for ours. Amen. Staff, parents and pupils open door of Faith at Dunkeld education Mass CHILDREN, teachers, Marking the Year of Faith, school received from so many Staff and pupils of St Mary’s, parents and clergy from St Mary’s pupils and teachers people across Dunkeld Diocese. including Liz Conroy, head- across Dunkeld joined chose Opening the Door of “The Mass was a resounding teacher, and Jim Low, chairman Do you have a story for us here together at Dundee’s St Faith as the theme for the success and we have been inun- of the school’s parent council, at the Scottish Catholic Andrew’s Cathedral to cele- Mass, which was reflected in dated with compliments for our are pictured following the Mass brate the annual diocesan the Liturgy. children from many people alongside Mgr Ken McCaffrey, Observer? You can call us on education Mass. Carolyn Lothian, depute throughout the diocese,” Ms vicar general of Dunkeld, 0141 221 4956 or send us an Staff and pupils of St Mary’s headteacher of St Mary’s, was Lothian said, adding that partic- Canon Michael Milton, St Primary School, Dundee, hosted delighted with the success of ular compliments were paid to Andrew’s Cathedral adminis- e-mail:[email protected] this year’s Mass, which was cel- the education Mass, and was the school choir and the Liturgy trator, and Canon Aldo ebrated on Thursday June 6. grateful for the support the of the Mass. Angelosanto (above).

INSIDE YOUR SCO INDEX TO NEWS, OPINION AND FEATURES THIS WEEK

NEWS pages 1-9 INTERNATIONAL NEWS page 8 CHILDREN’S LITURGY page 16 NEWS/FEATURE page 4 VATICAN NEWS page 9 INTIMATIONS pages 17-20 LOCAL NEWS pages 2,3,5 COMMENT pages 10, 11 BISHOPS’ ENGAGEMENTS page 20 SCHOOL NEWS page 6 CENTRE SPREAD pages 12-13 CELEBRATING LIFE pages 22-23 NATIONAL NEWS page 7 LETTERS page 14 MISSIONS MESSAGE page 24 Friday June 21 2013 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH NEWS 3 Vatican delivers a message of Faith renewal to Scottish priests and laity The mistakes of the few could not outweigh the tremendous good done by most Catholics, Archbishop Gerhard Müller says, echoing Pope Francis’ comments By Ian Dunn

POPE Francis has said he is praying for a ‘renewal’ of the Faith in Scotland. The Holy Father’s message to Archbishop Gerhard Müller (right), prefect of the Congrega- tion for the Doctrine of the Faith, ahead of his visit to Scotland, was read out at Friday evening’s Mass at St Andrew’s cathedral in Glas- gow and at an education lecture on Saturday at Glasgow University. In it the Pope sends his warmest PIC: GERARD GOUGH greetings to the Catholics of PIC: GERARD GOUGH Scotland, especially priests, and ways of developing an intimacy making their way up to the altar assured all are in his prayers. or friendship with Christ is the to receive Communion, he daily practice of reading the bre- remarked: ‘old blind men and Warm welcome for archbishops at Motherwell school Papal message viary, of celebrating, that is, as beautiful young girls, youths in Friday evening’s Mass marked the faithfully as we can the Liturgy Air Force uniform and school- By Martin Dunlop of Motherwell, Archbishop children to meet Archbishop launch of the new St Andrew’s of the Hours.’ girls… I have never witnessed Müller, who was in Scotland to Müller,” Ms Campbell said. Foundation for Catholic teacher anything like it in any other DURING his recent trip to present the annual Cardinal “The pupils were very touched education and the Papal message Tribute Church… The Catholics have a Scotland, Archbishop Ger- Winning lecture on Saturday, to have received a blessing was read to the congregation by He closed by speaking about the beautiful faith, and they enter into hard Müller made a special enjoyed a prayer service led by from him.” the Apostolic nuncio Archbishop Scottish poet and Catholic con- it with all their hearts and souls.’” visit to pupils of a Catholic Our Lady of Good Aid Cathe- In addition to enjoying the Antonio Mennini and again by vert George Mackay Brown. school in Motherwell. dral primary’s Confirmandi prayer service, Archbishop Archbishop Philip Tartaglia at Sat- “What drove him to become a I Homilies, lectures and Last Friday morning, the pre- from primaries six and seven. Müller took time to visit every urday’s Cardinal Winning lecture. Catholic was the impressive addresses in full from Arch- fect of the Congregation for the Lorraine Campbell, depute class in the school and intro- “His Holiness asks you to greet devotion of the ordinary men and bishop Gerhard Müller’s visit to Doctrine of the Faith received a headteacher at the Motherwell duced himself to pupils (above) warmly all the Catholics of Scot- women he witnessed at Mass Scotland can be found on the warm welcome when he school, said that the pupils and staff. land, especially the priests whom here in Scotland, the manifest SCO website http://www. arrived at Our Lady of Good were delighted to receive indi- “I think he enjoyed his visit you will meet during your visit,” strength of their faith in Christ’s sconews.co.uk in the opinion Aid Cathedral Primary School. vidual blessings from the Ger- and we were delighted to wel- the message, signed by the Vati- presence in the Eucharist,” he section Joined by Archbishop Philip man archbishop. come him,” Ms Campbell added. can’s Secretary of State Cardinal said. “Writing, on one occasion, Tartaglia of Glasgow and “It was a lovely occasion and Tarciso Bertone, said. “Aware of concerning the people he saw I [email protected] Bishop Emeritus Joseph Devine it was very important for the I [email protected] recent challenges and of the crosses they have patiently borne, His Holiness earnestly prays for a renewal among them of truth, Thomas Marin James Scott FOR THE LATEST NEWS AT HOME AND ABROAD VISIT:WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK mutual pardon and charity Independent Funeral Directors Funeral Directors through fidelity to the Gospel message of conversion, for the “Stay local... keep it in the Your local Independent Funeral Director good of all Scotland’s Catholics.” family... offer a prompt Over eighty years of giving undivided attention, and personal service 24 Address to priests 24 hour care and a level of service Speaking to Scottish priests at hours a day... make it second to none. 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He also discusses the Christian influence on his life and work ARLIER this month saw the release of Made of Stone, Shane Meadows’ much anticipated documentary about The Stone Roses. The film points to a sense of unfinished business as the reason behind the band’s re-formation in October 2011, amid the band’s final UK tour date in Glas- gow last week, speculation continued over the band’s future. Mead- ows has suggested the group won’t make another documentary after Ethis one: “The band really got involved with me; Reni—the band’s drummer—was sending me photos two days before the final cut. John Squire—the band’s guitarist—had unseen footage in his attic which he let me use. As well as the new stuff there’s a lot of archive material even the most avid fan won’t have seen. They wanted this to be the best it could be; because they’ll never do another one.” The film tells the story of their fans as much as The Stone Roses themselves, which delivers the notion that they are a ‘band of the people.’ Made of Stone further cements the idea that the four-piece have become an essential ingredient in British working-class life, particularly in one scene where a fan explains how their music has been played at family births, weddings and funerals, adding ‘it’s just a feeling.’ Working-class heroes Like the band, Meadows grew up among a range of influences, among them was his best friend, the actor Paddy Considine from an Irish family. “In the Midlands I grew up among a lot of Celts; it was a melting pot, my neighbours were Scottish; I wasn’t a dull Midlander. It was a beautiful place but it was also quite a rough working class area,” the director said. That patchwork of influences gave me what I needed to get started.” Significantly Meadows admits he didn’t set out to make a tell-all documentary, he has described the film more as a ‘love letter.’ Here he describes filming the band for the first time. “When I turned up at the rehearsal they were playing Bye Bye Bad- man, I had to pinch myself really hard not get excited and tell myself: ‘Don’t be a jerk, your making a film here,’” he said. “But when they The director Shane Meadows (above left) has made a name for himself with wrong, you sinned. The only time I got a merit in school was for reli- gritty portrayals of working-class life such as This Is England and more gious studies, rather than get expelled or suspended. I had watched started Waterfall a tear rolled down my cheek. It was hard keeping recently, the excellent documentary about The Stone Roses, Made of Stone my feet on the ground right from the start. When I shot Fools Gold (above right). He has spoken of the influence of Christianity and the use of the classic series Jesus of Nazareth and was intrigued. At the time I at Heaton Park it was absolutely seismic.” Christian themes in his work to date had been a spiteful so and so about other people getting merits and Despite a long absence, reverence for the band has remained, par- then I got one, I was dead proud.” ticularly in Scotland. Similarly Meadows drew on his early life in the Midlands for both “It’s hard to put a finger on what that is but in certain moments the some of the horrible characters and the terrible things that people did This Is England and Somers Town. The actor Thomas Turgoose has band was able to tap into something beyond themselves,” Meadows when I was growing up that were forgotten about. The film industry played variations of the young Meadows. said. “I was on a YTS scheme at that time and living on £28.50 a makes you think that people’s lives on housing estates are not impor- “Some of that does come from personal experience,” the director week. There was a sense of things changing in the culture; the foot- tant, that the story is not big enough. With Dead Man’sShoes a bit like said. “When I was growing up there was a young offenders centre ball violence of the 1980s was over. The Stone Roses were part of a The Stone Roses it tapped into something, we’ve all felt like we’ve and these places weren’t run like they are today, there was no kind- beautiful reflective moment that people have never forgotten.” wanted to take revenge on someone for something horrendous, it’s ness in the system and looking back to that era there was a lot of like the character Richard says, if God won’t deal with the situation, abuse. When I was about ten or eleven, I remember seeing two girls Gritty portrayals then he will. But there is an unwritten law, you have to leave these regularly who were homeless. Since emerging in the mid 1990s Meadows has emerged as a cham- things in the hands of the universe or otherwise you become the mon- “I took them some blankets and taped down a hand-dryer to keep pion of the underdog and The Stone Roses couldn’t be a better fit ster; Dead Man’s Shoes kind of follows that belief.” them warm as it was freezing. In Somers Town the Tomo character for the filmmaker whose next project will be This Is England ’90, the is in a situation like those girls, he finds Marek, a Polish lad who he final part of the successful series that followed the original 2006 film. Christian themes wouldn’t hang about with at home as he would find him as a bit Meadows has become one of the most authentic and original voices Significantly Meadows has used a number of Christian themes in strange, the fact that he’s into photography, he’s got a weird haircut, in British cinema by focusing on the lives of outsiders and misfits. his work. he’s not very macho but in the circumstances; it’s all he’s got. “Before I made Dead Man’s Shoes I watched Martin Scorsese’s “It’s something I’m intrigued by rather than being a churchgoer,” “Sometimes you find darkness but sometimes; you find Mean Streets every day for six weeks, after that I knew I could make he said. “Growing up in the 1970s and 80s schools were very reli- an angel.” a film about gangsters from the poxy outer limits of nowhere,” Mead- gious. It wasn’t a Catholic school but I remember doing the Lord’s ows explained. “The darker side of the film was that I wanted show Prayer every night, there was an awareness that if you do something I Made of Stone is currently on general release Mystery donor leaves £500 for Glasgow parish Prayers for priests and vocations at Scalan Mass

REPAIR work at St Alphon- Fr Ian Bathgate SX, a priest envelope in this way.’ PRAYING for our priests and sus’ Church in Glasgow’s East of St Alphonsus’, said that, “Jesus said there is more joy vocations will be the focus of End has received a significant only recently, he had informed in giving than receiving,” he this year’s Scalan Mass, which boost thanks to the generosity parishioners that money had said. “Perhaps that has some- will be celebrated at the site of of a mystery benefactor. been spent on buying a new thing to do with it.” the former Catholic seminary Earlier this week, it was con- lectern for the church. Perhaps Fr Montesi said that the money on Sunday July 7. firmed that a cash gift of £500 significantly, the mystery dona- would go towards the upkeep of The Scalan Association is had been left in an envelope at tion was left on the steps in the 150-year-old red sandstone extending an invitation to as St Alphonsus’, with no clue left front of the lectern. “We were church, which has an ongoing many individuals and groups as as to the identity of the gener- shocked to find the donation, programme of repairs underway, possible to join members on this ous donor. the people here are always so but the identity of the mystery year’s pilgrimage, taking place A woman working at the generous,” Fr Bathgate said. donor will remain a secret. during the Year of Faith. church, which is cared for by Fr Bathgate’s fellow priest “We do have CCTV cameras at “We hope as many people as the Xaverian Fathers, discov- at St Alphonsus, Fr Eugenio the church but, out of respect for possible will join us at this ered the envelope after the Montesi SX, added that ‘this the person who chose to remain year’s Scalan Mass.” Fr James The spot (above) at the foot of than 100 young men were church had been left open for is the first time we have had anonymous, we won’t check the Thomson, president of the the Ladder Hills was chosen trained despite the college being morning worshippers. someone leave money in an footage,” Fr Montesi said. Scalan Association, said. because of its remote location the target of many attacks. The Scalan Mass is celebrated and its relative inaccessibility. Fr Thomson added that plans each year, at the site of the 18th “Scalan was the place where are underway for a further pil- EWTN CATHOLIC TV IS ON SKY EPG 589 READ THE century training college, on the the Catholic Faith was kept alive grimage, ‘for priests to pray for Sky Freesat £175 total cost , no monthly charges. first Sunday of July. during the Reformation,” Fr priests,’to take place in August. SCO BLOG CROSS The Story of Scalan notes that Thomson said. 200 Free channels including EWTN TV & Radio. WIRES AT the ‘small, clandestine seminary’ For much of the 18th century, I For further information, Fr Call Sky on 08442411602 for installation. was ‘set up in the Highlands for Scalan College was the only Thomson can be contacted by Call EWTN on 020 83502542 or e-mail [email protected] http://www.sconew the training of boys for the place in Scotland where young telephone on: 0141 7792001, or for free monthly posted programme guide and s.co.uk/opinions// Catholic priesthood in Penal men were trained to become Fr Michael Briody can be contacted on: 01236 872537. visit www.ewtn.co.uk for more info. times.’ priests. From 1717 to 1799, more Friday June 21 2013 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH LOCAL NEWS 5 Scottish MSP is attacked An early start for New Dawn youth over her defence of marriage THE deputy speaker of the Youth Ministry hold retreat led at cathedral in Ayr ahead of annual conference in Scotland Scottish Parliament has revealed she has been abused By Martin Dunlop and victimised for refusing to support same-sex ‘marriage.’ MEMBERS of Scotland’s New Dawn Elaine Smith (right), the Youth Ministry recently brought their Labour MSP for Coatbridge and message to young Catholics from Chryston, said she had been ‘vil- across Scotland, ahead of the organi- ified’ and subjected to personal sation’s national event in St Andrews attacks since revealing her oppo- next month. sition to redefining marriage at a The youth ministry teamed up with Gal- meeting with constituents. loway Youth Office, led by Fr Stephen “I explained that I intended to McGrattan, on the feast of the Immaculate vote against this bill, in tune advocates of changing marriage Heart of Mary to offer a day of retreat for with the wishes of the majority to display basic courtesy to young people, including praise and worship, of my constituents, as I felt it their opponents in the future. music and the celebration of Mass. was unnecessary,” she said. “I don’t doubt that many peo- Canon Patrick Keegans, administrator of “I predicted that in speaking or ple who support the redefinition St Margaret’s Cathedral, Ayr, hosted the voting against these proposals, I of marriage are doing so from event and welcomed young people from would undoubtedly be labelled sincerely held beliefs,” she said. Catholic dioceses across Scotland to a homophobic. That prediction “I don’t agree with them and sunny Galloway. has come depressingly true. believe it will have serious con- “It is astonishing that a sequences as yet unknown. I Uplifting events exciting time’ for a group that has able to make its way along some of the politician cannot represent the won’t however call for them to The young Catholics listened to the ‘Catholic evangelisation’ as its mission. main streets of the town of St Andrews views of their constituents be deselected or penalised in thoughts of guest speaker Patrick “We hope this will be the first of many before an open-air Mass is celebrated at without being vilified and sub- any way for the beliefs they Reynolds, a full-time Catholic youth offi- New Dawn youth retreats taking place in the ruins of the old cathedral. jected to personal attacks.” hold. I call on them to extend cer from Ireland, with one pilgrim com- dioceses around Scotland,” Mr Hunter Bishop Joseph Toal of Argyll and the Ms Smith said that she the same courtesy to me.” menting that his love and relationships said. “We try to embrace every aspect of Isles will attend the conference and is feared that abuse was being John Deighan, the Scottish talk was ‘the best one I have ever heard,’ the Church and bring the Church expected to welcome two visiting bishops used to frighten opponents of bishop’s parliamentary officer, while another young Catholic commented together.” from abroad to St Andrews. same-sex ‘marriage’ into said it was very encouraging that she was ‘very moved’ by Mr Among the speakers at this year’s New silence. “Same-sex ‘marriage is that a politician was willing to Reynolds’ talk on fatherhood. A drama, Annual conference Dawn in Scotland Conference, now in its not a matter of equality,” she take a stand on this issue. entitled, Jesus Saves and the Stool was Young people will, once again, have their fourth year, will be Aneel Aranha, from said. “Civil partnerships provide “It is great to see a senior fig- then performed, which brought a clear own workshops and events during the the United Arab Emirates, who runs a equality. Because something is ure making the case against message to 17-year-old pilgrim Celese. 2013 New Dawn in Scotland Conference, Catholic radio station in the Far East. not exactly the same doesn’t redefining marriage so clearly,” “It made me realise how much Jesus which will take place from July 8-12 at Mr Aranha will speak to conference del- make it unequal. Defending he said. “ However it is incredi- loves us,” she said. “Even after everything Madras College, St Andrews. egates and guests about his conversion to marriage in modern Scotland, ble to see the level of vindic- that happens in our lives, He still cares.” “The theme of this year’s conference is, God, which took place when he was serv- sadly, leads to a charge of tiveness that has been aimed at The young people rounded off their pil- Bring out the new and the old, and the ing a spell in prison. homophobia and instant verbal her, with calls for her to be des- grimage by attending St Margaret’s Cathe- Year of Faith will be prominent through- abuse. Frighteningly, the elected and so on. But hope- dral’s vigil Mass, with one parishioner out the event,” Mr Hunter said. I For further information on the New attacks, which are designed to fully her courage will be an commenting that the site of all the young Each day of the conference will have a Dawn in Scotland Conference 2013, visit shut down debate and intimidate example for others.” pilgrims was ‘very uplifting.’ different focus and morning talks will be the website: http://www.newdawninscot- opponents, seem to come from The Scottish Government is Dougie Hunter, director of New Dawn followed by afternoon workshops. land.com those who promise us that all expected to bring its controver- Scotland, said that the expansion of New Mr Hunter expressed his hope that the views will be respected and no sial same-sex ‘marriage’ legis- Dawn’s youth ministry marks ‘a very conference’s Rosary Procession will be I [email protected] one will be forced to conform!” lation back before the Scottish Ms Smith also called on the Parliament next week.

By Ian Dunn health board said: “It is our inten- Health board to legally challenge ruling for midwives tion to appeal the decision of the THE two Scottish Catholic Inner House of the Court of Ses- midwives who won a land- and Connie Wood would not have pointingnews‘particularlyforCon- ative and highly questionable only to the actual medical or sur- sion to The Supreme Court.” mark court ruling defending to delegate, supervise or support nie and Mary, as this means pro- judgments on ethical matters; such gical termination but to the whole Dr Peter Saunders of the Chris- their right to conscientiously staff involved in abortions. longing this lengthy case even as in the Tony Bland euthanasia process of treatment given for that tian Medical Fellowship, said this object to supervising abor- Pro-life group the Society for further.’“It is also particularly dis- case and in the Debbie Purdy purpose,” she said. challenge is significant as ‘the tions may now face a further the Protection of Unborn Children appointing considering that the assisted suicide case.” Conscientious objection is Supreme Court is the highest court legal challenge. (SPUC), which has covered the appeal judgment was so clear, so Judge Lady Dorrian said in her recognised in the 1967 Abortion in Britain and its rulings will there- NHS Greater Glasgow and midwives’ legal costs, said it comprehensive and so decisive in ruling in April this year that the Act. A spokesperson for the NHS fore be binding on all lower courts.’ Clyde has announced it will would continue the fight. favour of their case,” he said. “But midwives were clearly in the right. appeal Scotland’s supreme civil SPUC’s General Secretary Paul we have seen how courts in the “In our view the right of con- court ruling that Mary Doogan Tully said the appeal was disap- UK have handed down very neg- scientious objection extends not &'()*% ('+*, LEISURE TIME TRAVEL *(&3*#*(!*%',6 JOE WALSH TOURS ('(&*%+((,6('(&*/ LOURDES By Air. Edinburgh-Toulouse PILGRIMAGE SPECIALISTS #)%!*').18)*%(.!*(-* Coach transfers to and from Lourdes. 1&3#'+*!)(*'(. Full Board Accommodation 3 Star Hotels YEAR OF FAITH PILGRIMAGES 99999.171)!-*%99999 14th July -4 days -£475 (!''7!*%#(*#-+':%'*.%#*%0 21 August - 8 days - £675 TO LOURDES ((1'(..()*1%.1*( 8 September - 4 days - £475 £ BY AIR FROM GLASGOW from £699 ()*1%/5&3(+ pps inc LOURDES-PARIS-NEVERS 12 July 2013 | 7 nights .(,'17&'3 by Executive Coach from Glasgow £ ;)3 13()*1%:(*.%0!*% 28 July - 7 days - £475 BY AIR FROM EDINBURGH from £679 pps inc %!' 13()*1%.1!*% 27 October - 7 days - £475 26 July 2013 | 7 nights ('(&*513!*%<.-+'%= LOURDES-PARIS-NEVERS-LISIEUX WEEKLY DEPARTURES ()*1%<.-+'%=:.1.7*%<.-+'= by Executive Coach from Glasgow TO FATIMA £ -*()!(*-.%*%/0 7 September - 8 days - £570 from £554 From Edinburgh | 7 nights pps inc '(*12)(''(.%#(* FATIMA by Air from Edinburgh !-*-%&3*.1(+ 1 September - 5days - £549 WEEKLY DEPARTURES ()*1%4*(#'56.(65(. Full Board in Fatima £ !(.1%.'-(5%.5%.-(7.. Go to Leisure Time Travel Pilgrimages on TO MEDJUGORJE from £539 pps inc facebook for our pilgrims comments. From Edinburgh | 7 nights LEISURE TIME TRAVEL Joe Walsh Tours | www.joewalshtours.co.uk [email protected] 0141 530 5060 ! " 0151 287 8000 | # $! % 143 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 2 www.lourdes-pilgrim.com 5097 Bonded and Licensed by the Civil Aviation Authority in the UK | ATOL 5163 6 SCHOOLS NEWS THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday June 21 2013

PIC: PAUL McSHERRY St Peter’s says fond farewell to school after 114 years of history

ST PETER’S Church in of guests to the Mass of Thanks- Partick, Glasgow, was giving, including many repre- packed on the evening of sentatives of the Sisters of Notre Friday June 7 as 114 years of Dame, as well as Rosemary education at the local pri- O’Hanlon, the former parish mary school were celebrated. organist at St Peter’s, who vis- The close of this school term ited the school on a weekly St Leonard’s team are Euro success will bring an end to the life of basis for a number of years to St Peter’s Primary School, take pupils for music lessons. Pupils from the East Kilbride primary took second place at Scottish Parliament Euroquiz which was founded in 1899 by “It was an outstanding the Sisters of Notre Dame. evening and the celebrations By Cristina Marini were still able to show their high level of Citizens and I am delighted that the citizens The school will merge with were wonderful,” Mrs Traynor knowledge of European countries, history, of the future are learning so actively about Notre Dame Primary School said, before paying tribute to the A PRIMARY six team from St culture, current affairs and the EU. their European neighbours and our shared and move to a new site in Glas- joint school choir of St Peter’s Leonard’s Primary School in East Kil- St Leonard’s managed to keep a lead for European values and objectives,” Martin gow’s west end. and Notre Dame, which signifi- bride took second place in the Scot- the first three rounds of the final but Schultz, president of the European Parlia- Archbishop Tartaglia of cantly contributed to the music tish European Educational Trust’s Cradlehall in Inverness went on to nar- ment, the main sponsor of the event, said. Glasgow joined staff and pupils Liturgy throughout the Mass. national Euroquiz final at the Scottish rowly beat them in the final buzzer round. past and present to celebrate a During the Mass of Thanks- Parliament on Monday, May 13. Kellans Academy from Inverurie took third Government support final Mass with the school giving, Archbishop Tartaglia During the school year, around 1300 place in the quiz after a tiebreak against The Scottish Government also supported community at St Peter’s blessed a statue of St Peter, pupils from 315 schools competed in the Edinburgh’s Blackhall Primary School. the event this year, giving funds to allow a Church (above). which staff and pupils will heats held across local authorities in order language section to take place. The pupils Fr Jim McGrorry, parish bring with them to their new to secure a place in the grand final hosted High praise were tested on their knowledge of French, priest at St Peter’s, celebrated home to continue the legacy of by Elaine Smith MSP, the deputy presid- Des Timmons, St Leonard’s headteacher, German, Spanish and Italian by being Mass alongside the archbishop St Peter. ing officer. said the school community is ‘very proud’ asked to show their understanding of basic and a number of priests who In addition to the celebration of the pupils’ achievement. phrases and questions in these foreign have been connected to the of Mass, an open day was National event “The pupils did very well; I was amazed languages. school and St Peter’s parish recently held at St Peter’s for The St Leonard’s team—Connie McEvoy, at the amount of time they put into research- Mike Russell MSP, Cabinet Secretary over the years, including Mgr former staff and pupils to share Chloe Smith, Julian Lyon and Darren ing topics,” Mr Timmons said. “The pupils for Education and Lifelong Learning said Ken McCaffrey and Fr Joe their memories of the school, Rankin (above)—competed against 29 got an awful lot out of taking part.” the event was a ‘wonderful way to learn Lappin, who were both primary while the present day children other teams from throughout the country, The aim of Euroquiz is to develop young about Europe and its rich history and cul- school pupils in Partick. and their teachers also enjoyed from the Western Isles to Dumfries and Scots’ knowledge of Europe and the Euro- ture,’ and said that it is ‘a great opportu- Sadie Traynor, headteacher of a peaceful retreat to the Galloway. Although a fire evacuation pean Union in a fun and interesting way. nity for young Scots to learn about Europe St Peter’s Primary School, was Schoenstatt Shrine at Campsie delayed the final, the St Leonard’s pupils “The year 2013 is the European Year of and Scotland’s place in it.’ delighted to welcome a number Glen.

PIC: TOM EADIE Champion opportunity for Our Lady’s football fans St Charles’ pupils sing loud in celebration of school PUPILS and staff from Our competition that gives cus- Chris and Paul Smith with Michael STAFF and pupils at St collection of song and dance given Margaret Harris, St Charles’ Lady’s High School in tomers the opportunity to have Currie, Our Lady’s headteacher Charles’ Primary School in by the school’s pupils (above). headteacher, was delighted to wel- Cumbernauld were given Scotland’s top football prize at Newton recently celebrated St Charles’ new building come guests to the school, which the opportunity to have their their work for a day. Paul could take their photo with it. the official opening of their opened for pupils in the school in addition to Bishop Devine picture taken with the Scot- Smith, a parent of a pupil at Staff and pupils at Our Lady’s new school building. year 2011/12, however, the offi- included education representatives tish Premier League trophy Our Lady’s, greatly supports were delighted to be given the Bishop Emeritus Joseph cial opening ceremony, during from South Lanarkshire Council, on Tuesday, May 28. the charity and won the compe- opportunity with Michael Cur- Devine of Motherwell was among which Councillor Walter Brogan and praised the work of her pupils. To raise money for Action tition last year. He wanted the rie, headteacher of Our Lady’s, the invited guests who were of South Lanarkshire unveiled a “It was a fabulous day and the for Children’s annual sports prize to benefit others and so saying that the school would treated to a performance of commemorative plaque, took children performed magically,” dinner, Clydesdale Bank organ- offered the trophy to Our like to thank Paul for his act of Around the World, an energetic place on Friday June 7. Ms Harris said. ises an ‘SPL trophy for the day’ Lady’s so that pupils and staff kindness. Friday June 21 2013 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH LOCAL AND NATIONAL NEWS 7

Liturgical event for clergy, church musicians and laity

REGISTRATION is now liturgical open for a ‘unique’ confer- traditions ence on music in Catholic was our Liturgy that will take place starting in Glasgow later this year point.” organised by Musica Sacra The Scotland, a new independ- Musica ent advisory committee Sacra Scot- established to support the land learn- Church and its bishops on ing day will music in the Liturgy. include sessions focused on James MacMillan (right), singing technique and choral director of the committee, high- direction in addition to chant lighted that the learning day— workshops. on Saturday November 9 at The conference will close Glasgow University—is open to with a celebration of vigil Mass diocesan clergy, parishioners at Glasgow University’s and church musicians, of all lev- Memorial Chapel. els of ability. “We are realistic about what “I especially encourage those may be achieved in a single who might think ‘this isn’t for day, but it will be a thorough me’ to come along with an introduction to a vast array of open mind,” Mr MacMillan material, and an opportunity to said, adding that members of meet like-minded people from the Archdiocese of Glasgow across the country,” Mr Arts Project (AGAP) and vari- MacMillan said. ous archdiocesan and diocesan “It also enhances the exciting music committees have already developments in other cen- signed up. tres—the St Patrick’s Schola in “This is a unique event in Edinburgh, the Ninian Institute Cautious hope after G8 tax announcement Scotland so far,” he added. in Dundee, the St Andrew’s “Nothing like this has ever Foundation and AOSM in taken place before. Glasgow, linking our confer- Archbishop Tartaglia of Glasgow petitioned leaders after SCIAF took IF to Belfast “It is inspired by the New ence to a wider rejuvenation.” Evangelisation and Pope Fran- By Ian Dunn Philippa Bonella, SCIAF’s head of com- their land to corporations, leaving families cis’ desire to reach out beyond I For further information on munications and education, said this was a unable to feed their children,” the letter our own four walls. Musica Sacra Scotland and the THE leaders of the G8 major welcome development but more informa- states. “The G8 can make a huge contribu- “Pope Benedict’s encourage- November learning day, visit the economies have said they will pursue tion was required. tion to global efforts to end these scandals ment to rediscover the authen- website: http://musicasacras- new measures to clamp down on tax “The G8 communique sends a strong sig- by working in partnership with others to tic nature of our Catholic cotland.org.uk/ evaders, an announcement that has nal to companies conducting covert deals increase investment and improve the trans- been greeted with cautious optimism out of sight of the public gaze, and those parency, accountability and governance of by the Scottish Catholic International deliberately robbing developing countries key aspects of the food system.” Aid Fund (SCIAF) and other cam- by not paying their fair share in taxes,” she The church leaders say they are proud so paigning groups. said. “However, whilst the commitment to many of their members had gone to Belfast The announcement comes after the share greater information is a move in the to protest. president of the Bishops’ Conference of right direction, we now urgently need more “Scotland’s church communities have a Scotland echoed the calls of SCIAF and detail on how this will be taken forward. It long and proud history of speaking up for Justice and Peace campaigners who joined is only then that we can have confidence those whose voices go unheard, and as lead- 10,000 people for an anti-hunger rally in that these commitments will be honoured.” ers of those communities, we add our own Belfast last Saturday to demand the G8 voices to the call for action,” the letter says. leaders meeting in Northern Ireland ended IF campaign “Since the start of this year, over 200 corporate tax dodging and land grabs in An end to corporate tax evasion was one of organisations and 80,000 individuals have developing countries. the key focuses of the Enough Food for pledged their support for the Enough Food Everyone IF… campaign to end world for Everyone IF campaign. On Saturday Result hunger, of which SCIAF was part. The char- thousands of campaigners from Scotland The two-day G8 summit was hosted by ity took a 200-strong band of Scots cam- and around the UK made the journey to the UK and its closing communique urged paigners to the day of action in the Northern Belfast to demand global action to tackle the countries to ‘fight the scourge of tax eva- Irish capital last Saturday to highlight the root causes of hunger.” sion’ and said government had agreed to issue of global hunger, which sees 870 mil- Carol Clarke of Justice and Peace Scot- give each other automatic access to infor- lion people go without food every day. land said she really hoped the world leaders mation on their residents’ tax affairs. The Last weekend,Archbishop Philip Tartaglia would act this time. G8 leaders also call for shell companies— of Glasgow joined with other Scottish Chris- “We have been to G8 events before and often used to exploit tax loopholes and tian leaders, including the Right Rev Lorna they have promised action and it has never invest money anonymously—to identify Hood, Moderator of the Church of Scotland, been delivered,” she said. “Hopefully this their effective owners. The measures are to raise the same issues in an open letter to time they can try and deliver. We are here to designed to combat illegal evasion of Prime Minister David Cameron. show we care and we are not going to stop taxes, as well as legal tax avoidance by “Billions of pounds flow out of develop- until they get their act together.” large corporations that make use of loop- ing countries through tax avoidance, and Glasgow Churches Together honour holes and tax havens. around the world the poorest are losing I [email protected] David Livingstone and St Columba

time such an attack has taken to take up Pope Francis’ call to be The gathering, Together in A RECENT celebration Mungo Singers and members of NEWS IN BRIEF place, while politician Dominic a ‘Church for the poor’ and asked Prayer for Peace, held in West- hosted by Glasgow Churches Mectis, the Minority Ethnic Bradley described it as a ‘despi- the Catholic community in Eng- minster Cathedral Hall, took its Together focused on two sig- Christians Together in Scotland. ‘DESPICABLE’ ARMED cable act.’ land and Wales not to be ‘shy from inspiration from the 1986 Day of nificant anniversaries for the In addition to celebrating the ROBBERY AT NI PRIORY adding our voice to public debate.’ Prayer for Peace convened by Christian Church in Scotland. anniversaries in song and prayer, The targeting of five members of DON’T SHY AWAY FROM Blessed John Paul II in Assisi, Glasgow the Welcoming City materials were distributed to a Catholic priory in Newry, PUBLIC DEBATE VATICAN CARDINAL LEADS Italy. took place at the City Chambers guests highlighting how the Northern Ireland, by armed rob- THE leader of the Church in Eng- INTER-RELIGIOUS PRAYERS Archbishop McDonald echoed on Sunday June 9 and, in addi- churches are living out the lega- bers has been branded ‘despica- land and Wales has said that CARDINAL Jean-Louis Tauran, the then-Pope’s words in his intro- tion to recognising the 1450th cies of St Columba and David ble.’ Catholics must not ‘shy away’ president of the Vatican’s Pontif- duction. “Although religious lead- anniversary of St Columba’s Livingstone in preaching the The Dominican Fathers were from public debate. ical Council for Inter-religious ers cannot make political decisions arrival on Iona, celebrated the Gospel, promoting justice and held at gunpoint at St Cather- Speaking at a conference organ- Dialogue and Archbishop Kevin in favour of peace, they can, 200th anniversary of the birth of supporting those in need every- ine’s Priory last Thursday ised by Caritas Social Action Net- McDonald, the Bishops’ Confer- nonetheless, come together in Christian missionary explorer Dr where. Members, supporters and evening. work,Archbishop Vincent Nichols ence of England and Wales’ search of the gift of peace,” David Livingstone. friends of Glasgow Churches Two men threatened the of Westminster stated that soci- chairman of the Office for Inter- he said. This year’s Welcoming City Together will also make a pil- Dominicans before escaping ety’s ‘moral insistence is to attend religious Relations, joined repre- At the conclusion of the gathering, which Glasgow grimage to Culross, where St with a sum of money. Nobody first to those who are most vulner- sentatives from many of the prayers and reflections, everyone Churches Together runs in co- Mungo grew up, tomorrow. was injured in the robbery but able, and at present that includes world’s major religions in Lon- present stood for the Pledge for operation with Glasgow City During the trip, an ecumenical the victims were left badly rising numbers of children.’ The don last week to offer prayers for Peace—11 commitments promot- Council, brought together civic service of thanks to God for St shaken. archbishop urged Catholic chari- peace and to bear witness to their ing dialogue, peace and justice and church representatives Columba and David Livingstone Members of the church com- ties, academics, politicians, lead- longing for a more just and among followers of the world’s alongside a number of musical will be celebrated. munity have said it is not the first ing theologians and lay Catholics peaceful world. religions. performers, including the St PIC: GERALD BARRY 8 NATIONAL/ INTERNATIONAL NEWS THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday June 21 2013 G8 leaders call for Syrian peace talks Holy Father also implores world leaders to push for immediate ceasefire to Syrian conflict By Stephen Reilly

WORLD leaders have called for Syr- ian peace talks to begin as soon as possible in Geneva after Pope Francis led calls for the leaders of the G8, who met in the North of Ireland this week, to push for an immediate ceasefire in the Middle Eastern country. After adopting this statement, UK Prime Minister David Cameron said the leaders had managed ‘to overcome fundamental Holy Father calls on French politicians differences’ but no timetable for the peace talks was given. not to follow fashions when legislating On the eve of a two-day G8 summit, the Holy Father wrote to David Cameron call- THE Holy Father urged a dele- ing on the leaders to act fast to end a con- gation of French politicians last flict that has claimed tens of thousands of Saturday to avoid following lives. only ‘fashions and ideas of the “I earnestly hope that the summit will moment,’ when legislating, in help to obtain an immediate and lasting an apparent reference to the ceasefire and to bring all parties in the country’s legalisation of same- conflict to the negotiating table,” the Pope sex ‘marriage’ last month. said. “Peace demands a far-sighted renun- The law granting homosex- ciation of certain claims, in order to build ual men and women equal together a more equitable and just peace.” rights in marriage and adoption has been among the most divi- Conflict ried out by specialists, and covers the A woman from the international aid agency sive of President Francois Hol- The G8 statement did say any future tran- period between March 2011 and the end Oxfam lays flowers at fake gravestones in front of City Hall in Belfast. The display, set up lande’s first year in office, can statement. Parliamentarians sitional government should be ‘formed by of April 2013. during the G8 summit in the North of Ireland, pitting the government against should legislate according to ‘a mutual consent’ but further measures to marked the loss of life in Syria's civil war the Catholic Church there. spirit, a soul, that does not achieve this were not forthcoming. Casualties Without making any specific reflect only the fashions and The US has vowed to send military aid A dramatic increase in the average mention of the law, Pope Fran- ideas of the moment,’ he added. to rebel forces battling to topple President monthly number of documented killings Tragically, the report also tallies the cis said the Church should have The passage of the law Bashar al-Assad after saying it had proof since the beginning of the conflict has deaths of more than 6500 minors. More a voice in political issues even prompted massive protests that the regime had crossed a ‘red line’ by been noted in the report. Casualties have than a quarter of them were younger than in staunchly secular France. (top) in Paris and has come to using chemical weapons on a small scale, grown from around 1000 per month in the the age of 10 years old, the report said. “The Church would like to embody wider discontent with but Russia is dismissive of the US claims. summer of 2011 to an average of more The analysis was not able to differenti- offer specific contributions on President Hollande. The United Nations announced that it than 5000 per month since July 2012, ate consistently between combatants and profound issues... not only in an The Pontiff (above) met the believed approximately 93,000 people had according to the UN report. noncombatants, and around three-quarters anthropological and social cir- French delegation of parlia- been killed in the conflict. “This extremely high rate of killings, of the reported killings do not record the cles, but also in political, eco- mentarians, who are members “Unfortunately, as the study indicates, month after month, reflects the drastically victim’s age, according to the report. nomic and cultural ones,” the of a friendship group with the this is most likely a minimum casualty fig- deteriorating pattern of the conflict over On the humanitarian front, the G8 lead- Pope said, according to a Vati- Vatican on Saturday. ure,” UN High Commissioner for Human the past year,” Mr Pillay said. ers agreed to provide nearly £960m in new Rights Navi Pillay said. “The true number Nearly 83 per cent of the documented funds to help people affected by the raging of those killed is potentially much higher.” victims are male, while about 8 per cent conflict. More than 4.25 million people sador to the Holy See. Mr Pillay added that the new figures are female. The genders of the others were have been displaced since the Syrian con- NEWS IN BRIEF “He will represent our gov- were the result of an updated analysis car- not indicated. flict began in March 2011. ernment well, and in a way that PRESERVING THE FAITH IN will do honour to the Church,” CHALLENGING CLIMATES Auxiliary Bishop Denis Madden Catholic aid organisation sets up clinic for Syrian refugees in Turkey PREACHING at the cathedral in of Baltimore said. Abu Dhabi, the capital of the “It’s a great thing for CRS, for A CATHOLIC aid organisation is United Arab Emirates, the the Church, and for Baltimore.” setting up an emergency mobile prefect of the Congregation for clinic for Syrian refugees injured the Evangelisation of Peoples LAYMAN WHO SAVED HUNDREDS by war just three miles from the urged Catholics to preserve their OF JEWS IN WW2 IS BEATIFIED Syrian border in the Turkish city Faith in challenging climates. ODOARDO Focherini, an Ital- of Kilis. The largely Muslim nation of ian layman who saved more than Malteser International, the Order of 5.3 million is 11 per cent- 100 Jews during the Second Malta’s humanitarian relief agency, is Catholic; most Catholics are World War, was Beatified last coordinating the project. The mobile Asian immigrant workers. Sunday in the northern Italian clinic (right) will be located near the The cathedral parish claims city of Carpi. grounds of Kilis public hospital, more than 100,000 members, The Blessed Focherini, an which is the first stop for many of the and Mass is celebrated there in insurance agent, journalist, and injured coming in from northern Syria. 15 different languages. father of seven, died in a con- “Because of the constant inflow of ‘Christians share the principle centration camp in Hersbruck, refugees, the health facilities in Kilis of the only God and the value of Germany. are operating at full capacity—they prayer’with Islam, Cardinal Fer- In 1969, Yad Vashem, Israel’s urgently need support with the medical nando Filoni said. “Here you learn Holocaust memorial, declared care of the refugees,” Oliver Hochedez, to practise inter-religious coexis- Focherini ‘Righteous Among the an emergency relief coordinator, said. tence based on mutual respect Nations’ because of his efforts to “On the other side of the border, the sit- and collaboration,” he added. save Jews. uation is even more critical: the health The 24-bed mobile clinic will be chologically from the effects of the In May 2012, Pope Benedict infrastructure is totally overstretched. made up of containers and will also protracted civil war, which can lead to KEN HACKETT IS THE NEW US XVI authorised the publication Those fleeing the country are exhausted count on a psychological support unit chronic post-traumatic stress disorder AMBASSADOR TO THE HOLY SEE of a decree of the Congregation and often sick from the long journey; for traumatised patients. and psychosomatic illnesses,” Mr US PRESIDENT Barack Obama for the Causes of Saints declar- many are injured because of warfare.” “Many refugees are suffering psy- Hochedez added. has nominated Ken Hackett, who ing Focherini a martyr. served as president and CEO of Cardinal Angelo Amato, Catholic Relief Services for prefect of the Congregation, nearly two decades until his 2011 presided at the outdoor Mass of retirement, as the new US ambas- Beatification. Man accused of shooting his father-in-law in US church arrested

A 35-YEAR-old man has fleeing in a stolen pickup truck, hospital, where he was listed in violence-related incident.” FOLLOW THE SCOTTISH been arrested on suspicion investigators said. a critical but stable condition. Mr Jennings is accused of CATHOLIC OBSERVER AT of walking into a Catholic Witnesses say they heard one Police said the victim was stealing the truck at gunpoint church in Utah and shooting gunshot during the 11.30am deliberately targeted by the from a nearby resident after SCO_NEWS ON TWITTER. his father-in-law in the back Mass on Sunday at St James gunman and it was not a ran- fleeing the church. Be first to find out the of the head during Mass. the Just Catholic Church in dom act of violence. He has been charged with Charles Richard Jennings Jr, Ogden, and that parishioners “We don’t know the motive,” attempted aggravated criminal latest news. 35, was captured last Sunday immediately hit the floor. Ogden police Lt Danielle homicide and aggravated afternoon a few hours after The victim was taken to a Croyle said. “It is a domestic robbery. Friday June 21 2013 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH VATICAN NEWS 9 Gospel is the way to freedom and life Pope Francis explains that following God leads to life while all other ways lead to death

By Stephen Reilly terous woman of her sins. The Holy Father distilled his reflections THE Gospel is the ‘way to freedom into three simple points: ‘first, the Bible and life,’ but lifestyles that are ‘dic- reveals to us the Living God, the God who tated by selfishness’ lead to slavery is life and the source of life; second, Jesus and death, Pope Francis has reminded Christ bestows life and the Holy Spirit Catholics. maintains us in life; and third, following “Let us look to God as the God of Life, God’s way leads to life, whereas follow- let us look to His law, to the Gospel mes- ing idols leads to death.’ sage, as the way to freedom and life,” the King David’s adultery serves to show Pope said last Sunday, Evangelium Vitae ‘human drama in all its reality: good and Day, a day celebrating the Gospel of Life evil, passion, sin and its consequences,’ encyclical by Blessed John Paul II in the Pope said, underscoring that despite 1995. “The Living God sets us free!” his evil actions, God brought life to David when he repented. Gospel of Life “Whenever we want to assert ourselves, Pope Francis (right) addressed his homily when we become wrapped up in our own for the June 16 Mass in St Peter’s Square to selfishness and put ourselves in the place of the 200,000 pilgrims from Australia, Asia, God, we end up spawning death,” he said. Europe and North and South America, who Tower of Babel.’ He then turned to the Gospel reading Pope meets Archbishop of Canterbury filled the famous piazza up to its gates. “It is the idea that rejecting God, the from Luke, in which Jesus allowed Him- Concentrating on the theme of the message of Christ, the Gospel of Life, will self to be approached by a woman who and makes the call for Christian unity Gospel of Life, Pope Francis said that fol- somehow lead to freedom, to complete was a sinner and forgave her sins. lowing God leads to life but all other ways human fulfillment,” he noted. The Pope said that in this interaction it POPE Francis has received on the archbishop to help give lead to death. The result of this turning away from God can be seen how ‘Jesus is the incarnation the Archbishop of Canter- ‘a voice to the cry of the poor, “All too often, people do not choose life, is that He ‘is replaced by fleeting human of the Living God, the one who brings life bury for the first time, prais- so that they are not abandoned they do not accept the ‘Gospel of Life’ but idols which offer the intoxication of a flash amid deeds of death, sin, selfishness and ing him for his stance to the laws of an economy that let themselves be led by ideologies and of freedom, but in the end bring new forms self-absorption.’ against same-sex ‘marriage’ seems at times to treat people ways of thinking that block life, that do not of slavery and death,’ the Pope stated. “Jesus accepts, loves, uplifts, encourages, and calling for united action as mere consumers.’ respect life, because they are dictated by forgives, restores the ability to walk, gives to defend the poor. The 57-year-old Anglican selfishness, self-interest, profit, power and God vs idols back life,” he said. “Throughout the The Pope urged the arch- leader said ‘we must love above pleasure, and not by love, by concern for The thrust of Pope Francis’s homily con- Gospels we see how Jesus by His words and bishop to continue proclaiming all those tossed aside, even the good of others,” the Pope said. centrated on the first reading which actions brings the transforming life of God.” ‘the sacredness of human life whole nations, by the present This way of living is not new, the Pope recounted King David committing adul- He finished his homily by invoking the or the importance of the crisis around the world. If we explained, calling it ‘the eternal dream of tery with Bathsheba and conspiring to intercession of ‘Mary, Mother of Life,’ institution of the family built are not the advocates in the wanting to build the city of man without have her husband killed, and the Gospel asking Her ‘to help us receive and bear on marriage, a value that you name of Christ, who will be?’ God, without God’s life and love— a new reading in which Jesus forgives an adul- constant witness to the ‘Gospel of Life.’ yourself have had occasion to The Holy Father also said he recall recently.’ was grateful for the way in Former oil executive Justin which the two churches had Pro-life political action is part of New Evangelisation, Cardinal Burke says Welby, who was enthroned as grown in friendship in recent Archbishop of Canterbury in years. PARTICIPATING in the political Pope John Paul II’s encyclical Evan- In this context, the cardinal under- March, just weeks after Pope “The history of relations process as a pro-life activist is a gelium vitae. scored the ‘irreplaceable role which Francis was elected as Pontiff, between the Church of England part of the New Evangelisation, Cardinal Burke, who runs the law plays in culture’ and urged earlier this month strongly con- and the Catholic Church is long Cardinal Raymond Burke said Church’s highest court, began his talk Catholic families to get involved in demned the British Govern- and complex, and not without during a pro-life weekend at the by focusing on how the Gospel of political life, saying, it ‘is essential to ment’s planned same-sex pain,” the Pope said. “Recent Vatican. Life is intertwined with evangelising the cause of life.’ ‘marriage’ bill. decades, however, have been “While the transformation of hearts and the Year of Faith, which the A second area for involvement that He said he ‘felt at home’ at marked by a journey of rap- is the most fundamental means of New Church is currently celebrating. Cardinal Burke highlighted was the the Vatican, and hoped that ‘the prochement and fraternity, and Evangelisation regarding human life, When he came to the topic of the importance of ‘developing and closeness of the two inaugura- for this we give heartfelt thanks Catholics and all persons of good will law and protecting life, Cardinal supporting truly pro-life and pro- tions may serve the reconcilia- to God. I am grateful, too, for must be attentive to all laws, which Burke mentioned Pope John Paul II’s family media, and organising public tion of the world and the the sincere efforts the Church safeguard the dignity of human life,” statement from Evangelium vitae in manifestations.’ Church,’ an apparent reference of England has made to under- Cardinal Burke said last Saturday at the which he said: “I repeat once more “The culture of death advances in to the leaders’ common desire stand the reasons that led my Pontifical Urban University in Rome. that a law which violates an innocent good part because of a lack of atten- to tackle secularism by going Predecessor, Pope Benedict The morning of formation was part person’s natural right to life is unjust tion and information among the pub- out into the streets and meeting XVI, to provide a canonical of a weekend dedicated to celebrating and, as such, is not valid as a law.” lic,” he stated. the people. Both the archbishop structure able to respond to the and the Pope (above) spoke of wishes of those groups of the importance of reaching out Anglicans who have asked to to the world’s disadvantaged. be received collectively into the The Argentine Pope called Catholic Church.” Second miracle of Blessed John Paul II?

Thousands of Harley-Davidsons ITALIAN media reports sug- Vatican spokesman Fr Fed- and their riders, who were gest Vatican theologians have erico Lombardi declined to con- celebrating the manufacturer's attributed a second miracle to firm or deny the report this week 110th anniversary with a loud Blessed John Paul II, mean- that Vatican theologians have parade and plenty of leather,

PTIH ON... SPOTLIGHT ing he could be Canonised attributed this second miracle to received a Papal blessing on later this year. the late Holy Father. Sunday. Standing in his open- The path to sainthood requires The Vatican’s Congregation for top jeep, Pope Francis drove up two confirmed miracles, the first the Causes of Saints is in charge the main boulevard leading to St Peter’s Square, blessing the of which is necessary for Beati- of examining the dossiers of can- thousands of people in the area fication. The Polish Pope died didates for sainthoods. For heal- which had become a giant on April 2, 2005 and Pope Bene- ings to be officially certified as Harley parking lot. Once the dict XVI began the Beatification miracles, they must be instanta- service got under way, bikers in process for his predecessor neous, permanent and with no sci- their trademark leather Harley shortly afterwards. entific explanation. If reports of vests sat in the square along- The first miracle attributed to a second miracle through Blessed side nuns and tens of thou- Blessed John Paul II intercession John Paul II’s intercession are sands of faithful Catholics was the healing of a French nun, confirmed it means the late Pon- taking part in an unrelated, Sr Marie Simon-Pierre, whose tiff could be formally Canonised two-day pro-life rally. The Pope recovery from Parkinson’s dis- in October at the close of the Year addressed them both afterward, ease after praying for the late of Faith, launched by his succes- giving a blessing to the ‘numer- John Paul II’s intercession had sor Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. ous participants’ of the Harley no medical explanation. John Paul II was cherished gathering. Tens of thousands of The second miracle reportedly throughout his 27-year Papacy Harley owners from around the took place on the very day that and, at his funeral in 2005, world had descended on Rome John Paul II was Beatified in a crowds of mourners cried Santo for the four-day anniversary of ceremony at St Peter’s Square Subito, which roughly translates the US manufacturer on May 1 2011. as sainthood now. 10 COMMENT THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday June 21 2013 Put our house in order or risk losing it all Secularists seek to teach us a lesson with the stick we provided but we must confront challenges

T DIDN’T take long for the right to Baptise their children in a forces of secularism to press Catholic Church. The right-wing gov- home the advantage they cur- ernment of General Franco similarly rently hold in Scottish society as outlawed the speaking of the Catalan a result of the self-inflicted language. He too wanted to relegate it to wounds of the Catholic Church. There ‘the private and personal realm.’ is a profound leadership vacuum in Unfortunately, the militant secular- ourI Church at present, through which ists are having a ball at our expense. the anti-Christian brigade are driving This is because anything that the the proverbial coach and horses. Catholic Church in Scotland says in A petition was lodged at the Scot- opposition will be dismissed as irrele- tish Parliament last week which solic- vant. Quite simply, our Church has its the government effectively to abnegated the right to speak with any outlaw all religious observance in state authority on this and any other social schools. The petition was begun by a BY KEVIN McKENNA issue until it properly attends to the father who claimed that his child felt sickness at its own heart. excluded while her classmates all That won’t happen any time soon, joined in on prayers and hymns. If any ator, in His benificence, for all the though, if recent pronouncements by Holyrood administration was suffi- gifts in nature’s garden. If I were a some of our most influential people are ciently anti-Christian to bring forward member of the Greens I would be pro- anything to go by. Last month the and pass such legislation it would posing that we opened our next party Papal nuncio studiously ignored the effectively place the opinions and non- conference with it. hurt and dismay felt by those of us who beliefs of a minority ahead of the One of my atheist chums put it more feel betrayed by our hierarchy over the majority. eloquently than me last week when he handling of Cardinal Keith O’Brien’s I acknowledge here that not for a long said: “How can I object to my children public fall from grace. This was fol- time has a majority of Scots attended being asked to participate in a prayer lowed by the Church’s director of com- any kind of Christian worship on a reg- session that encourages love, compas- munications once again attempting to ular basis. Yet it is simply a lie to claim sion, forgiveness and generosity? And tell us all that Scotland is still an anti- that those who do not profess any kind anyway, by the time they become young Catholic country. And just last week of Christian faith are opposed to any of adults they will simply make their own tian propaganda,’ Catholic schools. capitalism be expunged from the mod- Archbishop Philip Tartaglia inveighed its manifestations in civic life. minds up.” Another empty and vacuous theory ern studies syllabus because such may against the government over benefit I would be forced to agree with the Apparently though, according to those advanced by the anti-Christian brigade emotionally damage my children’s cuts. Yet not a single word about the secularists if it were discovered that our who want to see the subjugation of all is that most of the wars currently being social development? grievous damage sustained by our children were being forced to recite Christian symbolism, it is offensive to waged on our planet are as the result of Church over the very serious, sus- prayers asking The Almighty to smite suggest to our impressionable children religious fundamentalism. They stu- he militant and fundamentalist tained allegations of recent and historic their enemies and bring famine and that God had anything to do with any of diously ignore the fact that powerful atheists in our midst claim that dysfunction amongst our clergy and in pestilence to the homes of the infidel. it. Predictably, the secularists state that and evil men, seeking more territory or they want Scotland to be free of our seminaries. Just what is it about the words of they want to bring an end to ALL reli- money, have always used religion to Tsuperstition and judgmentalism.What Until His Holiness publicly acknowl- the Lord’s Prayer or the lyrics of All gious symbolism. justify their deeds. According to this they are really after though, is a state that edges the hurt and distress to the Faith- Things Bright and Beautiful that so Let’s be frank here though; if Scotland philosophy an entire faith must be con- seeks to impose conformity to a grim ful caused by this and signals his intent offends our atheist neighbours? One did not have any state Catholic schools demned simply because one man kills one-size-fits-all philosophy. They say to hold a full inquiry and to expose it to of them asks forgiveness for our mis- there would simply be no debate about another and then says he did it because they want to relegate religion ‘to the pri- the light, the militant secularists will deeds while seeking the grace to for- this at all. he was defending Christ, Mohammed vate and personal realm.’ seize their opportunity. give others. It entreaties The Lord to The petition that went forward to or Obi-Wan Kenobi. These are chilling sentiments. Indeed deliver all of us—Christians, Mus- Holyrood last week may only apply to What is to prevent me, a die-hard the last time we heard them on the British I Kevin McKenna is former deputy lims, Jews, Hindus and Jedi warriors prayers in the non-denominational sec- socialist and trade unionist, from getting Isles was when the British government editor of the Herald and former exec- alike—from evil. What could be more tor, but we all know that, eventually any up a petition to Holyrood demanding attempted to subjugate Irish culture in the utive editor of the Daily Mail in Scot- inclusive, diverse and non-judgmen- resultant legislation would be deployed that all references to the deeds of Mrs 18th and 19th century by outlawing the land. He is currently a columnist for tal? The other simply thanks the Cre- to outlaw those ‘vile palaces of Chris- Margaret Thatcher or the philosophy of Irish language and denying Catholics the the Guardian

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Through good days and bad days, discipleship comes at a cost

IN THIS the week of my 66th the right choice, the drogue was land Lodge. They sent out the was right. They gutted themselves again. Unfortunately, we have to birthday I am addressing holding perfectly and the drift rescue boat. Humiliation for me laughing. They did manage to tow deal with reality. important questions. How is it was superb. I hooked a trout. I but a great source of merriment the boat off but the day was over. The Gospel this weeks finds that being 66 isn’t old any- Fr Eddie brought it over the net. Just at for my friends. Mike had secured enough fish and Jesus asking his disciples to take a more? It used to be about 50 that moment the trout got off. We stopped for lunch. Eddie had the trophy was on its way to Salt- reality check. “Who do people say years ago! In the week that McGhee ‘Good grief!’ I said again. It is three fish, Mike had none, I had coats. I am?” is simply a precursor to the Gerry Hand came to visit me unusual for me to lost the first none and Steve had four. The tro- At the jetty I climbed out of the most important question, “Who do the question is, ‘Where did the day and as I began to tie them fish of the day. I anticipated phy was mine to lose. The after- boat, wet and totally frustrated. you think I am?” What really the last 47 years go since we my bootlace broke. “Good grief,” more. Eddie, my boat partner, noon got windier and I continued to The drogue lay crumpled in the underpins the questions that Jesus met in Drygrange?’ Most I said. It was not to be the last had a fish and we set up on a new catch nothing. By 4pm I was still bottom of the boat. I contemplated asks, is his awareness that people importantly I am left with the time that day. A quick but effi- drift. Eddie had another fish, then ahead with only a couple of hours ditching it altogether. Then I are already reaching the wrong question, ‘How did I manage cient temporary repair and we another. I was getting worried. A to go. I chose a drift in the main thought of how much it had cost conclusions about him in spite of that?’ I think I know the were on our way. new drift would change my luck. basin of Rutland. I tried to pull the and I picked it up with the rest of the evidence. Peter’s profession of answer but there is a story. The fishing lodge at Rutland is As I swung the boat onto another boat in as close to the shore as pos- my gear. As I squelched my way Faith is dramatic. Peter is having a Last Wednesday was like any an Aladdin’s Cave of all manner drift I caught the drogue rope in sible for some shelter and unbeliev- towards the car I thought “It can’t good day. Jesus points this out and Wednesday, I was fishing. I got of wonderful things that fisermen the engine. After what seemed ably, I caught the rope again. Not ever get worse than this.” Wednes- indicates that there will be less up with a degree of confidence. need, or don’t, as the case may like an eternity of struggle I man- only that, I also managed to run the day had been a bad day. At least I than good days to follow. Disciple- Monday and Tuesday of our be. I decided to buy a new aged to free the rope and we boat aground. My language was had provided light relief for my ship always comes at a cost. Can a three day fishing trip to Rutland drogue. It seemed like a good could begin again. making the fish blush. I could not fishing friends. As I opened the proclamation of Faith be so deci- Water had been inordinately suc- idea at the time. For those who Another drift and no fish later face the humiliation of being res- boot of my car I knew there was sive on a real bad day? That is the cessful. On Monday I had 15 don’t know, a drogue is a piece we moved. As I swung the boat cued again. We were stuck fast in something wrong. It made an odd key question. trout, on Tuesday I had 12 trout of equipment akin to a parachute round, unbelievably, I caught the very shallow water. There was only sound. I checked to see what was I FR EDDIE McGhee has been a and on Wednesday morning the that is attached to the boat and rope in the engine again. Good one thing to do, I climbed over the amiss. To add insult to injury, priest of Galloway Diocese since trophy seemed in my grasp as I placed in the water behind the grief! This time in spite of my side of the boat into the water, get- someone had reversed into my car 1972. Currently serving three parishes had five trout more than my com- boat to slow the drift of the boat best effort and epithets I could ting very wet in the process. Even- in the car park, leaving the real in the Kilmarnock area he helps on a panions. As I got dressed, I had and make fishing easier in a not free the rope and we were tually I freed the rope but try as we wing of my car well and truly part time basis with chaplaincy in that sense of lightness and well- strong wind. There was a strong drifting rapidly into the sailing could the boat would not budge. I bashed. It had just got worse. Most HMP Kilmarnock. He can be con- being that two days fishing gives. wind on Wednesday. Within a club among the yachts. I had no hesitated to call Mike and Steve. I of us have days that we wish we tacted by email: edwardmcghee I pulled on my boots ready for few minutes, I knew I had made alternative. I had to call the Rut- knew the response I would get. I could rub out and start all over @btinternet.com Friday June 21 2013 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH COMMENT 11

W IRE D IN

An SCO Diary

ARCHBISHOP Gerhard Müller, the Prefect of the Congregation of the Doctrine for the Faith, packed a great deal into his visit to Scotland at the weekend, in addition to launching the St Andrew’s Foundation. Many anticipated his toughest audience would be the Scottish priests, whom he addressed privately at Our Lady of Good Aid Cathedral in Motherwell on Friday. Some report the archbishop’s impressive command of English faltered briefly on a few occasions during this gathering. However, the SCO can confirm that it was at Our Lady of Good Aid Primary School where His Grace ran into his toughest opponent, a primary one pupil armed with a fishing rod. Also, spare a thought for the nuncio, Archbishop Antonio Mennini, who visited Scotland for the third consecutive week. Time for an Apostolic Nunciature in Scotland?

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BORN to be mild was the order of the day as thousands of Harley Davidson riders Top 10 pro-life things to do this summer arrived at the Vatican on Sunday for a Papal blessing on the 110th anniversary of SPUC SCOTLAND’S RACHEL KIDD suggests ways to keep pro-life efforts going through the holiday season the motorcycle company. Pilgrims for Sunday’s Angelus wondering if Pope Francis’ ture at these events. Football games, reforming ways would stretch concerts, fairs; these are all great places to replacing the traditional to be a witness. We can help get you Popemobile with something free pro-life literature for your event. on two wheels were left to Simply email [email protected]. wonder. Some estimates say Hold a pro-life youth event at your a half-million Harley owners church. from around the world Speak to your parish descended on Rome for the priest about organising a talk or a four-day anniversary of the pro-life day at your local parish and American manufacturer, 8invite all the young people who attend SPUC SCOTLAND COLUMN putting the Vespa in the Mass there and those from neighbour- shade for one weekend only. ing parishes to help or participate. If FTER being inspired by you would like help doing this, please GGGGGGGGGGGGGG the blog of a pro-life email [email protected] organisation in the US A GLASGOW-born doctor called Stand True, I've Start a youth pro-life club at your church or in your community. has warned that economies come up with a list of will have to be made on end ideas for young people to get involved Speak to your parish priest about Get involved with the Cardinal Win- of life care if health services with over the summer. The most impor- encourage them to be a pro-life MSP! hosting weekly meetings where you are to remain affordable. tant thing for the pro-life movement is They are there to represent you, so tell ning Pro-Life Initiative.This organ- 9watch different pro-life videos, read A Professor Ian Frazer’s that people get active and as a young per- them how you want them to do this. For isation was set up as a practical pro-life literature and invite speakers. suggestions confirm the son, you can use your own ideas and cre- more info on how to go about this, con- initiative to help women facing a crisis One of the best ways for you and your 5 Catholic community’s and ativity to make pro-life activism vibrant tact [email protected] pregnancy. Young people can volunteer friends to be effective is to be educated. society’s ageing populations’ and great fun. You only have to look at to help at the centre in Glasgow, help We can help you with educational worst fears by undermining Youth Defence in Ireland to see how this Wear pro-life T-shirts wherever you raise money for the organisation, or resources and speakers. You could also go this summer. the sacred value and the can be achieved and we really want to see Why not be a walk- help collect good quality second-hand spend time at each meeting praying for dignity of life. the same enthusiasm and vibrant activism ing billboard for LIFE this summer? equipment such as buggies and cots. all unborn children and those affected The funeral of Scotland’s here in Scotland, so please have a look at Whether you are on holiday or just out by abortion. oldest woman Clare Dawson, our suggestions and if you have any other 3shopping, you can be a voice for the pro- Start or join a pro-life group at your 109, took place at St ideas, let us know. life movement. These T-shirts have been school or university. Schools and Hold a fundraising event to support your favourite pro- Columbkille’s, Rutherglen, on known to save unborn children from universities are the perfect place to Saturday. Shortly before she Be a pro-life social media warrior. spread the pro-life message and it is life organisation. Cake sales, abortion. You can order pro-life shirts by 6 passed away she became the SPUC Scotland has a Facebook emailing [email protected] vital that young people hear this mes- car10 washes and car boot sales are great oldest woman in the country, page that is regularly updated with sage in these places of education and ways to raise some money and support Join Project Truth. if not the world, to be fitted all the latest pro-life news, articles and This is the new formation. For help setting up or build- your local crisis pregnancy centre or a with a pacemaker when she 1great pictures. Please visit and like this youth led street outreach campaign ing an existing group, please contact pro-life organisation. underwent surgery at the page to stay up to date—then share the run by SPUC Scotland. It was Leonora ([email protected]) Even if 100 young people in Scotland Southern General Hospital. In news on your own page. inspired by the work of Youth Defence for schools and the Alliance of Pro-Life were to take up one of these ideas, this her last few days she and her in4 Ireland, which takes the pro-life mes- Students for universities would have a huge impact on the pro- Get politically active. family benefited from the Find out who sage to the streets of Ireland every week- ([email protected]) life movement in Scotland. Please do superb palliative care of the your local MSP is, go to meet them end. Youth Defence helped us design and not underestimate the power you have staff at the St Margaret of at their clinic with some other pro- launch Project Truth. To find out more Literature distribution / public wit- to make a real difference, it is time to nessing. Scotland Hospice. No one life2 friends to find out what their views info please go to our Facebook page Pick a public event in get involved and help us make the pro- can put a value on a life well and voting records are on Life issues. ‘Project Truth’ or email rachel@spuc- your community and organise life revolution bigger and even more lived, but the best medical Share your views with them and scotland.org to get involved. 7your friends to pass out pro-life litera- effective. Every single person counts. care to the end is priceless. 12 CAMINO DE SANTIAGO THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday June 21 2013 Friday June 21 2013 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH CAMINO DE SANTIAGO 13

REALISE the Camino de Santiago had been it the end of April had come and I was heading for fallen tree branches and negotiated mud, lots of mud. During his time on the Camino de Santiago, Joe McGrath sneaking up on me for a long time. I had the station. Josephine dropped me at Central Sta- Our next break came at Alto De Erro where the met pilgrims from all over the world including those closer always found a good excuse for not making a tion—was I being selfish to leave her on her own? track crosses the road at the top of the hill. There is to home such as Michael Caulfield (above left) from Coat- bridge. Injury, however, forced him to cut short his walk— move on it. I was working, new courses to Then I was gone. The Virgin train to London was clearing at the roadside and a caravan sits there dis- for now—at Pamplona (above) in the Basque Country develop, family demands, you name it, I had fine, an easy journey. I arrived at Euston a few min- pensing ice cold coke to customers. We sat at a small PICS: JOE McGRATH it for an excuse. utes late and headed for St Pancras and the Eurostar. table and relished the cold Coca Cola. Checking our This time it was different. The Camino was in my Before long I was entering the Channel Tunnel guidebooks we discovered that accommodation is headI and it was being prompted to pop out at unex- and leaving the UK behind. The journey through scarce at Larrisoana. There were lots of people on ext morning we were off at seven. We went pected times. The crunch came when my cousin Matt France went well until we approached Paris and the WALKING THE WALK the Camino that day and we thought it might be a back across the bridge and headed for Pam- McGhee put on The Way after dinner one night in his train stopped. We waited for a while and then a good idea to look for accommodation in Zubiri, plona. The trail took us up and down some house in San Francisco. “This is the Camino again!” longer while. Little did I know but this was the start JOE McGRATH brings us a special report on his undertaking of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route about five kilometres short. smallN hills but the route was fairly gentle. We passed I realised. “There is no escaping this, wherever I go.” of things to come on French trains. As we were setting off again we met Michael Larrisoana and continued on towards Pamplona. I knew then I’d have to step up and step out. When we eventually got to Gare du Nord I made Caulfield from Coatbridge and his friends from This was only a 20 kilometre stretch, the route was That was in November last year. When I returned my way across the city to Gare Austerlitz and the through the Basque Country and northern Spain and the trials and tribulations he faced along the way Belfast who were happy to take our seats. You easy and the sun had come out. It was a beautiful home I began my preparations, researching on the overnight train to Bayonne. There I found myself expect to meet people from all over the world on the Saturday morning. internet, buying a guide book and, eventually, start- sitting with a German pilgrim called Meitner. He Camino but not someone from down the road. We It was on this stretch that I got the pain in by back. ing to walk. I began walking from home for an hour told me he was on his eighth section of the Camino. also pilgrims from South Korea, Eastern Europe and and it was raining. There are two routes from Saint The old monastery at the top was converted into Ray is an airline pilot. He is not a Catholic but set off on the trail again. It was as if a large hand was gripping my lower and then another hour home again and built up from He had started by walking from home in Frankfurt South America. Jean. One follows the valley through Valcarlos and a pilgrim hostel. In 2012 a new hostel was opened was taking the opportunity to walk and think about We arrived at Zubiri and crossed the bridge over chest. The pain came and went. Then it came back that. I surprised myself in just how far I could walk and in seven stages he had reached Lourdes. When The small train was not big enough to take every- the other goes over the ‘Route Napoleon’ on the hill- on the site. The accommodation is new and first the people who had helped him on his journey the river. A lady was touting for pilgrims willing to again. This went on until the pain was getting fairly without any great difficulty. Sore feet were a prob- we reached Lourdes just after dawn he left and one so we were asked to alight and take the waiting side. The Route Napoleon had been closed the pre- class. There is no food available there but the bar through life. He had come to the pilgrim Mass the pay a bit more for a decent room along the road. We constant. My companion, Ray, was trying to get into lem but no blisters. started his next stage. bus instead. Many of us took this option, only to find vious day due to snow and cloud. I decided to take and the hotel along the road serve a good Pilgrim night before and had been impressed but didn’t accepted the offer and were shown a nice house Pamplona before the shops closed for siesta so I told I decided that May would be a good time to go as Our train was delayed by about two hours as a that there was no bus and the train had gone. A bus the lower route. menu. At eight o’clock there was a Mass for pil- understand what it was all about. This was a reli- beside the river. We had a room for two, beds with him to go on and I rested for a while. it would be warmer and dryer and I would not be result of a technical fault. On reaching Bayonne the was arranged and we eventually arrived in Saint The road is 28 kilometres long and climbs about grims in the old church. There was standing room gious pilgrimage for him too. This stretch was hilly sheets, a shower and a washing machine, luxury! We were almost at Pamplona at this point and working. I researched travel to Saint-Jean-Pied-de- pilgrims discovered that the morning train to Saint- Jean. A large crowd gathered at the pilgrim office 1500 metres. The first half up to Valcarlos is fairly only. The concelebrated service finished with all the and muddy, very muddy. Again we found shrines set After getting cleaned up we took our boots down to when I set off again I was soon in the town. The pain Port and decided that a train journey would be a suit- Jean-Pied-de-Port was cancelled as this was a pub- where the staff proved to be very helpful. Pilgrim straightforward but the steep climb comes after that. pilgrims being called to the altar steps and a massed up in honour of pilgrims who had recently died on the river and with the aid of a large scrubbing brush was back and I decided to go into a pharmacy that I able beginning for a pilgrimage. A pilgrimage this lic holiday. We discovered we would have to wait passports were issued and they helped us find Fortunately the sun stayed hidden and the rain kept blessing given to all. this stretch of the route. There were difficult down- we found at the house, set about removing the mud. was passing to ask for some advice. It was there I was going to be. I wanted to make a journey that until late afternoon for a train. Bayonne Cathedral accommodation for the night. me cool. For the last stretch the road zigzags up the hill sections on this trail, made more difficult by the In the end the boots did not look clean but the met Rich from Kent. Rich is a paramedic who would give me time to get closer to God and dis- was an obvious choice for investigation while we I stayed in a hostel called Le Chemin vers l’Etoile, mountain and I found myself walking in cloud for ext morning I was ready to go at six but it mud. I was glad I had decided to bring a walking caked mud was gone. We put our dirty clothes in the immediately, on hearing my complaint, set me off cover something about myself. I went online to book waited. By the time the train arrived the station was a very old building with rudimentary facilities. With most of the way. I had no idea how far I had to go, was dark and raining heavily. I decided to pole. It made the descents manageable. washing machine and after some messing about we to the Urgencias for a check-up. We looked for a the train tickets. I had the journeys set up on the brimming over with pilgrims. some fellow pilgrims I enjoyed a pilgrim’s menu at expecting eack ben to be the last. wait. At seven I left, joining a straggly line of We stopped at a café in Espinal for an early lunch managed to start it. Then we set off to find some taxi but I ended up on the bus and the driver screen. I just needed to push the button to make the The pilgrims came from all over. I met Alina from a local bistro, a very good meal for €9 to set us up Eventually, when I was beginning to think I pilgrimsN weaving through the muddy track. The hos- —ham baguette and a coffee. The café was busy that food. A local café served a reasonable pilgrim menu. deposited me at the appropriate place. booking. I paused. Was I doing the right thing? This Romania; a graduate who has worked in England as for our first day on the road. would not make it to the top, a giant Cross looked tel does not serve breakfast so the first stop was the morning. I think every pilgrim took advantage of a On the way back we stopped at a store and bought A nurse there had studied at Glasgow Caledonian was crunch time. Was I really up for this? a waitress for years and wants to make a big change Back at the hostel there were about 14 sharing the out of the mist. The murk cleared and I was greeted village shop at Burguete for some bread to fuel the warm, dry seat and hot coffee. Suitably refreshed we a couple of baguettes and some sliced ham. Tomor- University and was tuned in to the Glasgow accent. in her life—starting with the Camino. There was room and we all slept well. I woke early with some with the sight of the church at the crest of the hill. I morning walk. It was about 28 kilometres to Larra- set off again. The Camino took us off road again and row’s breakfast was sorted. Back at the house we They checked me over there and sent me on my way pushed the button and booked the tickets. I was also Janice from South Africa, currently working in of the others packing to go. I showered, packed up was buoyed with elation and strode on over the soana, the next stop on the route. Heading down we began the climb up to a wooded area, through a encountered two other Americans, a husband and having found nothing life-threatening. However, I committed—some might say I should have been. Paris who was spending a week on the Camino and and went for breakfast—bread, butter and coffee. top. Just by the church a group of pilgrims were through the village I met another pilgrim, Ray from muddy wood and back out into the open again. The wife. The husband had suffered a bad fall coming felt I needed to see my own doctor and made The next few months were spent in more walk- Cheryl, a widow from Washington State who had Then it was simply a matter of going for a walk. examining a shrine marking the death of a pilgrim Arizona, who thought I knew where I was going and route went uphill and then downhill again. We down the muddy track and had damaged his ankle. arrangements to go home. My long walk had ended Iing, buying equipment and working. Before I knew decided it was time to walk this road. There were I left the hostel at seven. It was just getting light on this route. tagged along. crossed streams on stepping stones, crawled under It didn’t look as if he would continue. far short of Santiago. 12 CAMINO DE SANTIAGO THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday June 21 2013 Friday June 21 2013 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH CAMINO DE SANTIAGO 13

REALISE the Camino de Santiago had been it the end of April had come and I was heading for fallen tree branches and negotiated mud, lots of mud. During his time on the Camino de Santiago, Joe McGrath sneaking up on me for a long time. I had the station. Josephine dropped me at Central Sta- Our next break came at Alto De Erro where the met pilgrims from all over the world including those closer always found a good excuse for not making a tion—was I being selfish to leave her on her own? track crosses the road at the top of the hill. There is to home such as Michael Caulfield (above left) from Coat- bridge. Injury, however, forced him to cut short his walk— move on it. I was working, new courses to Then I was gone. The Virgin train to London was clearing at the roadside and a caravan sits there dis- for now—at Pamplona (above) in the Basque Country develop, family demands, you name it, I had fine, an easy journey. I arrived at Euston a few min- pensing ice cold coke to customers. We sat at a small PICS: JOE McGRATH it for an excuse. utes late and headed for St Pancras and the Eurostar. table and relished the cold Coca Cola. Checking our This time it was different. The Camino was in my Before long I was entering the Channel Tunnel guidebooks we discovered that accommodation is headI and it was being prompted to pop out at unex- and leaving the UK behind. The journey through scarce at Larrisoana. There were lots of people on ext morning we were off at seven. We went pected times. The crunch came when my cousin Matt France went well until we approached Paris and the WALKING THE WALK the Camino that day and we thought it might be a back across the bridge and headed for Pam- McGhee put on The Way after dinner one night in his train stopped. We waited for a while and then a good idea to look for accommodation in Zubiri, plona. The trail took us up and down some house in San Francisco. “This is the Camino again!” longer while. Little did I know but this was the start JOE McGRATH brings us a special report on his undertaking of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route about five kilometres short. smallN hills but the route was fairly gentle. We passed I realised. “There is no escaping this, wherever I go.” of things to come on French trains. As we were setting off again we met Michael Larrisoana and continued on towards Pamplona. I knew then I’d have to step up and step out. When we eventually got to Gare du Nord I made Caulfield from Coatbridge and his friends from This was only a 20 kilometre stretch, the route was That was in November last year. When I returned my way across the city to Gare Austerlitz and the through the Basque Country and northern Spain and the trials and tribulations he faced along the way Belfast who were happy to take our seats. You easy and the sun had come out. It was a beautiful home I began my preparations, researching on the overnight train to Bayonne. There I found myself expect to meet people from all over the world on the Saturday morning. internet, buying a guide book and, eventually, start- sitting with a German pilgrim called Meitner. He Camino but not someone from down the road. We It was on this stretch that I got the pain in by back. ing to walk. I began walking from home for an hour told me he was on his eighth section of the Camino. also pilgrims from South Korea, Eastern Europe and and it was raining. There are two routes from Saint The old monastery at the top was converted into Ray is an airline pilot. He is not a Catholic but set off on the trail again. It was as if a large hand was gripping my lower and then another hour home again and built up from He had started by walking from home in Frankfurt South America. Jean. One follows the valley through Valcarlos and a pilgrim hostel. In 2012 a new hostel was opened was taking the opportunity to walk and think about We arrived at Zubiri and crossed the bridge over chest. The pain came and went. Then it came back that. I surprised myself in just how far I could walk and in seven stages he had reached Lourdes. When The small train was not big enough to take every- the other goes over the ‘Route Napoleon’ on the hill- on the site. The accommodation is new and first the people who had helped him on his journey the river. A lady was touting for pilgrims willing to again. This went on until the pain was getting fairly without any great difficulty. Sore feet were a prob- we reached Lourdes just after dawn he left and one so we were asked to alight and take the waiting side. The Route Napoleon had been closed the pre- class. There is no food available there but the bar through life. He had come to the pilgrim Mass the pay a bit more for a decent room along the road. We constant. My companion, Ray, was trying to get into lem but no blisters. started his next stage. bus instead. Many of us took this option, only to find vious day due to snow and cloud. I decided to take and the hotel along the road serve a good Pilgrim night before and had been impressed but didn’t accepted the offer and were shown a nice house Pamplona before the shops closed for siesta so I told I decided that May would be a good time to go as Our train was delayed by about two hours as a that there was no bus and the train had gone. A bus the lower route. menu. At eight o’clock there was a Mass for pil- understand what it was all about. This was a reli- beside the river. We had a room for two, beds with him to go on and I rested for a while. it would be warmer and dryer and I would not be result of a technical fault. On reaching Bayonne the was arranged and we eventually arrived in Saint The road is 28 kilometres long and climbs about grims in the old church. There was standing room gious pilgrimage for him too. This stretch was hilly sheets, a shower and a washing machine, luxury! We were almost at Pamplona at this point and working. I researched travel to Saint-Jean-Pied-de- pilgrims discovered that the morning train to Saint- Jean. A large crowd gathered at the pilgrim office 1500 metres. The first half up to Valcarlos is fairly only. The concelebrated service finished with all the and muddy, very muddy. Again we found shrines set After getting cleaned up we took our boots down to when I set off again I was soon in the town. The pain Port and decided that a train journey would be a suit- Jean-Pied-de-Port was cancelled as this was a pub- where the staff proved to be very helpful. Pilgrim straightforward but the steep climb comes after that. pilgrims being called to the altar steps and a massed up in honour of pilgrims who had recently died on the river and with the aid of a large scrubbing brush was back and I decided to go into a pharmacy that I able beginning for a pilgrimage. A pilgrimage this lic holiday. We discovered we would have to wait passports were issued and they helped us find Fortunately the sun stayed hidden and the rain kept blessing given to all. this stretch of the route. There were difficult down- we found at the house, set about removing the mud. was passing to ask for some advice. It was there I was going to be. I wanted to make a journey that until late afternoon for a train. Bayonne Cathedral accommodation for the night. me cool. For the last stretch the road zigzags up the hill sections on this trail, made more difficult by the In the end the boots did not look clean but the met Rich from Kent. Rich is a paramedic who would give me time to get closer to God and dis- was an obvious choice for investigation while we I stayed in a hostel called Le Chemin vers l’Etoile, mountain and I found myself walking in cloud for ext morning I was ready to go at six but it mud. I was glad I had decided to bring a walking caked mud was gone. We put our dirty clothes in the immediately, on hearing my complaint, set me off cover something about myself. I went online to book waited. By the time the train arrived the station was a very old building with rudimentary facilities. With most of the way. I had no idea how far I had to go, was dark and raining heavily. I decided to pole. It made the descents manageable. washing machine and after some messing about we to the Urgencias for a check-up. We looked for a the train tickets. I had the journeys set up on the brimming over with pilgrims. some fellow pilgrims I enjoyed a pilgrim’s menu at expecting eack ben to be the last. wait. At seven I left, joining a straggly line of We stopped at a café in Espinal for an early lunch managed to start it. Then we set off to find some taxi but I ended up on the bus and the driver screen. I just needed to push the button to make the The pilgrims came from all over. I met Alina from a local bistro, a very good meal for €9 to set us up Eventually, when I was beginning to think I pilgrimsN weaving through the muddy track. The hos- —ham baguette and a coffee. The café was busy that food. A local café served a reasonable pilgrim menu. deposited me at the appropriate place. booking. I paused. Was I doing the right thing? This Romania; a graduate who has worked in England as for our first day on the road. would not make it to the top, a giant Cross looked tel does not serve breakfast so the first stop was the morning. I think every pilgrim took advantage of a On the way back we stopped at a store and bought A nurse there had studied at Glasgow Caledonian was crunch time. Was I really up for this? a waitress for years and wants to make a big change Back at the hostel there were about 14 sharing the out of the mist. The murk cleared and I was greeted village shop at Burguete for some bread to fuel the warm, dry seat and hot coffee. Suitably refreshed we a couple of baguettes and some sliced ham. Tomor- University and was tuned in to the Glasgow accent. in her life—starting with the Camino. There was room and we all slept well. I woke early with some with the sight of the church at the crest of the hill. I morning walk. It was about 28 kilometres to Larra- set off again. The Camino took us off road again and row’s breakfast was sorted. Back at the house we They checked me over there and sent me on my way pushed the button and booked the tickets. I was also Janice from South Africa, currently working in of the others packing to go. I showered, packed up was buoyed with elation and strode on over the soana, the next stop on the route. Heading down we began the climb up to a wooded area, through a encountered two other Americans, a husband and having found nothing life-threatening. However, I committed—some might say I should have been. Paris who was spending a week on the Camino and and went for breakfast—bread, butter and coffee. top. Just by the church a group of pilgrims were through the village I met another pilgrim, Ray from muddy wood and back out into the open again. The wife. The husband had suffered a bad fall coming felt I needed to see my own doctor and made The next few months were spent in more walk- Cheryl, a widow from Washington State who had Then it was simply a matter of going for a walk. examining a shrine marking the death of a pilgrim Arizona, who thought I knew where I was going and route went uphill and then downhill again. We down the muddy track and had damaged his ankle. arrangements to go home. My long walk had ended Iing, buying equipment and working. Before I knew decided it was time to walk this road. There were I left the hostel at seven. It was just getting light on this route. tagged along. crossed streams on stepping stones, crawled under It didn’t look as if he would continue. far short of Santiago. 14 LETTERS THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday June 21 2013

St Margaret’s struggle for freedom Josephites Srs Audrey Thomson (third left) and GLASGOW has suddenly found from non discrimination law if Therese McConway (fourth itself in the front line of the they are acting in accordance with left) are pictured receiving defence of religious freedom in the provisions of their constitu- gifts from the parish of St the UK. Two Glasgow Mid- tion. This exemption for charities John's, Caol, on leaving the wives are being taken to the has existed since the very first area after working in the Supreme Court over the issue of Race Relations Act in 1968 and, community and with pil- conscientious objection to abor- for example, would allow a grims who came to see the tion and the St Margaret’s Chil- area their order’s founder domestic violence charity to offer St Mary of the Cross dren and Family Care Society is a refuge only to women or allow a (Mackillop) had close ties being threatened with closure HIV charity to offer medical serv- with. The local school, over its desire to provide every ices only to homosexuals Lochyside RC Primary, also adoptive child with a mother and St Margaret’sConstitution states had a special assembly for a father. Of the two cases that of that it is established ‘to assess the the sisters. St Margaret's is the most worry- suitability of applicants as adoptive PICTURE They are seen here with ing and potentially wide ranging parents all in accordance with the Bishop Joseph Toal of since it calls into question the teachings of the Catholic Church’ OF THE Argyll and the Isles (sec- very existence of Faith based and it is because of this that the ond from right) and local organisations operating in accor- agency wanted prospective parents clergy dance with their conscience and to be married in accordance with WEEK PIC:ANTHONY beliefs. Church teachings. The OSCR MacMILLAN As is well known the 10 however, has decided that this Catholic adoption agencies in Eng- means that that St Margaret’sis not land and Wales suffered a crisis providing ‘public benefit’ and when the Sexual Orientation Reg- therefore must be removed from Cath Doherty’s politicians in Scotland alone, ulations became law in 2007 the Charities Register. The reason- future of parishes who would be very unhappy because the SOR’s required them ing by OSCR is a classic example I HAVE enjoyed reading Cath to have that refusal served on to be willing to provide adoption of a circular argument. Since char- Doherty’s series of articles on them despite their claims to be services to same sex couples. Ulti- ities are permitted by s193 to dis- parish life in Scotland. Letters ‘good, practising Catholics.’ mately the SOR’s (now incorpo- criminate, for OSCR to say that The future wellbeing of the SCO, 19 Waterloo Street, Glasgow G2 6BT Does anyone else ask rated in the Equality Act 2010) led that the act of discrimination makes Scottish parish is very much themselves these questions? to the English and Welsh agencies an organisation unfit to be a charity tied up with the future [email protected] Philip McDermott either closing or severing their links renders s193 meaningless. wellbeing of the Scottish AIRDRIE with the Church. In Scotland, the What OSCR has completely Church. St Andrew’s agency in Edinburgh failed to respect is the religious It concerns me a little that humanity in crisis.’ how the sense of sin Retiring bishops and has also severed its links and only nature of St Margaret’s and the the suggestions for For three months The Holy has diminished. new appointments the St Margaret’s agency in Glas- fact that its policies do not just improvements seem to be Spirit has been trying to tell IVF treatment is OK now, WHILST there is a need to gow has continued to operate in apply to homosexuals but also to directed at the familiar model us: ‘Sit up and Listen!’ living together before appoint an Archbishop to St accordance with Catholic teaching unmarried heterosexual couples. of the parish, which has a I know the secular media marriage is OK, as is Andrews and Edinburgh giving preference to heterosexual Also, the policy is based on what priest at its head and with are doing their best to ignore contraception, abortion, Archdiocese, it is good to note married couples it is for this reason is the first choice of prospective contributions in various the Pope’s call to end the missing Sunday Mass, the the coincidental commitment that it is being threatened with clo- parent it does not mean that in no capacities made by the scandal of Poverty. They rejection of the need to to appoint bishops to other sure by the Office of the Scottish circumstances whatsoever would ordinary members of the have other priorities; but our receive the Sacraments and dioceses in Scotland; dioceses Charity Regulator (OSCR). St Margaret’s consider a single parish. parishes must hear as much as their related Graces regularly, for whom the need for a new St Margaret’s links with the person or a same-sex couple but it Should we not be spending possible of this pastor who the apparent indifference to bishop would have been Catholic Church are not merely puts the first priority on finding a time now looking at an ever repeats ‘never be a Church the laws of the Church that, anticipated for a longer period nominal. In its 2011 annual report married man and woman as the more likely scenario of closed in on itself.’ of, a consequence, nurtures of time. I guess ‘these things’ it had an income of £486,164 of best choice for the child. So far St running a parish, either with Mary Ferguson the frame of mind that readily must take their due course. which £51,000 comes as a grant Margaret’s has always managed to no priest at all, or with NEWRY accepts that proposals such as Michael Dolan from Glasgow and of Paisley Dio- find appropriate parents for the minimal priestly that for same-sex ‘marriage EDINBURGH cese with a further £51,937 from children referred to it which is a involvement? For this is the I THINK the SCO series on are’ acceptable. ‘crib donations’ arising from col- fact that OSCR has chosen to future that has been plain to parishes was great food for It is a shame that these ALTHOUGH he may not lections in parish churches. The ignore in pursuit of its and the see for at least 20 years and thought. It reminded my mum topics are not addressed from have been everybody’s cup of Church therefore makes a sub- National Secular Society’s own shows no signs of going away. of the parish life of her the pulpit nowadays. If they tea, Bishop Joseph Devine of stantial financial contribution to ideological obsessions. The priestless, or near childhood and, unfortunately, are, I haven not heard about it. Motherwell made a big ensure that St Margaret's is able to The consequences of the priestless, parish need not be it brought home to me a There seems to be this attitude impact during his years of find parents for children. The actions by OSCR are profound, as all doom and gloom. Less parish life I have not that people must not be upset service to the Catholic agency has a particular skill in Brian McGuigan, who is a St priestly involvement will experienced. by being told they are doing Church, and I will miss him finding parents for ‘difficult to Margaret's trustee, said: “Our require much more lay I fault no one for this but wrong. following his recent adopt’ children, those who are country is on the brink of declar- participation. Reading Fr myself. I have never been In a recent issue from retirement. older or are physically or mentally ing illegal the belief that every Mattam’s excellent article on really involved in my parish. I Catholic Conversation, a letter In my opinion, he was handicapped and it is recognised child where possible deserves a the New Evangelisation was asked to be a reader but written by the late Cardinal always the Church’s best bet as providing an outstandingly mother and father.” (back page of last week’s work requires me to travel and Mercier was printed, when it came to speaking out successful service. The implications are also pro- SCO), you can see how these I could not make the weekly commenting on the now strongly to defend the The problem that St Margaret’s found for all other religious-based parishes could become much commitment. famous encyclical of Pope Catholic Faith and its beliefs. is having arises from its policy that charities since none of them will more effective vehicles for That said, I know that with Pius X on the evils of He also showed a lot of prospective adoptive parents be able to guarantee that their poli- Christian witness. a large numbers of priests Modernism—Pascendi loyalty to the schools in his should be a husband and wife cies and principles are in accor- John Gilligan nearing retirement, Dominici Gregis. diocese and always had good married for at least two years. dance with their religious EAST LOTHIAN parishioners such as myself Just because some of our words to say to the pupils in That policy has been described by principles. The decision by OSCR should and must take on a Catholic MPs agree to, and the many homilies he OSCR as discriminatory against also casts doubt on the assurances AT THE Pentecost Vigil, Pope greater role. even promote, same sex delivered at school Masses same sex couples and St Mar- by both the Scottish and UK Gov- Francis declared: “The Historically, as Cath ‘marriage’ and abortion, it over the years. garet’s has been threatened with ernments that churches will not be Church must go out to the Doherty points out, the laity doesn't mean that other I hope he has a happy removal from the Charity Regis- obliged to perform same-sex outskirts of existence itself.” supported their priest, now we Catholics should agree with retirement! ter which would close it down. ‘marriages.’Based on what OSCR Cath Doherty, however, seems must free them of some of the them. In fact, our new Pope T McGlinchey This decision does not arise has done, any church that refused to want to put parish chores of running a parish, or Francis, in a letter to the HAMILTON because of any complaint by any to perform same-sex ‘marriages’ barricades back up. Who are parishes, to focus entirely on bishops of Argentina, sent as same-sex couple seeking to be could find its charitable status her parishioners? Compulsory being our spiritual leaders. recently as March of this year, THE wheels are well and truly parents, nor because of any failure revoked or its trustees removed education has been the norm Sharon R referred Argentina’s bishops off modern society. David by St Margaret’s to find appropri- and replaced. The OSCR decision in Scotland for more than 100 RUTHERGLEN to what is known as the Cameron and his mooching ate parents for a child, it arises has implications not just in Scot- years. Who is illiterate? Aparecida document—a letter chums have driven this once solely because of a complaint land but also for charities in Eng- [Remember] 50 years ago the We have lost a true sent to them earlier in 2007 by great nation into a ditch. The from the National Secular Society. land and Wales. Second Vatican Council sense of sin him as Cardinal Bergoglio financial crisis is strangling The decision by OSCR is being St Margaret’s is involved in a opened all the channels of I HAVE often asked myself —instructing them to refuse this land and their response challenged St Margaret’s which is very important struggle not just teaching to the people in the why many Catholics, Communion to anyone, hasn’t got the economy out of appealing to the Scottish Charity for Catholics but for everyone in pews. It was a lot for some nowadays, seem to have the including politicians, who first gear. Road to recovery? Appeals Panel in a case which the UK who believes in freedom. bishops and priests to take wrong ideas about how their were known to be advocates Don’t make me laugh. Britain could go through the Scottish Freedom to associate, Freedom to in—but there was no shortage spiritual lives should be lived; of abortion. I know a few needs moral leaders, who get Courts and end up in the Supreme form independent organisations of opportunities for sharing in people up out of their seat and Court. Besides the legal costs and charities is fundamental if the excitement of new ways of G SCO reserves the right to edit letters to conform with space or back on the front foot. The involved, the case is also absorb- democracy and freedom is to have being Church. Except, of style requirements Catholic Church has been all ing the time and attention of St any real meaning. course, laziness, indifference G This page is used solely for reader opinion and therefore views too quiet of late. The bishops Margaret’s management and and being afraid of change expressed are not necessarily shared by SCO need to be out there spreading board distracting them from their I By Neil Addison, a barrister, had to be overcome. That the good news and making who wrote Religious Discrimina- G If you would like to share your opinion, send your core role of caring for children. needed three more correspondence to the above address this country great again. The The basis of St Margaret’s tion and Hatred Law. Donations Pontificates. Now Pope politicians won’t do it! to St Margaret’s can be sent via G Whether you use e-mail or post, you must provide your full name, Archie Carr defence is s193 of the EqualityAct Francis tells us ‘the Church address, and phone number or your letter will not be used 2010 which exempts charities www.stmargaretsadoption.org.uk must bring Jesus to a EDINBURGH Friday June 21 2013 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH FAITH IN CULTURE 15 Mystery is something to celebrate indeed FAITH IN CULTURE explores the idea that life-giving Gospel values yield cultural power in both music and film

end of what had been a politically bleak decade for many. A shift had taken place; sons would no longer carry on the trade of their fathers, many would sign on the dole. The biggest problem many By Richard Scots had with the Thatcher government can be summed up in one word, ideology. If The Stone Roses were about anything it was interaction and Purden bringing people together. It’s hard to think of a more life affirming anthem than I Am The Resur- T IS a part of Catholic doctrine that never rection, the song itself seems to come back from fails to capture my imagination, ‘the mys- the dead, light literally overcomes darkness. All at teries of the faith.’You could be forgiven for once it’s triumphant, glorious and mysterious; in thinking that as science sets out to provide many ways beyond the band. To see 50,000 faces us with all the answers, there is no real value sing “I Am The Resurrection And I Am The Light” with the unknown today. But as people of faith, is a moment to cherish. From songs such as Love mystery is part of our daily lives, our perspective Spreads to I Wanna Be Adored, the Roses provided Iand our imagination. It’s true that God doesn’t Christian themes to sing along to or simply con- make everything known to us and there are long template. periods of Christ’s life that are not covered in the Heritage rock’n’rollers Bruce Springsteen and Bible. In the developed world the mass media are Neil Young have also played to sell out crowds in prone to revealing every detail of a celebrity life Scotland over the last week, another old hero also without restraint. As Andy Warhol predicted 15 made a cinematic comeback in the form of Super- minutes of fame have arrived for many as a result man in Man of Steel (Henry Cavill, below). While reality television and associated spin offs. Often, it will be hard to appease the generation that grew once the story is consumed up with Christopher and the talent/personality Reeve in the role, perhaps demystified; it’s time to From songs such as enough time has passed to Gordius No 96 move onto the next thing. reinvent the character for CROSSWORD Last weekend The Stone Love Spreads to I a new audience. The Roses (right) played a con- Wanna Be Adored, the Superman logo is one of cert to 50,000 people on the most famous in the 1 2345 678 Glasgow Green; it was the Stone Roses provided world, the film’s producer 9 first time the original mem- suggests the brand is bers played in the city and Christian themes to sing ‘somewhere between 10 11 the same site for 23 years. along to or simply Coca-Cola and Christ.’ For many fans, this was Taking on the role is sacred ground as it’s associ- contemplate. Henry Cavill, he described 12 13 14 15 ated with their finest live how he felt putting on the First entry out the hat next 16 17 moment on June 9 1990. costume for the first time: TUESDAY will be the winner After this, they were tipped to be the next Beatles “You just feel different. It’s a different energy. 18 19 20 but then disappeared for five years. Bass player Whether it’s in my head or not, I feel different.” Send your completed Mani has said something ‘mystical’ happens when 21 22 Superman has appeared in various guises since crossword entries—along with these four members of the band come together, that 1938 battling against a variety of social evils from 2324 there is an invisible fifth member. wife beaters to a version of the Klu Klux Klan. The your full name address and It’s widely recognised that when playing in creation has been read as a response to the rise of 25 daytime phone number—to Scotland, the Roses raise their game, spurred on CROSSWORD CONTEST SCO 19 Hitler by the character’s Jewish creators Jerry Sie- 26 27 by the energy of their fans. After all this time it gal and Joe Schuster. Others add that he is based on 28 29 30 WATERLOO ST GLASGOW G2 seems apt that the four-piece should finish their the idea of a Christ-like saviour. Undoubtedly the 31 32 6BT UK concerts in a city where their reputation has fact that he comes from another world is perhaps grown in spite of absence. With virtually no press one of the most interesting facets of the character, 33 34 The winner’s name will be interviews or television appearances, a certain where you can read obvious Christian and immi- printed next week allure remains. Despite no new material since 1994 grant narratives into the story. A father sends his they continue to break ticket records because of a son to another world to reveal the light, while his 35 36 The editor’s decision is final loyal fan-base who bought into the band unequiv- adoptive father shapes his character, morals and ocally during their first flush of success. place in society. Whether it’s The Stone Roses or ACROSS There is no doubt the Roses made an impact in Superman it’s easy to pin-point the life-giving LAST WEEK’S Scotland that was unique, songs such as Waterfall Gospel values that yield cultural power. They have 1 How has the killer bent Peter Pan's fairy? (6,4) 6 Large percussion instrument (4) SOLUTION and Made of Stone sounded like folk songs that a tendency to stick around. 10 Popular flowers (5) had been around for thousands of years. They were . I Richard Purden is a freelance journalist, the 11 Sounds like a sailor got the first Pope to make nitre (9) ACROSS four ordinary lads that could have been your big 12 Dashing, brave (7) author of We are Celtic Supporters, an SCO 1 Cub 3 Stage fright brother or your class-mate. They were street smart, 15 Attack where the film-stars work (5) feature writer and a married father of two 8 Mother superior working class, full of ideas and optimism at the tail 17 Jumps to get an ingredient used in brewing (4) 10 Trace 11 Satyr 18 The villain in Othello (4) 19 From the French, a feeling of weariness or boredom (7) 13 Jerks 15 Relapse 21 It’s a crozier Edward has bent (7) 16 Barmaid 20 Satan 23 Jewelled headgear (5) 21 Fed up 23 Wrong 24 Metal used in galvanisation (4) 24 Mandarin 25 Bogota 25 Cotton onto a small branch (4) 26 Master class 27 Yap 26 Selected a hundred stockings (5) 28 Fit, not sick (7) DOWN 33 Not a real robin? That’s a lie! (9) 1 Come to grief 34 Thin soup (5) 35 Soap bubbles (4) 2 Betrayal 3 Sieve 36 Prose Carol edited for the nuns (4,6) 4 Gesture 5 Reefs 6 Guilty 7 Tar DOWN 12 Reading lamp 1 Rent to the British Navy (4) 13 Jests 14 Slain 2 This emotion ain't what it used to be! (9) 17 Autonomy 18 Eternal 3 Artist's stand (5) 19 Adonis 22 Plate 4 Bathroom fitting (5) 23 Woods 24 Mum 5 Flower you may find in a pond (4) 7 To have sworn these, one has to be confused (5) 8 How will a genie react to a female relation? (5-5) Last week’s winner was: 9 Took a stand against what popes do, possible (7) Charlotte McAulay, 13 Attest (4) Edinburgh 14 Via the interior (7) 16 One scuffs it, if involved in a fight (10) 20 One who lives locally - in Ramsay St? (9) 21 Provided food when one reacted thus (7) Scottish Catholic Observer: 22 Napoleon was imprisoned here (4) 27 Lubricated (5) Scotland’s only national 29 Member of the community esteemed for their great Catholic weekly newspaper age (5) printed by Trinity Mirror, Oldham. 30 Defamation (5) Registered at the Post Office 31 Toy that has its ups and downs! (2-2) 32 So this is how to dismantle huts (4) as a newspaper. 16 CHILDREN’S LITURGY THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday June 21 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 Reflection place. Our lives are so busy, these days, lollipop. If they do not, they do not get a THERE once were that it is hard to stop what we are doing, lollipop. Thirteenth Sunday of two sisters, named to join God and help. Often we tell God Megan and that we want to be close to Him and to Prayer Ordinary Time—First Gemma. They serve Him but when the time comes we Dear Jesus, please help me to answer your loved to play, watch say we have to go to football training call whenever I hear it and to do whatever I Reading televison, make first, or have a sleep over with our can to help you make the world a better crafts, listen to place. Amen. Elisha rose and followed Elijah. A reading from the first friends first, or take a nap first, or go music, draw and swimming first, or watch TV first. book of Kings 19:16b, 19-21. read. Every once God has amazingly great surprises for Responsorial Psalm and a while their us. Much better even than ice cream. We 16:1-2ab and 5, 7-8, 11. God told Elijah the prophet: “Choose Elisha, mother would call (R) You are my inheritance, O Lord. the son of Shaphat from Abel Meholah, have to stop what we are doing, though, to take your place as a prophet.” them to help out in and pay attention to God and help God Protect me, Lord God! I run to you for Elijah left and found Elisha plowing in a field the kitchen or their by serving Him and others. safety, and I have said: “Only you are my with a pair of oxen. There were 11 other men father would ask Lord!” them to work with him in the garden. Discussion You, Lord, are all I want! You are my in front of him in the field and each of them I was also plowing with a pair of oxen. Megan would always immediately stop How would you feel if you were choice and you keep me safe. Elijah went over to Elisha and put his robe on what she was doing and run to help her Gemma and you found out your mum and (R) You are my inheritance, O Lord. him. Elisha left his oxen and ran after Elijah. parents. Gemma, on the other hand, sister got lunch at a restaurant and ice I praise you, Lord for being my guide. would always say: “Just a minute. I cream but you did not get any? Even in the darkest night, your teachings Then he said: “Let me go and tell my father I and mother goodbye, and I will go with you.” want to do _____ first.” Do you think Gemma will help the next fill my mind. Elijah answered: “Go back! Did I tell you to do One day her mum asked Megan and time she is asked? Would you? I will always look to you, as you stand this?” Gemma to go with her to help with the I What surprises do you think God may beside me and protect me from fear. Elisha left him and went back. He killed his shopping. Megan was ready in an have in store for those people who respond (R) You are my inheritance, O Lord. two oxen and boiled them by making a fire instant but Gemma wanted to finish to His call when they are asked? You have shown me the path to life and with the wood from the plow and the yoke. watching a TV show first. Mum and you make me glad by being near to me. He gave the meat to the people and they ate Megan did the shopping and on the way Activity Sitting at your right side, I will always be it. Then he left with Elijah and became his home they stopped for lunch at a G Mate rials needed: Drawing paper (and/or joyful. servant. restaurant and then got ice cream. colouring pages depicting a child helping (R) You are my inheritance, O Lord. The Word of the Lord Gemma was very upset when they someone), crayons/markers/coloured finally got home. She said she would pencils and lollipops. Second Reading have helped if she would have known G Ask the class to draw—or colour— My brothers and sisters, you were called to free- about the trip to the restaurant and ice pictures of themselves helping others in dom. A reading from the letter of Paul to the The Children’s Liturgy page is published one cream stand but her mum told her that God’s name. Galatians 5:1, 13-15. the surprises were a ‘thank you’ for G Once they get engrossed in their work, Brothers and sisters, Christ has set us free! week in advance to allow RE teachers and those helping. quietly ask individual children if they This means we are really free. Now hold taking the Children’s Liturgy at weekly Masses to The first reading and the Gospel tell would help you with a project—sorting on to your freedom and don’t ever become stories similar to this one. God calls us crayons/markers, emptying the rubbish bin, slaves of the Law again. use, if they wish, this page as an accompaniment and asks us to join Him. Joining Him, cleaning up a room, and so on.). If they My friends, you were chosen to be free. to their teaching materials however, means helping others and immediately stop their work and say ‘yes,’ So don’t use your freedom as an excuse working to make the world a better take them to the project and give them a to do anything you want. Use it as an opportunity to serve each other with love. All that the Law says can be summed up in the command to love others as much as you love yourself. But if you keep attacking each other like wild animals, you had better watch out or you will destroy yourselves. The Word of the Lord Alleluia 1 Samuel 3:9; John 6:68c. (R) Alleluia, alleluia. Speak, O Lord, your servant is listening; you have the words of everlasting life. (R) Alleluia, alleluia. Gospel I will follow you wherever you will go. A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Luke 9:57-62. Along the way to Jerusalem someone said to Jesus: “I’ll go anywhere with you!” Jesus said:“Foxes have dens, and birds have nests, but the Son of Man doesn’t have a place to call His own.” Jesus told someone else to come with Him. But the man said: “Lord, let me wait until I bury my father.” Jesus answered: “Let the dead take care of the dead, while you go and tell about God’s Kingdom.” Them someone said to Jesus: “I want to go with you, Lord, but first let me go back and take care of things at home.” Jesus answered: “Anyone who starts plowing and keeps looking back isn’t worth a thing in God’s kingdom!” The Gospel of the Lord Friday June 21 2013 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH CHURCH NOTICES 17 CHURCH&PUBLICNOTICES RECRUITMENT

STALOYSIUS’ CHURCH :*0(- LV WKH RIðFLDO DLG DQG 25 Rose Street GHYHORSPHQW FKDULW\ RI WKH &DWKROLF Glasgow G3 ONTHLY &KXUFK LQ 6FRWODQG )RU QHDUO\ ðIW\ \HDUV M ZH KDYH KHOSHG SHRSOH OLYLQJ LQ SRYHUW\ (off Sauchiehall Street) MEDJUGORJE WR EXLOG D EHWWHU IXWXUH IRU WKHPVHOYHV SUNDAY MASS: Saturday Vigil 5.45pm; 9am; 10.30am (Family Mass); VENING Events Assistant 12noon (Sung); 9pm E Salary: £21,900 per annum. ST JOHN THE BAPTISTʼS CHURCH Full-time temporary contract until 31.12.15 WEEKDAY MASS: 7KLV QHZ ð[HGWHUP SRVW LV EHLQJ FUHDWHG WR KHOS XV PDNH WKH PRVW RI Monday - Friday: 8am; 12.30pm; 5.45pm Lower Millgate RXU WK DQQLYHUVDU\ LQ > Returns Friday 9.30pm approx for further information please contact To book send name, address, telephone number and £10 deposit Mrs Helen Border 01505-336269 (balance is due 2 months before departure) to: Fr G Dunn, Columban Fathers St Gregoryʼs Church, 130 Kelvindale Road, G20 8DP www.sconews.co.uk Telephone: 0141 946 6880 EXPERT SERVICES St Agnesʼ, Lambhill Glasgow SCOT-COVER th Marking also the 100 Anniversary Saturday 9th November 2013 RE-UPHOLSTERY of the Cadder Pit Disaster Turnbull Hall,Glasgow University Freephone: 0800 389 8084 Suites and church kneelers re-covered. 10am - 5pm followed by Mass in Holy Mass will be offered in For quality and expertise, all types of Glasgow University Chapel at 6pm,where St Agnesʼ Church upholstery work undertaken - some of the prepared music will be used. on contract, commercial and domestic. Sunday 30 June at 3pm Speakers and Session Leaders www.scotcover.co.uk forthe faithful departedwhose final committal took place in DalyFamily Business Garage With Over 30 years Doors Experience St Kentigernʼs Cemetery, the James MacMillan CBE Fr Guy Nicholls (Blessed John Henry Institute of INSTALLATIONS, REPAIRS & Western Necropolis Cemetery and at Talks and workshops for clergy,laity and Liturgical Music) Glasgow Crematorium parish musicians - all welcome MAINTENANCE OF ALL GARAGE DOORS Joseph Cullen (conductor, choral trainer and organist) Free estimates & advice Rebecca Tavener (Cappella Nova) 24 Hour ALL WELCOME Call Out Tea/Coffee in Parish Hall after Mass TEL: 01355 261601 No 7 or 7A Bus from Hope Street, Glasgow www.musicasacrascotland.org.uk Prayer Group Online registration now open Meeting Times £15 including lunch, programme To advertise on this page Diocese of Motherwell ADVERTISINGTERMSANDCONDITIONSand all materials N Healing Ministry, Advertisements submitted must contain complete and accurate information and comply with requirements of all relevant Email: Tent of Divine Mercy Ministry, legislation, the British Code of Advertising Practice, and the Advertising Standards Authority. The publisher has the right, Meets on the 1st Saturday of at its discretion, to refuse, omit, suspend, or change the position of advertisements, or require artwork or copy to be amended to comply with any moral or legal obligations. The publisher will not be liable for any loss of revenue to the [email protected] the month, advertiser incurred as a consequence of non-publication or incorrect reproduction of an advertisement. Advertisements may St Francis Xavier’s Church, be cancelled within 14 days of an order being received and not less than a minimum of 24 hours before deadline for entry. Carfin, Any cancellations outside this period will not affect the buyer’s liability for payment for the advertisement. Payment for Tel:0141 241 6105 Saturday 2 – 4.30pm advertisements must be received within 30 days. Any order, verbal or written, which is placed for the insertion of an advertisement amounts to an acceptance of these conditions. 18 FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday June 21 2013

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DEATHS MEMORIAM CLARK GAFFNEY JANY 1st Anniversary In loving memory of our dear Treasured memories of my Remembering my sister father and father-in-law, beloved husband, Eryk, a BRANKIN, Josephine BOYLE Maurissa, who died June 26, Henry, died June 26, 2004. dear dad and loving papa, (Former Head Teacher of St (Mary), Hillcrest House, 2012. We did not know that morning, who died suddenly June 26, Bridget’s Primary, Annagry, Co. Donegal. I miss you each and every What pain that day would 1990. R.I.P. Baillieston) 10th Anniversary, died June day, bring, Sadly missed. Suddenly at home, on June 16, 2003. I wish you’d never gone When a special heart Our Lady of Czestochowa, 7, 2013, Josephine, beloved Remembered with love. away, stopped beating, pray for him. wife of James, much loved From her sisters and brothers. But some wishes can’t come And we could not do a thing, Your loving wife Daisy and mum of Eamonn and Clare, Mother Mary, pray for her. true, The parting was so sudden, family. mother-in-law of Stephen So I’ll treasure the memories We often wonder why, and Penny, a much loved McGUIGAN CAMPBELL, Donald (Dan) I have of you. That the hardest part for all McDAID nana of Luke, Christopher, Precious memories of a 1st Anniversary Lots of Love, Robert. xxx of us, In loving memory of our dear Sean and Nicholas, who will much loved wife, sister, sis- In loving memory of Dan, We never said goodbye, parents, Jimmy, died June be very sadly missed. ter-in-law, aunt and great- who died June 26, 2012. , Cathie (née We think about you every day, 24, 1990, and Kitty, died Funeral Mass has taken aunt, Sadie, who died on A loving heart stopped beating, COWAN Hendry) The things you did and used March 18, 1998. place at St Bridget’s R.C. January 12, 2013 and whose As I watched you slip away, 2nd Anniversary to say, Loved and remembered Church, Baillieston, on birthday occurs on June 22. My heart was truly broken, Loving memories of Cathie, They bring a smile and often every day. Wednesday, June 12. There’s a face we shall As you fought so hard to stay, who died on June 30 and a tear, Kevin, Alice, Kevin and Paul. always remember, God saw you were so tired, whose birthday occurs on And a loving wish you were FEENEY A voice we shall always recall, The cure was not to be, July 4. Loving wife of Alec, still here. Peacefully at Wishaw A memory to cherish forever, He put His arms around you, MacEACHEN mother, mother-in-law, Sacred Heart of Jesus, have 12th Anniversary General Hospital, on Of one so dear to us all. And whispered come to me. Greatly loved. grandmother, auntie and sis- mercy on him. In loving memory of a dear Wednesday, June 12, 2013, Our Lady of the Isles, pray Your loving sons, daughters, Catherine Cecilia Feeney, Sadly missed. for him. ter of all the family. mother, grandmother and Queen of the Holy Rosary, Sadly missed by everyone. son-in-law and daughters-in- great-grandmother, Mary adored daughter of Patrick Inserted by his loving wife law. and Veronica, dearest sister pray for her. Kathy, son Mark and daugh- St Catherine, pray for her. Flora, who died June 15, Sacred Heart, pray for her. Thank you, Granda, for the 2001, also remembering a of Anne-Marie and loving ter-in-law Lesley. years we shared, aunt of Eve Cecilia and Iona Inserted by her loving No longer here our love to CRILLEY dear father, grandfather and husband Ian and family. In loving memory of Jimmy, For the love you gave and great-grandfather, Donald and a very dear friend and share, the way you cared, cousin to her carers But in our hearts you are dearly beloved husband of John, who died September the late Mary, dear father You left a place no one can 20, 1976. Catherine, Elenor, Clare, RELIGIOUS MEMORIAM always there. fill, Rosemary and Anne. To Gen from Jack and Ross. and grandfather, who died St Anthony, pray for them. June 19, 1990. We miss you, Granda, and Katie Margaret, Adrian, Lisa, Fortified by the Rites of the LOWRIE From all the family Glasgow, always will. Holy Church. Paisley, Oban and Ireland. Will those who think of him Calum and Mhairi. In loving memory of Fr Hugh today, Your loving grandchildren Very sadly missed. Lowrie, who died on June A little prayer to Jesus say. and great-grandchildren. McGOWAN Our Lady of Lourdes and St 26, 2005. CARLIN Anthony, pray for her. 23rd Anniversary Our Lady of Mount Carmel, 18th Anniversary Our Lady of Lourdes, pray GAFFNEY, Henry 15 Clapperhow Road, In loving memory of our dear pray for him. R.I.P. In loving memory of our dear for him. Inserted by his loving family. 9th Anniversary sister, Mary, who died June Motherwell. Also remembering Hugh mother, Bridget, who died It broke our hearts to lose 22, 1995. Lowrie Snr, who died on June 23, 1990, also our dear you, DOCHERTY May she rest in peace. June 26, 1997. father, Hugh, who died on BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE 21st Anniversary But you did not go alone, Our Lady of Lourdes, pray St Pio, pray for him. December 31, 1995, and Part of us went with you, whose birthday occurs on To the dear memory of for her. , Catherine Inserted by Helen. The day God called you AUSTIN June 26. George, a loving husband Inserted by Annabel, Michael Cherished memories of home. Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, and father, died on June 25, and all the family. Cathy, dear sister-in-law, McINNES 1992. We’ll always remember you, Please pray for the repose of have mercy on them. aunt and friend, who died All I ask of you, is that wher- The little things you said and the soul of Reverend Father Inserted by the family. did. March 2, 2008 and whose ever you may be, you will Joe McInnes, C.Ss.R., who God bless you, Dad and birthday occurs on June 21, always remember me at the died June 21, 1995. Grandad. 2008 and Bill who died Altar of God. Our Lady, Star of the Sea, Put Your arms around him, March 19, 2010. Loved and Our Lady of Lourdes, pray pray for him. Lord. missed by Kathy and family. for him. Inserted by Joe and Sacred Heart, pray for him. Requiescant in Pace. St Gemma, pray for him. Elizabeth, Blantyre; Roddy, Love you always. Inserted by Kitty, Marianne, Mairi and family, Inverness. Jimmy, Christine, Claire, KERR Raymond and Claire. Precious memories of my Kelly and Katrina. dearly loved husband, John, who died December 1, 2004, GALLAGHER; Kathleen and whose birthday falls on Remembering with love our MacINTYRE 1st Anniversary June 23. R.I.P. dear sister and aunt, Kath- In loving memory of our dear Find your softest pillow, CLARK, Maurissa leen, died 23rd June 2009. Lord, 1st Anniversary RIP mother and grandmother, To rest his head upon, Precious memories of our Loved and missed always. Mary, who died June 18, Place a kiss upon his cheek, lovely daughter Maurissa, Her loving family. 2012. Also remembering our And tell him who it’s from. died June 26, 2012. dear father and grandfather, Mary, Fort William. There is always a face GIBNEY Iain, who died April 19, 2001. before us, In loving memory of Neil, Deep in our hearts they will always stay, LINSTRUM SHANNON A voice we would love to hear, much loved husband of the In loving memory of our dad In memory of our dearly A smile we will always GAFFNEY late Veronica, dear father Loved and remembered and papa, Alex, who died on loved Sr Mary Camillus of remember, 9th Anniversary and grandad, died June 21, every day. May 16, 1993, and whose the Convent of Mercy, Gar- Of a daughter we loved so In loving memory of my dear 1997. Inserted by all the family. birthday occurs on June 23. nethill, who died June 26, dear, husband, and father, Henry, So dearly loved. Loved and remembered 2007. Deep in our heart lives a pic- died June 26, 2004, also his So sadly missed. MacINTYRE every day. After my awakening He will ture brother, Thomas, died April R.I.P. In loving memory of our dear The family. set me close to him. These More precious than silver or 10, 1994. mother, Mary Ann eyes shall gaze on Him and gold, I miss you from your fireside GRANT MacEachen, who passed find Him not aloof. Job 19. It’s a picture of our lovely chair, Treasured memories of Ian, away on June 25, 1988. daughter Your loving smile and gentle dearly beloved husband, lov- R.I.P. Whose memory will never air, ing father, father-in-law and Your memory is our keepsake, grow old, Your vacant chair no one grandfather, who died on With which we will never The brightest star in the sky can fill, June 25, 2006. part, at night, We miss you Henry and Rest in peace. God has you in His keeping, Is our darling Maurissa say- always will. Sacred Heart of Jesus, grant We have you in our hearts. ing goodnight. St Joseph, pray for him. him eternal rest. St Martin, pray for her. Love you Forever. Your loving wife Margaret From Isabel, John, Andrew, Inserted by her family in Mum and Dad. xxxx and son Pat. Frances and families. 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MacKAY MASTERSON ACKNOWLEDGEMENT PRAYER TO THE have pity in regard to the gift to forgive and forget all In loving memory of our dear Patrick (Pat) BLESSED VIRGIN favour I ask… I intercede for evil against me, and in all dad, grandad and Loving husband of Susan O Most Beautiful Flower of my family that we may instances of my life you are great-grandad, Norman, and special dad of Colette MORRISON Mount Carmel, fruitful in the always be provided for in our with me. I want in this short formerly of Kildonan, who went to God June 21, Joan, Anita, Kathleen & splendour of Heaven, necessities. I ask thee, St prayer to thank you for all South Uist, who died in 2010. R.I.P. Annaleise wish to thank all Blessed Mother of the Son Martha, to overcome the things as you confirm once Corby on June 26, 2004. You’ll never walk alone. family, friends, neighbours, of God, Immaculate Virgin, dragon which Thou didst again that I never want to be relatives and work R.I.P. assist me in this my neces- cast at thy feet. One Our separated from you, even in colleagues at Uist and Barra Deep in our hearts you will MASTERSON sity. O Star of the Sea, help Father, three Hail Mary’s and spite of all material illusion. I Hospital and Royal Mail for always stay, Patrick (Pat) me and show me herein You a lighted candle every Tues- wish to be with you in eter- their overwhelming kindness Loved and remembered Died June 21, 2010. are my Mother. O Holy day and the above prayer nal glory. Thank you for your and messages of sympathy, every day. Always in our thoughts. Mary, Mother of God, Queen made known with the inten- mercy towards me and extended to them by way of All our love. R.I.P. of Heaven and Earth, I tion of spreading devotion to mine. (Say this prayer for phone calls, cards, gifts and George, Annag and family, Anne, Glen and Mary. humbly beseech You from St Martha. - P.C. three consecutive days). floral tributes, following the Corby and High Wycombe. the bottom of my heart to Publication promised. - L.K. sudden and tragic death of RANACHAN succour me in my necessity. NOVENA PRAYER TO ST Ronald Hubert, much loved 15th Anniversary There are none that can JUDE HOLY ST JUDE, apostle husband, father, son, In loving memory of our dear withstand Your power. O May the Sacred Heart of and martyr, great in virtue brother, father-in-law to Mark son, Jack, died June 24, show me herein You are my Jesus be praised, adored, and rich in miracles, near and grandad to Adam and 1998, and our dear daugh- mother. O Mary, conceived glorified and loved through- kinsman to Jesus Christ, Cara. Special thanks to ters, Marie and Catherine, without sin, pray for us who out the world now and for- faithful intercessor for all Robert, Ronald’s brother, died in infancy. have recourse to Thee ever more. Sacred Heart of who invoke and honour your who travelled from Australia, We hold you close within our (three times). Holy Mary, I Jesus have mercy on us. St aid, special patron in time of whose support was invalu- hearts, place this cause in your Jude helper of the hopeless, need. To you I have able and to Johnnie, his And there you shall remain, hands (three times). O thank pray for us. St Jude, great recourse from the depths of older brother, who couldn’t To walk with us throughout you for your mercy to me miracle worker, pray for us. my heart and humbly beg make it from Australia, but our lives, and mine. Amen. Say for Say nine times daily. - R.F. you, to whom God has given was with them all in spirit, Until we meet again. three days; publication such great power, to come and thanks to all who Goodnight and God Bless. promised. – C.McK. in heaven, to my aid and help me now McKERNAN travelled from the mainland DEAR FATHER Mum and Dad. please send all healing and in my time of need. In return Simon went to God, June to pay their last respects. I resort to love to your special child, I promise to make your 21, 2008, aged 21 years. Many thanks to Father Ross O ST. MARTHA, thee and to thy petition and Through the Lord Jesus name known and loved and Loving you, from Mum, Dad, Crichton for the beautiful faith. I offer up to thee this Christ. Amen. - F.D. cause you to be invoked. Francis, Gabriel and service and kind words, to light which I shall burn every Three Our Fathers, Hail Madeleine. Willie Bauld – altar server, Tuesday for nine Tuesdays. Mary’s and Glorias. “For you, He has Pauline MacDonald – PRAYER TO THE HOLY Comfort me in all my difficul- Publication promised. - D.F. commanded his angels. Organist, Calum Anthony SPIRIT ties through the great favour Holy Spirit, you who solve all They will bear you up in their Beaton – Piper, and thou didst enjoy when Our problems, light all roads, so GRATEFUL thanks to ST hands.” Margaret Campbell who Saviour lodged in thy that I can attain my goal; Jude. St Martha and all the sang the psalm. Thanks house…I beseech thee to You who gave me the divine saints. - D.T. also to our local funeral director Angus MacPhee and John Fraser & Son of THOMAS 10th Anniversary Inverness for their kind, In loving memory of our dear caring and mother and grandmother, professional handling of all Mary, beloved wife of the arrangements, to the Dark late Michael, who died June Island Hotel for their service SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY SUBSCRIPTION OFFER 23, 2003. at the funeral tea and finally Sacred Heart of Jesus, pray to all those who paid their for her. last respects at St Mary’s 6 ISSUES FOR ONLY £4.50 St Anthony, pray for her. Church, Griminsh and at the McLEAN Inserted by Mary, Charlie, Nunton Graveside. We want you to experience the beneﬁts of having 4th Anniversary. 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EW Pontificates began under attempt to curb liberal France. It is truly such a cloud as that of Bene- astounding, and a glaring indictment of dict XV. He was elected Pope the lack of intelligence of the leaders of on September 3, 1914, and the war in all countries, that the unbe- whole reign was overshad- lievable slaughter had not expunged the owed by the First World War, which he prejudices from the past. declared to have been ‘the suicide of What did happen is that the attempts civilisedF Europe.’ There is far more to to end the conflict greatly enhanced the Pope Benedict XV: in many respects he prestige of the Papacy. It had been eas- completed the journey to the modern ily ignored in 1914, but by the time of world which Pope Leo XIII had begun. the third peace initiative by the Pope in The Great War, however, is inescapable. 1917, all sides listened. What Pope Giacomo Paulo Giovanni Battista Benedict proposed was straightforward: della Chiesa, the son of a minor noble family, had entered the priesthood very I For ‘the moral force of right ... be much against the wishes of his parents. substituted for the material force of A lawyer by training, he was very arms.’ quickly noted by the Vatican hierarchy I “Simultaneous and reciprocal for his outstanding abilities. Cardinal diminution of armaments.” Rampolla, Pope Leo XIII’s Secretary of I “International arbitration must be State, took him under his wing. As the established.” nuncio to Spain, he was an important I “Renunciation of war indemnities” cog in the process that saw the Church I “Occupied territories should be reconsider its relationship with the evacuated.” modern nation-state. I “An examination... of rival claims.” As nuncio, Della Chiesa also had his first taste of the dangers inherent in the Some liked what the Pope suggested. clashes between the modern nation- Austria-Hungary, Britain and Bulgaria state. Germany and Spain came close to recognised that this was an unwinnable war over the Caroline Islands, a small conflict and that even for the eventual chain of Pacific islands which Spain winners the price would be so great that had claimed as a colony for centuries, they would, in effect, have lost, too. but which Germany wanted as it So much of what was in the proposal expanded its colonial presence in the would have ensured a more righteous world. Pope Leo XIII, when asked to peace than the one that transpired at arbitrate in 1885, decided in favour of Versailles in 1919, which was driven by Spain; as nuncio, Della Chiesa played revenge and force. Pope Benedict XV’s an important role in the event. 1917 peace proposal must go down as In 1887, he followed his protector, the great missed opportunity to alter the Cardinal Rampolla, to the Secretariat of course of 20th-century history. Of State. The process of rapprochement course, the victors realised that Pope with the secular world continued apace Benedict’s proposal would not punish for decades, but came to a shuddering the defeated, and he was not invited to halt in 1903. The election of St Pius X the Versailles conference. However, was a continuation of Pope Leo XIII’s with hindsight that made his reputation: Papacy in many ways, but the search the Pope as impartial judge but also as for an accommodation with the modern the prophet of the failing of Versailles, nation-state came to an end. Rampolla and of the renewed and even greater was replaced by the far more conserva- sorrow that would cause. tive Cardinal Merry del Val, and it was only a matter of time before Della he Pope was to use what was left Chiesa found himself outside the circle of his energy in the post-war of immediate power. years to focus on alleviating the St Pius X was far too astute to discard Twar’s suffering, and on building new any talent and saw many aspects of the links with states. Poland, Lithuania and still youngish priest that he admired. In Latvia, re-born Catholic countries, saw 1908 Della Chiesa was appointed to Papal recognition, and relations with Bologna Archdiocese, one of the largest France gradually improved. A first set in Italy. His responsibilities were huge, of moves to find a solution for the lack but this was also the perfect proving Europe began to increase, Della Chiesa modernist urge to reshape everything, dict’s sincere neutrality during the con- of sovereignty for the Vatican by seek- ground for what lay in the future. As was created a cardinal, on May 25, now had political and military aims. As flict, but relations before 1914 coloured ing closer co-operation with Italy were Archbishop, he undertook a radical 1914. In central Italy, the unrest was of the young men of Europe marched off popular perception. In Germany, where also initiated and the problem of the reform of his charge: the seminary edu- a class nature, with a socialist uprising to war, singing and laughing into a caul- there was no nuncio, traditional Pruss- Atheistic Soviet Union faced. cation was widened to include sciences, narrowly quelled, and huge gains for dron of industrial destruction on a vast ian Protestantism ensured that the Vati- The first code of Canon Law, on expenditure reviewed in order to have Marxist parties in elections. There was and unimagined scale, Della Chiesa can was seen as a stooge of the Allies. which he had worked so hard, was more for charitable work, and he visited also the debate on what side Italy became Pope as Benedict XV (above). This was enhanced by the excellent rela- promulgated, greatly renewing the all parishes, even the remote small ones should be on if war did break out. Offi- tions between the Vatican and Britain, sense of direction of the clergy. Finally, in the mountains. cially she was aligned with Germany ne can only wonder what and the leading role taken by Cardinal in Maximum Illud, he urged the mis- The reform of the diocese was a huge and Austria-Hungary, but what was despair he must have felt. By Mercier, the Archbishop-Primate of Bel- sions not to impose a European cultural success, and vocations increased signif- termed sacra egoismo steered national- December it had become very gium, in resisting the German armies. sensibility on the growing regions of icantly. This was partly due to the ist opinion in the opposite camp in the clearO that this was not to be a quick, old- This problem was enhanced by the the Faith in Africa and Asia. renewal of Canon Law, on which he hope of gaining the last remaining parts fashioned chivalric war, that St Pius X expulsion of German and Austro-Hun- Pope Benedict XV died in 1922, heart- worked for St Pius X, but also through of Italian-speaking lands from the Hab- had been correct in predicting disaster. garian representatives to the Holy See broken by what he saw as the ‘useless his strong Marian devotion. It bears sburgs. The new Pope appealed for a truce at when Italy joined the war on the side of butchery’of 1914-1918, saddened by the emphasis that ever since the end of the Della Chiesa wanted none of it: he Christmas 1914, and although there the Allies. The lack of sovereignty had unjust peace, worried about the Commu- French Revolution the Church had emphasised the international nature of were the famous instances of fraterni- come to haunt Pope Benedict XV. nist threat and disturbed by the lack of become more and more Mary-orien- the Church and the duty of peace and sation in the trenches between hostile This perception ensured that when he charity that still prevailed in Europe’s tated. Della Chiesa was no exception. love imposed on Catholics by the soldiers that year, Pope Benedict was initiated his first peace initiative in colonies. He left the world acutely aware He took his clergy and laity on pilgrim- Gospels. It was to no avail. The world ignored. Once again it was clear that 1916, the Germans saw it as a ‘Popish of the threat it faced, a threat buried ages to Loreto, and, on the 50th anniver- was deaf to Cardinal Della Chiesa as it when it came to Realpolitik, the Vatican plot.’Yet at the same time, the strongly beneath the hedonistic veneer of the Age sary of the apparition, to Lourdes. was to Pope St Pius X. The urge to was easily side-lined. anti-Clerical French politician, Georges of the Flapper. This Pope had always As the unrest in Italy and the rest of overthrow and destroy, essential to the There can be no doubt of Pope Bene- Clemenceau, believed it to be an been an unheeded Prophet. 22 CELEBRATING LIFE THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday June 21 2013 Dumbarton churches display rock solid Faith to mark anniversary Celebrating Life By Dan McGinty Do you have a special THE nationwide celebrations of the occasion from your parish 1450th anniversary of St Columba’s arrival in Scotland continued with a or a celebration at your multi-faith service in Dumbarton, as school that you wish to Christians from 10 churches in the town share with the SCO? If so, gathered at Dumbarton Rock. Coming together on the site of St Patrick’s e-mail Dan McGinty: Chapel, the group sang hymns and listened [email protected] as Rev Brian Mulraine, of Dumbarton Bap- tist Church, and Canon Gerry Conroy of St Patrick’s, led the service with readings. During the service, the third such multi- faith gathering in Dumbarton in the last year, Tim Rhead from St Augustine’s Scottish EWTN PROGRAMMES Episcopal Church welcomed the congregation while they were given a short account SUN 23 JUNE 9.30AM of St Columba’s life and times by historian 9AM LIVE PAPAL AUDIENCE Billy Scobie from Bonhill Parish Church in Christians from Dumbarton gather at Dumbarton THE FOURTH RUPTURE: A PATH 1PM Vale of Leven. Mr Scobie said. “The saint may have walked With Dumbarton serving as Strathclyde’s on this very spot. Rock to mark the 1450th anniversary of St TOWARDS RECONCILIATION LIVE DAILY MASS capital in the time of St Columba, it is likely “It is reasonable to suggest that the Chris- Columba’s arrival in Scotland 11AM 9PM that he visited the town, where the supporter tian evangelisation of Columba and his ANGELUS LIVE FROM THE POPE PIUS XII of St Mungo, a friend of Columba, was king. monks made possible the eventual union of inations throughout our history, and we do VATICAN THURS 27 JUNE “Given the Rock’s political and spiritual the Picts and Scots, a development which well to gather together here to remember significance, added to its importance as a may be said to have been the birth of the him on this, the 1450th anniversary of his 1PM 1PM centre of communication by land and sea, it Scottish nation. arrival on Iona.” LIVE SUNDAY MASS LIVE DAILY MASS is very likely that Columba would have vis- “Columba has been very specially loved [email protected] 2.30PM 8PM ited King Rhydderch here at Dumbarton,” and revered by Scots of all Christian denom- I CATHOLICISM EWTN LIVE 6PM 9PM THE WORLD OVER LIVE POPE PIUS XII 10PM FRI 28 JUNE VATICANO 1PM 11PM LIVE DAILY MASS LIVE BENEDICTION 7PM MON 24 JUNE FORGOTTEN HERITAGE: 1PM EUROPE AND HER SAINTS LIVE DAILY MASS 8PM 8.30PM LIVE THE WORLD OVER NEW SERIES DOOR OF FAITH 9PM 9PM POPE PIUS XII POPE PIUS XII SAT 29 JUNE TUES 25 JUNE 8AM 1PM LIVE FROM ROME SPOTLIGHT ON... LIVE DAILY MASS SOLEMNITY OF SS PETER AND 8PM PAUL MASS THE JOURNEY HOME, 1PM 9PM LIVE DAILY MASS POPE PIUS XII 9PM Bishop John Mone—Bishop Emeritus of Paisley—and Fr Eamonn Sweeney led the annual Pioneer pilgrimage to Knock, where they concelebrated Mass in the Apparition Chapel. While on the pilgrimage, Joseph and Helen MacEachen celebrated their 17th wedding anniversary and were given WED 26 JUNE DOGMATIC THEOLOGY a special Blessing by Bishop Mone, who is pictured with the happy couple and Fr Sweeney PIC: BILL CARLTON LAY READERS’ GUIDE by Fr John Breslin

SUNDAY JUNE 23 Sunday 12C. Zechariah 12:10-11;13:1. Response: For you my soul is thirsting, O God, my God. Galatians 3:26-29. Luke 9:18-24. MONDAY Solemnity of the Birth of St John the Baptist. Isaiah 49:1-6. Response: I thank you for the wonder of my being. Acts 13:22-26. Luke 1:57-66.80 TUESDAY Genesis 13:2.5-18. Response: The just will live in the presence of the Lord. Matthew 7:26. 12-14. WEDNESDAY Genesis 15:1-12. 17-18. Response: The Lord remembers His covenant for ever. Matthew 7:15-20. THURSDAY Genesis 16:1-12. 15-16. Response: O give thanks to the Lord for He is good. Matthew 7:21-29. Fr Dunn shows that he has golfing success down to a tee FRIDAY Memorial of St Irenaeus. Genesis 17:1.910.15-22. MEMBERS of the Scottish enjoyed a wonderful sunny day “Without the support of com- Maguire, chairman of Anderson Response: Indeed thus shall be blessed the man Clergy Golfing Society and a tremendous round of golf. panies such as Anderson Maguire Funeral Directors, who fears the Lord. Matthew 8:1-4. recently teed off their 2013 Fr Stephen Dunn, tourna- Maguire, the clergy would not alongside second-placed Fr season at Troon’s Lochgreen ment director, was glad for the be able to run these events and Willie Boyd of St Mary’s, SATURDAY Golf Club. golfing season to get underway we greatly appreciate their Irvine, third-placed Fr Sean Solemnity of Ss Peter and Paul. Acts 12:1-11. Sponsored for the past eight once again and took time after sponsorship,” Fr Dunn said. Cunney, a retired priest of Response: From all my terrors the Lord set me years by Anderson Maguire the round to thank the clergy’s Fr Dunn is pictured receiving Motherwell Diocese, and their free. 2 Timothy 4:6-8. 17-18. Matthew 16:13-19. Funeral Directors, the clergy sponsors. his winner’s trophy from Dom fellow clergy golfers. Friday June 21 2013 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH CELEBRATING LIFE 23 Celebrations as children across Scotland make First Communions

By Dan McGinty ebration after the many weeks of preparations leading up to the children making the Sacrament. 3 CHILDREN from St Thomas’ Catholic St Mark’s in Rutherglen (4) hosted the family and Church in Arbroath (1) were among those friends of 17 First Communicants as they celebrated across Scotland who celebrated with their receiving the Blessed Sacrament for the first time. family and friends as they made their First The group of pupils from St Mark’s Primary are pic- Holy Communion. tured with Fr Frank Dougan, who celebrated Mass. They were joined on the altar after Mass by their Two groups of pupils from St Helen’s Primary teachers and by parish priest Fr Kevin Golden, School in Bishopbriggs (5 and 6) were welcomed to who assisted them throughout their preparation. their local parish, St Dominic’s, as they made their Also celebrating were their counterparts in Ari- First Holy Communions. Parish priest Fr Nicholas saig (2), who made the sacrament at St Mary’s Monaghan celebrated Mass for each group as they Church. First Communicants Matthew MacKay, were joined by family, friends and well-wishers. Erin Gillies, Christopher Lee and Andrew Barker Headteacher of St Helen’s Primary, Maureen were welcomed onto the altar after Mass by Fr O’Connor, led class teachers as they offered their Andrew Barrett, parish priest, and the team of altar congratulations to the children. servers, as they posed for pictures with family and friends. I [email protected] Fr Roddy McAuley, parish priest of St John’s in Caol, is pictured with local children who made PIC 1: EDDIE MAHONEY their First Communion in the parish (3). They were PICS 2 AND 3: ANTHONY MacMILLAN joined by their teachers who enjoyed a day of cel- PICS 5 AND 6: PAUL McSHERRY

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6 24 MISSIONS MESSAGE THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday June 21 2013 Replace poisoned plates MISSIONS MESSAGE with recipes for progress Scottish priest FR COLIN MacINNES, a missionary living and working in Atahualpa, Ecuador, this month tells of hardships faced by workers there and elsewhere and says that we must follow Christ’s example in order to try and right these wrongs

HE year 1891 is a momentous date as Pope Leo XIII (right) understood the trials and tribulations regards Catholic Social Doctrine. It was faced by the workers, hardships still faced by many of the year that Pope Leo XIII issued the the workers in Atahualpa (far right). To ensure that children (below right) have a brighter future we must all historic encyclical, Rerum Novarum, in attempt to live more like Christ which he exposed the exploitation meted out to the industrial worker; condemned an economic system where capital had greater value mothers who have never learned to read or write thanT the person; and signaled out the errors of neo because ‘there was no school in my village’ and liberal capitalism and materialistic socialism: the who have little appreciation of the value of educa- former making the human person subject to the tion and so do not insist that their children learn to machine, the later for considering the human being read and write; we have young boys going off ‘to as an instrument or tool of the state. the fishing’ at the age of 11 or 12 as the family Further documents complementing the initial need the extra money; we have older men who teaching of Pope Leo XIII have been issued by the should be enjoying their retirement who gets up at Church. Of special note is the Encyclical of good 3am, journeys for two hours to collect five gallons Pope John XXIII, Pacem in Terris, which was dis- of milk from a farm and then returns to have a cup cussed in detail by the United Nations and extolled of coffee before going round the village in his as the ideal to be followed by all nations; the world bicycle to sell the milk. vision presented by the Second Vatican Council as As a humanity we are so cable of doing so much confirmation of the Church’s position; and the better especially for a sector of humanity that has encylical letter of Pope John Paul II in 1991 where been excluded from human progress, sometimes in he identifies human work as the key to solving the order to make the progress of the few much greater problems of the human condition. or much easier; sometimes because of the greed The sad reality is that these momentous prob- and corruption of their own leaders; sometimes lems have not been resolved. Church teaching has because of what many would call their ‘own igno- not seeped down to the Faithful in the pews and is rance and indolence.’ Sadly the many never little known outside intellectual circles. Political stopped to consider that what they were offering leaders of the world have the social responsibility was a ‘poisoned plate’and not a recipe of progress. of putting these principles into practice, but do not have the intellectual integrity nor the political will he Christian world looks to Pope Francis to to introduce these necessary reforms to. Money rescue us from this disastrous situation in and votes are at stake. which we find ourselves. It will not happen. TIt will not happen until we who call ourselves hat, you may ask, has all this to do with Christians live like Christians, exercising the val- a small, insignificant fishing village in a ues of love, service and generosity which Christ small, insignificant country such as showed the world; with each and everyone con- Ecuador.W We do not have any sweatshops or fac- scious of the contribution which he or she can tories employing thousands of workers, standing make to better the world in which we live. for 12 hours feeding a conveyor belt producing Who could grudge a better future for the next cheap garments for the industrialised world as is generation here, as they make their way home the case in countries of central America. But we across the main street of their village, glad not to do have a small, ill-lit room with no windows— have classes as their school is flooded. to avoid inspection—housing 35 young ladies who I work 12 hours a day, six (and sometimes seven) If anyone wishes to support Fr Colin MacInnesʼ days a week for a pittance, afraid to protest as it is missionary effort, donations can be made out to their only possibly means of taking home the dol- Scottish Catholic Observer Charity Appeal, 19 lars necessary for feeding the family; we have Waterloo St, Glasgow, G2 6BT Receiving our father’s blessing can sate our deepest hunger

WHEN I was in elementary open, and the Father’s voice is It is no accident that this And what happens when we meaningful relationship to school, we were made to heard to say: “This is my young man was going to are not sufficiently blessed by organised religion are angry at memorise a number of poems Fr Ronald beloved, in whom I am well- prison; he had not been blessed our own fathers? Mostly the religion and the churches. by William Blake. We did not pleased!” by his own father. Like the nar- effects are under the surface What is the solution? How understand them, but they Rolheiser The point I made in my hom- rator in the Blake poem, he was and not attributed to our do we get this constriction off had a wonderful jingle to ily was pretty straightforward: I ‘struggling’ in his father’s fathers, unless we reach a cer- our hearts, if we haven’t been them, were easy to commit to simply told the congregation hands. His own father, unlike tain level of conscious realisa- sufficiently blessed by our memory, and remain branded father’s blessing, our ambiva- that, when we were Baptised, God, the Father, had never tion of how we are wounded. own fathers? inside me to this day. lence in separating from our the Father spoke the same blessed him, that is, either his The absence of the father’s Christian spirituality teaches One of those was a piece mothers, the constriction this words over each of us: “This is father had never been present blessing is mostly felt us that we receive by giving. entitled, Infant Sorrow: creates in our hearts, our my beloved, in whom I am enough to him and truly inter- inchoately, a thirst, a constric- We attain things by giving inevitable slide into depression well-pleased!” ested in him or he had been tion of the heart, an absence of them away, as the famous My mother groaned! as adults, and the impact this Those should have been safe unable to take delight in his delight, and a sense of never Prayer of St Francis puts it. We My father wept. has on our spiritual lives. words; they were not. Immedi- son’s person and energy so as quite measuring-up. This often cannot make ourselves happy, Into this dangerous world I Blake captures a lot in very ately after the service a young to give him the assurance that finds expression in anger, dis- but we can help make others leapt. few words, hidden inside some man affronted me, agitated and he was neither a threat nor a trust of authority, and in a low- happy. Thus, we cannot force Helpless, naked, piping loud, simple rhymes; but, as already upset about my homily. He disappointment to his father. In grade depression that often anyone to bless us—but we can Life a fiend hid in a cloud. confessed; I didn’t have a clue shared that he was out of prison essence, this son had never drives persons into various bless others. Wholeness and Struggling in my father’s about any of this when I mem- on bail, awaiting sentencing. He been a major source of joy to combinations of acedia, obses- happiness lie there. Simply put, hands, orised this poem as a child. had come to Mass that Sunday to his father, and that is a real sion for achievement, and sex when we act like God, we get Striving against my swaddling The poem came back to me try to ready himself to face what absence that wounds. as a panacea. to feel like God... and God bands, several years ago, after preach- awaited him, but the service Hunger for our father’s bless- It can also have a very nega- never suffers from anger and Bound and weary I thought it ing a homily in a church. The had the opposite effect. It had ing is perhaps the deepest hunger tive impact on people reli- low-grade depression. best, Gospel for that Sunday was the increased his anger and agitation, in our world today. That is an giously. There is an axiom in To sulk upon my mother's story of Jesus’ Baptism. The particularly so my homily. adage inside certain spirituality Freudian thought that suggests I Fr Ronald Rolheiser is a breast. text runs like this: Jesus goes to Here is how he expressed his and anthropological circles today that most anger directed at insti- Catholic priest and member of the Jordan River to be Baptised frustration: “I hated your hom- and the evidence for its truth is tutionalised religion is anger the Missionary Oblates of Mary Whole books on anthropol- by John. John immerses Him in ily because it wasn’t true! found in the body language in a directed at your own father or Immaculate. He is president of ogy, psychology, and spiritual- the water, as Jesus re-emerges, Nobody has ever been pleased room whenever the phrase is the father-figures in your life. the Oblate School of Theology in ity could be written on this his head breaks the water—an by what I have done—least of spoken aloud to a group, espe- That helps explain why so many San Antonio, Texas. Visit his poem: our struggle for our image of birth—the heavens all my own father!” cially to a group of men. people who have had little or no website at www.ronrolheiser.com