CHILDREN’S CANTATA recalling Replicia of the BL ACK MADONNA OF the Legend of St Mungo was CZĘSTOCHOWA icon arrives in brought to life at Glasgow Scotland on its pro-life Cathedral on Tuesday. Page 7 pilgrimage. Page 3

No 5493 YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLICwww.sconews.co.uk NEWSPAPER SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH Friday November 16 2012 | £1 It is ‘wonderful to CELTIC FC GOES BACK TO ITS ROOTS be old,’ Pope says I Pope Benedict XVI champions both quality and value of life for the elderly while addressing peers By Ian Dunn

IT IS ‘wonderful to be old’ Pope Benedict XVI revealed during a visit to a care home for seniors in Rome. The 85-year-old Holy Father urged Catholics to see old age as a sign of God’s blessing—and he called for society to value the presence and wis- dom of the old—on his Monday visit to the resi- dence run by the lay Community of Saint Egidio. “Though I know the difficulties that come with being our age, I want to say, it’s wonderful being old,” he told residents who came from around the world and included an elderly couple from Haiti whose home was destroyed in the 2010 earthquake.

Shortsighted society Pope Benedict (above) said they need to see the The Pope told those gathered at the residence that help they require as a gift of God, ‘because it is a in the Bible a long life is considered a blessing grace to be supported and accompanied and to feel from God, but often today’s society, which is the affection of others.’ ‘dominated by the logic of efficiency and profit, Walking with his white-handled black cane, the doesn’t welcome it as such.’ Pope visited several of the residents in their rooms “I think we need a greater commitment, begin- and apartments before addressing them and mem- ning with families and public institutions, to bers of Saint Egidio in the garden. ensure the elderly can stay in their homes,” the One of the residents, 91-year-old Enrichetta Pope said so they can ‘pass on their wisdom to Vitali, told the Pope: “I don’t eat so much any- younger generations.’ more, but prayer is my nourishment.” “The quality of a society or civilisation can be She asked the Holy Father to ‘pray that I don’t judged by how it treats the elderly,” he added. lose my memory so I can keep remembering peo- Dignity of human life ple in my prayers.’ Pope Benedict also insisted on recognition of the Solidarity and Scotland dignity and value of all human life, even when ‘it The Pope’s visit forms a part of the European Year for becomes fragile in the years of old age.’ Active Ageing and Solidarity Among Generations. “One who makes room for the elderly, makes He affirmed that the elderly ‘are of value to The spotlight fell on St Mary’s Calton, Glasgow, last week when Fr Tom White celebrated a Mass to mark the room for life,” he said. “One who welcomes the society, above all for the young.’ 125th anniversary of the founding of Celtic Football Club at the parish. Manager Neil Lennon and other high elderly, welcomes life.” “There can be no true human education and profile figures associated with the club joined the celebrations exactly 125 years to the day that Brother The Holy Father told the residents that he knows growth without fruitful contact with the elderly, Walfrid called in the parish hall for a club to be founded to help feed the poor. For full report, see page 2 the aged face difficulties, especially in countries because their very existence is like an open book in PIC: GERARD GOUGH where the global economic crisis has hit hard. And, which younger generations may find valuable guid- he said, the elderly can be tempted to long for the ance for their own journey through life,” he said. past when they had more energy and were full of The Pope’s words on the elderly have resonance She agreed with the Holy Father that the gener- She also stressed the Pope’s message about the plans for the future. around the world but particularly in Scotland, ation she was working with still had much to teach importance of spiritual care. However, the Pope said: “Life is wonderful where proposed assisted suicide legislation has the youth of today. “Here the spiritual aspect is very important, as it even at our age, despite the aches and pains and struck fear in the hearts of the elderly and the ill. “Just look at their life stories,” she said. “The is to many people towards the end of their lives,” she some limitations.” Linda O’Neill, the general manager of Nazareth generation we’re working with here lived through said. “I think that’s something that the old people “At our age, we often have the experience of House, a residential facility for elderly in Glasgow a World War. We may have Afghanistan but it’s not here find of great comfort being with the nuns here.” needing other’s help, and this happens to the Pope run by the Sisters of Nazareth, said she thought the real to us, they lived it. I think we need to think as well,” he told the residents. Pope’s message had great ‘truth to it.’ about how lucky we are compared to them.” I [email protected]

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By Dan McGinty work carried out by and on behalf of the evening was sure to end in victory thanks to Pics: Gerard Gough club across with world today, with chil- the prayers of the assembled Celts. dren’s charities being operated by support- “I’ve had a word upstairs with senior CELTIC supporters from across Scot- ers on three continents and numerous management asking for Celtic to win land and beyond gathered in St Mary’s charitable endeavours being endorsed and tomorrow night,” said, Fr White. “But Church in the Calton as parish priest supported by the club. remember, I can’t give any guarantees. I Fr Tom White celebrated Mass on the With supporters being encouraged this only deal in sales. If you need to complain club’s 125th anniversary. year to each raise £125 for charity to mark you’ll have to do it directly.” The Mass was celebrated last Tuesday, the club’s anniversary, through the 125-4- The Celtic supporters who listened to Fr 125 years to the day after the Glasgow foot- 125 campaign, the Rev Ian Miller said in White’s words in a packed St Mary’s had ball team was founded in the St Mary’s his speech before Mass: “I am unashamedly no need to complain, as a famous week in parish hall by a committee of East End delighted by this club’s Christian princi- Celtic’s history was rounded of with an Catholics led by Brother Walfrid, a Marist ples.” astonishing 2-1 win against Europe’s great- from Ballymote in Sligo. A congregation of est assembly of footballing talent, underlin- ordinary supporters and Celtic alumni Celebrations ing the great journey Celtic has taken since gathered alongside manager Neil Lennon, Following Mass, supporters were invited its humble first meeting in the East End who read a bidding prayer, and Celtic’s bil- back to Celtic Park where they enjoyed a parish. lionaire majority shareholder Dermot simple meal in honour of the club’s initial Desmond (above right). goal of bringing nourishment to the poor people of Glasgow. History Among the representatives of Celtic soci- Before Mass the guests were treated to a eties and supporters groups, including celebration of the club’s history Ian Celtic’s oldest supporter, 108-year-old Clare Bankier (right), club chairman, Celtic histo- Dawson, were directors of FC Barcelona, rian Terry Dick and the Rev Ian Miller who were in Glasgow ahead of their Cham- from Bonhill Church, a Celtic fanatic. pions League group stage match Members of the Archdiocese of Glasgow against Celtic at Celtic Park Arts Project, led by Stephen Callaghan, the following night. The performed A Happening, a short play high- Catalan club lighting the modern charitable efforts of the offered their club and the Christian principles on which warm con- it was founded. gratula- The evening’s events, which were tions to arranged by the Celtic Graves Society, paid Celtic on particular honour to Celtic’s Catholic roots. their his- They allowed fans to join together in a cele- toric mile- bration of the club—and the parish where stone. it was born—and of the great achievements, Fr White both sporting and social, which have been (below and written into the club’s history in the 125 bottom years since Brother Walfrid asked for a right) teased club to be ‘formed for the maintenance of that the dinner tables for children and the unem- match ployed.’ against FC Great reference was made to the impov- Barcelona erished Irish in Glasgow who the club was the fol- founded to help, and of the inspirational lowing

REFRESH YOUR FAITH BETWEEN MASSES WITH THE Friday November 16 2012 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH NEWS 3 Bishops name,welcome a new general secretary

THE bishops of Scotland have appointed Mgr Hugh Bradley to be the new general secretary of the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland. Mgr Bradley (right)—cur- rently parish priest of St Matthew's, Bishopbriggs, Glas- gow—served for six years in the Vatican’s Congregation for Catholic Education. He suc- ceeds Mgr Paul Conroy (right below) who was recently appointed vicar general of the Glasgow Archdiocese. The move represents the latest in a series of shifts within the leadership of the Scottish Church after Archbishop Philip Tartaglia of Glasgow became president of the Bishops' Confer- ence of Scotland last week. The archbishop said he was sure Mgr Bradley would do a excellent job in his new role. “I am delighted that Mgr Icon on pro-life pilgrimage arrives Hugh has agreed to serve as gen- eral secretary to the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland,” the parish where I have happily archbishop said. “This is a key served for 13 years, but look Black Madonna of Częstochowa replica taken to Edinburgh, Carfin Grotto and Glasgow role in the life of the Church in forward to the challenges as the Scotland. He brings to the task Church in Scotland gears up for By Tom Knight Pro-life message The icon of Our Lady of Częstochowa is brought into St Francis Xavier’s Church. Carfin carried by many years of pastoral and the New Evangelisation efforts The cardinal’s message stressed that he Knights of St Columba PIC: TOM EADIE administrative experience of the which lie ahead,” he said. AN ICON of Our Lady of Często- was impressed by the pilgrimage because Church in Scotland and beyond.” He will take up his new role chowa, arrived in Scotland on Mon- he and his fellow bishops cared so much “It has been an honour and a privilege Mgr Bradley said he was in January. day as part of its Ocean to Ocean about unborn children. to have been asked to do this and it is an ‘surprised but honoured to be pro-life pilgrimage, which will see it “The bishops of Scotland uphold the honour and privilege to have Dr Tom asked to take on the role of I Farewell to outgoing general travel from Vladivostok on the Sea of sanctity of human life from its beginning Ward here, who is the overall UK organ- general secretary.’ secretary, Mgr Paul Conroy, see Japan to Portugal. at the moment of conception until it ends iser,” he said. “He has been very helpful “I will miss the life of the page 14 The pilgrimage is a joint spiritual venture with natural death,” he said. “We never and we look forward to many graces that between Russian Orthodox and Catholic cease to invoke the protection of the Our Blessed Mother will grant through pro-life activists, and the icon, which Mother of God on all Her children, espe- this icon here in Scotland.” depicts an image of Our Lady that is pre- cially those who are most vulnerable at Thomas Marin James Scott Independent Funeral Directors Funeral Directors cious to Polish Catholics, has received a life's earliest stages before they are born.” Pilgrimage prayerful welcome throughout the journey. Knights honour guard The icon has been venerated at services in “Stay local... keep it in the Your local Independent Funeral Director That was especially true when it was Canterbury Cathedral; St Augustine’s RC family... offer a prompt Over eighty years of giving undivided attention, welcomed to St Mary’s Cathedral in Edin- The Knights of St Columba, have been a Shrine, Ramsgate; Westminster Cathedral; and personal service 24 burgh by Bishop Stephen Robson with key part of the British leg of the pilgrim- the Russian Orthodox Cathedral; Walsing- 24 hour care and a level of service this message prepared by Cardinal Keith age, assisting with transport and steward- ham, Birmingham; Wythenshawe; St Mary’s hours a day... make it second to none. The only independent, O’Brien. ing at all of the venues in mainland Britain. Cathedral, Edinburgh and The National affordable.” family-owned business in the area. “We are encouraged by the prayerful The order helped transport the icon to Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes, Carfin. Thomas Marin 1926 Let our family look after your family trust shown by those who have organised Carfin from Edinburgh on Tuesday. The On Wednesday, it travelled to St Three generations later, his words are just the Ocean to Ocean pilgrimage of the Icon Main Celebrant for the Mass at Carfin to Andrew’s Cathedral in Glasgow, where it as important to our family business today. 314 Portobello High Street, of our Lady of Czestochowa, which will receive it was Fr Marian Lekawa, one of remains until today, before continuing on Edinburgh EH15 2DA 62-64 St Mary Street, Tel: 0131 556 7192 or Tel: 0131 669 6333 visit our cathedrals in Edinburgh and the leaders of The Polish Catholic Mission to Ireland. 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After visiting Ireland, it pleading for the protection of the unborn of the Gospel of Life and Joe Livingston, will carry on from there through France and we hope that the deep devotion of so a Marian pilgrim. and Spain to Portugal, where it will arrive many people along the Blessed Virgin’s Mr Livingston, praised Dr Tom Ward, in Fatima in time for Christmas. www.thomasmarin.co.uk www.thomasmarin.co.uk pilgrim route will cause people and their chairman of the organising committee for The journey began when the icon was governments to restore protection to all the pilgrimage and all who helped, most Blessed in Poland, at Czestochowa, by unborn babies and rediscover the sacred- especially the Knights of St Columba, for Archbishop Stanislaw Novak, before travel- ness of the gift of human life.” the invaluable help they had given. ling to Vladivostok to begin the pilgrimage. MMancuniaancunia ‘Post code’ lottery approach to anti-sectarian fight TToo OpenOpen thethe YYearear ooff FFaithaith JJoinoin UUss OONENE DDAYAAYY PILGRIMAGEPIILGRIMAGE A CASE where the police British Transport Police and “We do come across regular answer. In addition, the lack of used a secret spy camera in First Scotrail confirmed an complaints of anti-Catholic a rivalry between Celtic and a railway workers’ locker investigation was under way. behaviour that are thoroughly Rangers has massively reduced LLOURDESOURDES room to investigate a case of Reports said a Catholic investigated by the police but media interest in the issues, but FFEASTEAST ofof tthehe IMMACULATEIMMACULATE CONCEPTIONCONCEPTION anti-Catholic bigotry is an employee had made previously the fiscal decides not to proceed the reality is that football example of the ‘post code’ four complaints to management and then there are others where related incidents only ever 88thth DecDec - FFromrom MManchesteranchester - ££285285 lottery that is the police’s claiming that he had been a vic- the police just don’t investigate made up 15 per cent of sectar- 66thth - 99thth DDecemberecember ££369369 approach to tim of racial graffiti and mes- at all,” he said. “There does ian aggravated offences so that sectarianism, a senior sages that other workers had appear to be a wide variation in is a total red herring.” FFromrom LLiverpooliverpool vviaC ia CCarcassonnearcassonne Church figure has claimed. left on his locker at work. approach at the moment.” Mr Kearney said he feared BBookingooking CChartsharts nownow openopen - RRegisteregister yyourour ggrouproup The unusual case came to A spokesman for British Mr Kearney added that he that the current approach was We wwelcomeelcome individualindividual andand groupgroup eenquiriesnquiries light when a camera was spot- Transport Police said: “We have believed that the police did not not doing anything to truly ted by staff at Dundee station received a number of criminal treat anti-Catholic crimes as tackle anti-Catholic behaviour. LLOURDESOURDES last week after it had been put complaints. An investigation is seriously as they did those of “Anti-Catholic hate crimes MManchesteranchester andand EdinburghEdinburgh DeparturesDepartures in place and disguised as a ongoing and it would be inap- racism and that last year’s make up the lion’s share of sec- ‘motion sensor’ and attached to propriate to comment further.” offensive behaviour bill should tarian offences,” he said. “No HHOLYOLLYY LLANDAND 7 NNightsights - DDepartingeparting 3300 SSeptembereptember andand 2288 OctoberOctober a DVD recorder that was hid- Peter Kearney, the director of not be regarded as a ‘solution’ government has ever accepted den in the roof space above. It the Scottish Catholic Media to the problem. “I think some this although statistics prove it. 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DISCUSSION 2: How can we share our Faith with people who reject even the notion of faith?

NEXT TIME: How can we deal with a popular culture promoting values so different from our own?

I THINK the best thing to bear in a constructive debate: their knowledge may be a limited or they mind, when dealing with particu- may have misunderstood certain things about faith. larly obstinate or even downright On a more personal note, faith is a gift given by God, not everyone Guidance panel: Live out antagonistic individuals, is the will receive this gift but we will all receive something from God if we old adage ‘actions speak louder go looking. As St Paul states: “For by the grace given me I say to the Catholic Faith in love than words.’ In these circum- every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you stances, rather than treating the ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance S Christians, Christianity comes down to EMERSON STEVENS matter as a lost cause, we must with the measure of faith God has given you.” (St Paul to Romans) we are called to two arguments, namely, the Strathclyde University take special care to live out our spread the saints the Church has pro- own Faith as best we can without IT IS probably also true that those Gospel, to duced and the art which has becoming false or plastic, all the while recognising that these peo- who are apparently indifferent to share the Good grown in her womb. Better ple were created in the image of God, and praying constantly for faith are even more common than News of Christ’s saving witness is borne to the Lord their conversion. those who are obstinate or antag- love. At the heart of this by the splendor of holiness There is an inherent attractiveness to goodness and a life lived onistic. I think however that many Amessage is belief in Jesus of and art... than by the clever Nazareth as the Christ, the excuses which apologetics devoutly, and while this approach may not yield overnight results, people are ultimately curious Son of the Living God. But has come up with to justify the best way to share one’s Faith is through living it; if we do that, about faith, and indeed about how are we to share this the dark sides which, sadly, we should be prepared to share it vocally when approached about Catholicism in particular. faith with people who will are so frequent in the it in time—perhaps from some people we never would have GERALD BONNER Sometimes this manifests itself in not even accept the notion Church’s human history,” thought possible… quite shallow ways—for example of faith? (The Ratzinger Report). The the Da Vinci Code fad—but I think it does have deeper roots. When St Paul preached best arguments for the I AGREE with everything Emer- Unfortunately this curiosity is often buried under a vague ‘so long the Gospel in Athens, he Christian Faith are holiness son said. One of the big prob- as you are a good person’ indifference, so we have to think about used their devotion to the and beauty. lems, I think, is that anything how to help awaken it, how to awaken a concern for the great Unknown God as a starting In recent times, evangeli- remotely ‘religious’ is treated as questions of truth, and how to show that the moral problems of point. If faith itself is sation and missionary activ- an embarrassing topic for polite our time and all times really do require the solutions the Church rejected, however, there is ity have become rather little common ground on unfashionable and we can conversation. I think this is true proposes, as radical as they seem. which to build the case for be tempted to seek refuge in many Western societies, but I think an example of this curiosity is that, from time to time, an God. Love is one possible, too frequently in the idea of GERALD BONNER perhaps it is worst in the UK article appears somewhere in the media in which the author is Strathclyde University and indeed necessary, ‘preaching the Gospel at all because of the reservedness of clearly beginning to see the cracks in so many of the ideologies of approach, but love alone is times, and if necessary British culture. There is a great the world—but the Christian solution is, for now, just a few steps not enough as faith is essen- using words.’ Of course we awkwardness whenever the subject comes up. This makes it too far for him/her. tial for salvation. As Christ must act in accordance with tempting to question how openly religious we should be, and said in the hours before His our Faith and thus preach whether our faith is likely to be just brushed off as an oddity, even ACTIONS often speak louder Passion: “By this all men the Gospel with our deeds, by those we get on well with. than words, so living our Faith— will know that you are my but we should also ask our- I suppose we have to trust that the witness of a life well-lived and calling for the protection of disciples, if you have love selves whether our actions will, in the end, have some effect and prompt some curiosity, at religious freedom so we can con- for one another,” (John actually speak loud enough. 13:35). This love is to be the St Francis, to whom the which point we must be ready to explain our beliefs clearly and tinue to do so—it as important love of Christ, that we might quote is often misattributed, confidently—for so few people have ever had the beauty, consis- now as it ever was, perhaps more love one another as He certainly preached the tency and logic of the Catholicism presented to them, they have so. Evangelisation can happen in loves us. Gospel with his deeds, but only ever heard the occasional thing here and there in isolation, surprising circumstances and As Christine Glen how much more radical his mixed in with a mishmash of ideas from a variety of faiths, unexpected ways. reminds us, faith is a gift actions were than ours! And denominations and philosophies, which add up to something they An educated laity is best able to from God, and so we must he was also a passionate naturally (and rightly) reject. help clergy and religious to maximise these opportunities. To grow ask Him for this gift, not speaker who never tired or Of course all this is easier said than done, and still leaves the our Faith we must grow in our Faith. just for ourselves but for shied away from speaking difficult issue of judging when to speak up. others too. We should, as the Truth. Using words SOMEONE once said to me that: Emerson Stevens says, pray might be more necessary EVERYONE is entitled to an “A person is only truly holy when constantly for their conver- than we like to think. sion; that they turn to God opinion, as noted when we were they recognise that their holiness In his letter for the Year and see the door of faith of Faith, Pope Benedict asked about what faith is and what comes from God.” open to them and accept His (above) states that: “We we hope this Year of Faith would I do believe that people without loving mercy. cannot accept that salt bring. Emerson’s point is the most faith or those who reject it, recog- Christian perfection is not should become tasteless or used and also I believe most valid, nise the good in our world and in limited simply to goodness, the light be kept hidden.” even Jesus advocates this in the other people. I don’t think those and so to witness to our We must live out our Faith CHRISTINE GLEN parable of the goats and sheep. CHRISTINE GLEN without or rejecting faith are any faith we must do more than in love and hope, but we Strathclyde University “He will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, different from you or I in the simply show ourselves to be must also share the light of whatever you did not do for one of respect that we are all human beings. good; we must also witness Christ. The more we give the least of these, you did not do for me.’” (Matthew 25:31‒46) However it is just that we believe our goodness comes from to the source of that good- ourselves over to Christ, the If we cannot show our Faith as being alive and active and not just within our heart and that our heart is opened to other people ness, Christ Himself. more His light will shine in texts and books, how can we convince people that our conviction through Jesus Christ. They may see it differently from that. Here we can learn from us as a beacon to others, and something the Pope said the more we will point to goes beyond what those outside the Faith see as restrictions? I Have your say at http://www.facebook.com/scostronginfaith when a cardinal: “The only Christ as the source of our However Gerald highlights a key problem when trying to have really effective apologia for faith, hope and love.

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The Italian community rallies at Parish called to help the children Mass for the Faithful departed ARCHBISHOP Philip Fr Peter Walters from Let the Children Live, Colombia, speaks at St Brigid’s parish Tartaglia of Glasgow contin- ued the tradition of his prede- By Ian Dunn cessor in celebrating a Mass for the Italian community in ST BRIGID’S parish in Newmains, Moth- Scotland on Monday. erwell Diocese, welcomed a very special Scots Italians from across the visitor last weekend when Fr Peter Wal- country filled St Andrew’s ters of the charity Let the Children Live Cathedral, Glasgow, for the came to speak to parishioners. Mass, a tradition began by Fr Walters came to the parish to raise Archbishop Emeritus Mario funds and awareness about his work with Conti. The Mass traditionally street Children in the city of Medellin, places a special focus on the Colombia. Faithful departed. Archbishop George McAleenan, the charity’s Scot- Tartaglia delivered a homily that tish organiser who has recently returned focused on this aspect, and on from a visit to Columbia, said the children family that he himself had lost. there ‘faced a situation that was more vio- “On the Commemoration of lent than before.’ all the Faithful Departed, the was buried there, as was my “Previously Fr Peter could go anywhere Feast of All Souls, and through- aunt Dina who died when she in the city, now there are a lot of areas out the month of November was only 18 and a university where it’s just too dangerous,” Mr especially, Catholics remember student full of promise. (I don’t McAlennan said. “Areas that were con- in prayer and give thanks for think my nonna ever really got trolled by the paramilitaries group are now their loved ones who have died: over that) My nonna was controlled by gangs and the violence is spouses, parents; grandparents; devoted to her cari defunti. We unpredictable.” Fr Peter Walters from the Charity Let the Children children; relatives and dear would tidy the graveside, lay Mission the children. “Now we have to have 24 Live on Colombia with young parishioners at St friends; loved ones who lived a new flowers and then say some hour security around the charity’s centre Bridgid's Newmains full and long life; loved ones prayers. Praying for the dead Despite the violence, the charity work to with armed guards to keep the gangs out,” PIC: TOM EADIE who died too soon,” Archbishop became second nature to me. help the poor children of Colombia con- Mr McAleenan explained. “It is difficult.” Tartaglia (right) said. “Probably And now my nonna herself, and tinues but it has also been hampered by everyone has come to this Mass my own mother and father, have the global economic crisis. Donor “I became involved in the charity in with memories of people we love been laid to rest in that grave. “People have less money to give,” Mr Mr McAleenan told the SCO that if the 1998 and the street children I met then are and we miss. My mother died May they rest in peace.” McAleenan said. “Also the exchange rate charity was backed by a wealthy donor or now adults who help the young people over 30 years ago. It is a long The Mass for the Italian Com- has been difficult in 1995 you could get sponsor, it would want to take the children themselves,” he said. “That has been an time ago now, but every now and munity has been celebrated since 5000 pesos to the pound, now it’s just out of the city altogether. amazing thing to see them grow into then, I suffer a pang of grief that 2004 and Ronnie Convery, secre- 2800 so the money we raise doesn’t go “Fr Peter’s dream is to set up a safe teachers and doctors.” takes me quite by surprise. I have tary of the Cocais group which nearly as far.” house for these children out of the city, And he remains committed to helping found over the years that my helps organise it said it had The charity has been forced to adapt away from the violence, that would make them as much as he can. faith, my hope and my prayer is become a very important part of and look at new ways of helping Colom- it much easier to get them away from the “We can’t do as much as I would like the best response to grief.” the community’s calendar. bia’s street children. street,” he said. “Although life on the but every year I say to Fr Peter don’t The archbishop also spoke of “People were very pleased that “We recently formed a choir which has street is incredibly dangerous the friend- worry about Christmas I will raise the his own childhood and time the archbishop had decided to become one of the best in Colombia,” Mr ship and community these children have money for presents for the kids,” he said, spent with his own grand- continue with it,” Mr Convery McAleenan said. ”They’ve sang for the on the street is the only kind of family they “It’s £7000, but every year we manage it mother, now departed. said. “Mourning of dead family Colombian president and produced CDs, have ever know, so despite the dangers somehow, people are very generous but it “One of the enduring memo- members is a very big part of the money from which goes back into the they are often drawn back to it.” has gotten harder and harder. But I won’t ries of my childhood was that of Italian spirituality so the fact it is charity.” For Mr McAleenan, despite the suffering let them down.” visiting St Kentigern’s Ceme- in November is very significant.” However, the violence in the city makes he has seen in Colombia his involvement in tery in Lambhill with my Nonna After the Mass a reception was it hard for the charity to continue to help the charity has been hugely inspiring. I [email protected] Elia Bertolacci (my mother’s held at the Briggait centre, where mother) on a Sunday,” he said. catering was provided by Amora “At that time my Nonno Angelo Pizzeria, and the La Vita group. New student pro-life association Seafarers’ charity comes AA offers ‘great hope for the future’ to aid of a stranded crew ANEW pro-life student group St Aloysius’ College has launched in Edinburgh. THE Apostleship of the Sea Sr Roseann Reddy (right), of has been praised for its work the Cardinal Winning Pro-Life in helping the crew from an HEAD Initiative, addressed the launch Italian cargo ship who remain Re-Advertisement event of Alliance of Pro-Life stranded in Greenock. Students (APS) saying they Around 20 Filipino and Ital- were beginning a ‘great adven- ian sailors from bulk carrier ST ALOYSIUS’ COLLEGE ture that will benefit the pro-life Mariolina de Carlini have been GLASGOW movement and brings great hope at Inchgreen Dry Dock since e Governing Body of St Aloysius’ College invites applications for the future.’ August 2 after their vessel was for the post of Head for August 2013, to succeed John Stoer who The alliance also has the sup- impounded by authorities. port of former MP Anne Widde- Port officials said that upon is retiring after 9 years of excellent service. combe who said she was denied freedom of speech to arrival at Clydeport-owned ‘delighted to support this initia- respectfully and rationally air Inchgreen, the vessel, owned St Aloysius’ College is a large and successful co-educational, tive and to know that the next their views on campus. by Italian company Rizzo-Bot- Jesuit school for pupils aged 3-18 with 1,200 on roll. generation of torchbearers for A statement from the group’s tiglieri- De Carlini Armatori Founded in 1859, it is situated in the city centre of Glasgow. the pro-life cause has arrived.’ founders says it is intended to SpA, had been served with a John Smeaton, head of the Soci- address these and other issues. civil arrest warrant. e successful candidate will be a practising Roman Catholic ety for the Protection of Unborn “It is hard for student groups Clydeport harbour master Richard Haggarty (above). with an excellent track record of educational leadership in the Children (SPUC), described the to survive beyond the three-year Captain Ron Bailey spoke of “This is when the work of independent or maintained sector in the United Kingdom or new group as ‘an extraordinary degree period of their founders,” the sterling work done by AoS AoS comes into its own,” he abroad. e current Head is a member of HMC. new networking of this generation they say. “The Alliance of Pro- over the past few weeks which said. “I’ve been busy bringing of pro-lifers, the like of which I Life Students aims to stand up has been led by volunteer ship things such as Catholic papers The closing date for applications is have not witnessed in 38 years for the rights of these pro-life visitor Michael O’Connor, who to the crew who are nearly all 4pm on Friday, 30th November. in the movement.’ students, provide continuity is a former seafarer and lives in Catholic and making sure they For details of the post and how to submit an application please The APS describes itself as ‘a through a strong national body Greenock. get to Mass as much as possible. go to www.staloysius.org/vacancies new youth-led organisation with and bring a culture of life back “Charity organisation The “We also bring on Rosary a unique mission: building, sup- into our places of learning. We Apostleship of the Sea have beads as well as other practical More information on the College is available on our website porting and connecting pro-life wish to keep the intellectual and attended to try and keep crew things to help keep their minds www.staloysius.org student societies on campuses political debate alive and put our morale up and to help their off what is happening and ease across Great Britain.’ beliefs into practice through spiritual welfare,” he said. some of their boredom during St Aloysius’ College (Registered Charity No. SCO42545) is committed both to equality of opportunities and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of In a climate that has seen a community outreach.” Mr O’Connor is one of many this difficult time. It is a real children. recent boom in student pro-life AoS volunteer ship visitors shame for something like this activism with 7 new student pro- I For more information visit who has been on board to assist to happen because otherwise it 45 Hill St, Glasgow, G3 6RJ. Tel: 0141 332 3190 life groups setting up across the www.allianceofprolifestudents. the crew’s practical and spiri- seemed a happy ship with a Email: [email protected] www.staloysius.org UK, pro-life students are being org.uk. tual welfare along with Deacon very hard-working crew.” Company Ltd by Guarantee No. SC405951 6 SCHOOLS NEWS THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday November 16 2012 Pupils can be flashy with contest entries The Scottish Catholic Observer’s Christmas Competition is now open to photographic submissions

By Martin Dunlop vative work. Just recently however, some of our “Art is a way of expressing yourself silently if pupils have decided to look at their faith as a you are not good with words,” the pupil said. “I AS PART of this year’s SCO Christmas major part of youth culture and portray this in a see the world differently this way. I would like Competition, primary and secondary school series of photographs.” to pursue my dream to be a photographer. Study- pupils have the opportunity to submit their ing art and entering various competitions helps entries by photograph for the first time. Freedom of expression me to facilitate this.” This exciting new opportunity will provide Mr Bell’s views on the importance of art and design An S6 pupil described art as ‘a way of releas- another way, in addition to drawings and poems, to school pupils were echoed by Lesley Parham, an ing stress.’ for some of Scotland’s most creative young peo- art teacher from Queen Margaret Academy in Ayr, “I spend a lot of time in the art department and ple to display their talents in answering the ques- who said that the subject ‘provides pupils with the I thoroughly enjoy the subject,” the pupil said. tion: Who is Jesus? opportunity to express themselves in so many “I study photography in my spare time—this is rich and diverse ways,’ something staff are see- what I love and what I hope to do as a career.” Snap happy ing ‘every day with our pupils.’ Many schools from across the country have “They use their imagination to create artwork Seeing the light introduced photography to their art and design that is really personal to them and that acts as a Another school in which photography is now curriculums in recent years. One such school is form of self-expression,” Ms Parham said. “The part of the curriculum is St Ninian’s High School St Peter the Apostle High School in Clydebank new curriculum provides practical and experi- in Giffnock. where—as Ian Bell from the school’s art and mental learning opportunities in both expressive Seonaidh McCarley, principal teacher of art, A stunning image taken by Kerry Nixon, a pupil at St design department explained—it has been ‘a and design contexts, which provides a solid design and creativity at St Ninian’s, said that, Peter the Apostle High School in Clydebank major part of the pupils’ experience over the past grounding for our young people who can through the course, pupils are taught ‘how a cam- three years.’ develop skills in planning, producing and pre- era functions and use of lighting and composi- “The course is a great stepping stone for any “The subject has allowed pupils to attain SQA senting creative art and design work. tion to enable them to take a photograph with pupils wishing to go and study a range of areas Higher certification and progress on to further “Ultimately, our pupils have the opportunity visual impact and atmosphere.’ such as photography, the creative industries or education and employment within the media to use their imagination and develop their indi- “This is currently a course that is delivered to journalism as a full time course in the future.” industry,” Mr Bell said. “One of the photo- vidual creativity and personal self-expression as S6 pupils which allows greater freedom in terms of graphic themes which our young people explore they communicate their thoughts, feelings and teaching approach,” Ms McCarley said. “Learners I For Who is Jesus competition details and every session is the area of youth culture. This ideas through the work they produce.” are not confined to the classroom but encouraged deadline, see advert below popular stimulus can be interpreted in a variety An S5 pupil at Queen Margaret spoke of art, to search wider afield in order to explore their envi- of ways and has led to some interesting and inno- and photography in particular, as ‘my passion.’ ronment, different lighting conditions and visuals. I [email protected]

Wearing it well for Breast Cancer Research St Leonard’s marks the start of the Year of Faith A SPECIAL service marking the that the Year of Faith—which wants young Catholics such as STAFF and pupils from Our supplied a mouth-watering Research projects. beginning of the Year of Faith was was called for by Pope Benedict them to use this opportunity to Lady of the Annunciation selection of pink home baking. Ann Watson, Our Lady of the held recently at St Leonard’s Pri- XVI—will help to build and learn more about the Church, its Primary School in Glasgow During the day’s events, pupils Annunciation headteacher, was mary School in East Kilbride. strengthen the Church through- teachings and what they believe. recently raised a large sum enjoyed a pink drink, while the pleased that the event brought the Staff and pupils of St out the world and help the Mr Timmons informed the chil- of money for Breast Cancer school’s primary one class made whole school community together Leonard’s were joined at the school, local parish and families dren that the Pope wants them to Research by holding a Wear a selection of pink pictures. to help such a worthwhile cause. service by Canon Michael Mac- of St Leonard’s to grow in the ‘live lives of faith and to profess It Pink Day at the school. More than £200 was raised “We are all very proud of our Namee, school chaplain, and Faith they live, learn and profess. their Faith whenever and wher- Primary one teacher Charlene through the Wear It Pink Day, achievement and our Wear It special guest James McVittie, During the service, Des Tim- ever they can.’ Tinney encouraged the school with pupils, parents and staff Pink Day demonstrates just what parent council church represen- mons, St Leonard’s headteacher, Before giving the final bless- to take part in the event on working together to contribute can be achieved when everyone tative (above). explained to the children what ing, Canon MacNamee reminded October 25, and it was not only the impressive amount of works together,” she said. “We Senior pupils from St the images on the Year of Faith the pupils they are being joined staff and pupils (above) partici- money to help fund some of the look forward to raising even Leonard’s P7 class led the school logo represent as well as inform- by children throughout the world pating but parents as well, who most promising Breast Cancer more money next year.” community in prayers, hoping ing them that the Holy Father celebrating ‘this great year.’

Is your school or For this year’s SCO Christmas parish performing a Competition, schoolchildren are Nativity play or asked to use the Year of Faith as their Christmas show? If so, inspiration in answering the the SCO would like to question: Who is Jesus? Entries can hear from you and be submitted in the form of poetry, receive your art work or photography. The contest is open to primary and secondary photographs. school pupils and prizes will be Information and presented to the winning entries. photos can be sent Submissions can be sent to: to: martin [email protected] up until @sconews.co.uk Friday December 14 Friday November 16 2012 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH LOCAL/NATIONAL NEWS 7

Colourful cantata is a fitting tribute to St Mungo School pupils and Glasgow University students deliver performance in Glasgow Cathedral in front of Archbishop Tartaglia and other VIPS By Ian Dunn (Above left) The youthful performers, joined by Lord to promote pride in the Glasgow. with prayer, psalm, reading, intercessions and Provost Sadie Docherty and Dr Laurence Whitley of It was first performed during the Year of Cul- blessing, we have added in the Glasgow anthem Glasgow Cathedral lay a wreath at the tomb of St SCHOOL pupils and Glasgow University ture in Glasgow Cathedral and subsequently in Let Glasgow Flourish. Mungo. (Above) Archbishop Philip Tartaglia leads a students joined together to perform a can- other churches. This year it is part of the celebra- “The Glasgow Song written for and popu- blessing of performers PICS: PAUL McSHERRY tata recalling The Legend of St Mungo in tions marking the 14th centenary of St Mungo larised by St Paul’s Primary school in Whiteinch, Glasgow Cathedral on Tuesday. and the beginning of the City of Glasgow. and the Pilgrim Song written last year to promote Glasgow Lord Provost Sadie Dochety; Arch- the St Mungo Trail will also be sung. King David and Jesus’ Journey to Jerusalem. bishop Philip Tartaglia of Glasgow; the Rev Multi-school project “Cantatas seem to have originated with St The Catholic schools that took part this year were Howard Hudson, Moderator of Glasgow Church This year 21 schools are involved from across the Philip Neri’s efforts to enliven religious instruc- St Monica’s Primary,St Bartholomew’s Primary, St of Scotland Presbytery; Methodist minister, the city were supported by music students from the tion. He made the lesson and the stories memo- Timothy’s Primary, Our Lady of the Missions Pri- Rev Alan Anderson, chairmain of Glasgow Education Department of Glasgow University for rable by clothing them in song and dance, in mary, St Mungo’s Primary, StAndrew’s Secondary, Churches Together; and many education, civic the performance. juggling, in recitation, reading and with prayers Our Lady of the Rosary Primary, St Conval’s Pri- and religious group representatives were present Mgr Fitzpatrick, who works with Glasgow suited to their age, and with whatever other par- mary, Blessed John Paul Primary, Our Lady of at this year’s children’s cantata. ChurchesTogether, said it was a source of great pride ticipative resources could be found.” GoodAid Cathedral Primary, St Saviour’s Primary, The St Mungo Cantata was written in 1990 by to him that the cantata it was still being performed. St Mary’s Maryhill Primary, St Ninian’s Primary, St Mgr Gerry Fitzpatrick, parish priest at St Leo the “The children learn from a CD and a Power- Glasgow flourishes Stephen’s Primary, Our Lady of Peace Primary, St Great in Dumbreck, and David Morris, son of the Point presentation and they always rise to the Glasgow schools have used these tools for the Clare’s Primary, St Martha’s Primary, St Paul’s former Minister of Glasgow Cathedral, to enable occasion,” he said. “This year of 2012 is special, over 20 years and children have learned the sto- Whiteinch Primary, and St Roch’s Primary. Glasgow schoolchildren to learn about the city’s because of the 14th centenary of St Mungo, and ries of Sts Mungo, Columba, Constantine, Brid- patron saint in a pleasant and memorable way and so, while the Cantata takes place within a service get, Patrick, Ninian, Julie, Joseph and Mary, I [email protected]

Archbishop praises St Leoʼs but warns of challenges ahead ARCHBISHOP Philip Tartaglia of Glasgow was on hand to help the parish- ioners of St Leo’s Parish Dumbreck celebrate the golden anniversary of their parish, but he warned parishioners that the next 50 years would be more chal- lenging for Catholics. The archbishop, who cele- brated Mass with parish priest Mgr Gerry Fitzpatrick, said he Dumbarton remembers loved ones was delighted to be at St Leo’s for Sunday’s celebration. How- THE traditional November Mgr James Clancy, of St ever, he told parishioners they service of remembrance took Michael’s, Cardross Road, remem- had to fully embrace their place at Dumbarton Ceme- bering especially all those who Catholic Faith and leave behind tery on Sunday when have died during the past year. ‘supermarket pick-and-choose Catholics from the town Hymns were sung by the con- Catholicism.’ came together to remember gregation (above) as the graves “Cultural Catholicism, tribal their relatives and friends were blessed and prayers were Catholicism, residual Catholi- Archbishop Philip Tartaglia with Mgr the parish, paying particularly been a wonderful celebration. who are interred there. offered for everyone buried in cism, and supermarket pick-and- Gerry Fitzpatrick, parish priest of St Canon Gerry Conroy, of St the cemetery. Leo’s, Dumbreck, Michael Kelly, tribute to its priests. “It went very well, the choose Catholicism, of which former Celtic FC director, and “On your behalf I am glad to church was full and the parish Patrick’s RC Church, conducted Among those gathered in there is a lot in our communities, parishioners pictured after the offer a sincere word of acknowl- choir really distinguished the service with Fr Anthony Gal- Dumbarton Cemetery were St is coming to an end,” the arch- golden jubilee Mass edgement of these priests who itself,” he said. “The whole lagher, also of St Patrick’s, Fr Michael’s parishioners Carol bishop said. “It simply will not PIC: MARK CAMPBELL have helped to build up this parish really came together to Michael Maloney (below), parish Moore and Frank Beattie who survive the globalisation of parish community over the make it special. priest of St Peter’s, Bellsmyre and did readings during the service. indifference, secularism and years, and to their many helpers Paul McKeown, chair of the godlessness in our world. We the heart of the Catholic and co-workers from within the parish council, said the Mass can probably see that already in Church but which can be car- parish community who encour- was a wonderful culmination of Catholics, young and old, who ried out hand in hand with aged them assisted them in par- a year of celebration. are showing signs of a distressed other Christians,” he said. “The ticular ways,” he said. “May “In this jubilee year we’ve Faith and uncertain practice.” New Evangelisation is a call to God continue to bless them and had a particular drive to fund The correct response, the mission in our times in which may He give eternal rest to raise for specific projects and as archbishop said, was to we propose anew to ourselves those who have died.” importantly to celebrate the embrace ‘the New Evangelisa- and to our young people and to The archbishop was also year,” he said. “We’ve seen the tion’ which he called ‘the proj- our contemporaries the person quick to praise the parishioners, Chapel and hall repainted, new ect of our generation.’ of Jesus Christ, inviting people saying it was ‘that living com- carpets for the sanctuary, sac- “If you need a programme to an encounter with him.” munion of the parish in Christ risty and Lady Chapel, the brass for the next 50 years it is the The archbishop added that which brings authentic life and work cleaned, our spectacular project of the New Evangelisa- much good had already been fruitfulness to the community.’ new mural for the Lady Chapel, tion, one which has issued from achieved in the first 50 years of Mgr Fitzpatrick said it had new vestments and more.” 8 LOCAL/NATIONAL NEWS THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday November 16 2012

Priest’s murder has left Syrian Christians fearing for their lives Catholic Faith colours writer’s work By John Pontifex Scottish author Lorn Macintyre tells of the special role that Catholicism plays in his life A YOUNG UK-based mother has given a power- By Martin Dunlop In addition to his writing, Mr Macintyre ful testimony of the suffer- (left) has worked for BBC Scotland on a ing of close family and HAVING recently celebrated his 70th number of television programmes, and he friends in Syria reeling from birthday, Scottish author Lorn Macin- shared two particular highlights of his the savage murder of their tyre has had a long and fruitful rela- experiences with the SCO. parish priest. tionship with the Catholic Church. “The two I am proudest of is one about The young married woman seems to care what is happening His earliest recollections of the Church Dr John Lorne Campbell, the owner of the with two daughters described to us Christians in Syria. follow the death of his honorary grandfa- isle of Canna, a convert to Catholicism how Christians and others in She added that the frequent ther, Angus Campbell, the 20th Hereditary and one of our foremost Gaelic scholars, her native city of Qatana, attacks on churches meant peo- Captain of Dunstaffnage, in 1958. Dun- and one on Fr Allan McDonald, the much- south-west of the Syrian capi- ple were often too afraid to go staffnage—who was a convert to Catholi- loved priest on Eriskay in the early 1900s, tal, Damascus, were being ter- to church and that Christians’ cism—had his insignia as a Knight of whose collection of supernatural stories rorised by extremists fears were heightened by Malta placed on top of his coffin, an told to him by his parishioners on Eriskay demanding they leave the rumours spread on Facebook image that has stayed with Mr Macintyre and on South Uist is of paramount impor- country or risk being killed. and other social media. to this day. tance,” he said. She has been in touch with The woman said her family Mr Macintyre added that one of the the local community, and said had warned against efforts to Conversion ‘most fulfilling, creative tasks of my life,’ they are traumatised by the track down the priest’s killers in Despite being a frequent Massgoer over however, was to help prepare the com- killing of Fr Fadi Haddad, 43, case of retaliation, adding that the years—and a great enthusiast of mentary for the BBC’s television presen- (right) parish priest of Qatana’s her mother was still traumatised Catholic saints—Mr Macintyre did not tation of the Papal Visit to Edinburgh Orthodox parish of St Elias. by the sight of the disfigured become a member of the Church until in 2010. The priest’s naked body was face of the clergyman whose three years ago. “It was a thrilling experience that day, to discovered on the side of a body she had prepared for burial. “It seemed inevitable, given my interest by Catholic friends in that city,” he said. sit in the control van at Holyroodhouse, road outside Damascus on She said the family were in Catholicism, and my long association “Seeing a loved one degenerate in such a watching television pictures of the Papal October 25, several days after devastated by the killing of the with Catholics, that I would convert,” Mr pathetic fashion certainly tests one’s faith. procession being sent out over the world,” he had been abducted. His eyes priest who was in the same Macintyre (right), who was Baptised and I have written about the harrowing expe- he said. “I marvelled at the calm professional had been gauged out and his class at a school with her was raised in the Church of Scotland, said. rience in a poem called Dementia in my composure of my colleague John Smith, one body mutilated. brother and who had taught her “I was sympathetic to the Church and its rit- collection A Snowball in Summer.” of the BBC’s most gifted directors, as he The young mother explained at the local Sunday school. uals and I read a lot about Catholic saints. In addition to A Snowball in Summer selected shots for instant transmission.” how Fr Haddad, a close family The fate is unknown of the “I was received into the Catholic and the writing of two volumes of short Reflecting on the world of today, Mr friend and neighbour in Qatana, kidnapped Christian dentist, Church by that wonderful man Canon Pat stories, Tobermory Days and Tobermory Macintyre spoke of his opposition to the had gone missing after setting whose freedom Fr Haddad McNally of Cupar.” Tales—which were inspired by his government’s plans to legalise same-sex off by car to negotiate the release (above) had tried to secure. Mr Macintyre’s wife, Mary, who he met father’s fondness of Gaelic storytelling— ‘marriage’acknowledging that ‘we are liv- of a Christian dentist from the Cardinal Robert Sarah, who at Stirling University, is a lifelong Mr Macintyre has written extensively ing in an increasingly secular society, in city who himself had been kid- has just returned from visiting Catholic who was educated by nuns at about the history of the isle of Iona, and which belief in traditional values is often napped a few days earlier. Lebanon as the Papal envoy, Glasgow’s Notre Dame College. its ‘unique spiritual atmosphere.’ ridiculed or ignored.’ The woman, who cannot be said that many thousands of “When I was working for the BBC in Referring to the threat of climate named without risk to her fam- Syrian refugees are in dire Glasgow I used to go to St Aloysius’ Pilgrimage change, the poverty of the Third World ily’s safety, told Catholic charity need of basic material necessi- Church at Garnethill quite regularly, and The author backs Bishop Joseph Toal of and ‘the mindless cult of celebrity,’ in the Aid to the Church in Need: “My ties: food, clothing, shelter, and also helped a priest, Fr John Lyons, who Argyll and the Isles belief that, as part of Western world, Mr Macintyre offered family and friends very much medicine. On his visit, the car- ran a very successful charity shop in the Year of Faith, Iona should be promoted some simple advice: “All one can do is to feel under threat. People from dinal handed over a US$1 mil- Partick,” Mr Macintyre told the SCO. as a place of pilgrimage ahead of the light a candle and pray,” he said. the area have said that extrem- lion contribution from the He recalled the sudden death of his 1450th anniversary of St Columba’s ists have gone through the Pontiff, which he said was brother, Kenny—a political correspondent arrival on the island. I Mr Macintyre’s latest book, Miss Esther streets shouting ‘Alawites to the gratefully received although it for BBC Scotland—in 1999 at the age of “I think people feel some spiritual Scott’s Fancy, is a collection of short grave, Christians to Beirut.’ constituted only ‘a drop in the 54, as a time when he was influenced uplifting from visiting the island,” he said. stories devoted to dancing in its many They want to kick us out. They bucket’ in terms of the greatly by the Catholic Church. As well as enjoying spending time in forms, Scottish country, Highland, say that if Christians refuse to refugees’ urgent needs. “I was supported through this devastat- Iona, Mr Macintyre is a regular visitor to ballroom, Irish and break leave they will end up in the ing loss, and my mother’s severe PluscardenAbbey andAssisi in Italy, and he grave like the Alawites. Nobody I www.acn.org.uk Alzheimer’s, in a Glasgow nursing home, believes pilgrimage is a key part of his Faith. I [email protected]

crowded into Casement Park in NEWS IN BRIEF Belfast as All-Ireland Gaelic Churches come together to remember the fallen Football Champions took on an ARCHBISHOP NICHOLS WELCOMES Ulster provincial side in the THE NEW ANGLICAN PRIMATE ‘Match for Michaela.’ By Dan McGinty ARCHBISHOP Vincent Nichols “Without my Faith, God knows has given his support to the where I would be,” Mr McA- CATHOLICS from the newly appointed Archbishop of reavey said after the match. “It parishes of St Matthew’s and Canterbury and looked forward has given me the heart to put all St Dominic’s in Bishopbriggs to working closely with him. my strength into the foundation. I joined people across Britain “On behalf of the Catholic really have relied on my Faith.” as they came together with Bishops’ Conference of England Christians from Bishopbriggs and Wales, I warmly welcome FORMER CATHOLIC CHAPLAIN and Robroyston for a the news of the appointment of TO THE MAZE PRISON DIES Remembrance Day Service the current Bishop of Durham, MGR Tom Toner, Catholic at St Matthew’s. the Right Reverend Justin Welby chaplain at the Maze prison dur- The service was arranged by as the next Archbishop of Can- ing the turbulent prison protests Bishopbriggs Churches terbury,” Archbishop Nichols of the late 1970s and early Together, which is made up of said. “I know that Bishop Welby 1980s, has died at the age of 76. churches of all denominations will bring many personal gifts Mgr Toner, who retired in from Bishopbriggs and and experience to his new role.” 2006, had been ill for some time Robroyston, including St and died in the Marie Curie Hos- Matthew’s and St Dominic’s, FAITH HELPED IRISH WIDOWER pice in Belfast where he gained and saw churchgoers, veterans COPE WITH TRAGIC LOSS great respect for his work in the and civic guests from across A CATHOLIC Irishman whose parish of St Agnes’s, where he the area come together in many figures from government, “Today presents every man, Second World War veteran Vincent wife was murdered on their hon- was a founder of the St Agnes’s remembrance. both local and national, who woman and child in Scotland Quinn representing the Catholic community at St Matthew’s, eymoon credited his Faith with GAA Club, and at Belfast’s St Representing the Catholic took part in services across the with the opportunity to pause Bishopbriggs at the Churches allowing him to cope with his Peter’s Cathedral. Community at the service was country. and reflect on the immense sac- Together Remembrance Day loss. John McAreavey, whose He was also well-known for Vincent Quinn, a Second World Among those gathered at the rifice which so many have Service, pictured alongside East wife Michaela, an RE teacher, his ecumenical work building a War veteran who served in Ger- main services at the Cenotaph made to protect our way of life Dunbartonshire Provost Una Walker, was murdered in Mauritius 12 strong relationship with St many and France. Mr Quinn was in Glasgow’s George Square and freedom down the years,” his daughter Anne Roy, his daughter days after their wedding, was Anne’s Church of Ireland Cathe- also joined by his daughter Anne and the Stone of Remembrance Mr Salmond said. -in-law Tracey Roy and her daugh- speaking at the launch of the dral through the Belfast Cathe- Roy, his daughter-in-law Tracey in Edinburgh, were First Minis- At the Cenotaph memorial in ter Ailidh Roy Michaela Foundation. dral Partnership, but it is for his Roy and her daughter Ailidh Roy, ter Alex Salmond and Scottish London, meanwhile, the Queen PIC: PAUL McSHERRY His efforts were have been dedicated work in seeking an S6 pupil at Turnbull High. Secretary Michael Moore both laid a wreath commemorating given great support by the a solution to the prison situation Also in attendance at St laid wreaths. members of the Armed Forces and women and thousands of Gaelic Athletic Association, for and the subsequent 1981 Matthew’s Church was Provost The First Minister then who died fighting in all con- watching spectators in a two- whom Michaela’s father Mickey Hunger Strike in which ten pris- Una Walker of East Dunbarton- made his way to a Service of flicts since the First World War minute silence. Harte is a much-loved figure, oners died that he will be best shire—herself a practising Remembrance at St Giles’ before joining Prime Minister and over 20,000 spectators remembered. Catholic—who was among the Cathedral. David Cameron, servicemen I [email protected] Friday November 16 2012 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH VATICAN NEWS 9

Vatican vows to continue to Graver danger than the drugs trade oppose same-sex ‘marriage’ THE Vatican has vowed to SCIAF-backed human rights activists’ warning over funding of illegal mining in Colombia continue its fight against the transformation of marriage By Ian Dunn after significant changes the status of traditional mar- COLOMBIAN human rights activists riage in Europe and the supported by the Scottish Catholic United States. International Aid Fund (SCIAF) have In an editorial on the Vatican warned that a recent rush of illegal Radio, Fr Federico Lombardi SJ, mining activity, funded by British (right) director of the Holy See firms, could do more damage to their press office, spoke of the country than the cocaine trade. Church’s commitment to Alex Ginanga and Robert Daza visited defending monogamous marriage Scotland last week to help publicise a new between a husband and wife. report, Giving It Away: the consequences His comments came in the of unsustainable mining policy in Colom- aftermath of the dismissal of an bia, which has been produced by appeal in Spain against the cur- children who come into the SCIAF-funded advocacy organisation rent laws on marriage, which world can know, and say they ABColombia. refer only to ‘Spouse A’and have, a father and a mother.” The report reveals that the Colombian ‘Spouse B’ rather than to hus- Fr Lombardi’s defence of the Government’s hunger to lure foreign com- band and wife, and the approval Church’s stance was echoed by panies into a new ‘gold rush’ for precious of same-sex ‘marriage’ in the an editorial in L’Osservatore minerals is leading to serious human rights US states of Maryland, Maine Romano, which called Catholic violations and environmental damage. and Washington. Churches in countries across “It is clear that in Western the world speaking out against Damage countries there is a widespread same-sex ‘marriage’ ‘the sen- Mr Ginanga, of Colombian indigenous tendency to modify the classic tinels of religious freedom’. Awa people said the damage caused to vision of marriage between a “The Church is the only Colombia by unscrupulous mining com- man and woman or rather to try institution to say that, while panies could be even more serious than to give it up, erasing its specific persecuting homosexuals in that if the drug trade. Marchers in Colombia hold a banner with the in human rights abuses unless they take and privileged legal recognition undoubtedly unjust, opposing “It could be much, much more serious message ‘No to mining exploitation in Colombia,’ at a protest earlier this year direct responsibility for ensuring that the compared to other forms of marriage between people of the because the areas used for mining can be rights of local people where they intend to union,” Fr Lombari said. “The same sex is a point of view that completed destroyed, The rivers entirely mine have been upheld,” she said. “Com- matter does not cease to amaze, must be respected,” continued polluted so nothing will grow,” he said. Support for report panies currently mining in Colombia also because we should be asking if the editorial. “My people have lived in these places for SCIAF is one of five charities who are appear to be exploiting weak governmen- this really corresponds to the Fr Lombardi concluded his generations and mining could end that.” supporting the ABColombia group which tal institutions to make even higher profits feelings of the people, and words by reinforcing the com- Mr Guevara, who works with has produced this new study. through tax evasion.” because the logic of it cannot mitment within the Church to campesinos—agricultural workers—said It focuses on the Colombian Govern- have a far-sighted outlook for defending the institution of that the money involved in illegal mining ment’s rapid expansion of its economy SCIAF’s concerns the common good,” continued marriage, saying through Vati- in Colombia was attracting many of the based on the mining of coal, gold and cop- Mark Camburn, SCIAF’s programme offi- Fr Lombardi. can Radio, “In short, preserving violent men who had been involved in the per. Their goals for 2021 are to double cer for Latin America and Haiti recently “Not only the Catholic a vision of the human person drug trade and who the mining companies coal exports, quadruple gold and triple the returned from Colombia and said SCIAF Church is saying this; it was and of human relationships used to attack protestors. mining sector but this report say 35 per were very worried about the situation. pointed out clearly by the Chief where there is a public “There has been a lot of violence cent of Colombian territory is at risk from “The equivalent of the population of Rabbi of France in a well-rea- acknowledgement of monoga- around mining companies,” he said. “In mining and 64 groups of indigenous peo- Scotland, 5.2 million people, has been soned statement. It is not, in mous marriage between a man June last year an unknown group shows ple and that about 40 per cent of Colom- forcibly evicted from their land or has fled fact, a question of avoiding and woman is an achievement up and shot nine campesinos.” bia’s drinking water is at risk of organised violence over many years in unfair discrimination for homo- of civilisation… It is not Both men have also braved consider- contamination. Colombia,” he said. “We are extremely sexuals, since this must and can expected, then, the Church will able personal danger to keep fighting for The report’s author, ABColombia’s Pro- concerned about the growing impact of be guaranteed in other ways. It give up proposing that society their people. gramme and Advocacy Manager Louise mining on these vulnerable communities is a question of admitting that a recognise a specific place for Mr Guevara was forced to leave his Winstanley said she hoped the report will as they have already suffered so much. husband and a wife are publicly marriage between a man and a home in 2002 for three years and after he put pressure on the UK-registered firms UK-listed companies must be extremely recognised as such, and that woman.” was put on a death list by a paramilitary are some of the largest investors in careful that their drive for profit does not group. Mr Ginanga’s human rights organ- Colombia’s mining sector. add to the further abuse of human rights of isation frequently receives death threats “UK companies starting to invest in the the long-suffering people of Colombia.” and last year a car he was traveling in was Colombian mining sector face reputa- Vatican IT expert given two-month shot repeatedly. tional risks through inadvertent complicity I [email protected] sentence over leaked documents

VATICAN TO UPDATE ITS Lombardi said that the Twitter mote the knowledge and study of CLAUDIO Sciarpelletti, a changing his story to claim NEWS IN BRIEF CHARTER ON HEALTH CARE account will be announced later the language. Writing in the Motu Vatican IT expert, has they were given to him by his THE Vatican is preparing to this year, although one account Proprio Latina Lingua, Pope received a suspended two- superior at the Vatican, Fr Carlo AUSTRALIAN CARDINAL CALLS release an update to its 1995 was registered earlier this year, Benedict spoke of the special role month sentence for his role in Maria Polvani. TO PROTECT CONFESSION Charter for Health Care Work- @BenedictusPPXVI, is thought of Latin the Church and of the the ‘Vatileaks’ case after he Describing his contradictory CARDINAL George Pell, Aus- ers that would include the to be the leading candidate, with importance of protecting and pro- was found in possession of evidence as a result of ‘shock tralia’s most senior Catholic Church’s expanded teachings on almost 3000 followers so far moting it. “After the demise of sensitive internal documents. and panic’at his arrest during the clergyman, has said he wel- bioethics, health coverage and without posting a single tweet. the Roman Empire, the Church of After Papal butler Paolo investigation, Mr Sciarpelletti comes a Royal Commission medical drugs. The charter, Rome not only continued to make Gabriele was given an 18-month was spared prison after the judge there into abuse in Catholic run which provides a thorough sum- HOLY FATHER’S CHRISTMAS use of the Latin language but also sentence for his role in the affair, in the case, Giuseppe della organisations but will never mary of the Church’s position on SCHEDULE RELEASED became in a way its guardian and which saw leaked personal letter Torre, reduced the initial four- allow it to violate the sanctity of affirming the primary, absolute POPE Benedict’s busy Christ- promoter, both in theology and and other private information moth sentence to a two-month the confessional. Australian value of life in the health field, mas schedule has been released liturgy, and in formation and the from the Vatican appear in ‘Your suspended sentence for Prime Minister Julia Gillard has ‘needed adequate supplementa- by the Vatican. In addition to transmission of knowledge,” the Holiness: The Secret Papers of ‘obstructing justice.’ claimed not forcing priests to tion,’ said Fr Augusto Chendi, the traditional celebrations, Pope said. Benedict XVI’ by Gianluigi While the results of the case break the Seal of Confession undersecretary of the Pontifical including Midnight Mass in St Nuzzi, other suspects were exam- suggest that the initial fears of a would be a ‘sin of omission’ Council for Health Care Ministry. Peter’s Basilica and the Urbi et FAITH AND CHARITY HAVE AN ined more closely for the evidence ring of ‘whistleblowers’ plotting because all adults have a duty Revisions and updates were Orbi address in St Peter’s INSEPARABLE BOND, POPE SAYS given by them in the investigation. to leak Vatican documents were of care towards children. Cardi- needed not only to reflect clarifi- Square at noon on Christmas POPE Benedict spoke of the Mr Sciarpelletti, who was dis- unfounded, the hints of an early nal Pell said he would testify at cations since 1995 on Church Day, the hectic timetable will inseparable bond of Faith and covered as having concealed doc- release for convicted former the Royal Commission if called, teaching in bioethics, ‘but also also include visits to Rome Uni- charity as he greeted pilgrims in a uments, was convicted of giving papal butler Paolo Gabriele have but urged priests against dis- concerning aspects that are versity, where he will pray with rainswept St Peter’s Square for conflicting evidence to police been dismissed with a recent closing what they had heard increasingly a part of the health students, and to a Roman parish the Angelus on Sunday. after he first claimed that the doc- statement saying that due to the during Confession. “The Seal of field,’ he said during a news con- where he will celebrate morning Reflecting on the Gospel uments, which were described as personal offence caused to the Confession is inviolable,” he ference on Tuesday. Mass. Pope Benedict XVI will remarked that no-one is too poor ‘of irrelevant value,’ were given Pope he ‘must undergo the said. Cardinal Pell did say also visit the Spanish steps on to give something to others and to him by Mr Gabriele before period of detention decreed.’ priests should avoid hearing POPE BENEDICT XVI TO LAUNCH December 8, the Feast of the explained the reward given by Confession from colleagues OFFICIAL TWITTER ACCOUNT Immaculate Conception, to a God for trust in Him, saying, “In suspected of committing child POPE Benedict XVI is set to statue of Our Lady there. today’s Gospel, the poor widow FIND AND LIKE THE NEW sex abuse to avoid being bound launch an official Twitter gives everything she possesses to by the Seal of Confession. “If account by the end of the year NEW PONTIFICAL ACADEMY the Temple. May her uncondi- SCOTTISH CATHOLIC the priest knows beforehand and will send regular tweets for FOR LATIN IS LAUNCHED tional offering inspire us to rely about such a situation, the priest his followers around the world. THE Holy Father announced the on God alone, while attributing to OBSERVER PAGE ON should refuse to hear the Con- The announcement was made launch of a new Pontifical Acad- everything else its due place and fession,” Cardinal Pell said. by Vatican spokesman Federico emy for Latin, which will pro- proper worth.” FACEBOOK 10 COMMENT THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday November 16 2012 Anti-Catholicism comes at a price The Faithful should make Stonewall and its political and corporate backers pay for Bigot of the Year slur

process to make us feel we might be able Church in a manner that would have seen to prevent closure. Similarly, govern- them arrested if it had been Islam they ments have a habit of giving large six- were mocking. Eventually the Fire figure donations and grants to pet bosses eventually had to back down and projects that most us of will never know re-instate the firefighters. Perhaps they about because it was never flag ‘what feared an enquiry into their own conduct. they don’t know won’t kill them.’ The Fire Service is just one of many I suspect that, until the gay rights pres- public-sector organisations who sup- sure group Stonewall named Cardinal port Stonewall and who vie with each Keith O’Brien (right with First Minister) other to have gay-friendly outcomes in ‘Bigot of the Year,’ most readers of this all their workplace interface modules. paper would not have known that the All of our police services support SNP government gives this outfit a six- Stonewall. Trying to quantify how figure sum every year. In fact this Eng- much public money and how many BY KEVIN McKENNA lish-based ‘charity’ that specialises in public resources are given to this group anti-Christian invective has received mil- is almost incalculable. lions of pounds of our money since In the meantime the Catholic Church OES anyone still believe devolution. It has been handed over to must demand that the Scottish Govern- these days that Scottish them, on our behalf, by ministers who ment withdraws its financial support of Government ministers never asked our permission. Stonewall until it apologises for its anti- feel they are accountable Catholic slur. Otherwise Alex Salmond to the electorate? Perhaps tonewall’s attack on the Cardinal stands accused of acquiescing in their many of us don’t care because, well… was twisted, defamatory and PIC: PAUL McSHERRY sentiments, no matter what manufac- they’re all the same really and, so long unpleasant. It was also an attack tured sophistry he elects to embroider Das they don’t do anything silly like Son the Catholic Church in Scotland, Surely it’s not simply because Mr Christian blessing of a same-sex union it with. invade other countries then we don’t simply because its leaders have tried Deighan is an eloquent and assured that would give comfort to the tens of Ruth Davidson, the leader of the Scot- need to worry. to defend the traditional concept of communicator of the Church’s posi- thousands of gay Catholics, although tish Conservatives, actually attended I remember feeling foolish several marriage being a union between a man tion on same-sex ‘marriage?’ Aren’t I realise this is against Catholic teach- Stonewall’s awards bash. As such she years ago when I participated in the con- and a woman. This stance has we living in a democracy where we ing. Nonetheless, the Church has was simply highlighting why so few sultation process about the proposed ban unleashed a hatred of the Catholic expect not to encounter that sort of every right to defend the traditional Catholics ever vote for her party anyway. on smoking. Like most others who took Church in Scotland that has been hatred just because we have a differ- concept of marriage without being Those who do should be asking why she part in it, I thought that smoking should unnerving and implacable. Its source ent view of life? accused of homophobia. chose in this way to legitimise be banned in most public places but that is the secular-humanist movement Unfortunately, in my opinion, there Stonewall’s hatred of the leader of Scot- some pubs which do not serve food which alone influences modern Scot- has been clumsiness when the f course we have been here land’s 800,000 Catholics. Going to the could apply for an exemption on a case tish political philosophy and which Catholic Church expresses its view on before many times. Almost ten event but speaking against the Bigot of by case basis. These are the sorts of pubs will not stop until every vestige and same-sex ‘marriage.’ The language years ago several Glasgow fire- the Year award was not enough. when men of a certain age prefer, often manifestation of Christianity in Scot- has been intemperate. My gay friends fightersO were facing summary discipli- And those of us who have accounts after a lifetime of service to the nation, land is wiped out. And the issue of gay have been hurt by the sentiments that nary measures because, according to with Barclays, and other sponsors of the to drink with friends and enjoy cigarettes rights is the one for which the human- have been expressed and I have been their bosses, they had refused to work Stonewall awards, might want to con- responsibly. Most of the rest of us avoid ists have been waiting for generations. critical of some of these too. Christi- at a gay parade. Effectively the fire sider closing them while executives of them because there is no loud music, no Patrick Harvie is the Green Party’s anity must be on the side of people service was about to destroy these each institution ponder their future spon- daytime television and no drinks with sole MSP. Few people have done more who face discrimination on account of men’s careers. What they didn’t tell the sorship of the Stonewall awards. more than one colour. Yet despite over- to champion environmental causes their sexuality and that is why I was world was that these firefighters were One Scotland, many cultures… but whelming opposition to a blanket ban on than him and he deserves great credit delighted to back the legislation on not supposed to be on duty and not if you are a Christian. cigarette smoking, the Labour govern- for that. Earlier this year though, he civil partnerships. This gives gay cou- that attendance was supposed to be ment went ahead and did it anyway. told his 7000 twitter followers that ples the same co-habiting right as voluntary. I Kevin McKenna is former deputy Governments have a habit of deciding John Deighan, our Church’s Holyrood other couples and protects their finan- Nor did they add that these men were editor of the Herald and former exec- which schools, hospitals, post offices and liaison man, was ‘the most con- cial and property interests. I am per- all Catholic who were sickened by the utive editor of the Daily Mail in Scot- museums to shut down on cost grounds temptible man in Scotland.’ Where sonally not even sure what harm can anti-Catholic sentiments of many in the land. He is currently a columnist for and then pretend to have a consultation does that hatred come from, wee man? be done by establishing some form of gay parade as they publicly derided the the Guardian What do you think of KEVIN MCKENNA’S comments on Anti-Catholicism? Send your points of view to the SCO Write to Letters, SCO, 19 Waterloo St, Glasgow G2 6BT Or e-mail [email protected] Pray for our prisoners, their victims and all those crime affects

THERE was a sense of satis- law but it is important to point out Every prisoner has his family. consequences of crime are more services last weekend, I remem- faction a couple of months that we do remand people in cus- Prisoners families are guilty of enduring. For the families who lost bered the awful tragedy of the ago, as the people of Dun- tody who are awaiting trial. In this nothing except of being associated children in the Dunblane massacre Eniskillen bombing, when so blane heralded the arrival of Fr Eddie country there is a presumption of with someone who is in prison. there is a whole lifetime of living many lost their lives. I also remem- Andy Murray, their favourite innocence until a court of law One of the saddest sights is the with consequences. Some things ber with a sense of awe, the father son. His gold medal win in McGhee decides otherwise. Those who procession of mostly women and do not and will not go away. who had cradled his dying daugh- the summer Olympic games have been sentenced, need to get on often small children coming to Accepting this reality is one thing, ter and yet was still prepared to gave them cause for great sat- to formally launch Prisoners Week. with their sentence and prison visit their, son, husband, partner or denying that as a society we can forgive those who perpetrated this isfaction. In the course of any given year, we chaplaincy is one of the ways that father in jail. For some, it will be the move forward in hope is some- atrocity. In his action of forgive- A post box painted gold will be have many ‘weeks’ when we are we try and help prisoners to turn way that they spend a significant thing else. It is easy to get angry ness, was the proof, that the truth a more permanent reminder of one invited to focus on specific issues. their lives around. It is not for the part of their lives. Re-offending is a and to stay angry with those who of the gospel is bigger than any of of the finer days in the town’s his- As our year spins slowly towards faint hearted. It is not for those major problem for our society. If have offended against us in what- our petty prejudices. tory. If the weather was less than its conclusion we are invited to looking for quick results. I would we manage to break the cycle of re- ever way. At the most fundamental Prisoners week. Forget nega- kind on the day of his triumphal think of those who are in prison want to say that prison ministry has offending we begin to solve one of level, we are challenged to listen to tive press reports. Our penal sys- visit, Andy Murray’s presence and and all that imprisonment implies. been, for me, the most encouraging the problems that besets our society. the message of the Gospel, inviting tem is far from perfect. So is a his willingness to take time with As a society, we have to face the part of the 40 and more years I Sadly, there is no one problem that us to repentance and, as a conse- society that chooses to incarcer- the people, more than compen- fact that we imprison a lot of peo- have been a priest. Prisoners all underpins the lives of those who quence, inviting us to forgiveness. ate so many. sated. In the broader sweep of his- ple. From Dumfries in the far have names, identities, personali- find themselves in prison. For many When Jesus began His ministry Polarised opinion will not help tory, Dunblane will always be south of the country, to Inverness ties, in the same way that you and I of those who are frequent offenders, He began it with a call to repen- any of us hear the call of Jesus to synonymous with the massacre of and Peterhead much further do. When prisoners are sent to poverty, poor housing and lack of tance. Conveniently, we can repentance. On the cross Jesus children and a teacher, as a gun- north—and everywhere in HMP Kilmarnock, for whatever opportunity are significant contribu- always point the finger at someone said ‘Father forgive them.’ For- man ran amok in the primary between—there are prisons. reason, the first thing I do is ask tory factors. else and say ‘ look what they have giveness is the first step on the school. Its memory still haunts the Mostly, it is men we lock up, but them their name. Then I tell them Of course there is no such thing done!’This allows us to harden our way to hope and inevitably then town. Scotland has one women’s prison: mine. I never ask prisoners why either as victimless crime. For hearts against them. We are invited to new life. Pray for our prisoner. On Monday November 19, rep- Cornton Vale near Stirling. they have been sent there. If they everyone who is in prison there is to look into our own hearts and at Pray for their families. Pray for resentatives of the various I could give statistics but statis- want to tell me, they will. someone whose life has been dis- our own ability to live in dishar- each other. Churches in Scotland and repre- tics are not people. My ministry in Every prisoner has his story. rupted in one way or another. mony, for whatever reason, with sentatives from the Prison Service HMP Kilmarnock is focused on Some, that I have heard, are almost Behind every crime statistic there our brothers and sisters. As I I email: edwardmcghee will gather in Dunblane Cathedral people. Many will have broken the too horrendous to contemplate. is also a real person. For some the watched the Remembrance Sunday @btinternet.com Friday November 16 2012 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH COMMENT 11 Business as usual in our parish Liturgy? Conductor JOSEPH CULLEN asks, one year after the new translation of the English-language Missal, are there signs of musical hope?

FTER the dust settles nearly one must become formed in the teachings of the year since the new translation of the Church by reading the documents which pertain to English-language Missal was intro- Music in the Liturgy. duced, are there signs of musical The Holy Father makes abundantly clear in what hope? Following the recent appoint- he preaches and in how he celebrates what is the ment of an English diocesan bishop to the post norm. He couldn't give a clearer lead yet his style of Secretary of the Congregation for Divine Wor- is one of gentle example. The beautiful integrity of Aship in Rome, are we Anglophone Catholics to his Liturgical teaching is that his MCs simply now hope for a change of culture in genuine rit- ensure that the same principles are put in place as ual music in the Roman Rite? the rest of us can by abiding by the GIRM. This Archbishop Roche now has oversight for the inspires us to strip away the cladding of the bad- celebration of the Liturgy throughout the world. taste years and reveal the beauty, simplicity and What is the reality in the UK now that the dust dignity of the music and the authentic/integral texts has settled after the introduction of the ‘new’ of the Mass. English-language Missal? Was this a last chance You might be pleased to discover that you need in our lifetime for a retrieval of an authentic pay nothing for all the settings you would ever music for the Roman Liturgy, at least in the need as they are downloadable from the internet, in Church of our own language? Or is it business English and in Latin. Simple Propers which can be as usual, with the ubiquitious hymn-sandwich sung by anyone, with a little effort are soon to be plus generous helpings of spoken words, feel- available (Graduale Parvum) and, guess what, good muzak mainly about ‘me,’ little in common they are the actual texts which belong to specific with the rest of Catholicism, and even less to do Liturgies and not something which you have to with the focus of the Sacred Liturgy? Are you flick through an index to choose. But maybe most graced enough to experience the incantation, ges- important of all, but difficult to achieve, is to wean ture, movement, architecture, vestments, colour, millions off the soulless recitation of songs without smell and symbol of Roman Liturgy? music. Would you ever suggest at a birthday party Were you to peek over the Celebrant’s shoul- that maybe we should just say the words: ‘Happy der and read the new ICEL Missal, you would birthday to you.’ If we cannot sing Glorias and see that much of his priestly part (in particular Psalms (and the book of psalms is after all a song- the Greeting, Dismissal, Collect, post-Commu- book) then we really have to ask what we are up to. nion prayer, Preface, Gospel introduction, Another aspiration for our whole outlook on the Memorial Acclamation etc) are not merely treatment of the Liturgy of the Word might be to printed texts, but musical settings. There is actu- bring life to the Responsorial Psalm. If we bear in ally no change in directive, for these parts have mind that the repetition of the one-liner antiphon always meant to be sung, but take note of an between each verse was designed for illiterate con- indisputable method to prevent priests from say- gregations, might I suggest that we sing the verses ing what is intended to be sung. But what of the themselves to straightforward four-line chant for- current reality? I fear that so few seem to be mak- mulas? It’s really not an Olympian feat. ing the effort that the norm of Low-Mass with I have some practical hints for immediate re- add-on music in the gaps is still regarded as de might glance at the first ‘set’ text of any Mass: the scene a whole new phenomenon. With this cast alignment. rigeur. Indeed, the instruction of my local bishop Introit, or Entrance Antiphon. Yes, this should be aside the selected texts of the Liturgy, anyone in that all priests and people should learn the new sung, interspersed with dedicated psalm verses, the last generation could promote home-grown I Please protect us all from one person singing the Missal settings as a basic repertoire resulted in a according to the length of the entrance procession hymns/sacred songs as an author or composer. By people’s sung parts down a PA mic. There’s no certain resistance in my own parish, with some and associated incensation. So why is it almost chance some of this material is excellent but some- point in anyone bothering to sing if one person describing this ‘chanted stuff’ as being mournful never sung, except in monastic communities and in how it is not quality which seems to have adhered. sounds hundreds of times more powerful. and better-suited to monks and nuns. For once I a few cathedrals? It is the official text for the cele- Your own school or Church will have bought was lost for words. Has too much time elapsed bration and anything else is, simply, displacing it. shelves-full of published volumes and week by I Then, simple though it might seem, everyone since we last sang anything which wasn’t in three To go to the other end of the Mass, you are proba- week almost the whole Catholic community will must know who is supposed to be singing what: or four beats in a bar? The trouble is that some bly expected to sing a so-called recessional hymn. have come to believe that this new generation of all together, cantor alone, a small group who have forms of texts do not respond well to being con- Well, it simply doesn’t exist in the Roman Rite, so home-grown Liturgical Music is the learned some tricky verses, the Celebrant? Simple strained by metrical forms, just as much in opera why, when the ‘Mass is ended’ is it not? Not my traditional/official music of the Church. The gestures or gradual training should suffice. Of and oratorio takes the form of recitative. You try taste or whim, but the clear instruction of the phrase: “I do love the old ones best’has been given course, if accompaniment is available, then the writing a four-square tune for some verses of a Church. Incidentally, I am a great fan of hymns, in a new irony when used of material which is actu- degree of support will be different for one voice psalm and see how far you get, trying to allocate their correct context. ally younger than the members of its fan-club. The than for the whole assembly. the free-metre into boxes. It might be fair to look at the causes of some of crux is much starker than matters of individual At this point the reader might be braced for a our problems in Liturgical Music. We are in more taste. We have imported music and texts from other I I shall also suggest that something such as a critique on musical style, standards of execution of a mess than mere stumbling blocks, distorting religions, for whatever reasons, have been left sung Great Amen cannot work if the preceding and a lament for the days of mixed-voice choirs, the content and balance of our Liturgies, and powerless to effect any quality-control in this one doxology is itself spoken. Incompatible and polyphony and the glory of the organ. I am destroying the whole sacred-nature dynamic of area of ecclesiastical life and, in the process, our incongruous! Or a spoken verse in the middle of instead going to point out that in all big organi- them, when the right bits are not sung and com- Rite has lost its flavour. Yes, the musician is point- an Alleluia. Even sing it on one note. sations there is a company policy and/or an oper- pletely inappropriate material is bolted-on. The ing the finger at music itself, music which beck- ations manual. In the Church, for the celebration cause of the proverbial hymn-sandwich is ons into our Rite texts which often stray wide of I If a single voice is singing on behalf of the of the Eucharist, this takes the form of the Gen- arguably owing to two factors. First, in the 1960s doctrine and supply us with sound-associations people (Penitential Rite, intonations for Agnus, eral Instruction on the Roman Missal (GIRM). when the English-speaking Church had few which are worlds away from the Church’s authen- psalm verses during communion antiphon) why Unity in the manner in which Mass is celebrated immediately-available settings of the new Ordi- tic repertoire by any reasonable rationale. Maybe not face the same direction as everyone else and has been largely governed by norms and instruc- nary of the Mass, many places just resorted to the most telling examples of this effect are found at so lead the sung prayer forward. tions forming what has been termed the Roman reciting these and, in order to sing something, weddings and funerals where I frequently detect no Rite. In these days of ready information there are (anything) drew on a repertoire of well-known aspect which is actually Catholic, and I speak of I For all of you out there who just cannot find a simply no excuses for missing out on its princi- hymns from other non-eucharistic services to slot more than musical content here. suitable musical setting of the ‘new’ Gloria, why ples. However, having lived through the whole into ‘gaps’ left by the former Introit, Offertory Pastoral concerns notwithstanding, the Liturgy not just sing one of the originals, of which there of post-Second Vatican Council ‘adjustment,’I and Communion chants which had always been is not ours to tinker with, some designer show for are many, in Latin. Everyone knows the mean- have to conclude that most of those who have a available in Gregorian Chant or in other, adapted our sensibilities. The Mass is a finely-tuned organ- ing of the words of the Gloria as you speak them role to play in the typical parish Sunday Mass simpler forms. Add to this the effect of having ism of living liturgy which is sacrificial and Christ- every Sunday. have not read the GIRM or else choose to ignore thrown out baby and bathwater by disbanding centred. Our Church possesses its own musical it. It plainly sets out which texts belonging to the choirs who were arguably the only hope of teach- repertoire, formed organically over many more cen- If you are inspired, all that you need is avail- Liturgy ought to be sung, and what sort of other ing the people any new repertoire, and the turies than any of our reformed counterparts, some able on the web and you will find a great strength settings may be incorporated. This is presented decline was perhaps inevitable. Throw into the of its sources from the cantillation of the Jewish tra- of restorative energy emanating from exemplary on a sliding scale, depending on resources and mix the neglect of the Church’s only official, uni- dition. But, in the (relative) twinkling of an eye, this groups such as the CMAA in the USA. Visit the the ‘degree of solemnity’ required. It does not versal and unifying music: Gregorian Chant. The organic and stealthy strand of development has Chant Cafe online. provide for personal tastes or local likes/dislikes. backbone of our heritage was fractured and been usurped by much which is inappropriate— But here is the rub. All of this will fall on its This is in essence what makes our Catholic Mass surely this is as great a scandal as any, to deny Bossa Novas, French erotic chansons, slowed- face if priests do not sing their rightful parts. Do Catholic. We are all to sing from the same this culture to the members of Christ's Church? down Country 'n' Western...—and not in its Sacred not imagine for a moment that the average hymn-sheet. The immediately recognisable heart and vox pop Liturgy. In truth there has always been inept music Catholic will easily relinquish the weekly fix of of our Church has become an almost exclusive pressed into liturgical service (lest you infer that what has become the de facto core repertoire, but ow that brings me on to the next multi- domain for either monastics or specialist everything was perfectly-judged prior to the Coun- it might be a good idea to try, just for a while, to versed elephant in the room. Nobody performers. cil), but at least the musical associations were closer sing that which should be sung. needs to ‘choose the hymns,’ for there is to ecclesiastical expectations. essentially no place for them in the Catholic ow, with this as the backdrop, what we I Double Grammy-winning Joseph Cullen is a N choral conductor who also teaches singing and Mass. Sure, a hymn can be employed for certain needed was leadership and guidance in the o, what is my answer to this cul-de-sac of functions—say during the distribution of Holy ways of truth... not allow some vague untenable music? Everyone, and not merely organ accompaniment in seminaries and monas- Communion—but to highlight the principle, you ‘SpiritN of the Council’recipe. Next appeared on the Sthose with a specific role in things liturgical teries in Great Britain and in Rome. 12 BEREAVEMENT THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday November 16 2012 Friday November 16 2012 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH BEREAVEMENT 13

Prayers for November

BY TRADITION, the Catholic Church dedicates each month of the year to a certain devotion. In November, it is the Holy Souls in Purgatory, those faithful Christians who have died and gone before us but who still must atone for their sins. The time they spend in Purgatory cleanses them so that they may enter Heaven free from all effects of sin. Praying for the dead, especially for those we have known, is a requirement of Christian charity. Our own prayers and sacrifices can be offered up to relieve their suffering. Some or all of the following prayers can be incorporated into our daily prayers during this month. De Profundis Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord; Lord, hear my voice. Let Your ears be attentive to my voice in supplication. If You, O Lord, mark iniquities, Lord, who can stand? But with You is forgiveness, that You may be revered. I trust in the Lord; my soul trusts in His Word. My soul waits for the Lord more than sentinels wait for the dawn. More than sentinels wait for the dawn, let Israel wait for the Lord. For with the Lord is kindness and with Him is plenteous redemption; And He will redeem Israel from all their iniquities. Prayers for the Deceased for Forgiveness and Peace and for Mourners OES the Church still believe in Pur- of blood’ to the fruits of Baptism. Those who Lord Jesus, our Redeemer, You willingly gave Yourself up to gatory? The answer to this, desire Baptism but are not Baptised by water may death so that all people might be saved and pass from death into arguably, the most often asked ques- also receive the fruits of Baptism by making an a new life. Listen to our prayers; look with love on Your people tion by Catholics is a resounding act of perfect love of God based on faith and with who mourn and pray for their dead brother/sister. yes. Purgatory, the Catechism tells a sincere contrition for their sins. Lord Jesus, You alone are holy and compassionate; forgive us, is ‘the final purification of the elect’ and our brother/sister his/her sins. By dying You opened the gates of ‘entirely different from the punishment of the FACING GOD WITH PURE SOULS Education life for those who believe in You; do not let Your brother/sister dammed.’D The Church’s teaching assures as that Although many adult Catholics remain confused be parted from You, but by Your glorious power give him/her ‘all who die in God’s grace and friendship, but MARY McGINTY looks at Purgatory, Limbo and Baptism in the third part of the SCO series in the Month of the Holy Souls and lack in understanding, these subjects are light, joy, and peace in heaven where You live for ever and ever. still imperfectly purified, are indeed assured of addressed clearly in schools through the new syl- Amen. their eternal salvation; but after death they labus This is our Faith with the Church’s teaching undergo purification, so as to achieve the holiness introduced to pupils from an early age. My brother (sister) in faith, I entrust you to God necessary to enter the joy of Heaven.’ that it is part of Hell but Purgatory is part of makes up for the gap between whom we have Infants Who Die Without Being Baptised. Com- part of non-practising parents and the plight of means that she has changed her teaching on the “In Catholic primary schools, children learn Who created you. Our wise and loving God has ensured that noth- Heaven. It is simply that when we die there will be become and whom God desires us to be forever.” missioned under Blessed Pope John Paul II and unborn babies who have been aborted. The hope importance of the sacrament for our Salvation. about death in a gradual way, reflecting their own May you return to the One Who formed you ing unclean or unworthy will enter the Kingdom the effects of personal sin still clinging to us and approved by Pope Benedict XVI, the document was expressed for aborted babies that ‘through However, it is a fact that some parents today delay life experience of dead relatives who have ‘gone from the dust of this earth. of Heaven. In Purgatory we undergo the continu- we want to meet the Lord in the best state possible. Limbo indicated, according to one of the authors, ‘that the violent circumstances of their deaths they may getting their children Baptised for months, even before’ them,” Michael McGrath, sirector of the May Mary, the angels, and all the saints come to ing process of purification in which every trace of The state in which we enter eternal life is the state Like Purgatory, Limbo has been a source of con- given our understanding of God’s mercy and the be united to His paschal mystery’ and that ‘God years,” Fr Byrne said. “It is natural for parents to Scottish Catholic Education Service said. “They meet you as you go forth from this life. sin is wiped away and every imperfection of the we will be in for all eternity. And we should fusion but unlike Purgatory it has never formed plan for salvation which includes Christ and the will find a way to offer the grace of Christ to want the very best for their children. I would say are encouraged to pray for the Holy Souls, partic- May Christ Who was crucified for you bring you soul corrected. Then and only then can we enter remember that it is not a place but a state,” Fr Ger- part of the Church’s doctrine but was instead gift of the Holy Spirit in the Church, we dare to infants who have no opportunity for making a that there could be no greater gift for them than ularly in the month of November, and they are freedom and peace. into full communion with Our Lord. While we ard Byrne, parish priest at St Brigid’s, Toryglen, regarded as speculative theology. hope that these infants will be saved by some personal choice with regard to their salvation.’ the promise of eternal life. Recently, I was expected to become familiar with the De Pro- May Christ, the Son of God, Who died for you take wait, fully in the love of God, but as yet deprived Glasgow, explained. “In this life we seek to Previously we understood Limbo to be as the extra-sacramental gift of the Holy Spirit. Parents delighted to have been approached by a young fundis prayer from P6 onwards. This Is Our Faith you into His kingdom. of the vision of Him, it is not a state to be feared become holy. The bottom line is, however, that for state in which unbaptised souls dwelt. Still carry- who had up until then suffered in the understand- Salvation couple who seems to have the right idea: the date our new syllabus for religious education, specifies May Christ, the Good Shepherd, give you a place but a welcome preparation for eternal life. the majority of us there is a usually a gap at the ing the stain of original sin they could not ender ing that they would never be reunited with their Baptism remains the ordinary means of salvation for the Baptism was already in the parish diary when pupils are helped to understand concepts of within His flock. moment of our death between the person we Heaven but innocent of personal sin they did not babies found new consolation in their sadness.’ and parents are under a serious obligation to have before the baby had made an appearance.” Heaven, Hell and Purgatory. As pupils mature in May He forgive your sins and keep you among His people. Purgatory is part of Heaven wished to be, and who we actually are. The doc- warrant the condemnation of Hell. In 2007 the The commission also reflected the growing the sacrament conferred on their children. As for those who have died for the sake of their the secondary school years they can explore these May you see your Redeemer face to face and enjoy the sight of “Perhaps the reason people are sometimes afraid trine of Purgatory, simply put, is that there is (hap- International Theological Commission published pastoral concern for the increasing number of “None of what the Church has recently said Faith yet have not been Baptised, they are recog- concepts in quite sophisticated ways and become God forever. Amen. to talk about it is that they seem to have the idea pily) a process of purification through which Christ a document entitled The Hope of Salvation for unbaptised children resulting from a failure on the about children who have died before Baptism nised as martyrs and are entitled by the ‘Baptism more knowledgeable of Church doctrine.” 12 BEREAVEMENT THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday November 16 2012 Friday November 16 2012 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH BEREAVEMENT 13

Prayers for November

BY TRADITION, the Catholic Church dedicates each month of the year to a certain devotion. In November, it is the Holy Souls in Purgatory, those faithful Christians who have died and gone before us but who still must atone for their sins. The time they spend in Purgatory cleanses them so that they may enter Heaven free from all effects of sin. Praying for the dead, especially for those we have known, is a requirement of Christian charity. Our own prayers and sacrifices can be offered up to relieve their suffering. Some or all of the following prayers can be incorporated into our daily prayers during this month. De Profundis Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord; Lord, hear my voice. Let Your ears be attentive to my voice in supplication. If You, O Lord, mark iniquities, Lord, who can stand? But with You is forgiveness, that You may be revered. I trust in the Lord; my soul trusts in His Word. My soul waits for the Lord more than sentinels wait for the dawn. More than sentinels wait for the dawn, let Israel wait for the Lord. For with the Lord is kindness and with Him is plenteous redemption; And He will redeem Israel from all their iniquities. Prayers for the Deceased for Forgiveness and Peace and for Mourners OES the Church still believe in Pur- of blood’ to the fruits of Baptism. Those who Lord Jesus, our Redeemer, You willingly gave Yourself up to gatory? The answer to this, desire Baptism but are not Baptised by water may death so that all people might be saved and pass from death into arguably, the most often asked ques- also receive the fruits of Baptism by making an a new life. Listen to our prayers; look with love on Your people tion by Catholics is a resounding act of perfect love of God based on faith and with who mourn and pray for their dead brother/sister. yes. Purgatory, the Catechism tells a sincere contrition for their sins. Lord Jesus, You alone are holy and compassionate; forgive us, is ‘the final purification of the elect’ and our brother/sister his/her sins. By dying You opened the gates of ‘entirely different from the punishment of the FACING GOD WITH PURE SOULS Education life for those who believe in You; do not let Your brother/sister dammed.’D The Church’s teaching assures as that Although many adult Catholics remain confused be parted from You, but by Your glorious power give him/her ‘all who die in God’s grace and friendship, but MARY McGINTY looks at Purgatory, Limbo and Baptism in the third part of the SCO series in the Month of the Holy Souls and lack in understanding, these subjects are light, joy, and peace in heaven where You live for ever and ever. still imperfectly purified, are indeed assured of addressed clearly in schools through the new syl- Amen. their eternal salvation; but after death they labus This is our Faith with the Church’s teaching undergo purification, so as to achieve the holiness introduced to pupils from an early age. My brother (sister) in faith, I entrust you to God necessary to enter the joy of Heaven.’ that it is part of Hell but Purgatory is part of makes up for the gap between whom we have Infants Who Die Without Being Baptised. Com- part of non-practising parents and the plight of means that she has changed her teaching on the “In Catholic primary schools, children learn Who created you. Our wise and loving God has ensured that noth- Heaven. It is simply that when we die there will be become and whom God desires us to be forever.” missioned under Blessed Pope John Paul II and unborn babies who have been aborted. The hope importance of the sacrament for our Salvation. about death in a gradual way, reflecting their own May you return to the One Who formed you ing unclean or unworthy will enter the Kingdom the effects of personal sin still clinging to us and approved by Pope Benedict XVI, the document was expressed for aborted babies that ‘through However, it is a fact that some parents today delay life experience of dead relatives who have ‘gone from the dust of this earth. of Heaven. In Purgatory we undergo the continu- we want to meet the Lord in the best state possible. Limbo indicated, according to one of the authors, ‘that the violent circumstances of their deaths they may getting their children Baptised for months, even before’ them,” Michael McGrath, sirector of the May Mary, the angels, and all the saints come to ing process of purification in which every trace of The state in which we enter eternal life is the state Like Purgatory, Limbo has been a source of con- given our understanding of God’s mercy and the be united to His paschal mystery’ and that ‘God years,” Fr Byrne said. “It is natural for parents to Scottish Catholic Education Service said. “They meet you as you go forth from this life. sin is wiped away and every imperfection of the we will be in for all eternity. And we should fusion but unlike Purgatory it has never formed plan for salvation which includes Christ and the will find a way to offer the grace of Christ to want the very best for their children. I would say are encouraged to pray for the Holy Souls, partic- May Christ Who was crucified for you bring you soul corrected. Then and only then can we enter remember that it is not a place but a state,” Fr Ger- part of the Church’s doctrine but was instead gift of the Holy Spirit in the Church, we dare to infants who have no opportunity for making a that there could be no greater gift for them than ularly in the month of November, and they are freedom and peace. into full communion with Our Lord. While we ard Byrne, parish priest at St Brigid’s, Toryglen, regarded as speculative theology. hope that these infants will be saved by some personal choice with regard to their salvation.’ the promise of eternal life. Recently, I was expected to become familiar with the De Pro- May Christ, the Son of God, Who died for you take wait, fully in the love of God, but as yet deprived Glasgow, explained. “In this life we seek to Previously we understood Limbo to be as the extra-sacramental gift of the Holy Spirit. Parents delighted to have been approached by a young fundis prayer from P6 onwards. This Is Our Faith you into His kingdom. of the vision of Him, it is not a state to be feared become holy. The bottom line is, however, that for state in which unbaptised souls dwelt. Still carry- who had up until then suffered in the understand- Salvation couple who seems to have the right idea: the date our new syllabus for religious education, specifies May Christ, the Good Shepherd, give you a place but a welcome preparation for eternal life. the majority of us there is a usually a gap at the ing the stain of original sin they could not ender ing that they would never be reunited with their Baptism remains the ordinary means of salvation for the Baptism was already in the parish diary when pupils are helped to understand concepts of within His flock. moment of our death between the person we Heaven but innocent of personal sin they did not babies found new consolation in their sadness.’ and parents are under a serious obligation to have before the baby had made an appearance.” Heaven, Hell and Purgatory. As pupils mature in May He forgive your sins and keep you among His people. Purgatory is part of Heaven wished to be, and who we actually are. The doc- warrant the condemnation of Hell. In 2007 the The commission also reflected the growing the sacrament conferred on their children. As for those who have died for the sake of their the secondary school years they can explore these May you see your Redeemer face to face and enjoy the sight of “Perhaps the reason people are sometimes afraid trine of Purgatory, simply put, is that there is (hap- International Theological Commission published pastoral concern for the increasing number of “None of what the Church has recently said Faith yet have not been Baptised, they are recog- concepts in quite sophisticated ways and become God forever. Amen. to talk about it is that they seem to have the idea pily) a process of purification through which Christ a document entitled The Hope of Salvation for unbaptised children resulting from a failure on the about children who have died before Baptism nised as martyrs and are entitled by the ‘Baptism more knowledgeable of Church doctrine.” 14 LETTERS THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday November 16 2012

SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER The Bishops’ Conference of HERE is nothing to compare to the power of Scotland said thank you to first hand insight into rising to life’s challenges, General Secretary Mgr Paul that is what made Pope Benedict XVI’s heart- Conroy at its recent meeting felt message this week this that old age is beau- in Edinburgh. Mgr Conroy is tiful so poignant. taking up a new post as Chancellor of Glasgow “The quality of a society, of a civilisation, may also be Archdiocese. Mgr Conroy, judged by how it treats its elderly and by the place reserved PICTURE (front right) is seen with forT them in communal life,” Pope Benedict said. “To give Cardinal Keith O’Brien and space to the elderly is to give space to life!” OF THE Archbishop Emeritus Mario Pope Benedict made the comments during a visit to a Conti and the Year of Faith facility run by the Saint Egidio Community, where he told cake. Fellow members of the residents he that he was speaking ‘as Bishop of Rome, but WEEK conference stand behind also as an elderly person visiting his peers.’ PIC: PAUL McSHERRY Much has been made in the secular press of the fact that the Holy Father is 85. When Pope Benedict first made use in the Vatican of the moving platform created from Blessed Pope John Paul II to help his mobility, it grabbed front-page headlines. Attack on cardinal is McKenna on this tax it made Old age is beautiful but it is also hard, as the Holy Father an attack on us all me wonder. What if I had acknowledged when he said: “I know well the difficulties, MAY I commend and assure moved to Germany? Would I the problems and the limits of this age, and I know that Cardinal Keith O’Brien that be unable to receive the these difficulties are aggravated for many people by the Stonewall’s recent conduct Letters Sacraments as I do not pay tax? economic crisis.” towards him is an attack on all SCO, 19 Waterloo Street, Glasgow G2 6BT Furthermore, what about Now, as the push behind assisted suicide legislation in orthodox Catholics in holiday makers who do not Scotland gathers pace by piggybacking of the tragic ‘right- Scotland, and that an attack [email protected] want to miss Sunday Mass? I to-die’ case of Tony Nicklinson, the Holy Father’s words on him is an attack on us. The do understand the reasoning are well times and appropriate for us. Life is not easy for forces in our society which under attack (Stonewall Bigot with Catholic Social Policy (a behind this method of the elderly, the sick and the frail. The spiraling cost of liv- are hostile to the Catholic of the Year Award) and news nonsense!). supporting the Church and as ing in the recession often adds to an increasing sense of iso- Church and community have of him stepping down has The Conservative Party has Mr McKenna said, it has lation, lonlieness—and even the feeling of being a burden. now openly, through their been exaggerated prematurely. also courted the English worked ‘harmoniously’ for The pope said that sadness over lost youth must not be our actions declared that ‘it is Where is the newspaper’s Archbishop of Westminster many years. However I can’t prison and that a materialistic culture must stop looking on open season’ towards us and, loyalty? Yes, His Eminence is with its ideas, taking him to help but feel that it should still elderly as ‘unproductive and useless.’ as such, we can no longer handing over power to the Rome (remember the snub to be a choice to donate to the Indeed the cost to our society of neglecting and margin- delude ourselves that younger bishops, but he is still Cardinal O’Brien?) in the Church. These are hard times alising our elderly—to the point of legalising assisted sui- Scotland/UK as a society has a Cardinal, a Prince of the hope of keeping him silent we face and people should not cide—cannot be calculated. One thing is for certain, it is any genuine tolerance or Church. And an attack on when it implements its cuts be forced into going without a too high a price to pay. respect towards Catholics. Cardinal O’Brien is an attack agenda on the most meal, as they are afraid they The arrival of the replicia of the Black Madonna of Częs- Michael Brady on us all. disadvantaged in society. will be taking themselves out of tochowa icon arrives in Scotland on its pro-life pilgrimage, RE TEACHER, HOLYROOD E Brown It is hoped that the Scottish communion with the Church. SECONDARY SCHOOL EDINBURGH

This week was a celebration of age and wisdom; life and love and the new student pro-life group, are timely bishops will denounce this I also have another question reminders that the movement protecting I Editor’s note: The SCO proposed policy given that it regarding one being life is alive and kicking. Stand up to Stonewall, reported the Church view on is most likely to effectively excommunicated and up for families Stonewall’s award before and disproportionately affect from the Church, if you do not f religion and politics are two MY EX-HUSBAND declared after it was presented, and has Catholic families and pay this tax. Being a convert, I things not to be discussed in polite himself to be gay two weeks spoken out in the secular implicitly expects the use of learnt a lot about the Faith company at a diner party, then add after my second child was media on the isssue. contraception whether parents before entering the Church Isport to the mix and the SCO is sure born. I did try to save my Indeed, benefits cap wish to or not and is likely to and during one of our parish to offend this week. marriage but it was a pointless lead to an increase in the RCIA meetings I explicitly However the sterling efforts by St exercise and, for the last 16 will lead to abortion number of abortions. remember our parish priest Mary’s, Calton, Celtic Football years, I have raised my I WISH to congratulate the John Collins saying that you cannot be Club, the Celtic Graves Society, children with no contact with SCO on the recent That’s Life GLASGOW excommunicated from the football fans and the community of him. (Decided by the courts) column by Mary McGinty Church, it is something that the East End of Glasgow to pay trib- My daughter has been (Friday November 2) on the Taxing issue in you do to yourself. In other ute to the team’s religious roots can- subjected to terrible abuse UK Government’s proposed complicated world words, you take yourself out not got unacknowledged. from bullies, which thankfully two child benefits cap for I REALISE that I am a little of the Catholic Church by The Mass at St Mary’s celebrated stopped when her school those who are unemployed. late in responding to the disregarding its teachings and 125 years to the day Brother Walfrid intervened. I am not practising With her down-to-earth, no article written by Kevin professing heresy. So how is

Opinion called for the foundation of a club to help my Faith but raised my nonsense argument and McKenna on the Catholic this possible in Germany or the areas poor and hungry transcended children in the Faith. I am personal experience, Mary Church in Germany (SCO have I misunderstood the religious lines. From the oldest fan there— utterly disgusted by Stonewall effectively exposes the likely October 19), however I am a meaning of excommunication? Claire Dawson, 108—to the youngest participants, receiving public funding to hardship and strain the policy few weeks behind you all and Fiona Haigh it was a day to remember and reflect. slate the Church’s stance on will put on vulnerable it takes me a while to recieve SPAIN the values of family. I know families and subsequent the newspapers in the post. better than most the increase in child poverty. She I have a question related to Fr McGhee’s devestating impact having a also reasons that this policy the so called ‘Catholic Tax’ insight on war gay parent can cause. My will be extended to families imposed upon German I FOUND Fr McGhee’s daughter was traumatised by on low incomes supported by Catholics. I am a convert to column very educational in SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER the cruelty of her peers. benefits and those on Catholicism in Scotland, the light of David Cameron’s Public funding should be disability allowance. however for the time being I future celebration of the withdrawn from Stonewall What readers of the SCO am living in Spain and 1914/18 war. London’s MAIN SWITCHBOARD immediately. I had to write may not know is that the regularly attend Mass. (I ask ‘rebellion’ against Germanic Tel: 0141 221 4956 Fax: 0141 221 4546 • this as I am so upset that author of the proposals, Ian my mother to post me the SCO peoples names, culminating in EDITOR government money endorses Duncan Smith, says he is a through the mail to keep forcing the then that group, without practising Catholic and that up-to-date). Anyway I am a Hapsburg/Battenburg Royal Liz Leydon—Tel: 0141 241 6109 consideration for the children there have been articles in working citizen here in Spain Family to change its name to [email protected] affected. English based Catholic but due to my circumstances, Windsor. The present day DEPUTY EDITOR Name and address newspapers equating do not pay tax. So when Christian UK Government is supplied Conservative Social Policy reading the article by Mr helping to wreck the countries Ian Dunn—Tel: 0141 241 6107 [email protected] which have large Coptic SCO, why so silent on G SCO reserves the right to edit letters to conform with space or Christian numbers. From Iraq, REPORTER Stonewall? style requirements Libya and Syria they supply Martin Dunlop—Tel: 0141 241 6103 IT IS not like The Scottish G This page is used solely for reader opinion and therefore views weapons to Al Queda while Catholic Observer to bite its expressed are not necessarily shared by SCO [email protected] our troops fight in tongue when the Church is G If you would like to share your opinion, send your Afghanistan. We should ask SUB-EDITOR under attack. Yet the correspondence to the above address Mr Cameron’s Torys what newspaper has remained they are playing at. Gerard Gough—Tel: 0141 241 6115 G Whether you use e-mail or post, you must provide your full name, James Tolan [email protected] remarkably silent as Cardinal address, and phone number or your letter will not be used Keith O’Brien has come MUIREND, GLASGOW Friday November 16 2012 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH THAT’S LIFE 15 Human dignity at the heart of health care THAT’S LIFE says that our health service is to be cherished as long as the focus remains on a patient’s wellbeing

acute admission, routine planned procedures or lection now is of basking in a cloud of peace and low Scotland’s lead in making nursing an all-grad- common-or-garden trips to the GP it has served serenity as we calmly awaited her passing. uate professions commented: “You really have to my family well. But I cannot remain unmoved by the heart-rend- have people who do not just put food in front of When we put ourselves into the hands of highly ing stories which abound in the media. The dis- someone, but understand the significance that a By Mary trained doctors and nurses we are entrusting our- tressing tales of elderly patients who have begged patient takes food and hydration. It is not good selves not just to their expertise but to their human for water and of families who have not been kept enough to simply know how to do something, you McGinty goodness. At our weakest, their skills and experi- fully informed are clear breaches of the LCP. have to know why you are doing it.” ence keep us alive yet the most basic aspects Something is wrong when a care protocol written Educating people as to why they are doing of patient care are shown time and again to be by some of the most regarded professionals in the something is only of any value if they actually do ACK to basics was the war-cry during failing us. field and implemented by highly trained person- it. More impressive was the response of the NHS John Major’s term as Prime Minister nel fails to deliver. The shortcomings seem to lie in Employers organisation who is concerned that the and it is a trite phrase that has been t is very unfortunate that the Liverpool Care its employment rather than on the pathway itself. thousands of still-practising nurses who are not trawled out ad nauseam in various Pathway that was designed to make the days But if the deficiency is a practical rather than an degree-qualified and are ‘the backbone of political and other situations since. before death as comfortable and peaceful as intrinsic one the end result is still the same. the NHS’ are valued and not seen as ‘second-class But it is pretty apt advice right now for the health- Ipossible has come in for such condemnation. The Complex surgeries that not so long ago were a carers.’ care professions. end of life protocol is widely regarded by doctors distant hope are now performed routinely, babies As for the planned regulation of health care BWhether or not the NHS has fulfilled the proud and nurses as a supportive tool in giving the best are conceived outside the womb and cancer sur- assistants (HCAs) he argued that the significant promise that it would become the envy of the possible care to the dying. Introduced to give hos- vival rates are improving all the time. Yet patients costs associated would be better spent on recruit- world is open to debate but as someone who has pice care in home or hospital settings it has laud- who cannot feed themselves have their food and ment, improved training and supervision, and spent numerous hours over the last few years at able aims. water left tantalisingly and tortuously out of reach. mentoring for newly qualified HCAs. the bedsides of loved ones I have had cause to be It was so successful when my mother was on it The author of a report into the future of nurse “You can’t regulate for a smile and comforting very grateful to the health service. In times of in her final days this summer that my only recol- education which has seen England and Wales fol- words when dignity is required,” he said.

Burn with passionate love for the Faith CROSSWORD Gordius No 65 By Patricia Carroll ties so that there is modern forma- on the Year of Faith tion spaces available with white boards, internet access, and so on 1 2345 678 which can be used for a variety of WHEN we all gathered in 9 Motherwell Cathedral for the groups in need of faith formation? Year of Faith national celebra- What about notice boards and the 10 11 tion I was struck by Archbishop way we communicate who we are to Tartaglia’s emphasis on the the outside world. There is a cartoon need to find new ways of which has the following caption on 12 131415 spreading the Good News. He an outside Church noticeboard: “We First entry out the hat next quoted Blessed Pope John Paul are not very interesting, and we’re 1617 TUESDAY will be the winner not connected to the internet, our II, who often referred to an 18 19 20 parish newsletter is really boring, approach to evangelisation Send your completed which was new in its ardour, its please come and join us!” 21 22 crossword entries—along with methods and its expression. Christian who have lost their pas- This is a powerful phrase and is sion for Christ. A key question for Expression 23 24 your full name address and daytime phone number—to often quoted amongst Catechet- us all in the Year of Faith must be Archbishop Tartaglia also referred 25 ical experts in the Church, giv- how do we re-ignite that passion, to how the message of the Gospel CROSSWORD CONTEST SCO 19 ing rise to lots of creativity in and actually for some it might be is expressed today in fresh ways. 2627 2829 30 WATERLOO ST GLASGOW G2 the field of Catechesis. more about starting the fire for the We could learn a lot from other 31 32 6BT first time. If this language looks Churches in this regard, and again Ardour very evangelical to you, your right, from Evangelical Churches who 33 34 The winner’s name will be The word ardour is quite old fash- it is and it is a key feature of the expend great energy on connecting printed next week ioned and was found in books of pop- New Evangelisation. to the culture of our time. It might ular piety and in the lives of the saints. be a start to connect to social net- 35 36 The editor’s decision is final It comes from the French and its roots Methods works like facebook and twitter, are in the Latin ardere connecting Connected to this evangelical fer- where young people live, but also it with the idea of burning with passion. vour are the methods of sharing the could be important in this Year of ACROSS LAST WEEK’S It is a word that is also related to Gospel that we use. How has your Faith to make efforts to express 1 Filling snacks, for those who have the bread! (10) SOLUTION love, burning love for another. parish or community begun to take what is ancient and life giving in 6 Got the ring; got married; was in debt (4) We need to get in touch with this up this challenge? frameworks that are contemporary. 10 Group of eight (5) ACROSS 11 In March, I yen thus for mechanical devices (9) 1 Sackcloth and ashes passion for the Gospel that is at the Here in Scotland we did sterling A good example of this is the Try 12 Iraqi capital (7) root of all energy for service and work to promote the essential Praying resource, this is a simple 7 Owl 9 Mend 10 Tissue 15 Daft (5) 11 Know 15 Sauce outreach in the Church. This is not importance of Catholic education idea which has drawn people 17 Greek drink (4) 16 Solo 18 Polio just about passion for a philosophi- in our schools, but today we actu- towards the Christian Churches. 18 Sounds like this chap (a line dancer) is told to get to his 21 Abbot 22 Feign cal system of belief, or even pas- ally need to view our schools as There is a booklet with the words knees! (4) 19 Valetta is the capital, and Birkirkara the largest city, in 23 Handy 24 Girl sion for theology, but more about centres of New Evangelisation. trypraying and a website to visit. this Mediterranean island country (5) 25 Amour 26 Polar passion for a person. This person is This might mean that the future Here is a sample of the material in 21 A letter from St Paul might advise that you sleep it off (7) 29 Tote 33 Marina Jesus Christ, and of course if we focus will not only be on the basic the book: “20 million adults in the 23 Take it easy (5) 34 Mass 36 Raw are passionate about a person it education of our children, but also UK pray... 13 million pray at least 24 A nautical mile per hour (4) 37 Short-sighted also implies we have a relationship outreach to parents and those who once a month and nine million every 25 This is a miraculous place, Tina! (4) 26 With which to dry the distressed owlet (5) DOWN with that person. When we are pas- are lapsed sometimes in the second day... One in three people believe 28 ‘Give the umpire precipitation,’ goes the chorus (7) 1 See 2 Code 3 City sionate about a person then it and third generation. God will answer their prayers.” 33&34 Is it a banana that’s banned or a tomato that’s taboo? (9,5) 4 Oasis 5 House seems easy to give time and energy Then what about our parish com- 35 Produces eggs (4) 6 Down 8 Low Countries to that person, it is the same in our munities, do we see these as com- In this week take time to reflect on 36 Liquid that's important for motorists in winter (10) 9 Manslaughter relationship with Jesus. When we fortably settled communities who the following: 12 Number 13 Perth DOWN 14 Aspen 17 Orison are passionate about a person we turn up on Sundays to celebrate 1 Desist (4) G 19 Layer 20 Offal want to share our enthusiasm for Mass or are we challenging each How passionate are you about 2 Might an ant inhale Bartholomew's alternative name? (9) 27 On air 28 Aries him or her with others. This is also other to view our parishes as satel- the Gospel and the person of Jesus 3 Sorceress (5) 30 Tows 31 Rang true when we are passionate about lite centres for spreading the Good in your life? 4 Punctuation mark (5) 32 Emit 35 Sad G 5 Every teacher's heart (4) the person of Christ and the differ- News? If our parishes have a future How do you share this passion 7 Castor (5) ence He makes to our lives, and they need to look more like the lat- with other? 8 Such a dry acolyte could a the presenter of the Savoy this is sometimes the problem. If ter. This might also mean that G How open are you to your parish Operas (1,4,5) Last week’s winner was: we put our hands on our hearts how groups who traditionally gathered developing new methods for spread- 9 Charming way to be occasionally victorious (7) Glenis Carter, Kilmarnock passionate are we actually about and met in our parishes will gradu- ing the Good News in your area? 13 Profound (4) G 14 As identifies Sirius—or Rin Tin Tin? (3,4) Jesus and his Gospel and the differ- ally be replaced by new groups How could your parish learn 16 Showing no gratitude (10) ence it makes to our lives? whose focus is more concentrated from campaigns like ‘trypraying’, 20 One's position east or west of Greenwich (9) The Synod on the New Evange- on evangelisation. about new ways to express the 21 Shout what is no longer alleged (7) Scottish Catholic Observer: lisation constantly referred to the If we are serious about this New ancient message of salvation? 22 Piece of foliage (4) Scotland’s only national tiredness of the Western Church, Evangelisation it will also entail an 27 Fret (5) Catholic weekly newspaper I Patricia Carroll is the Episcopal 29 French boredom—ie nun confusion (5) part of this tiredness is not only openness on our part to reviewing printed by Trinity Mirror, Oldham. Delegate for Pastoral Resources in 30 Allude (5) about being bombarded by the ris- what currently promotes this and 31 Greatest of the Viking gods (4) Registered at the Post Office the Archdiocese of St Andrews and ing tides of secularism but also what clearly is not working. When 32 Eye infection (4) as a newspaper. about people who call themselves has your parish reviewed its facili- Edinburgh 16 CHILDREN’S LITURGY THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday November 16 2012

Our weekly series on Children’s Liturgy has lesson plans and activity suggestions for use with young people who are on the path to Christ Each week, Catechists will find readings and Psalm responses, complemented by prayer, reflection, FAITH discussion questions, and activities. Please feel free to use them as you wish The lessons are created by Adorer-theologians using the lens of the spirituality of St Maria de Mattias, which also embraces precious blood spirituality FIRST While this is the starting point for the lessons, readers are invited to approach them however the spirit moves you The Church is concerned with the availability and understanding of scripture for children who have their rightful place in the Church. In light of this SCO aims to provide a useful tool in drawing children closer to KIDS the Catholic Faith Reflection/Discussion Prayer BEFORE reading the Gospel, ask the Jesus Christ our King, lead us and guide us, children to fill in the blanks with other to make right choices. Choices that are Thirty-Fourth Sunday in names for Jesus that we sometimes hear loving and helpful, kind and forgiving. in Gospel stories. Say, for example: Give us strength to follow you closely as Ordinary Time—First good Catholics. We ask this in your name. I Jesus, the Light of the ______Amen. Reading (World). I Responsorial Psalm His sovereignty is eternal. A reading from the book of the Jesus, the Good prophet Daniel 7:13-14. ______(Shepherd). 93:1, 2 and 5. I I am the ______(Vine), you are (R) The Lord is King; He is robed in the branches. majesty. During the night I had a vision and I I I am the ______(Bread) of Life. Our Lord, you are King! Majesty and saw what looked like the Son of Man Ask the children to listen to the Gospel power are your royal robes. coming with the clouds of Heaven. and hear another name for Jesus. You put the word in place, and it will never Now ask the children if they heard be moved. He came toward the Eternal God another name for Jesus… (King or King (R) The Lord is King; He is robed in and was led into his presence, where of the Jews). What was happening to majesty. Jesus in the story? Explain that Jesus You have always ruled and you are eternal. he was honoured and given the was a king, but not the kind of king the Your decisions are firm and your temple power to rule as king. People of people were used to having. They will always be beautiful and holy. every nation and language expected Him to lead their kingdom like (R) The Lord is King; He is robed in a mighty ruler and wipe out the Roman majesty. worshiped him. soldiers who were taking over their He will rule forever, and his Kingdom country. Jesus tried to explain that His Second Reading will never be destroyed. Kingdom was different, that He was a The ruler of the kings of the earth... made us a leader of God’s Kingdom and that was a line of kings, priests to serve his God. A reading The Word of the Lord Kingdom made of love. He wanted to helps them build up the Kingdom of from the book of Revelation 1:5-8. teach them how to love each other and God making it stronger. May kindness and peace be yours from themselves, and that way they would Jesus Christ, the faithful witness. Jesus was know God. Jesus was strong, yet humble Activity the first to conquer death, and He is the in being a leader. G Have each child will make a crown to ruler of all earthly kings. Christ loves us, The Children’s Liturgy page is published one Ask the children to tell how they are celebrate Christ the King. and by His blood He set us free from our part of the Kingdom of God that Jesus G Provide each child with a pattern of a sins. He lets us rule as kings and serve God week in advance to allow RE teachers and those leads. Guide them to see that when they crown. Have them cut along the zigzag line his Father as priests. To him be glory and taking the Children’s Liturgy at weekly Masses to speak lovingly or show love to others and staple the two pieces together to make power forever and ever! Amen. with kind deeds, hugs, helpful acts, then a crown. Provide sequins, stickers, paint, Look! He is coming with the clouds. use, if they wish, this page as an accompaniment they are learning about the Kingdom markers, and so on for the children to use Everyone will see Him, even the ones who to their teaching materials and living in it like Jesus intended. to decorate their crowns. stuck a sword through Him. All people on Anything they do or say that is loving G Hav e the children wear their crowns. earth will weep because of him. Yes, it will happen! Amen. The Lord God says: “I am Alpha and Omega, the one who is and was and is com- ing. I am God All-Powerful!” The Word of the Lord Alleluia Mark 11:9, 10. (R) Alleluia, alleluia. Blessed is the one who inherits the kingdom of David our father; blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord. (R) Alleluia, alleluia. Gospel You say that I am a king. A reading from the holy gospel according to John 18:33b-37. Pilate called Jesus over and asked: “Are you the king of the Jews?” Jesus answered: “Are you asking this on your own or did someone tell you about me?” “You know I’m not a Jew!” Pilate said. “Your own people and the chief priests brought you to me. What have you done?” Jesus answered, “My kingdom does not belong to this world. If it did, my followers would have fought to keep the Jewish leaders from handing me over to you. No, my kingdom does not belong to this world.” “So you are a king,” Pilate replied. “You are saying that I am a king,” Jesus told him. “I was born into this world to tell about the truth. And everyone who belongs to the truth knows my voice.” The Gospel of the Lord Friday November 16 2012 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH CHURCH NOTICES 17

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DEATH COSTELLO JONES 20th Anniversary Treasured and happy memories of our dear MacEACHEN In loving memory of my Peacefully at the Uist and dear husband, and our parents, Jackie, gone to Barra Hospital, on October much loved dad, Matthew, rest November 19, 1981, 31, 2012, Alistair, (affec- who died on November 7, and Frances, gone to rest tionately known as Tom), 6 1992. November 21, 1984. Howbeg, South Uist. No one knows the broken In the shelter of Thy Beloved husband of the heart, Sacred Heart, late Annabel, a much loved That lies behind my Dear Jesus, may they rest, brother, brother-in-law and smile, We miss them much, but McSHANE BROWN CASEY uncle. Friend to many who No one knows the still we know, Remembering with love, In loving memory of my In loving memory of our will be sadly missed. R.I.P. loneliness, Thy Holy will is best. our loving daddy, granda loving wife, mother and dear father, Joseph, who That’s with me all the Deep in our hearts your and great-granda, John, grandmother, Mary, who went home to God on while, memory is kept, BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE who died on January 15, died on November 19, November 20, 1970; Silent tears do gently fall, To love, to cherish, to 1994, and whose 88th 2007. also his dear wife, and Which others do not see, never forget. birthday occurs on Novem- It was a sudden parting, our darling mother, Helen, For a kind and loving O Sacred Heart of Jesus, ber 17. Too bitter to forget, whom God also called husband, we place all our trust in You’re always close beside Those who loved you home on July 18, 1997. Who meant the world to Thee. us, dearly, Heavenly Father, please me. God bless and keep you. In everything we do, Are the ones who can’t grant that our darling His loving wife Jean. Always remembered and You were our greatest forget. parents may now be Our hearts are full of sadly missed by your treasure, We often sit and think of united in Heaven, glorifying memories, loving sons and daughters, God’s gift to us was you. you, God, their Creator and And we treasure them with Jackie, Frances, Irene, The family. And think of how you Redeemer, and may the care, Maureen, Thomas, died, Holy Spirit of love, peace The way you had to leave Robert, Elizabeth and To think you could not say and joy unite us all until we us Dad, Eileen, and sons-in-law, KELLY RELIGIOUS MEMORIAM goodbye, are one in God’s presence Will always seem unfair, daughters-in-law, Loving and happy memo- Before you closed your forever. grandchildren and all those ries of our much loved son O’DONOGHUE We want to tell you Please remember in your eyes. Inserted by their loving something, who loved them. and brother, Anthony, who Your life was one of kindly daughter Sheila and the “A special tribute from died on September 24, prayers the Very Reverend So there won’t be any Patrick Canon deeds, family. doubt, your son David, daughter- 2009, and whose 30th A helping hand for others in-law Michelle and grand- birthday occurs on Novem- O’Donoghue, who died on You’re a special dad to needs, children and relatives in ber 20. November 19, 1995. think of, Sincere and true in heart COLE Australia.” Eternal rest grant unto him, Sacred Heart of Jesus, But so hard to live without. and mind, In loving memory of our O Lord, grant him eternal rest. Loving daughters Marie Beautiful memories left dear father, Gerry, who LONERGAN And let perpetual light From all at Our Lady and and Patricia and sons-in- behind. died on November 19, In loving memory of my shine upon him. St Joseph’s Church, Glen- law Chris and Paul. The blow was hard, the 1968. dear husband, Laurence, May he rest in peace. boig. Ours is just a simple shock severe, On whose soul, sweet father of Aileen Anne, Remembered always. prayer, To part with one we loved Jesus, have mercy. Mary, Frances, John, Inserted by Mum, Dad, Keep our Grandad in Your MEMORIAM so dear, Good St Anne and St Laurence and Kevin, died Kathleen and Kevin. care. Our loss is great, we’ll not Patrick, intercede for Matthew, Francesca, November 23, 1984. BENSON complain, him. Chiara and Elise. Sadly missed. Treasured memories of But trust in God to meet Inserted by his sons Jo and family. Jack, who died November again. Michael and James. 18, 2009. HUGHES Two tired eyes are In loving memory of our Eternal rest grant unto him, sleeping, dear aunt, Rose, who died O Lord, Two willing hands are November 15, 1996. And let perpetual light still, FOY Treasured memories. shine upon him, The one who worked so 38th Anniversary Our Lady of Lourdes and May he rest in peace, hard for us, In loving memory of John St Joseph, pray for her. Amen. Is resting at God’s will. Foy, our dear father, who Inserted by Miriam, Ian and Sadly missed by Jean and Our family chain is died November 15, 1974. Richard. family. McGOLDRICK broken, R.I.P. Happy 21st Birthday to our Nothing seems the same, Will those who think of our KELLY BRADLEY darling son, Michael, on But as God calls us one dad today, Remembering with love 16th Anniversary of our McCARRON November 13. by one, A little prayer to Jesus our dear parents, father and grandfather, 10th Anniversary of my May the angels of heaven The links shall join again. say. Catherine, who died on Hugh Bradley, who died dear husband, Mick, look after our own wee Husband Jay, sons John St Martin de Porres, pray November 14, 1982 and November 24, 1996. who died November 19, angel baby. Antony, Jim Martin, for him. James, who died July 5, Our Lady and St Joseph, 2002. Night night wee lamb until Stephen, daughters Inserted by his loving pray for him. 1996. Also our dear We did not know that we are with you again. Kathleen, Geraldine, daughters Julie and The Bradley family, Muir- sister, Mary Brown, who morning, Love, hugs and kisses, grandsons Antony, Angela. head. died November 19, 2007. What sorrow that day Mummy and Daddy. xxxx Matthew, Luke, David Jay, O gentlest heart of Jesus would bring, granddaughters Laura, have mercy on them. When a heart of gold Clare Francesca, Natalia. St Antony pray for them. stopped beating, Also daughters-in-law HOUSTON From all the family. We could not do a thing. Angela, Angie, Laura and 5th Anniversary May he rest in peace. son-in-law Dave. In loving memory of my Inserted by his loving dear wife, Mary G. KILROY wife, Kathleen, son, BUCHANAN McConnochie, who died Precious memories of our daughters and grandchil- 17th Anniversary November 15, 2007. mum and gran, Eileen, dren. In loving memory of our Eternal rest grant unto her, who passed away Place Your Intimation dear brother, brother-in-law O Lord. November 19, 2004. Announcing, Remembering, and uncle, Archie, who St Theresa, pray for her. Time goes by, memories Thanking Births, Marriages, died November 18, 1995, Our Lady of Lourdes, pray stay, Deaths,Anniversaries U.S.A. for her. Loved and remembered Sadly missed. Hold you in my heart every day. Elma and Duncan, Chrissie always. St Roch, pray for her. To place a Family Announcement Contact and family. Inserted by her husband. Tommy and family. 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MacINTYRE MacLEAN MOUNT SMITH HEMMINGS 21st Anniversary. In loving memory of my In loving memory of Char- 26th Anniversary Crolly In loving memory of my dear brother and uncle, lie, beloved husband and In loving memory of my Mrs. Mary Hemmings and beloved husband, our dear Iain MacLean, who died dearly missed dad, beloved husband, and our family would like to father and grandfather, November 19, 2005; also grampa, great-grampa and dearest dad, Brian, who express their sincere grati- Angus, who passed away my parents Marsali father-in-law, died Novem- died on November 19, tude to all those who sym- on November 19, 1991. MacLean, died December ber 19, 2008. 1986. pathised with them on the Eternal rest grant unto him, 2, 1994, and James I hold you close within my May he rest in peace. death of Elizabeth. Thanks O Lord, MacLean, died January 1, heart, Inserted by Norah, Michael to all who travelled from And let perpetual light 1963. R.I.P. And there you shall remain, and Gerard. near and far to attend the shine upon him. Lonely is the home without To walk with me throughout wake and funeral and McCARTIN May he rest in peace. them, my life, TEEVIN those who sent Mass cards Matt, 32nd Anniversary Inserted by his loving wife Life to us is not the Until we meet again. 13th Anniversary and floral tributes. A huge Mary, 3rd Anniversary Mary and family. same Loving wife Margaret. Treasured memories of my thank you to all the very Matt, died November 19, All the world would be like I’d play a song that would beloved sister, Kathleen supportive neighbours and 1980, in Malta. MacINTYRE Heaven never ever end, (Greene), died November friends who were a tremen- Mary, died November 6, Cherished memories of a If we could have them back If I could dance with my 13, 1999, and her hus- dous help particularly at 2009 – in Cushendun, N. dear friend and neighbour, again. father again. band, Gerry, died August 3, the time of the wake. We Ireland. Michael, died November St Joseph and St Martin de Jim, Rosemary, Margaret 1997. would like to express our Late of St Peter’s, Partick. 16, 1980. R.I.P. Porres, pray for them. Elizabeth, Jackie and all Missed more every day. gratitude to the staff of Let- Parents of Mairin, Eileen, Prayers and Masses are all Inserted by Annag, Ronnie your grandchildren and Maureen. terkenny Hospital, in partic- Gerry and the late Deirdre I can give, and family. ular those in the Encology great-grandchildren. THANKSGIVING and Shelagh. These you shall have as Saints Peter, Paul and Unit and to the staff of the Remembered with great long as I live. Charles, pray for him. Donegal Hospice and to love and affection. Mary Ann, 8 West Gerinish. GRATEFUL thanks to St the support given by the MacLELLAN Pio and Child of Prague for “And I will gang wi’ ye tae In loving memory of our Palliative Care team. favour granted. – T. Bonny Glenshee.” McLAUGHLIN dear mother, Janet, who Thank you to Fr. Pádraig Eileen McCartin, Paisley. Cherished memories of my died on November 16, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Boyle and Fr. Brian Ferry beloved father, Francis 1983, also our dear father, for celebrating the Funeral McLaughlin, who died Donald Allan, who died on DEMPSEY Mass and to Canon Niall November 17, 1965. December 4, 1975. Also The family of the late Jane Hayes of New Stevenston McGEEHAN Too dearly loved to be for- our sister, Mary, who died wish to thank the doctors for his service at the grave- In loving memory of gotten. November 27, 2006. and staff of Monklands side. Thank you also to Fr. Margaret and Rose And forever in my heart, Fois shiorruidh thoir dhaibh Hospital, doctors and staff Michael Sweeney for his McGeehan, beloved my beloved mum, Mary, a Thighearna, of Bruce Medical Centre, spiritual support. We would daughters, sisters, aunts who died August 31, 2011. Agus solus nach dibir district nurses, social work also like to thank the and great-aunts, who died Grandmother of Claire and dearrsadh orra. PUGH and carers, for the loving parishioners of St. Gerard’s November 14, 1990 and Phillip. Inserted by their loving In loving memory of our care and attention given to Church, Bellshill, Lanark- November 17, 2010. R.I.P. Forever in our hearts. family at home and away, dear parents, Katie, who Jane during her long ill- shire for their support. The many things you did We miss you so much. 330 North Boisdale, South died November 19, 2006, ness. Heartfelt thanks to Thank you also to the for us, You’re with the angels now. Uist. and John, who died August the Right Rev. Joseph funeral director, Stephen In your kind and loving Your loving daughter 27, 1982. Devine, Bishop of Mother- O’Donnell and Sons, Crolly ways, Claire. In the shelter of Thy well, Fr Kevin McGoldrick, and Joseph Potts, Bellshill Give us memories to Also remembering my dear Sacred Heart, all clergy who attended the for their professional man- treasure, grandmother Helen Carr. MOONEY Dear Jesus, may they rest, vigil, and all who concele- ner in which they carried As we think of you each In loving memory of our We love them much, brated Jane’s Requiem out the funeral arrange- day. MacLEAN dear father, John, who But still we know, Mass. Special thanks to Fr ments. It is impossible to 7th Anniversary died November 21, 1991, Thy Holy will is best. Noel Barry for his moving thank everyone individu- In loving memory of our also our dear mother, Inserted by your loving and witty homily and to ally. We hope that all who dear father, Iain, who died Bridget, who died October family. James Sherry Funeral provided their support will November 19, 2005; also 4, 2002, and our dear Directors for their sympa- accept this as a token of remembering our beloved brother, John, who died REYNOLDS thetic and professional our sincere gratitude. mother, Mary Ann, who August 21, 1992. 51st Anniversary service and support. The Holy Sacrifice of the died February 22, 1996. On their souls, sweet Please pray for the repose Holy Mass will be offered Mass will be offered for Sweet are the memories Jesus, have mercy. of the soul of our father, for the intentions of all. your intentions. silently kept, In the shelter of Thy Hugh Reynolds, who died Of the parents we loved Sacred Heart, November 16, 1961. and will never forget, Dear Jesus, may they rest, St John Ogilvie, pray for We will hold them close We miss them much but him. Plac Placeeyour your within our hearts, still we know, Inserted by his family. And there they will remain, Thy Holy will is best. ChriChri stmasstmas Remembrance Remembrance To walk with us throughout Our Lady and St Francis, RICE McGREECHIN our lives, pray for them. Treasured memories of my Phone Phone 0 014124161061412416106 7th Anniversary Until we meet again. Inserted by Mary, Margaret dear dad, our grandad and In loving memory of a Our Lady of Lourdes and and all the family. great-grandad, Gerry, died or or Ema Email:il: dear husband and St Joseph, pray for them. November 17, 1998; also father, Francis, who Inserted by Seumas, Iain my dear mum and our intiminti mations@ations@ died on November 21, Ruairidh and family. gran, Cathie, died July 21, 2005. O’BRIEN 1991. 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O BE frank, nobody would have predicted the immensely successful Papacy of Pope Adrian I. His predecessor, Pope Stephen III (768- 772AD), had one of the most difficult Pontificates in history. Although Byzan- tineT control was now a thing of the past, it had made way for something more invid- ious closer to Rome. In June 767AD, as his predecessor, Pope Paul I, lay dying, a group of noblemen from Tuscany invaded Rome and placed a layman on the Papal throne as Pope Constantine II. Naturally, this caused great offence, and showed that Rome was now the playground not of emperors and kings, but of local aris- tocracy, frequently now little more than organised thugs. There have been few moments when the great office of the successors of St Peter sank lower than in the years 767- 8AD. A rival Pope, Philip, was elected, who at least was in holy orders, and who was a monk. Pope Philip’s story is about the only light that shines through this whole murky episode: he retired back to his monastery on the same day as being elected and should not properly be con- sidered an anti-Pope. By now, the Eternal City was a bat- tleground between the factions. Vio- lence was commonplace. This is a good place to pause for a moment and con- sider Rome at this time. When Constan- tine the Great became emperor, the city still counted around 450,000 inhabi- tants. This was already significantly down compared to the peak population of the first century, but still very consid- erable. By the time of the troubled Papacy of Stephen IV, Rome was left with only 25,000 or so inhabitants. These lived in the ruins of the ancient city, and within the walls there were farms covering swathes of former hous- During his lengthy Papacy, Pope Adrian I lowed this debacle would be one of his- had ceased to exist. Pope Adrian had on the Iberian Peninsula. developed a strong relationship with the tory’s great Papacies. This was aided by received Charlemagne in Rome that In addition to these external develop- ing complexes. Frankish King Charlemagne It is no exaggeration to say that Rome the fact that in 768AD the greatest of Easter, which king and Pope had cele- ments, the Pope’s longevity in itself in the eighth century was like a ghost Frankish Kings ascended the throne. brated together in the Eternal City, a ensured stability and continuity. Pope clinging on to some form of life. The Charlemagne would prove to be the res- symbolic statement of the new reality Adrian I became Pope in 772 and died, conflict of 767-8AD did not help recov- cuer of the Papacy, and the instrument in the West. With the Lombard King- aged 95, in 795AD, making him the ery either. From the beginning, Constan- The new Pope called a council at the through which both Christianity and the dom destroyed, and the Franks in the longest reigning Pope until the modern tine’s Papacy ran into serious trouble. Lateran in 769AD, in which it pro- authority of the Pope were firmly estab- process of conquering the Saxon King- era. The peace that Charlemagne estab- The Frankish King, Pepin, by now the claimed it unlawful for laypeople to be lished. He authorised a thorough reform dom, Charlemagne ruled supreme over lished in Italy allowed him to embark most powerful man in the West, simply elevated to the Papal throne. Pope Con- of the Church in his lands, based the northern Italy, France, the Low Coun- upon a very methodical reorganisation of refused to acknowledge his election. The stantine II’s suffering was not over yet: Liturgical and monastic practices of his tries and most of what is now Germany. the agricultural landscape, taking into Lombard King, Desiderius, still the most the Council Fathers ordered his tongue vast realm on Rome, and began the con- The only other Christian nations were account the dramatic population decline. powerful man in Italy, likewise refused to be cut out and the monks who were quest of northern Germany. The Saxon the small kingdoms of the British Isles New villas were planted, including one to have anything to do with him. sheltering the anti-Pope were forced to War would take decades, but ended in and northern Spain. owned by Pope Adrian I, which archae- The treasurer of the Roman Church, throw him into the street. An official 804 with the unification of all German The Pope was secure in Rome and the ology has shown to have been very pros- Sergius, and his father, Christophorus, prohibition banned anyone from help- lands and the imposition of Christianity, lands stretching to the coast of the Adri- perous. This allowed the Pope to carry who also held high office, managed to ing him on pain of death. In the end, it which now reached Denmark and the atic around Rimini, and the Papacy was out desperately needed restorations of escape Rome and fled to the Lombard proved too much: the monks, aided by Slavs on the River Elbe. now encumbered with real temporal aqueducts and churches in Rome. Duchy of Spoleto for aid. This was the Roman population, rebelled, and power, a situation that would last until As so often in Papal history, the Pon- achieved, and for once the Lombards Pope Constantine was taken back into he new Pope matched the great 1871. However, at the time Pope Adrian tificate of Pope Adrian I had trans- closed ranks, for the King, Desiderius, care—after which nothing more is Frankish monarch in both person- I’s achievement was a very real formed a seemingly desperate situation also joined in the attempt to oust Con- heard of him. ality and ability. Such was his rep- improvement. It freed the Pope from into one where the Church flourished. stantine II. The Lombard troops gained Tutation for piety that the totally direct interference in his affairs, and Pope St Leo III, well-known for crown- access to Rome, and destroyed the Tus- fter this inauspicious start, Pope disenchanted Roman clergy and people allowed him to concentrate on matters ing Charlemagne Emperor on Christmas can forces in a severe battle. Stephen’s reign was an unmiti- forced through his election in the teeth of of the greatest urgency. Day 800AD, reaped the full rewards, The anti-Pope was caught and impris- gated disaster. The Lombard opposition by the Lombard straw man, and expanded Papal influence further. It oned, several of his followers were King,A Desiderius, managed to gain com- Paul Afiarta. Weeks after his election in ne could say that Pope Adrian was his Pontificate that saw Church and severely tortured and executed. In his plete control over the Papacy, and armed February 772AD, he hadAfiarta arrested was a lucky Pope. In the East, State closer than at any period since the stead, Pope Stephen III was elected, who conflict broke out when the Pope for the murder of anti-Lombard Romans, the Empress Irene finally ended Fall of Rome. However, troubles were was very much a Lombard puppet, con- removed his erstwhile supporters, and decided to resist any further attempts theO Iconoclast schism, and entered into already around the corner. Soon Vikings trolled by his chamberlain, Paul Afiarta. Sergius and Christophorus, for being too by the Lombard King to subjugate Rome. peaceful relations with the Franks. After and Hungarians would raid Christen- One hopes that Pope Stephen had little pro-Frankish. In the last days of the To strengthen his position, he appealed decades of strife and trouble, there was, dom, and civil war rupture the Frankish to do with the terrible fate of Constan- Papacy, Sergius was blinded and tortured to Charlemagne for help. at last, a sense of renewal amongst realm. Yet again, however, firm founda- tine II, but some contemporaries were to death by the chamberlain, Paul Afi- That help achieved spectacular Christians. Even the Islamic threat was tions would ensure that the Church was less than convinced. Pope Constantine II arta, on whom Lombard control of the results: in 773AD the Frankish army now subsiding, with Constantinople ready to respond to these new problems, and some of his key followers were Papacy depended. crossed the Alps and by late spring of able to remove Muslims from Anatolia, firm foundations laid securely by the blinded and paraded through Rome. It is hard to believe that what fol- the next year the Lombard Kingdom and Charlemagne able to contain them great Pope Adrian I. 22 CELEBRATING LIFE THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday November 16 2012 Celebrating Life A remembrance service with a difference By Bill Heaney say a prayer, light a candle, and remember,” Fr Do you have a special Macauley added. occasion from your parish A REMEMBRANCE service with a differ- “We at St Augustine’s are already known as the ence was held in Dumbarton again this year. church that cares for those suffering or a celebration at your For the second year in a row—in addition to the from the ravages of addiction, and if anything, school that you wish to traditional Remembrance Sunday service to hon- we can only hope and pray that stuff like this can share with the SCO? If so, our everyone killed in war and — St Augustine’s perhaps motivate at least one young person to Episcopal Church in the High Street remembered become clean and sober. e-mail Dan McGinty: all those who have lost their lives as a result of “For that is the purpose of remembering—that [email protected] addiction to drink or drugs. things can change and the circle of death and need- “This service is carried on in conjunction with less destruction is not inevitable. Alternatives, the addiction agency in Dumbarton “Oh, that we could remember that as we send and the Vale,” the Rev Kenny Macaulay, Rector of our youth off to yet another war.” St Augustine’s, said. Fr Macaulay (right) also reinforced that Novem- “Last year when we held the first service the ber is a month for remembering. EWTN PROGRAMMES church was almost full of relatives and friends of “We start off with All Saints and All Souls then those who had lost their lives, mostly through go on to Remembrance Sunday, and all three of SUN 18 NOVEMBER WED 21 NOVEMBER heroin addiction, but also through alcoholism and these days are traditional points in our annual cal- 9AM 1PM other drugs. We were given the opportunity to light endar which we mark diligently,” he said. “I was a candle and name a loved one.” brought up to believe that we remember mainly so FOURTH RUPTURE (THE): A HOLY MASS This year the service was held on Thursday, that we do not make the same mistakes again, but PATH TOWARDS RECONCILIA- 9PM November 15, at 7.30pm, and provided the oppor- the sight of body bags being brought back to the TION LIVES OF THE SAINTS tunity to bless a new plaque mounted in the little UK is all too frequent, and often I feel that we have Prayer Chapel in the church, along with all the oth- learned little about the futility of warfare, or the 11AM THU 22 NOVEMBER ers that are already there. horrendous loss of young and innocent lives. THE ANGELUS WITH POPE 1PM “This will give people the opportunity to pop in “In fact, things seem to be getting worse as tech- BENEDICT XVI HOLY MASS during the year, whenever the building is open, to nology can now multiply the numbers with less effort.” 1PM 8PM LIVE SUNDAY MASS EWTN LIVE 2.30PM 9PM SPOTLIGHT ON... CATHOLICISM CHRIST THE SERVANT: THE 6PM VOCATION OF DEACONS THE WORLD OVER FRI 23 NOVEMBER 10PM 1PM VATICANO HOLY MASS 11PM 8PM BENEDICTION & DEVOTIONS THE WORLD OVER MON 19 NOVEMBER 9PM 1PM CHRIST THE SERVANT: THE LIVE HOLY MASS VOCATION OF DEACONS 9PM 9.30PM LIVES OF THE SAINTS LIFE ON THE ROCK TUES 20 NOVEMBER SAT 24 NOVEMBER 1PM 1PM HOLY MASS HOLY MASS 8PM 7PM THE JOURNEY HOME GOD TOUCHES A LIFE 9PM 9PM LIVES OF THE SAINTS DAWN OF AMERICA Parishioners from St Margaret’s in Johnstone made a pilgrimage to the Grotto at Fatima, led by their parish priest Fr Joe Burke. Almost 60 parishioners took part in the pilgrimage, enjoying visits to the Grotto and the important sites connected with the apparitions. Fr Burke, who was assisted by Fr Tom White and Fr Charlie Carr, was also given the honour of proclaiming the Gospel to the English speaking pilgrims at the International Mass on LAY READERS’ GUIDE October 13th, attended by over 200,000 pilgrims by Fr John Breslin

SUNDAY NOV 18 Sunday 33B. Daniel 12:1-13. Response: Preserve me God, I take refuge in you. Hebrews 10:11-14.18. Mark 13:24-32.

MONDAY Apocalypse 1:1-4;2:1-5. Response: Those who prove victorious, I will feed from the tree of life. Luke 18:35-43.

TUESDAY Apocalypse 3:1-6.14-22. Response: Those who prove victorious, I will allow to share my throne. Luke 19:1-10.

WEDNESDAY Memorial of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Zechariah 2:14-17. Response: The Almighty works mar- vels for me Holy is His name! Matthew 12:46-50. PIC: EDDIE MAHONEY THURSDAY Memorial of St Cecilia. Apocalypse 5:1-10. Response: You made us a line of kings and priest to serve our God. Teens come together to mark the opening of the Year of Faith Luke 19:41-44. By Dan McGinty The young Catholics cele- ahead for the coming year, Enjoying pizza and a friendly FRIDAY brated the launch of the Year of entrusting their joys and struggles discussion in the church hall after Apocalypse 10:8-11. Response:Your promise is sweet to TEENAGERS from St Faith with Mass in St Bride’s to Jesus through the intercession Mass the young Catholics of my taste O Lord. Matthew 19:45-48. Bride’s Parish in Monifieth before joining each other in the of Our Lady and St Joseph. Monifieth and Arbroath were were joined by their counter- church hall for a social evening. Fr Golden also welcomed the already making plans for more SATURDAY parts from St Thomas’ parish During Mass, Fr Kevin Golden, young people (above) to gather activities to bring their communi- Memorial of St Andrew Dun-Lac and Companions. in Arbroath as they gathered parish priest of St Bride’s, invited around the altar at the Eucharis- ties together in the Year of Faith. . Response: Blessed be the Lord, in their church mark the them to reflect on their own jour- tic Prayer as he led them in the Apocalypse 11:4-12 [email protected] my rock. Luke 20:27-40. opening of the Year of Faith. ney of faith so far and to look celebration of Mass. I Friday November 16 2012 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH MISSIONS MESSAGE 23 Breaking bread together MISSIONS MESSAGE to remember loved ones Scottish priest FR COLIN MacINNES, a missionary living and working in Atahualpa, Ecuador, this month writes on the traditions of people in different parts of the Latin American country to commemorate the Holy Souls, and to honour the dead this month

HEN people question me about different incidents in my life I tend to evade answering them by saying. “It’s my memory. My memory is good only for forget- ting things.” At the same time there are some things, even as far back as 50 years ago, which I Wremember with much clarity and as I sit down to write this November column I am reminded of a television interview with a Palestinian fighter con- ducted on the BBC in the 1960s. “Why are you risking your life and endangering peace in the Middle East in what seems to be an unnecessary struggle?” was the question he faced. The reply was equally stark and challenging: “I want to know where to bury my father, and to be able to pray there at least once a year and for that I, and my people, will give our lives.” I can to this day sympathise with what was said. Without doubt, the reply was steeped deeply in the Old Testament. “It is a holy and wholesome thought to pray for the dead,” declared the leader of the Maccabeus as he gazed over the battlefield where so many of his brothers had died in defend- ing their faith and resolved that alms should be sent to the Temple in Jerusalem so that an offering should be made for the souls of the slain. That cus- tom is very much alive with many Christians today.

ifferent countries, nationalities and cultures have developed intriguing rites or rituals concerning the dead. The Irish wake has Dmade Irish writers famous throughout the world (some stories from South Uist, however, could compete in notoriety with their Irish counterparts), and in ancient times the Greeks built their pyra- mids and the Romans their mausoleums. In modern times work comes to a halt in many Catholic countries on November 2 but I do not know of another country that can compare with Ecuador as regards ceremonies connected with the departed. On the Sierra, the high Andean plains, entire families gather to be present at the grave of their ancestors. Traffic is halted some two or three miles from some graveyards as the presence of so many people on the road would make vehicular traffic impossible.Families, grandparents, children, babes at the breast bring food with them to last a day or two. They sit round the grave, eat in company with the dead, and remember incidents in their lives. They sing, recite poems or bardic pieces about their dead relatives and seem to enjoy their com- pany during the time there. When they leave the cemetery they always leave food behind which is the portion due to the dead person visited. There are always a group of people at every grave stone and they follow their ritual totally ignoring others who might be present. If the rituals on the Highlands reflect many pre- Christian beliefs and practices, here on the coast the customs surrounding the dead are definitely Christian and Catholic. The wake is short—dead one day, buried the next is the ready formula applied. On the night before the burial, however, In the Catholic Christian world, November is the have prawn creels or prawn nets. The different (Top) Families on the Sierra, the high Andean plains, the Rosary is said, a group who sing hymns and month of the ‘holy souls’and in these days of global types of fish which they land here is truly amaz- commemorate their ancestors by sharing a meal around their graves. Other families in Ecuador lavish religious songs are hired for the night and those communication it would be interesting to reflect how ing— tunas and sharks weighing two to three hun- hospitality (above left) on visitors in the month of the who are known for spontaneous prayer are also other nations and people commemorate the dead and dred weights and requiring four men to land them Holy Souls. Above right, modern boats making changes invited. Mass will be the next morning, of course, how the pendulum of life strides the past, present and ashore; small ones, fat ones, multi-coloured ones, to the fishing industry and then for nine nights after the funeral special future and makes death but one element of one har- sharp nosed, blunt nosed— every variation under prayers will be said in the house of the deceased: monious concept of what is life. the sun is landed. bible readings, hymns and spontaneous prayers. Sometimes the larger boats that fish out from No liquor is ever served and there is a deeply reli- LTHOUGH fishing the shallow here tow four or five of the fibre glass boats behind news of them for a whole month. gious atmosphere about all the proceedings. It is waters as much as the high seas is the them to the Galapagos Islands which are almost a A fisherman’s life is not very comfortable in quite exemplary. life-blood of the population, other thousand miles away from here. They fish there most parts of the world but here in Ecuador I think ancillary industries have also arisen. for about two weeks before returning home. They all the ingredients of uncomfortable living come n November 2 in Anconcito, where I live, There are two important yards where fear pirates who take their fishing gear and out- together: danger, bad working conditions, bad pay, the town is invaded with friends, relatives they build relatively sizeable fibre glass fishing board engines and abandon the crew to their fate in poor food, insecurity of employ, and distance from and visitors from all over Ecuador. Fami- boats. These boats can fish independently with the open sea; they sometimes fish forbidden home and community. lies stack up food and serve a meal for friend and ‘long lines’ (three or four hundred batted hooks on species or fish outside their permitted limits and, if O A I foe, for whomsoever wishes to come through the the line which they leave on the seabed for an hour they are caught, they are thrown into prison with If anyone wishes to support Fr Colin MacInnesʼ open door. No questions are asked and everyone or two); with traditional nets which they stretch little consideration for their families on shore. Last missionary effort, donations can be made out to is served and there exists a friendly rivalry as who out, the top part supported by floats to keep the net week we received news that 12 fishermen were in Scottish Catholic Observer Charity Appeal, 19 serves ‘the most and the best meals.’ from sinking to the bottom of the sea; and others jail in the Galapagos. 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