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No 5487 YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLICwww.sconews.co.uk NEWSPAPER SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH Friday October 5 2012 | £1 Get involved in the Year of Faith I Congregations hear of special events planned by Scotland’s bishops in pastoral letter to parishes By Ian Dunn website and daily inspirational mes- sages delivered by the modern tech- SCOTLAND’S bishops have nologies of Facebook and Twitter,” it announced an extensive pro- states. “We hope that our young peo- gramme of events to celebrate the ple especially will avail themselves of Year of Faith that officially opens at these means of drawing closer to the Vatican next Thursday. Jesus Christ which are offered to In a pastoral letter, signed by Cardi- them in that digital language in which nal Keith O’Brien and Archbishop they are so proficient.” Philip Tartaglia of Glasgow, to be read The letter closes with this quotation out in every parish in Scotland this Sun- from Pope Benedict XVI that the car- day, the bishops announce a series of dinal and archbishop say all Scottish special occasions at ‘local, national and international Catholics should embrace. “May this Year of Faith level’ to be held across the country to help all Scots make our relationship with Christ the Lord increas- ‘discover or rediscover the life-changing experience ingly firm, since only in Him is there the certitude PICS: PAUL McSHERRY of encountering Jesus Christ.’ for looking to the future and the guarantee of an Scottish events authentic and lasting love.” The letter is intended to make all Scots aware of Church anniversaries HISTORIC DEAL FOR ARCHIVE the ‘opportunities opened up by this special Year The Year of Faith coincides with two major anniver- of Faith.’ These are to include a St Andrew’s Con- saries in the Church: the 50th anniversary of the By Martin Dunlop the Catholic archives, which are so important in ference on the New Evangelisation 50 years after beginning of the Second Vatican Council and the telling the story of the Church in Scotland.” the Second Vatican Council which will be 20th anniversary of the publication of the Catechism THE Bishops’ Conference of Scotland has Archbishop Emeritus Mario Conti of Glas- addressed by the prominent Cardinal George Pell, of the Catholic Church. It will begin during the XIII formally signed a loan agreement with gow, president of the Bishops’ Heritage Com- Archbishop of Sydney, Australia; an invitation to Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bish- Aberdeen University to transfer part of the mission, said that he was ‘very relieved that such the whole of Scotland ‘to celebrate the 1450th ops that also opens this Sunday. historic archive of the Catholic Church in a fitting solution has been found to the problem anniversary of the arrival of St Columba on the Archbishop Tartaglia is representing the Scottish Scotland from its present home in Columba first raised over ten years ago of inadequate island of Iona’ and ‘a national pilgrimage to the Church in Rome at the opening of the Year of Faith House, Edinburgh to the university’s new facilities at Columba House in Edinburgh.’ Holy Land from Scotland’ next autumn. on Thursday and at the opening of the Synod on New library (above). “The bishops have always been keenly Other events planned include a special ‘Mass with Evengelisation on Sunday. That first Mass on Sunday The agreement was announced this week and aware of our obligations to ensure the archive the Bishops of Scotland for all those who have the will see two new doctors of the Church proclaimed: took place through the Bishops’ Conference of is stored as best possible and made available to responsibility of transmitting and passing on the St John of Avila and St Hildegard of Bingen. Scotland’s Heritage Collections Trust. Cardinal scholars and members of the public,” the arch- Faith in our families, communities and schools’ and The German mystic St Hildegard of Bingen Keith O’Brien, president of the Bishops’ Con- bishop said. “The offer from the University of ‘a major national event for young people to coincide (circa 1098-1179), Canonised this past May, will ference of Scotland, was present when Professor Aberdeen to house the collection was a once- with World Youth Day in Brazil, at which we will be the fourth woman in Church history to be Ian Diamond, principal of Aberdeen University in-a-lifetime opportunity.” replicate locally the experience of faith which is tak- declared a Doctor of the Church. She was a Bene- (above, inset), signed the agreement in Aberdeen The archbishop added that ‘no one can fail to ing place with the Holy Father in Latin America.’ dictine abbess known for her visions and her on September 24, the day that the new library be impressed by the facilities available for the These large-scale events will occur alongside music. St John of Avila (1500-1569), Canonised in was formally opened by Queen Elizabeth II. storage of our archive.’ programmes of ‘events and opportunities for you 1970 by Pope Paul VI, was born in Almodòvar del “I was delighted to represent the Bishops’ Con- “They are spacious, offer enhanced accessi- to grow in faith during this special time of grace’ Campo, Spain. He was known for his preaching ference of Scotland at the signing of this important bility, provide state of the art specialist lighting in every parish and diocese in Scotland. and for his reform of clerical life. A doctor of the agreement between the Catholic Bishops and the and temperature controls, security cameras, Church is one whose writings have proved to be of University of Aberdeen and I am certain that the restoration facilities and many more advan- Appeal to youth particular value to the life of the Church, especially University of Aberdeen will ensure the best care tages which we could never hope to replicate The letter also announces that the Bishops’ Con- in the area of theology and doctrine. and availability of these ancient documents,” the in Columba House,” he said. “I am particularly ference of Scotland will be embracing social cardinal said. “I am enormously impressed at the grateful for the enthusiasm shown by the uni- media and the internet to try and ensure young I David Kerr on a model for New Evangelisation, way ancient manuscripts already in the care of the versity administration not only to house the col- people hear the message of the Year of Faith. page 10 university are being cared for and conserved. I am lection but to proceed to digitisation, thus “We will shortly be launching a series of aids to I Patricia Carroll’s Year of Faith column, page 11 in no doubt that exactly such care will be taken of making it available more widely than ever.” prayer and devotion through a special Year of Faith I [email protected]

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Celebrating work of seafarers at Our Lady, Star of the Sea, Mass

Bishop Emeritus Peter Moran flanked THE feast of Our Lady, Star by Fr Peter Griffiths, St Aloysius of the Sea was marked at St parish priest (on the bishop’s left), Aloysius Church, Glasgow, Deacon Richard Haggerty, port A golden day for the parish of St Barnabas last Thursday with the annual chaplain, altar server Patrick Mass with the Apostleship McArthur, his younger brother John of the Sea society (AoS.) By Martin Dunlop (not serving) and members of the communion days, so many weddings, and so (Above left) Archbishop Philip Tartaglia, in one of Bishop Emeritus Peter Moran Apostleship of the Sea after the many of our loved ones whose requiems his first engagements as Archbishop of Glasgow of Aberdeen, Bishop Promoter Mass to mark the Feast of Our Lady IN ONE of his first engagements as were celebrated here—we must look for- shakes hands with a parishioner of St Barnabas of the society, celebrated the Star of the Sea Archbishop of Glasgow, Archbishop ward too,” the archbishop said. in Shettleston at the conclusion of the golden Mass alongside Fr Peter Grif- PIC: PAUL McSHERRY Philip Tartaglia last month celebrated a “To a new era of hope and holiness and jubilee Mass. (Above) The archbishop pictured fiths, parish priest at St Aloy- golden jubilee Mass with the parish of evangelisation. And in doing so I was struck with parishioners after Mass sius, and Deacon Richard ‘learned to turn to Mary, St Barnabas in Shettleston. by the words written by Archbishop Camp- PICS: PAUL McSHERRY Haggerty, an AoS port chaplain. Mother of Jesus, for solace.’ The Mass was celebrated at the Shettle- bell in the brochure for the opening of this Founded in Glasgow, the “We still try to carry out the ston church on Sunday September 16, 50 building 50 years ago today. He wrote: ‘I am on I make them my own,” Archbishop AoS is a Catholic charity sup- hopes and wishes of those first years to the day since Archbishop Tartaglia’s hopeful that the attendance at daily Mass Tartaglia added. “Through a renewed devo- porting seafarers worldwide. founders of the AoS in Glasgow predecessor, Archbishop Donald Campbell, will increase and that more and more of your tion to the Eucharist and love for the Mass, Speaking in his homily at the almost 90 years ago,” Bishop opened the building. people will avail themselves of the opportu- and through the nurturing of new vocations Mass, Bishop Moran high- Moran said. “We thank Mary Speaking to those gathered for the cele- nities for frequent Holy Communion. It is may the New Evangelisation take root and lighted the charity’s mission for the help and reassurance bration, Archbishop Tartaglia recalled his my greatest desire that in years to come there produce great fruits in your midst.” and noted that Scotland wel- She can provide in very difficult own roots in the east end of Glasgow and will be a great number of young men and The archbishop was joined in celebrating comes 100,000 individual visits employment conditions.” urged parishioners to a renewed devotion to women in the parish who will offer them- the Mass by Fr Gerard Barnes, parish priest from seafarers every year. Eamonn Delaney, AoS chair- the Eucharist and sense of community. selves to the service of God in the priesthood at St Barnabas, and priests from the deanery. The bishop said that ‘in the man, was present at last Thurs- “As we recall 50 years of memories of this or religious life.’ darkness that can often sur- day’s Mass alongside many of the Church—so many baptisms and sunny first “How true those words are—and 50 years I [email protected] round seafarers’ many have charity’s supporters and friends. IMAGINE YOUR PERFECT DECORATING Large or small projects are treated with the same integrity and dedication

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Housing charity’s warning to UK Anti-sectarian move questioned Government over benefit reforms AN ECUMENICAL Hous- Conference commission for Church insiders query the need for independent advisory group set up to tackle the issue ing Charity that the Catholic pastoral and social care, said Church supports has warned the charity’s warning had to be By Martin Dunlop that UK Government benefit taken seriously. Roseanna reforms may increase home- “The people who work for THE Scottish Government’s decision Cunningham, lessness across the country. this charity are experts in the to set up an independent advisory Minister for At their annual meeting held field who know the situation group on tackling sectarianism has Community Safety in Edinburgh on Friday, Alas- backward and forward,” he been questioned by Church insiders. and Legal Affairs, tair Cameron, Scottish said. Roseanna Cunningham, Minister for and Dr Duncan Churches Housing Action chief “And I have heard them Community Safety and Legal Affairs, Morrow at the antI- executive, called for mobilisa- describe this as a car crash announced the move to gather ‘empirical sectarian project in tion of local authorities, volun- waiting to happen.” Shotts where she evidence’ last Thursday, and also revealed announced the tary organisations, churches Margaret Lynch, chief execu- that a range of projects tackling sectarian- setting up of the and others to tackle the threat tive of Citizen’s Advice Scot- ism across Scotland would benefit from a independent to homelessness posed by cur- land, was one of the speakers at share of more than £900,000. advisory group to rent changes to the benefits sys- the meeting in Edinburgh and However, a spokesman for Scotland’s tackle the issue tem. also said the problem was bishops said there is ‘more than enough PIC: TOM EADIE “There is massive concern on increasingly worrying. evidence’ of sectarianism already and the part of housing and welfare “CAB across Scotland are believes action is required. ling Sectarianism in Scotland will form a timised, it would be helpful if the govern- organisations about the impact already working to full capacity key plank of this wider work.” ment was to react to that evidence before of Iain Duncan Smith’s welfare and that is before we have felt Advisory group The minister added: “We have always looking for new research.” reform agenda,” he said. “Peo- the full impact of welfare The advisory group will be chaired by Dr said that tackling bigotry and hatred is not ple already on the edge will changes,” she said. Duncan Morrow, who has 10 years expe- just about legislation, but about wider Pupils have less money, and we have “That is why I want to ensure rience working in the North of Ireland as action to help bring communities together, Ms Cunningham made last week’s no doubt that homelessness will that organisations such as Scot- a member and chairman of the Commu- and that is why we set aside £9 million announcements while visiting a project at rise as a result. tish Churches Housing Action nity Relations Council. Included in the over three years to take this forward. Shotts Healthy Living Centre, which brings “We are shocked that this is and voluntary organisations body’s remit will be the development of ‘a “We will be gathering evidence on the older and younger people together to share happening at exactly the time come together to work for the body of empirical evidence to give Scot- nature of sectarianism in Scotland as well experiences of sectarianism and song. we are seeing the fruits of a people of Scotland. tish ministers robust and informed advice as the impact and effectiveness of these Pupils from local non-denominational ten-year Scottish Government “We want to mitigate on the nature, extent and impact of sectar- different interventions, and the advisory and Catholic schools, including St commitment to reduce home- the impacts of welfare ianism on modern Scottish life’ and the group will play a crucial role in this work.” Patrick’s Primary School and St Aidan’s lessness.” changes that could see disabled time to ‘assess and monitor current prac- High School, were present at the launch, Dave McCann, the Catholic people left without the support tice to tackle sectarianism and advise min- Church concerns which included the performance of a song Church’s representative on the they need and homelessness isters on potential improvements and Although the advisory group has been written by some of the children. charity’s board and national no- rise at a time we thought it was prioritise public support.’ charged with gathering evidence on the The short life working group—which coordinator of the Bishops’ behind us.” Ms Cunningham said that £9 million impact of sectarianism on modern Scottish consists of academics and practitioners has been set aside by the Scottish Govern- life, Peter Kearney, director of the Scottish with experience of working with sectari- ment to help tackle the issue of sectarian- Catholic Media Office, said that there is anism and in communities, including Mar- ism over the next three years and noted already ‘more than enough evidence to show garet Lynch, chief executive of the Cardinal O’Brien is recuperating that ‘the work which Dr Morrow and his that religious intolerance exists in Scotland.’ Citizen’s Advice Bureau Scotland and a colleagues have agreed to take forward Mr Kearney said this was highlighted board member of the Conforti Institute in CARDINAL Keith O’Brien is will ensure that future measures to tackle by Section 74 of the Criminal Justice Coatbridge—will terminate in March recuperating from an ankle this issue are based on evidence.’ (Scotland) Act 2003, which deals with 2013, and will by then have written a complaint and is under “We are committed to eradicating the crimes aggravated by religious prejudice. report on evidence regarding sectarianism doctor’s orders to rest and scourge of sectarianism from Scottish “From past analysis, Catholics are four and developed a research and evidence avoid travel. society and we have been testing out a or five times more likely to suffer from a gathering process to ‘fill gaps in knowl- The president of the Bishops’ variety of approaches to help us achieve sectarian attack than anybody else,” he edge of sectarianism in Scotland.’ Conference of Scotland was this,” Ms Cunningham said. “The estab- said. “Since it is demonstrably the case attending the Western General as lishment of the Advisory Group on Tack- that Catholics are disproportionately vic- I [email protected] the SCO went to press. A spokesman said he is doing well. The cardinal has had to cancel his public engagements this Marian icon will be the focal point of pro-life pilgrimage week, including attending the Assembly of Priests in St By Ian Dunn It will arrive at St Mary’s On the pilgrimage, the icon with no sleep and rest, we went to Andrews and Edinburgh Arch- Cathedral in Edinburgh on will be transported by car our goal. During this time, our car diocese; a public interview at the THIS November, Scotland is Monday November 12, travel to through 23 countries: Russia, broke down three times, but with Macdonald Inchyra Hotel and to host a historic icon of Mary the National Shrine of Our Ukraine, Belarus, Latvia, God’s help, we went further… In Spa in Falkirk; and an ecumeni- speedy recovery, adding that she that is travelling around the Lady of Lourdes at Carfin for Lithuania, Poland, Czech each city we were joined by more cal gathering. had ‘let people know in advance, world as part of an unprece- Wednesday November 14 and Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, and more people.” Valerie Maclennan, who was to avoid travelling to the venue, dented pro-life pilgrimage. then visit St Andrew’s Cathe- Romania, Slovenia, Croatia, In the cities the icon has vis- to conduct the Falkirk interview, and being disappointed on The pilgrims are transporting dral in Glasgow on Thursday Italy, Austria, Lichtenstein, ited so far, the members of the wished the cardinal a safe and the evening.’ a copy of the Black Madonna November 15 before leaving for Switzerland, Germany, Bel- pilgrimage team prayed for the of Częstochowa, a revered icon the North of Ireland. gium, Great Britain, Ireland, family and the unborn, partici- of the Blessed Virgin Mary, to Charlie McCluskey, a France, Spain and Portugal. pated in TV and radio broad- show support of life and the Knights of St Columba director, “All this distance will be trav- casts, and conducted master traditional family. said his order would help the elled in specially designed cars classes for pro-life activists. Organised by pro-life activists pilgrimage ‘however they can’ with pro-life logos and slogans,” The icon will finish its jour- MancuniaMancunia around the world, the pilgrim- when it is in Scotland by serv- Igor Beloborodov, Russian coor- ney at Fátima, Portugal, near age left the Eastern Russia city ing as ‘stewards and guards’ dinator for the pilgrimage, said. the Atlantic Coast, before the of Vladivostok, on June 15. and providing transport. “Despite bad weather, sometimes end of the year. 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CHURCHGOERS from across Scotland have recently had the opportunity to learn more about the persecution and suffering endured by their fellow Christians in Iraq, and they now have the opportunity to help, thanks to the Scottish Bible Society. For the past two weeks, the society—which aims to circulate the Scriptures across the world and helps churches engage with the Bible more effectively—has been hosting Nabil Omeish, director of the Bible Society in Iraq. Mr Omeish has been speaking at churches up and down the country, raising awareness of the work of the Bible Society in Iraq, while also ask- ing for the prayers and support of Christians in Scotland for their friends in the Middle East. Headline news Almost two years ago, the Christian community in Scotland was shocked to learn of the devasta- tion caused in the Iraqi capital city of Baghdad, when Islamist militants seized a Catholic cathe- dral and more than 40 people were killed. As Mr Omeish explained, however, it is only (Above) Nabil Omeish speaking at St Paul and St explained, 17 of the 30 women are now married church, there is a fear of attack. The faith is still when such an incident occurs that the plight of George’s Church in Edinburgh about the work he does with children, have homes of their own and are very strong, however, and they say: ‘I will go to Iraqi Christians makes the news abroad. The with the Bible Society. (Above right) Mr Omeish with living in a more secure environment. church, as I am a Christian.’” some Iraqi Christians who help to carry out the Bible reality, however, is continuous danger, and Mr Society’s work in Iraq Mr Omeish added that, despite persecution Omeish—who has been based in Iraq for ten Hope and fear of attack, Iraqi Christians are ‘thirsty for years—said that Christians are constantly living and clothing delivery projects, extended its out- To be able to have such an impact on people’s the Word of God.’ in fear of persecution. reach to working with children in schools and lives, the Bible Society relies on the support of “They are asking us for Bibles all the time,” “The situation there is not easy,” he said. has also placed a big emphasis on trying to Christians in countries such as our own, and that he said. “The Bible can give these people hope.” “These people need the Bible, the Bible can give improve the rights of women. is what Mr Omeish has been trying to highlight Speaking about the reaction he has received them hope.” Mr Omeish highlighted one incident in partic- throughout his stay. from Scottish Christians to his message, and the According to UN statistics, more than 1.5 mil- ular as a sign that the Bible Society can help “It is very important for me to inform people experience of working alongside the Scottish lion Christians lived in Iraq ahead of the US-led change people’s lives. what is happening in Iraq,” he said. “It means so Bible Society, Mr Omeish mentioned the ‘amaz- invasion in 2003. This number has more than “I received a call one day from a friend who is much for Christians in Iraq to know that their fel- ing support’ he has enjoyed, and concluded with halved, however, in the intervening years. a nun and she said: ‘Nabil, I need 30 Bibles,’” he low Christians, in places such as Scotland, are a simple message. said. “I asked why she needed 30 Bibles and she praying for them.” “When people care, it means we still have Lifelines responded by telling me that she had a very seri- As Mr Omeish was enjoying the freedom of hope,” he said. Although many Iraqi Christians have chosen to ous situation in which there were 30 Christian speaking to church congregations in Scotland, emigrate to escape the troubles in their country, Mr women in her community working as prostitutes.” the situation would have been a marked contrast I The Scottish Bible Society website can be found Omeish explained that, in addition to the distribu- By introducing these women to the Bible, and to that faced by the many Christian communities by visiting: http://www.scottishbiblesociety.org, tion of Bibles, part of the Bible Society’s work is with the help of funding and support from the he helps in Iraq, for whom the liberty of Sunday where information on the society’s Iraq to encourage Christians to stay in their homeland. Bible Society, the religious sister could begin to worship is not so simple. campaign can be found In so doing, the society has helped in the relieve these women from the desperate situation “We have a lot of underground churches in development of orphanages, established food they had found themselves in and, as Mr Omeish Iraq,” he said. “People are afraid when they go to I [email protected] REVIEW The underdog success story takes centre stage

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Founding Mass for SMA Fathers celebrated in Dunblane parish THE annual founding Mass (Above) Fr Brandon receives the celebrating the work of the offertory gifts from SMA members. Society of African Missions (Below) Patsy and Arthur Cuthbert (SMA Fathers) was held at (right), who celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary on the day of Mary’s Meals’ blogger visits Malawi Dunblane’s Holy Family the Mass, seen with Fr Brandon and Church on Sunday. Bride Young Each year, on the first Sunday PICS: PAUL McSHERRY Internet sensation, Martha Payne, spends time with children and sees fruits of her labours of October, priests, supporters and friends of the society join on the day,” Fr Brandon said. By Martin Dunlop together in thanksgiving and to The priest added that more pray for the continued success than 100 people ensured Holy SCOTTISH schoolgirl blogger of the society’s mission: the Family Church was packed for Martha Payne has travelled to Malawi commitment to serve the people the celebration of Mass, which to spend time with children there and of Africa and those of African was followed by a reception in to see how money she raised for Scot- descent. the church hall. tish charity Mary’s Meals is being Fr Willie Brandon SMA cele- “It was a great day and it was spent. brated Sunday’s Mass in Dun- great to celebrate with the peo- Martha’s Never Seconds blog, which blane, where the Scottish branch ple who support us,” Fr Bran- asked visitors to consider making a dona- of the society has its home. don said. tion to Mary’s Meals, became an internet Friends and supporters of the Sunday also marked a special sensation earlier this year after Argyll and charity travelled from across the occasion for Patsy and Arthur Bute Council banned her from posting country to be present at the Cuthbert, who celebrated their photos of her meals at Lochgilphead Pri- Mass, at which they listened to 45th wedding anniversary and mary School. The ban was later over- we have taps and electricity. lings Polly, 7, and Joe, 11. a message from Scottish provin- were pictured with Fr Brandon turned after a storm of protest and Martha “I was quite shocked when Ben told me One of the highlights of the family’s trip cial Fr Pat McGuire SMA, who following the Mass. has since raised more than £100,000 for about his life. He hasn’t worn shoes for to Malawi is the opening of a Mary’s was unable to attend the Mass The Scottish branch of the the charity and has had a kitchen in over two years and he has to get up so Meals kitchen that has been named after as he is currently in the US. SMA Fathers supports church Malawi named after her. early to help around the house. It’s hard to Martha’s blog. “Fr McGuire sent the congre- communities in Northern Nige- understand because it’s so different to “It is a fantastic thing that has been gation his best wishes and ria and Liberia, both countries First-hand account back home. The children here have noth- achieved, but it is going to be very hard to expressed his disappointment that Fr Brandon has served in On Sunday, nine-year-old Martha visited a ing at all.” cope with it emotionally as there is such that he could not be with them his years as a missionary priest. remote village south of Blantyre in Ben, who wants to be a doctor, was gratitude coming from the Malawian chil- Malawi where families rely on donated shown pictures by Martha of her home dren, whereas we feel, if anything, we food to survive. back in Lochgilphead and said that he was own them even more,” Martha’s father Martha and her family last weekend ‘very excited’ to meet her. said ahead of the opening. met 10-year-old Ben Ali, who, along with “I had been told about her and the He added that the gratitude shown by 450 children at his local school, relies on money she has raised for us,” Ben said. “It the people of Malawi is ‘not just for Mary’s Meals for his daily food. was great to see her life in Scotland Martha but everyone that has made dona- Martha spent the day with Ben and his because it is so very different to mine here tions and supported Mary’s Meals.’ school friends and took part in tasks such in Malawi. I really admire Martha and all Although in Africa, Martha is still find- as going to fetch water from the well. she’s done to help us. She is so very far ing the time to review her lunches. She “It was fun because I got soaked,” she away but it is nice to know she is always took photographs of her food on the flight said. “I had no idea how hard it was. The thinking about us.” to Blantyre and said she would be posting children make it look easy but it’s not. them to her blog. “It was really good to help Ben but I Honour for Martha know how hard it must be for him doing Martha travelled to Malawi with her I Martha’s blog can be visited at: this every day. It’s not like at home, where father, Dave, mother, Rebecca and sib- http://neverseconds.blogspot.co.uk/

ical Association and Scottish NEWS IN BRIEF Catholic Archives are present- Newman talks begin this month ing a conference on Thomas Irish Centre Innes: His World and His Pilgrimages 2012 THE Glasgow Circle of the On January 24, Aidan O’Neil, PLUSCARDEN INVITES Legacy, on Saturday Novem- Newman Association has advocate and writer, will speak STUDENTS FOR EASTER ber 10. Stay with us announced the topics of its about democracy and Catholi- THE Benedictines at Pluscarden A number of guest speakers lecture series for 2012/2013, cism. The next lecture in the Abbey in Moray have invited will discuss Thomas Innes, a March to November which will begin by focusing series will be given by Professor university students to celebrate Catholic priest and historian, on The Second Vatican Coun- Gerard Carruthers on The Angry the Liturgy of Holy Week and who lived from 1662-1744, €280 cil: 50 Years On. Church: Catholic Conservatives Easter with their community. including Mgr Brian Halloran, The series, which aims to and Liberals, on February 28. The students are invited to a priest of St Andrews and encourage ‘greater understand- On March 14 Sr Mary Ross, attend from March 24-31 next Edinburgh Archdiocese, and ing in today’s Church,’ will kick from the Sisters of Notre Dame year, and will stay at the abbey Professor Colin Kidd, from St off on Thursday October 25 with will look at the case of the Amer- guesthouses. Students can Andrews University. a talk from Fr Michael Smith SJ, ican Sisters’ Leadership Group, arrange to stay for part or all of The conference will take www.med-irishcentre.com from St Aloysius Church, Glas- who were rebuked by the Vatican. the week and those taking part place from 9.45am-4pm on NI & UK : 028 8224 1888 gow. Fr Smith will look back on Fr Jim Lawlor, from the will be able to gain insight to Saturday November 10 at the Second Vatican Council and Immaculate Conception Church the order and the abbey. Glasgow University’s St Ireland: 048 8224 1888 its documents. in Glasgow, will round off the Any students interested in Andrew’s Building. Mary Cullen, former head of series of talks onApril 25. He will joining the Pluscarden commu- For a registration form and Free Monthly Draw communications at Catholic char- speak about Cardinal Carlo Mar- nity for the Easter celebrations further information visit the July winner: Mary Clavin Westmeath ity SCIAF, will give the second tini: A Prophet of Our Times. can contact Fr Bede Kierney website: http://www.scottish- August winner: Rosemary Rogers Co. Mayo lecture, concentrating on Gaudium OSB, warden of the abbey, by catholicarchives.org.uk Every month for a year we are et Spes on November 29. This I All talks will take place at email at: warden.pluscarden and click on the link to the Every month for a year we are was one of fourApostolic Consti- Glasgow University Catholic @gmail.com. conference. offering one weeks free tutions of the Second Vatican Chaplaincy, Turnbull Hall, at Information can also be accommodation for up to 4 people. Council and was an overview of 7.30pm. Admission is £3 for non- SCOTTISH CATHOLIC HISTORICAL provided by emailing Darren Text the wordPILGRIM followedby your the Church’s teaching on human- members. Contact Dan Baird at: SOCIETY CONFERENCE Tierney at: dtierney85 [email protected]. name & county to 60777 or phone us and ity’s relationship to society. THE Scottish Catholic Histor- @gmail.com. we can enter you for free 6 SCHOOLS NEWS THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday October 5 2012

Over one billion for 30 new schools and 46,000 pupils Big changes for Glasgow academy

CATHOLIC schools across lum for excellence.’ Catholic secondary school revamps timetable and adds specialist wing for S3 pupils Scotland are set to benefit “The first two phases of from a £1.25 billion Scotland’s Schools for the By Martin Dunlop Scottish Government Future programme are already programme, which aims to lifting thousands of pupils out PUPILS from John Paul Academy in build 30 new schools by of poor quality buildings,” Glasgow have been adding a new March 2018. he added dimension to their afternoon’s work Education Secretary Mike “We have met every local thanks to a new timetable and voca- Russell made the announce- authority’s request for priority tional wing, which was recently added ment last week and said the builds and added an extra 12 to the school. move would, ultimately, schools to the programme Following a renovation, the Catholic benefit 46,000 pupils across because of the Scottish Futures secondary school now boasts a hair and the country. Trust’s vigorous commitment beauty salon, car mechanic auto shop, DIY Our Lady and St Patrick’s to value for money. More programme and football academy for the High School in Dumbarton; St schools are being built, and school’s third year pupils to take part in. Patrick’s Primary School, faster, but for the same level of During this academic year—and in line Inverclyde and St John’s Pri- investment as originally with the changes to the curriculum struc- mary School, Edinburgh, are planned. ture within John Paul Academy—Wider among the schools that will “By the time the programme Achievement has been timetabled for the have new homes built. finishes, local and Scottish first time. Now, every S3 pupil experi- Mr Russell said that ‘provid- Government will have built 67 ences alternatives to the traditional cur- ing the best possible school new schools, lifting over riculum for one afternoon each week. accommodation is vital to the 46,000 pupils into top quality successful delivery of curricu- accommodation.” Honoured guests ensured that our Duke of Edinburgh Pupils from John Paul Academy in Glasgow Vincent Docherty, John Paul Academy Award and Art in the Community groups wear uniforms related to the school’s new headteacher, explained that the school can deliver alternative qualifications to the vocational wing, set up as part of its recent renovation community recently welcomed local MSP S3 pupils. PIC: COURTESY OF THE EVENING TIMES Patricia Ferguson, members of the local “The vocational programme is certainly business community, players from Partick something we will continue to develop Thistle FC and tutors from Clydebank year-on-year, and as our current S3 move colleges these young people will have the College hairdressing salon, to take in the through the Senior Phase and on their opportunity to learn skills from among the new facilities, which provide the opportu- pathways to achievement. best in the country,” Mr Curran said. “This nity for high levels of interdisciplinary “We are already seeing a difference in initiative fits perfectly with the school’s learning, the development of vocational the pupils’ attitudes as well as a significant new curriculum. Pupils will learn many skills and skills for life and work. positive impact on relationships between skills and experiences that will stand them “The programme is a great opportunity staff, pupils and the wider community.” in good stead when applying for colleges for all pupils to succeed,” Mr and looking for jobs.” Docherty said. New skills Mr Docherty added that the new facili- “Our S3 pupils can participate in a vari- Stephen Curran, Glasgow City Council’s ties have been ‘very well received’amongst ety of wider options including car executive member for education and parents and the local community and the mechanics, hair and beauty, DIY skills, young people, similarly spoke of the ben- programme has been hugely beneficial in soccer academy, blogging, dance and efits the new programme will bring to teaching pupils values and new skills. many others. young people at John Paul Academy. “The change in structure has also “By linking up with local businesses and I [email protected]

Gifted pupils train with the pros

TWO young football The youngsters were treated prospects from St Aidan’s to a full day of coaching from High School in Wishaw the Valencia staff, who are recently received tips from among some of the most experi- some of the finest coaches in enced coaches in Spain and are the game when they attended responsible for the development Holy Cross pupils become TV stars during Rome visit a Valencia CF training road of some of the world’s best play- show in Edinburgh. ers, including David Silva and SENIOR pupils from Holy Cross school chaplain Fr ica, the Colosseum, the Trevi dict XVI’s general audience, Michael Hawthorne, an S4 Juan Mata, who now play in the Hamilton’s Holy Cross High Paddy Duffy, joined a group of Fountain and the Spanish Steps. and a subsequent appearance pupil at St Aidan’s, and S2 pupil English Premier League. School recently enjoyed a 20 fifth and sixth year students In addition to enjoying the on Vatican TV. Colm Lafferty (above), were The St Aidan’s duo thor- trip to Rome, where they for the pilgrimage to the Eter- sacred and tourist sites, the The Holy Cross group is pic- amongst 60 pupils from Scot- oughly enjoyed the ‘unforget- took in a packed itinerary, nal City. pupils also visited a vineyard in tured in St Peter’s Sqaure with land who were chosen to attend table’ coaching experience and even squeezing in the time During their stay, the pupils the outside of the city. staff members Kirsty Grant, S the event, which was held they will be looking forward to for an appearance on Vati- visited the Vatican, where they The group agreed, however, Robbie, Roisin Rea and Fr at Edinburgh’s Stewart’s teaching their fellow pupils can TV. took in the museums and the that the highlight of the trip Duffy—resplendent in school Melville College. some of their new skills. Four members of staff, and Sistine Chapel, St Paul’s Basil- was participating in Pope Bene- sweatshirt and kilt (above).

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CARDINAL Cormac Mur- By Ian Dunn phy-O’Connor, the Arch- bishop Emeritus of THE Labour Party may join the Liberal Democrats in forc- Westminster, has called ing its MPs to support same-sex ‘marriage,’ denying them upon Christians to speak up the chance to vote with their conscience on the issue if and for their Faith. when it comes before the House of Commons. “Christianity is important in John Deighan, the Scottish Bishops’ parliamentary officer, said this country,” the cardinal said the move was indicative of an ‘intolerant mindset’ that threat- in an interview to mark his 80th ened democracy. birthday. “It has to stand up for Labour Leader Ed Miliband also said he was ‘wholeheartedly’ itself in the face of secularism. behind government proposals to legalise same-sex ‘marriage’ in We must be brave enough to England and Wales, going as far as to say he thought such unions speak intelligently about what should be conducted in churches. we believe. We must combat The coalition government is currently carrying out a public con- aggressive secularism, because His words were echoed by sultation on the issue. Senior Labour figures told a London newspa- it is dangerous.” Archbishop Philip Tartaglia of per it is ‘highly likely’ that Labour will impose a three-line whip to Cardinal Murphy-O’Connor Glasgow. Archbishop Tartaglia instruct its MPs to vote for a redefinition of marriage. (right) warned that Britain is in sent a message of support to a the grip of a new ‘secular reli- demonstration held at the week- Freedom of conscience gion’ that was hostile to people end in Glasgow’s George Square A recent poll found that eight out of ten MPs sought a free vote of Faith. organised by the Muslim Coun- on the issue and Mr Deighan said their freedom of conscience “There is a new orthodoxy of cil of Scotland to protest at the had to be respected. what it is OK to believe or not vilification of religious figures “It is bad enough for politicians to act against the common believe,” he said. “Some of it is and to defend religious freedom. good by undermining marriage,” Mr Deighan said. “But to allow sensible, but some of it seems to In his message, the arch- no room for the conscience of individual members of Parliament me to be a cause of intoler- bishop wrote: “I am happy to is frightening. Our democracy is not safe with such an intolerant ance,” he said. “Nobody is add my voice, and that of the mindset.” constituents, with 81 per cent saying most correspondence was obliged to be a Christian, but no Catholic Church in Glasgow, to Despite the unity of political parties in favour of same-sex against the plan, but Liberal Democrats received similar levels of one should be obliged to live the voices being raised today ‘marriage,’ there is increasing opposition from the public. Three negative mail. Among Labour MPs, the figure was 64 per cent. according to the new secular calling for religious freedom to quarters of MPs who took part in a poll said they received more In total, 80 per cent of MPs backed a free vote on the issue, religion, which says it alone be respected here in Scotland letters and emails opposing the Coalition Government’s plans to something supported by 94 per cent of Conservatives, 72 per cent decides what’s right. It says ‘We and across the world. It is not redefine marriage than in support. Only a quarter of the MPs of Labour MPs and 56 per cent of Liberal Democrats. rationalists decide, and all sensi- acceptable in our society to den- polled backed the idea that the Government should press ahead ble people must accept this.’ igrate religious figures or the with the plans ‘irrespective’ of the size of opposition in the offi- Growing opposition Why should believers have to beliefs of the great world faiths. cial consultation. Colin Hart, the campaign director of the Coalition For Mar- conform? Especially if it is to “The Catholic Church is very The document published earlier this year made clear that the riage, said the poll showed the growing opposition to the redefi- do with social, medical and sex- clear in its teaching that pro- Government would take all points raised into account but ‘not nition of marriage. ual matters. I think there is a found respect for the beliefs, the number of responses received.’ “This poll will make uncomfortable reading for David small minority who are aggres- texts, outstanding figures ComRes polled 154 MPs, about a quarter of the Commons, on Cameron and Nick Clegg, who continue to want to force through sive, who want religion to keep and symbols of the various behalf of the Coalition For Marriage, which campaigns against these undemocratic proposals regardless of what those who silent, not to have a voice.” religions is an essential any change to marriage. elected them say,” he said. “It shows a growing sense of unease The cardinal said the most precondition for the peaceful In total, 74 per cent said they would sum up the balance of cor- at the way redefining marriage is being handled, not least now the pressing way in which the ‘new coexistence of peoples. respondence they received as negative, with almost half, 47 per concerns of ordinary people have been ignored.” orthodoxy comes into conflict “The message of dialogue cent, saying they were ‘strongly negative.’ with Catholic teaching is the and respect for all believers of Conservatives MPs registered the strongest opposition from I [email protected] proposed introduction of same- different religions, which the sex ‘marriage.’ Holy Father recently expressed “The gay ‘marriage’ thing is in his trip to Lebanon, indicate quite extraordinary,” he said. the path that everyone should Orange Order apologises to NI parish priest after incident at march “The government has come out follow in order to construct and said: ‘We have decided to shared and peaceful coexistence THE Orange Order has apol- to apologise to the priest for the bands clearly breached a Parades lic Prosecution Service. do this, we have had the consul- among religions and peoples. ogised to parishioners of a St behaviour of a bandsman caught Commission ruling that they Speaking about the weekend tation but we are not telling you “The freedom of believers to Matthew’s Church in Belfast urinating on the church. should only play hymns as they parade, NI Parades Commission what was said. We just think it express their faith in public and after one of its members It happened during the parade made their way past St chairman Peter Osborne said is the politically correct thing to to propose their insights to urinated on the parish build- to mark the centenary of the Matthew’s Church. Sinn Féin there had been limited trouble. do.’ What right have they to do wider society is a sign of demo- ing during the Ulster Ulster Covenant on Saturday. called on First Minister Peter “The fact that it was a large that? Marriage does not belong cratic maturity. When religion is Covenant March in the city Rev Gibson said his apology to Robinson to condemn the bands parade and that it passed off to the State. It doesn’t belong to vilified, abused or subject to last weekend. the parish priest would be fol- who broke the ruling. largely peacefully is positive,” the churches. It belongs to the unfair restrictions in expression, Orange Order Grand Chaplain lowed up with a letter that could Police said evidence had been he said. “We are getting news of Judaeo-Christian tradition, or then not only believers, but all Rev Mervyn Gibson visited St be read out to parishioners. gathered and any breaches of the a couple of breaches and we will indeed to humanity.” of society suffers.” Matthew’s Church on Monday It has also been reported that law would be passed to the Pub- look at those.”

NEWS IN BRIEF given the present economic the frescoes from damage and was foundational to civic tran- climate,” he said. “I am per- restore some decorum to the quility,” the introduction stated. French historian and US sonally very grateful to the consecrated site. Describing a The reports went on to detail IEC CONGRESS CAME UNDER Catholics of Ireland for this visit, Mr Citati claimed that ‘in threats to religious liberty in BUDGET, REUNION HEARS very practical expression of the universal confusion, no one such areas as the public dis- theologian have won this MORE than 1000 of the volun- their support.” saw anything’ and ‘any form play of nativity scenes, memo- teers who helped make the of contemplation was impossi- rials to soldiers, and rules on Eucharistic Congress in Dublin ROW OVER FUTURE OF ble.’ The answer, he said, was prayers at legislative year’s Ratzinger Prizes a success this year, gathered SISTINE CHAPEL to reduce the number of visi- assemblies. for a post-congress reunion A ROW has broken out over tors drastically. A FRENCH historian and an torical vision.’ and Mass with Archbishop the future of the Sistine DISMISSAL OF COPTIC TEXT a US theologian have been Fr Brian Daley, a Jesuit who Diarmuid Martin last week. Chapel, after one of Italy’s US REPORTS DETAIL THREATS STATING JESUS WAS MARRIED named as the recipients of now teaches at Notre Dame, is Amid a positive atmosphere, most respected writers TO RELIGIOUS LIBERTY THE Vatican has dismissed the this year’s Ratzinger Prizes an expert in ecumenism. Cardi- the final report on the congress described it as an ‘unimagin- NEW reports on religious lib- veracity of a recently released for academic excellence. nal Ruini spoke of him as ‘a was also released. able disaster’ where tourists erty have amply documented fragment of a Coptic text which Cardinal Camillo Ruini, pres- great historian of patristic theol- Fr Kevin Doran, Secretary resemble ‘drunken herds.’ the challenges believers face in refers to Jesus as having a wife ident of the foundation’s aca- ogy, but also a man entirely General of the Irish Bishops Centred on the image of practising their faith in the US. describing it as ‘problematic, demic committee, made the committed to the life and mis- Conference, said the final cost God reaching out to give life The Texas-based Liberty controversial,’ and fake. announcement of this year’s sion of the Church, an exem- was in the region of £8 mil- to Adam, the chapel ceiling is Institute recently published The editorial last Friday in winners last week. plary model of the fusion of lion, well under budget. Fr renowned as Michelangelo’s The Survey of Religious Hos- the Vatican newspaper L’Osser- Historian Remi Brague, a academic rigour with passion Doran also noted that almost masterpiece and offers a defin- tility in America. The introduc- vatore Romano, said that ample professor at the Sorbonne, was for the Gospel.’ 50 per cent of the total cost of ing image of the Christian tion affirms that the founding evidence existed to dismiss the described by Cardinal Ruini as The Ratzinger Prizes are con- the congress was raised faith. In an article in an Italian fathers considered religious papyrus as an ‘inept forgery,’ ‘a true philosopher and, at the ferred by the Vatican Founda- through the generous contribu- magazine, Pietro Citati, a lead- liberty as the ‘first freedom.’ implausibly interpreted through same time, a great historian of tion: Joseph Ratzinger- tions of parishioners in four ing literary critic and biogra- “They understood that one’s a modern reading of the figure cultural thought who unites a Benedict XVI. The foundation annual national collections pher, has demanded that the right to worship God and follow of Christ. ‘In any case, a fake,’ profound and unequivocal was established in 2010 to since 2008. Vatican limits access to the his conscience according to the wrote the newspaper’s editor, Christian and Catholic Faith to encourage academic work plac- “This is quite remarkable chapel, claiming it would save principles of his religious faith Gian Maria Vian. his speculative ability and his- ing God at its centre. Friday October 5 2012 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH VATICAN NEWS 9

Verdict in Papal butler case Pope appeals for peace in DR Congo may be decided this week

Pope Benedict XVI calls for an end to the violence that is currently engulfing the country ON THE second day of his trial, Paolo Gabriele, the By Ian Dunn “As the uneasy stand-off between UN butler charged with stealing aided Congolese forces and the M23 rebel and leaking Pope Benedict POPE Benedict XVI appealed for group continues in North Kivu, the spectre XVI’s correspondence, said peace in the eastern part of the Dem- of yet another humanitarian crisis looms that he was innocent of ocratic Republic of Congo on Sunday large over this troubled land,” he said. charges of aggravated theft as violence once more threatened to “The rise of the M23 rebel group, muti- but admitted abusing Pope engulf the troubled country. neers from the Congolese army, and their Benedict XVI’s trust and Speaking to pilgrims who gathered to current deadlock with the UN and gov- photocopying documents. pray the Angelus with him at the Apostolic ernment forces, means the long-suffering Mr Gabriele (far right), cur- Palace in Castel Gandolfo, the Holy Father people of eastern DR Congo are forced rently on trial inside the Vatican, deplored the violence that flared again onto the roads and into the jungle to sleep said on Tuesday that he leaked recently in the DR Congo between a rebel once again. Without much help from their the papers, which revealed group and irregular militia forces seeking own government or the outside world they alleged corruption at the Vati- to establish control over an already much- are facing acute hunger, sexual violence can, because he thought the contested area during a lull in activity by and death. No one is yet clear how the cur- Pope was being manipulated. regular government forces. rent impasse will be resolved.” He said he began photocopy- ing confidential documents in cell was so small he could not Fighting Sexual violence 2010 but he insisted in court extend his arms, and the light The Scottish Catholic International Aid SCIAF’s work in the region has focused that he had acted alone, adding was kept on permanently. Fund (SCIAF), which has a long standing on combating an epidemic of sexual vio- that he had ‘many contacts’ in Judges have ordered an inquiry commitment to the region, has also lence and Mr Patrick said the current vio- the Vatican where there was into the allegations, however, warned that the latest round of fighting has lence would increase this threat. ‘widespread unease.’ Fr Federico Lombardi, the driven thousands of people from their Intermittent fighting involving regular “History has shown that during periods He said that, at first, he had Vatican spokesman, insisted homes since the middle of September. government forces, rebels and militia of intense fighting in this region there is no intention of leaking the doc- that the size of the cell, and the “I follow with affection and concern the groups experienced a serious flare-up also a sharp rise in sexual violence uments for publication. conditions under which Mr affairs of the people in the East of the between April and July of this year, dur- towards women and young girls,” he said. “I was looking for someone Gabriele was held, conformed Democratic Republic of Congo, in these ing which nearly a quarter of a million “Marauding rebel groups and government in a position of authority to to international standards. days of attention from a high-level meet- people were displaced internally (above) soldiers are frequently responsible for whom I could let off steam in “He received very humane ing at the United Nations,” Pope Benedict and as many as 60,000 others fled into unspeakable atrocities as they swoop confidence,” Mr Gabriele told treatment,” Fr Lombardi said. said. “I am particularly close to the neighbouring Rwanda and Uganda, a through villages, stealing whatever sup- the court. “The situation inside The butler was later moved refugees, to the women and children, who, refugee crisis that UN agencies say will plies they can, killing mercilessly, burning the Vatican had become intoler- to a larger, more comfortable because of persistent armed clashes, require at least £25 million in emergency homes, and raping the most vulnerable. able—not only to me. There cell, he added. undergo suffering, violence and profound funding. Mr Patrick said the progress SCIAF and were many other people who As the SCO went to press, hardship. I pray to God: that there be other agencies have made in combating felt the same way as I did.” the chief judge in the case of found peaceful means of dialogue and for Deteriorating situation sexual violence in the region, by develop- The files, which revealed Mr Gabriele said the court the protection of innocents; that peace Percy Patrick, SCIAF’s international pro- ing medical facilities and helping to bring allegations of corruption and hoped to reach a verdict by the based on justice returns as swiftly as pos- gramme manager with responsibility for the rapists to justice, was under threat if the infighting at the Vatican, were end of the week. The former sible; for the restoration of fraternal coex- agency’s work in the Democratic Republic violence in the Eastern Congo continued. leaked to the media. butler faces up to four years in istence within that sorely tried population, of Congo has visited the region this year and The Pope’s former butler prison if convicted, but he and throughout the entire region.” said the situation was deteriorating rapidly. I [email protected] complained of mistreatment could be pardoned by Pope after his arrest and said that his Benedict. 10 COMMENT THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday October 5 2012 The future is bright, the future is Denver New Evangelisation, coined by Blessed Pope John Paul II, first manifested in Denver at World Youth Day 1993

HIS week Pope Benedict home that all Christians are called to.’ XVI returned home to the Vatican from his summer here, in Denver, I also encoun- residence at Castel Gan- tered ‘Christ in the City.’ It too dolfo. One can only pray appeals to the idealism and gen- that he is well rested after a three- Terosity of youth by asking Catholic month stay in the hills overlooking students to commit between one TLake Albano. Immediately ahead of semester to one year of their lives to him is one of the busiest and most sig- serving the most poor and vulnerable nificant months of his seven-year in the community. pontificate. At the same time the young volun- A Year of Faith will be launched. teers live a communal life of prayer Seven saints will be Canonised. Two while receiving intellectual and spiri- Doctors of the Church will be created. tual formation in line with the Magis- Most crucially, a Synod of Bishops BY DAVID KERR terium of the Church. Christ in the City will be convened to chart a vision of sums up its mission in three short sen- The New Evangelisation for the Trans- tences: “Serving Others. Encountering mission of the Christian Faith. beyond traditionally Catholic territo- Christ. Transforming our Culture.” “Modern man is often confused and ries such as Poland and Argentina. With, Dr Jonathan Reyes, the pres- cannot find answers to the many ques- Failure was predicted. ident of Denver’s Catholic Charities, tions which trouble his mind in refer- The United States, it was argued, did being promoted last month to execu- ence to the meaning of life” Pope not have the same tradition of public tive director of the US bishops’ Benedict said at a recent audience I pilgrimage. With only 13 per cent of its Department of Justice, Peace and attended in Rome. population Catholic, Denver in Col- Human Development, expect to hear Hence modern man often despairs, orado seemed a rather risky and remote a great deal more about the ‘Christ in he observed, and simply withdraws choice of location. spent a fortnight in Denver last the brains, skills, energy, and courage the City’ model in the coming years. ‘from the search for the essential mean- What is more, young Americans year. Nearly two decades on, the to do it.’ In Denver I encountered These are just three prime examples ing of life,’ settling instead for ‘things simply weren’t interested in listening fruits of Blessed John Paul’s 1993 FOCUS. Launched 14 years ago, of a city-wide phenomenon. In Denver which give him fleeting happiness, a to a septuagenarian standard bearer for Ivisit are both abundant and evident. FOCUS—the Fellowship of Catholic you will also find two new seminaries moment’s satisfaction, but which soon Christian orthodoxy. Right? Wrong. Catholic life in the city bristles with University Students—takes recent col- both full to capacity, youth apostolates, leaves him unhappy and unsatisfied.’ Very wrong. ideas, initiatives and institutes that lege graduates, trains them in the marriage and family care, new Thus, Pope Benedict is boldly As over half a million youngsters have made the rallying cry of New teachings of the Catholic Church, Catholic healthcare foundations, pro- launching his ‘new evangelisation’ gathered in Denver’s Cherry Creek Evangelisation a vibrant reality. Scripture and practical aspects of min- life initiatives, a litany of new move- that aims to re-propose the person of State Park for the concluding Mass, There I encountered the Augustine istry, and sends them out typically in ments, the list goes on and on. Jesus Christ to western nations, such Pope John Paul II laid down his chal- Institute. Founded in 2005 it is a teams to serve on college campuses. The one thing they have is common as Scotland, in a way that is intelli- lenge of the ‘New Evangelisation.’ Catholic graduate school that ‘com- The young volunteers make an initial is that they have all emerged since gent, reasonable and compelling. “You, young pilgrims, have also bines a rigorous education in theology, two-year commitment. 1993. What is more, they are all shown that you understand that Christ’s Scripture, and history with practical From four missionaries serving one inspired by a New Evangelisation, he term ‘New Evangelisation’ gift of Life is not for you alone,” he formation in pedagogy and leadership campus in 1997, FOCUS has now which is offered to 100 per cent of Den- was first coined by Blessed said. “You have become more con- in order to equip students to effec- grown to more than 400 missionaries ver’s population and not merely to the Pope John Paul II in his 1990 scious of your vocation and mission in tively engage the modern culture.’ serving 73 campuses in 30 states across city’s minority Catholic community. Tencyclical Redemptoris Missio. If the the Church and in the world.” In the words of Archbishop Charles the US. Upon a recent visit to Rome, Consequently Denver’s Catholic pop- term was minted in Rome, however, “These are not words of empty Chaput, formerly of Denver and now its founder Curtis Martin (above) ulation now stands at an all-time high many believe it was first manifest in praise. I am confident that you have of Philadelphia, the Augustine Insti- described the ‘FOCUS effect’ to me as while the number of priests serving the Denver at World Youth Day 1993. grasped the scale of the challenge that tute is year-on-year producing the infectious enthusiasm of young city’s people is at its greatest level in It was in Denver, Colorado in the lies before you, and that you will have ‘mature, motivated Catholic lay men people subsequent to having their ‘lives more than 30 years. US that this Papal appointment with the wisdom and courage to meet that and women—people who want to win changed by Jesus Christ” and recognis- The future is bright. The future is global youth strayed for the first time challenge. So much depends on you.” the world for Jesus Christ, and have ing that ‘the Catholic Church is the Denver. What do you think of DAVID KERR’S comments on New Evangelisation? Send your points of view to the SCO Write to Letters, SCO, 19 Waterloo St, Glasgow G2 6BT Or e-mail [email protected] We are being asked to to re-examine our relationship with God

THE M77 and the M8 were of his outspoken criticism of the Just beyond Craiglockhart, I continues to be a witness in the understood the potential for con- remarkably snag free as I war. Wilfred Owen was a poet, stopped at a set of traffic lights. 21st century. In a society that val- flict. He did not shrink from this. negotiated my way from Kil- unsure of his literary ability. There in front of me was the Eric ues success in sport above almost The values of the kingdom that marnock to Edinburgh for a Fr Eddie Siegfried Sassoon, a poet but also a Liddel Centre. I could hear the everything else, we are challenged Jesus preached were much more get together of Catholic war hero, had been awarded the music of Chariots of Fire in my to have a radically different per- important to Him than human Prison Chaplains in the Gillis McGhee Military Cross for conspicuous head. Eric Liddell is remembered ception about life and its transient approval. What about us in the 21st Centre. For a change, there bravery. He was not a man to be tri- in the movie for his ability as an values. Almost certainly at every century? There is pressure on us was no rain. I listened to earlier, 1967 was an exciting time fled with as the politicians discov- Olympic athlete and for his deci- stage and in every age of human always to conform to what is music in the car with a sense to be part of the Church. It was a ered. This chance encounter in sion not to run on a Sunday. In development there have been peo- socially acceptable. That pressure of serenity. As I left the City Church full of new ideas, renewing Craiglockhart hospital became a 1924, as now, sport was king. It ple who have challenged the estab- can be insidious. Do we bend to By Pass and drove into Edin- its identity and relevance for the source of encouragement for both. seemed inconceivable that the lished and accepted norms. Maria the need for approval? How burgh I passed Craiglockhart. 20th century. I felt energised and Mr Sassoon recognised in the prospect of a gold medal in the 100 de La Cruz, Wilfred Owen, important are the values of the It is a splendid building, ele- enthused by that week and ready to poems of Mr Owen an awareness metres at the 1924 Paris Olympics Siegfried Sassoon, Eric Liddel are Gospel? These questions are not gant and imposing and meet whatever challenges lay and a philosophy similar to his could take second place to reli- all people who have in the last cen- going away any time soon. Whose deserving to be noticed. Now ahead. Now, 45 years on, I still own. Owen in his turn took gious belief and conviction. Mr tury invited us to a different way of kingdom is more important, the part of Napier, some years feel the same enthusiasm, even if courage from the affirmation of Mr Liddell chose not to compete, thinking about important issues. In ones that we are building, or God’s ago it had been a Catholic the energy levels are a little bit Sassoon and continued to write much to the consternation of the his own time and place, Jesus did Kingdom? It is time to choose. Teachers Training College. In lower than they used to be. Then, what was to become some of the athletics establishment. This deci- exactly the same but on a much I FR EDDIE McGhee has been a a previous existence as now, I love a challenge, espe- definitive images in verse of the sion was not a whim or a courting broader scale. Jesus was asking the Craiglockhart had been a Great War. When Mr Owen met his of publicity. When his athletics people to fundamentally re-exam- priest of Galloway Diocese since cially a challenge to think differ- 1972. Currently serving three nursing home for shell ently. As part of the generation that death a few days before the end of career was over he did what he had ine their relationship with God and shocked British officers dur- the war, his poems became a testa- always intended to do, he became with each other and with the world parishes in the Kilmarnock area learned the Catechism, here was an he helps on a part time basis ing The Great War. opportunity to think in a radically ment to the brutality and the often a missionary. If his athletic that they lived in. This Gospel that In 1967 I spent a week at folly of the conflict. Both of these prowess is all that is remembered, we hear this week invites us to with chaplaincy in HMP Kil- different way about presenting the marnock. He holds a Diploma in Craiglockhart with my fellow sem- Gospel message. literary figures were officers. Both we remember only a small part of pause for a moment and think inarians from Drygrange. In the would have been expected to the man. The remainder of his life deeply. We cannot hope to have a Religious Education and a Mas- Fifty years earlier in Craiglock- ters in Education and has company of teachers from all hart, two of the most significant lit- affirm the process of the war was at the service of the Gospel. sound relationship with God if our round the country, we were being unquestioningly. Both chose, not His death in a prison camp in own human relationships are worked extensively in Catholic erary figures from The Great War schools as advisor in religious challenged by the inspirational Sis- met. Wilfred Owen was recovering just to think differently, but to chal- China is testament to this dedica- deeply flawed or fundamentally ter Maria de La Cruz on new meth- lenge the perception of the war and tion. I was quietly impressed and compromised. education. A columnist for the from his traumatic experience in SCO since 1991. He can be con- ods of religious education. In the the trenches on the Western Front. of the philosophy of the ruling encouraged that his name is When Jesus challenged His wake of the Second Vatican Coun- classes that underpinned the way remembered at the centre for his own people about their attitudes tacted by email: edwardmcghee Siegfried Sassoon had been sent to @btinternet.com cil, which had finished two years ‘recover’by the authorities because the war was conducted. commitment to the Gospel. He and their thinking, He knew and Friday October 5 2012 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH COMMENT 11 Clear thinking needed in fight for Faith HARRY SCHNITKER asks what the solution is to the crisis facing Christianity, and suggests a more pro-active approach

S a Faith community across much de facto secular, but have no provisions for the we need to educate; we need to make Faith of the developed world, we are in interaction between state and Faith. In both essential again in the daily discourse. We need to troubled waters. There are continu- France and Turkey, Faith continued to shape and ensure that we are not just for Sunday, but that ous reports of minor infringements mould public opinion after the separation of we provide other services, imbued with Faith, as of the rights of Christians to church and state. This is no longer the case in happens—sometimes at least—in our Catholic express their Faith, say through the wearing of a France, where the Church has lost much of its schools. As the leaders of Hamas in the Middle Crucifix. The Church’s anthropological views on influence. In Turkey, on the other hand, Faith is East once let slip, open an Islamic cafe and you conception,A right to life and the nature of mar- now so strong that a democratic Islamic party will have real Muslims within ten years. If you riage are ignored and increasingly placed on the forms the government. think that is flippant, go and have a look at Gaza. wrong side of the law or are actively prosecuted. Why the different outcome? Simple: in It took Islam a century to recover the initia- Let me give you some examples. For months, Turkey, Islam managed to maintain its hold on tive. It is salutary to discover that many confi- the website of the Catholic Church in Flanders, the public imagination, through thorough educa- dently predicted the demise of Islam within a Kerknet, was down. It had been deliberately tar- tion, a toehold in the media and a widespread generation back in the 1880s. That leaves us with geted by cyber atheists, who ‘wanted to silence network of service provision that kept Faith ‘rel- a great headache for the next 100 years. How do the Church’s voice.’ In Holland, a priest refused evant’ and did not reduce it to an hour in the we relate to the world? We have guidance from to baptise the child of a lesbian ‘married’ couple, mosque. In France, on the other hand, this was Scripture, but Christians have not found them- incorrectly as the auxiliary Bishop of ‘s-Herto- not managed. I would argue that with the excep- selves in this position for centuries. Sure, we genbosch pointed out, for the child’s right has tion of the US, it was not managed anywhere have faced persecution and have been banned nothing to do with the parents. The confusion is else, either. since that fateful day that St Constantine the understandable, though. In Sweden, a Pente- Great converted in 314. Not since the days of the costal preacher received a month’s imprisonment ince the 1970s, but progressing with greater Roman Empire, however, have we been tolerated for questioning homosexuality, although he was speed since the 1990s, Faith communities yet forced to compromise with laws we find subsequently cleared by the High Court. have lost their ability to shape public opin- unacceptable. In the US, Catholic organisations, which pro- Sion. As a Scottish government minister told me, vide more than 10 per cent of all healthcare ‘the majority of people are illiterate when it ime, then, for some clear thinking; time to (Economist, August 18 2012), much of it to the comes to Christianity.’ formulate a response. Anger, as over the poorest, are being forced to implement the anti- The minister was right. In France, less than a ‘gay marriage’ proposals, may be neces- life element of President Obama’s new universal quarter of Catholics who attend Mass—and Tsary, but as the evidence shows, it does not get us healthcare system. This will chime closer to attendance is low at around 10 per cent (World results. Nor would compromise, if compromise home, where we have seen the Glaswegian Values Survey)—know about the Resurrection is at all possible in the first place. We can, of Catholic midwives, employed to deliver new life, of the body. So only about 2.5 per cent of all course, keep apart, and we have a good Scrip- forced to facilitate abortion, the killing of life. I French Catholics, which is 1.5 per cent of the tural base for this: Our Lord told us that we are could go on forever, but you get the message, total population, understand an essential element not ‘of the world’ (John, 17:16) and St Paul which you already knew, anyway. A balloon is seen in front of the US Capitol building of the Faith. Illiterate when it comes to Christi- exhorted us not to imitate the world (Romans, It is all uncomfortable, very uncomfortable. It during the annual anti-abortion March for Life in anity, indeed. 12:2). We can withdraw altogether, as did more is also inevitable. The current crisis has two Washington, US. The division between church and This is solvable, of course, but will take a long pious Muslims in many countries in the century roots, one long-term, the other more shallow. Let state lies at the heart of today’s problems for time. We should strive to regain some influence when they believed their Faith was doomed. me begin with the historical development that Christianity, including same-sex ‘marriage’ and on shaping the national discourse, for, as it I am not sure what the answer is, and would has brought us to where we are. Back in the increasing abortion stands, the majority will simply not understand like to see a fuller debate within our community 1790s, France decided to separate church and what we are saying at all. I for one do not share on this. Do we simply ignore the world? So what state. This was a revolution. Something similar the confidence of some that the majority of Scots if some politicians (or in this case, most politi- had occurred in the US, but there God was part of would vote against same-sex ‘marriage’—the cians in all parties, for this is not just an SNP the national discourse, and Faith integral to pol- munities were traditionally numerically strong, majority will be more easily persuaded by the ploy) believe marriage can be redefined. We sim- icy making, as it still is to some extent. Not in that opinion mattered. word ‘equality’ than by the Faith concept of ply will not ‘conform.’ France. Here, it was not just church and state that ‘complementarity.’ Or do we resist? Do we resist even though we were separated, but Faith was removed from radually, and haphazardly, the rest of the Unlike the Faith communities, those with a are in no position to resist? public life altogether. developed world has moved into a posi- radical secularist or atheist agenda have managed Remember, the world caught up with St Paul France was years ahead with this. Other coun- tion where church and state are more or to capture the public discourse. We can be upset with a vengeance. tries severed links between church and state, but lessG divorced. The ‘more or less’ is an important about it, but that does not alter the fact. It will Again, I am not sure. What I do know is that Faith retained a strong role. The only other coun- caveat, however, as is the ‘gradually and hap- not do to say this is all the fault of a liberal we cannot keep on just reacting every time there tries that followed suit were Turkey, and lands hazardly.’ elite—opinion is always formed by an elite of is something that we perceive to be a threat. We that were, or are, ruled by Communist parties. Thus, in very secular Holland, the ruling one sort or another. This elite’s vision is the one need to be more pro-active, and when we do Yet in France, as in Turkey, there was a clear monarch still has to be a Protestant, and in an most likely to influence the majority, for whom decide to react, we need to do so from a firmly- delineation: the state made policy, but the almost as secularised Belgium, the state still pays many of these questions seem tangential to their defined position. Church, or the Muslim community in the case of the salaries of many priests. lives. And the majority counts—such is democ- I guess what I am asking is simple: are we to Turkey, was allowed—normally—to voice its Woolly thinking, you may say, and it is. Unlike racy. retreat from the world altogether, or are we going opinion. Because in both countries Faith com- France or Turkey, most developed countries are What to do? There is the immediately obvious: to fight it; never mind the consequences?

Approaching the Synod, pray for Archbishop Tartaglia and brother bishops

By Patricia Carroll national Theological Commission; Fr vowed religious who are male and can say, with our hands on our hearts On the Year of Faith Jeremy Driscoll, OSB, professor at female, lay people married and single that we have strategically shifted our Rome’s St Anselm Pontifical all inspired by the same vision. These focus away from Church membership WELL here we are already in Athenaeum and liturgy professor at the groups are attracting new life and new towards discipleship. This is what has October and the Synod on the New Mount Angel Seminary in St Benedict, energy, so the fathers of the Synod made the new movements in the Evangelisation is almost upon us. Oregon; Ralph Martin, director of want to listen closely to their experi- Church so life giving and refreshing. This will take place from October graduate theological programs in the ence. We might also ask ourselves how 7-28, with the 50th anniversary of New Evangelisation at Detroit’s There are also a number of partici- open have we been in this country to the Second Vatican Council coin- Sacred Heart Seminary; and Sr Paula pants who will take part by auditing, these new movements of the Spirit in ciding on the October 11. Our own Jean Miller, FSE, theology professor at among these a significant number of the Church or have we continued to Archbishop Philip Tartaglia will be the University of St Thomas in lay people including Dr Caroline Farey think that we can find the solutions participating on behalf on the Bish- Houston. of the Maryvale Institute. ourselves in our own little country? ops’ Conference of Scotland, bring- From the European Continent there Our own bishops have issued a pas- How many people in your parish ing with him the concerns of our are a large number of experts in the toral letter for all parishes in Scotland, would know anything about these new Church here in these islands but New Evangelisation invited to take and there are a number of interesting movements? How many would care also with an open ear to the many part from the New Religious Move- pastoral initiatives taking place in each about them? creative initiatives around the globe ments, these include: diocese, but what happens on the local This week, let us all pray for which are responding to the call to level in our parishes will be where the Archishop Tartalgia and all the synod the New Evangelisation. As well as I Religious from the Emmanuel Com- synod’s message hits home most effec- bishops that the breath of the Holy bishops at this synod there are a munity in France tively. For many of us this will mean Spirit will refresh them and renew in number of invited guests who will I Religious from the Taize Commu- an examination of our current ways of us our enthusiasm for the Good News, also participate because of their nity in France This is because many of these new thinking and acting. making us more open to what is new, pastoral or theological expertise. I Members of the Chemin Neuf Com- movements have developed new ways In this week we could begin to different and challenging. Synod experts from the US include munity of spreading the Gospel and also reflect on how we are intentionally a Sr Sara Butler, MSBT, professor at St I And very significantly the Prior of enabled a variety of ways of participat- community who reaches out to others I Patricia Carroll is the Episcopal Delegate Mary of the Lake University in the Ecumenical Community of Bose in ing in their charism. So each of these and share our faith in Jesus with confi- for Pastoral Resources in St Andrews and Mundelein and a member of the Inter- Italy—Enzo Bianchi (right) new ecclesial communities have dence. How many of us in our parishes Edinburgh 12 FAR EAST VISIT THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday October 5 2012 Friday October 5 2012 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH FAR EAST VISIT 13

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While the city of Kuala Lumpur (1) has changed immeasurably since the last time Tom Knight was there, some of the sights, sounds and smells such as those found in the KNIGHT’S TALE Chinese market (2), brought memories flooding back. Mr Knight also visited the replica of Changi Chapel built by the POWs (3), where he lit a candle (4) and spent some time in prayer. In lived up to Eastern promise Singapore, a visit to Kranji Military Cemetery (5) proved to be the most moving of his trip, TOM KNIGHT from the Knights of St Columba, gives us an insight into a trip he made to the Far especially when he paid his respects to POW Jack East earlier this year, where he recalled his time serving in the region as a teenager in the RAF Rivington (6), a former comrade of his brother- in-law N April of this year I went on a pilgrimage to the Far East. Not the kind of pilgrimage usu- ally shown in these pages, but one back to the days of my youth, the late 1950s, when I was 3 a teenager and serving in the Royal Air Force. During that period I experienced the camaraderie among servicemen who were part of an organisation withI a noble aim—the battle against Communist ter- rorists in the Malayan ‘Emergency,’ a war in all but name. The vast majority of my colleagues were young men like myself, away from home for the first time—a long way from home—and experiencing a different lifestyle and alien culture. During the last 30 years, as a member of the Knights of St Columba, I have again experienced that camaraderie, as the order joined the battle against the rising tide of secularism and vicious and sustained attacks on our Christian values. Cities transformed At the beginning of my trip I met up with my son in the Malaysian capital, Kuala Lumpur and we toured round that ultra modern city, so different now from the sleepy colonial backwater that I can still vividly remember. The then dusty streets and crumbling buildings have been transformed by a motorway network, a magnificent monorail system and a skyline to rival that of New York, with the tallest tower blocks in all of Asia. We did find the RAF camp where I was stationed for over two years, though it is now a Malaysian Air Force base. The original guardroom at the main gate has become a museum and the hangar nearby hosts 4 a collection of old military aircraft. It was a bit like seeing a Ford Anglia I once owned in a transport museum at home. The chapel where I had been an altar server had vanished. My son told me that while we walked round the 5 air base he had a strong sense that I was seeing things invisible to him—ghosts of people, old build- ings and roads—another world. We also visited the Merdeka Stadium, where I had witnessed the Union flag coming down and the Malay Federation flag being raised when they gained independence in 1957. After several days we flew down to Singapore, to a hotel in the city centre. Very little remains of the Tom Knight pictured outside Raffles Hotel in Singapore. cured grass around the gravestones were exactly as kept in touch with Jack’s wife in Blackpool. city I remember but I did get the chance to have a The hotel’s long bar was a place that was out of bounds they had been on my last visit. When he heard that I had been posted to Singa- to him during his time in the RAF drink in the Long Bar of the Raffles Hotel. That was What a serene and moving place. I took some pic- pore he asked me to take a picture of Jack’s grave, an experience I had been denied all those years ago tures to replace the ones taken so long ago, which are so that he could send it on to his wife. In Singapore, because entrance to the bar was restricted to com- take everything from a man but his spirit and his in black and white and now almost sepia coloured. in 1958, I visited Kranji Cemetery and took the pic- missioned officers and I did not have a commission belief in the Almighty. I then went into the chapel The particular grave I visited was that of Jack ture, sending it to Jim’s sister to pass on to him. at that time. This had faintly rankled within me to pray for a few minutes, which stretched to an hour Rivington, a man I never met. He and my brother in She answered my letter; we corresponded regu- down through the years and although not much of a as I lost myself in prayer—overwhelmed by the law, Jim Tominey, now sadly deceased, had been larly for 18 months and, a year after I returned home, drinker I did enjoy having a Singapore Sling and a whole experience. prisoners of the Japanese in Changi Prison after the we were married and have just celebrated our 52nd pint of Tiger Beer in the bar. We also visited Fort Canning and toured round the fall of Singapore and had suffered together the ter- wedding anniversary. That visit to Kranji Cemetery old war room, deep underground, from which the rible privations imposed on Allied prisoners of war. was the high point of my pilgrimage. Wartime faith unsuccessful defence of Singapore was controlled. Theirs was the type of friendship which can only Our visit to Singapore took place during Holy Another visit was to Changi Jail, where so many of Visiting the Chinese market in the city brought back develop in great adversity, a bond, stronger than that Week and we attended services in the Cathedral of our young men lost their youth during three years the sights, the sounds and the smell of exotic meals of brothers. Jim, on one of the rare occasions when the Good Shepherd. Every time we visited the cathe- and more as prisoners of war during the Second being cooked over charcoal fires, though the mer- he could bring himself to talk of his experiences, dral it was packed to the doors and beyond with a World War. The old jail has been torn down but a chandise on sale was the same tourist rubbish that can told me how they had kept each other alive, sharing truly international congregation. On Good Friday we museum has been established there and the chapel be found in any city market around the world. what little they had. Jim, a deeply spiritual and good could not get inside and had to stand outside with sev- built by the Allied prisoners has been moved and man, for the rest of his life shared everything he had eral hundred other worshippers to listen to the Gre- rebuilt on the site. Moving memories with people less fortunate than himself. Almost all gorian chant issuing from inside. Truly memorable. I wandered round the exhibits, which included Though I found the city of Singapore almost he could bring home after the war was a Miraculous The whole trip rekindled memories, good and bad, many religious paintings by the prisoners and relics unrecognisable, Kranji Military Cemetery was Medal which he had beaten into a bracelet and worn of people and places, from a time so long ago and of that terrible time. Many of the prisoners had exactly as I remembered it from 54 years ago. all through his captivity. they will live with me for the rest of my life. I had 6 turned to God to help them through their ordeal and No staff were on duty but the graves register was I prayed for both of them in that hallowed place. arrived in the Far East as a boy of 18 and had returned this is very obvious from the many personal diaries still within an unlocked safe in the gatehouse and Jack died in July, 1944, while still in captivity and home at 21 as a man, with a sense of duty and respon- and stories in the display which proved that you can the beautifully maintained monument and mani- Jim, after his return home at the end of the war, had sibility which has shaped my life to this day. 12 FAR EAST VISIT THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday October 5 2012 Friday October 5 2012 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH FAR EAST VISIT 13

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While the city of Kuala Lumpur (1) has changed immeasurably since the last time Tom Knight was there, some of the sights, sounds and smells such as those found in the KNIGHT’S TALE Chinese market (2), brought memories flooding back. Mr Knight also visited the replica of Changi Chapel built by the POWs (3), where he lit a candle (4) and spent some time in prayer. In lived up to Eastern promise Singapore, a visit to Kranji Military Cemetery (5) proved to be the most moving of his trip, TOM KNIGHT from the Knights of St Columba, gives us an insight into a trip he made to the Far especially when he paid his respects to POW Jack East earlier this year, where he recalled his time serving in the region as a teenager in the RAF Rivington (6), a former comrade of his brother- in-law N April of this year I went on a pilgrimage to the Far East. Not the kind of pilgrimage usu- ally shown in these pages, but one back to the days of my youth, the late 1950s, when I was 3 a teenager and serving in the Royal Air Force. During that period I experienced the camaraderie among servicemen who were part of an organisation withI a noble aim—the battle against Communist ter- rorists in the Malayan ‘Emergency,’ a war in all but name. The vast majority of my colleagues were young men like myself, away from home for the first time—a long way from home—and experiencing a different lifestyle and alien culture. During the last 30 years, as a member of the Knights of St Columba, I have again experienced that camaraderie, as the order joined the battle against the rising tide of secularism and vicious and sustained attacks on our Christian values. Cities transformed At the beginning of my trip I met up with my son in the Malaysian capital, Kuala Lumpur and we toured round that ultra modern city, so different now from the sleepy colonial backwater that I can still vividly remember. The then dusty streets and crumbling buildings have been transformed by a motorway network, a magnificent monorail system and a skyline to rival that of New York, with the tallest tower blocks in all of Asia. We did find the RAF camp where I was stationed for over two years, though it is now a Malaysian Air Force base. The original guardroom at the main gate has become a museum and the hangar nearby hosts 4 a collection of old military aircraft. It was a bit like seeing a Ford Anglia I once owned in a transport museum at home. The chapel where I had been an altar server had vanished. My son told me that while we walked round the 5 air base he had a strong sense that I was seeing things invisible to him—ghosts of people, old build- ings and roads—another world. We also visited the Merdeka Stadium, where I had witnessed the Union flag coming down and the Malay Federation flag being raised when they gained independence in 1957. After several days we flew down to Singapore, to a hotel in the city centre. Very little remains of the Tom Knight pictured outside Raffles Hotel in Singapore. cured grass around the gravestones were exactly as kept in touch with Jack’s wife in Blackpool. city I remember but I did get the chance to have a The hotel’s long bar was a place that was out of bounds they had been on my last visit. When he heard that I had been posted to Singa- to him during his time in the RAF drink in the Long Bar of the Raffles Hotel. That was What a serene and moving place. I took some pic- pore he asked me to take a picture of Jack’s grave, an experience I had been denied all those years ago tures to replace the ones taken so long ago, which are so that he could send it on to his wife. In Singapore, because entrance to the bar was restricted to com- take everything from a man but his spirit and his in black and white and now almost sepia coloured. in 1958, I visited Kranji Cemetery and took the pic- missioned officers and I did not have a commission belief in the Almighty. I then went into the chapel The particular grave I visited was that of Jack ture, sending it to Jim’s sister to pass on to him. at that time. This had faintly rankled within me to pray for a few minutes, which stretched to an hour Rivington, a man I never met. He and my brother in She answered my letter; we corresponded regu- down through the years and although not much of a as I lost myself in prayer—overwhelmed by the law, Jim Tominey, now sadly deceased, had been larly for 18 months and, a year after I returned home, drinker I did enjoy having a Singapore Sling and a whole experience. prisoners of the Japanese in Changi Prison after the we were married and have just celebrated our 52nd pint of Tiger Beer in the bar. We also visited Fort Canning and toured round the fall of Singapore and had suffered together the ter- wedding anniversary. That visit to Kranji Cemetery old war room, deep underground, from which the rible privations imposed on Allied prisoners of war. was the high point of my pilgrimage. Wartime faith unsuccessful defence of Singapore was controlled. Theirs was the type of friendship which can only Our visit to Singapore took place during Holy Another visit was to Changi Jail, where so many of Visiting the Chinese market in the city brought back develop in great adversity, a bond, stronger than that Week and we attended services in the Cathedral of our young men lost their youth during three years the sights, the sounds and the smell of exotic meals of brothers. Jim, on one of the rare occasions when the Good Shepherd. Every time we visited the cathe- and more as prisoners of war during the Second being cooked over charcoal fires, though the mer- he could bring himself to talk of his experiences, dral it was packed to the doors and beyond with a World War. The old jail has been torn down but a chandise on sale was the same tourist rubbish that can told me how they had kept each other alive, sharing truly international congregation. On Good Friday we museum has been established there and the chapel be found in any city market around the world. what little they had. Jim, a deeply spiritual and good could not get inside and had to stand outside with sev- built by the Allied prisoners has been moved and man, for the rest of his life shared everything he had eral hundred other worshippers to listen to the Gre- rebuilt on the site. Moving memories with people less fortunate than himself. Almost all gorian chant issuing from inside. Truly memorable. I wandered round the exhibits, which included Though I found the city of Singapore almost he could bring home after the war was a Miraculous The whole trip rekindled memories, good and bad, many religious paintings by the prisoners and relics unrecognisable, Kranji Military Cemetery was Medal which he had beaten into a bracelet and worn of people and places, from a time so long ago and of that terrible time. Many of the prisoners had exactly as I remembered it from 54 years ago. all through his captivity. they will live with me for the rest of my life. I had 6 turned to God to help them through their ordeal and No staff were on duty but the graves register was I prayed for both of them in that hallowed place. arrived in the Far East as a boy of 18 and had returned this is very obvious from the many personal diaries still within an unlocked safe in the gatehouse and Jack died in July, 1944, while still in captivity and home at 21 as a man, with a sense of duty and respon- and stories in the display which proved that you can the beautifully maintained monument and mani- Jim, after his return home at the end of the war, had sibility which has shaped my life to this day. 14 LETTERS THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday October 5 2012

Glasgow’s Ignatian Spirituality Centre hosted a day of prayer and celebration, led by Sr Magdalen SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER Lawler SND (left) last Saturday. The event marked the opening he Year of Faith offers Catholics an extraor- day of the programme year dinary opportunity to firmly reconnect with 2012/2013 and focused on praying our Christian roots in the Church and local with the art and inspiration of parishes; to grow in the Faith; and, for those Catholic priest and artist, Sieger who have fallen away from the Church, to Köder. welcome Christ back into their lives once again. In addition to Sr Magdalen giving a talk to those gathered, The Year of Faith will be officially opened at the Vat- PICTURE the event also included reflections icanT next Thursday, during the Synod of Bishops on New from her new book, Christ Our Evangelisation. This new missionary consciousness is OF THE Morning Star. ‘aimed primarily at Europe and North America, concen- Sr Magdalen has written trating on the societies where Christianity was once dom- several books on religious art and inant but has seen a dramatic drop in influence in recent WEEK St John’s Gospel decades.’ It gives Catholics in traditionally Christian PIC: PAUL McSHERRY countries such as our own the opportunity, in a practical and prayerful way, to rediscover and celebrate our Chris- tian heritage and future by keeping a ‘daily focus on Christ.’ New Evangelisation Give us back the Mass we In spite of our world increasingly shrinking through starts with us knew. better communication and travel networks, sometimes TURNING your pages last Robert Darroch Vatican initiatives can seem very removed or far away week gives a virtual CLYDEBANK from our everyday lives. However, Scotland’s bishops kaleidoscope of enlightened have embraced this opportunity and have given their sup- views on our Year of Faith Letters The dangers of port to a series of Year of Faith events announced in Scot- and how best to evangelise it. SCO, 19 Waterloo Street, Glasgow G2 6BT Anti-Semitism tish parishes through a pastoral letter. From the Mass Patricia Carroll’s shared [email protected] CONCERNING the spitting with Scotland’s bishops for those charged with passing thoughts with Cardinal on Christians by on the Faith in our families, communities and schools to Francis George of Chicago Ultra-orthodox Jewish the 1450th anniversary of the arrival of St Columba on emphasise that mission entails Extremists (SCO September the island of Iona, the Year of Faith will be in our reaching out to the whole 14). thoughts and prayers throughout 2012 and well into world with the Church not on earth. In his most Struggling with the Can I take this opportunity 2013. being seen as a fortress or frightening parable—Lazarus New Translation to warn of the dangers of Of particular note is Scotland’s Rio, an event at Stirling private club for a few. at the rich man’s gate)—He CARDINAL Maria Martini anti-semitism and remind you University for young pilgrims to coincide with World Archbishop Philip Tartaglia emphasises that there is no said: “The Church is 200 that according to the Bible ‘all Youth Day next year. Other exciting news includes next at his installation said that he way back from Hell, and years out of date.” Israel will be saved.’ autumn’s national pilgrimage to the Holy Land from wants all in the Church to those there can have no I say, the Church was James Haggerty Scotland. embrace the New assistance from those who wrong for centuries when the GLASGOW The Year of Faith will help Scots continue to build on Evangelisation, making it have achieved the Kingdom Mass was said in Latin the legacy of the 2010 Papal visit to our shores, a visit clear that its message for the of Heaven. Let the hierarchy worldwide, including in Reviews come in during which the Holy Father laid the groundwork for common good is based on ‘the take note and preach the Gaelic and English speaking for the arts New Evanglisation here when he warned against the inestimable treasure of unmodified teaching of areas of Scotland, when most FOR years I have been The Year of Faith is a gift we should seize with both hands sweeping secularisation of our society and knowing our Lord Jesus Christ, not the one-size-fits all of the parishioners did not concerned that, in its good called on our politicians to welcome reli- Christ.’ approach THAT has understand Latin. Unkindly, work, The Scottish Catholic gion in public life. Mgr Stephen Robson, the permeated since the Second but truthfully, non-Catholics Observer was so focused on The Year of Faith is a gift, an oppor- newly ordained Auxiliary Vatican Council. referred to the Latin Mass as news within the Church, and tunity to better educate ourselves in Bishop of St Andrews and Gerry McCabe ‘mumbo-jumbo.’ threats to the Faith from our Faith, which we should seize with Edinburgh, at the recent GLASGOW What joy when the Mass outwith, that it had lost sight both hands. We are being given a sec- National Pilgrimage Mass at was changed again and then of the ‘good news,’ all that is ond chance, the opportunity to re- Carfin in honour of St Do not overlook easily understood by young uplifting and beautiful about Christianise our homes, our families, Margaret, said we should married deacons and old— ‘Born of the Virgin or Church and our Faith. our communities and our country. immerse ourselves in the real RE Caring For a Guest a Mary’ and ‘of being one with It was very refershing, As the Holy Father said in his let- world but try to ‘live the Noble Calling by Kevin the Father’—changed to the therefore, to see the arts ter Porta Fidei—the Door of Faith: perfection of charity’ to McKenna, Friday July 20, not so easily understood feature in last week’s “May this Year of Faith make our transform ourselves and, thus, 2012. Memo to Mr McKenna ‘Incarnate of the Virgin Mary’ newspaper offering insight relationship with Christ the Lord truly evangelise. and the Galloway Diocese: try and ‘Consubstantial with the into the Church and the arts. I increasingly firm, since only in Him It appears to be a quirk of married, ordained deacons Father,’ and the emphatic wish Stephen Callaghan every is there the certitude for looking to the human nature that we cannot first. ‘This is the Word of the Lord’ success in his endeavours in future and the guarantee of an authen- see the truth of what we are John D Rooney changed to the limp ‘The involving Catholics in the tic and lasting love.” told but have to see it for TORONTO, CANADA Word of the Lord.’ arts, and in his own way,

Opinion Papal guidance during the Year of ourselves in order to believe It wouldn’t surprise me if extending the Church’s reach Faith will be plentiful. While reports it. To overcome the barrier of Glasgow primary non-Catholics refer to the new through New Evangelisation Pope Benedict XVI’s encyclical on Faith will ‘eyes that cannot see’ and of seeks help for 50th Mass as the ‘yo, yo’ Mass – ahead of the Year of Faith. be published in January were unconfirmed as the ‘ears that cannot hear’ we ST PATRICK’S Primary stand, sit, or kneel 15 times, to NAME AND ADDDRESS SCO went to press, we wait patiently for such guidance. have, to evangelise, illustrate School in Anderston, the agony of the elderly with SUPPLIED the truth through the parables Glasgow, is celebrating the their aches and pains, and saw of our lives. 50th anniversary of the the difficulty of a young BRAVO to the SCO for So, not only do we have to current school building in mother trying to control her bringing something new and start by transforming Perth Street, Glasgow. two young children as she was positive to my Sunday. Amid ourselves but also our lives. We would love to hear from standing. the religious news, good and SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER Not only do we have to start past pupils and colleagues. I go to different parishes bad, the new arts section by transforming ourselves, we If anyone has any memories every Sunday and one priest (SCO Sept 28) offered a must do it in a way that is of their time at St Patrick’s, wrote in the church bulletin welcome reprieve. Keep up MAIN SWITCHBOARD please write or e-mail the the good work. Tel: 0141 221 4956 Fax: 0141 221 4546 innocent of any self ‘You must say the new • enhancement or of promoting school at SO'Donnell words.’ I’ve noticed men F McBride EDITOR such in others. Is it not back @st-patricks-pri.glasgow. don’t like saying the new HAMILTION to us humbly accepting the sch.uk. responses, and even the Liz Leydon—Tel: 0141 241 6109 gift of Divine Grace? St Patrick’s Pupil Council priests have told me they ARTS? Seriously. With all of [email protected] Julian Bath GLASGOW don’t like the new translation. the problems facing Catholics, DEPUTY EDITOR UDDINGSTON the SCO thinks this is what we need? I thought the era of Ian Dunn—Tel: 0141 241 6107 Teaching on Hell must SCO reserves the right to edit letters to conform with space or [email protected] G a disconnect between the be undiluted style requirements Church here in Glasgow and REPORTER I WELCOME Kevin G This page is used solely for reader opinion and therefore views its parishioners was finally expressed are not necessarily shared by SCO Martin Dunlop—Tel: 0141 241 6103 McKenna’s acknowledgement coming to an end. Do not get of the existence of hell. There [email protected] G If you would like to share your opinion, send your me wrong, art has its place. I can be no flippancy about it correspondence to the above address cannot wait to see what the SUB-EDITOR though. Christ Himself G Whether you use e-mail or post, you must provide your full name, newspaper comes up confirmed its existence at address, and phone number or your letter will not be used with next. Gerard Gough—Tel: 0141 241 6115 C Jones [email protected] least 12 times in His three years of teaching truth while GLASGOW Friday October 5 2012 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH THAT’S LIFE 15 Seeking the protection of St Anthony THAT’S LIFE explains why the intercession of a saint can provide comfort to parents of a student living abroad The Basilica of St Anthony in Padua, Italy, where Mary McGinty prayed to the saint for her daughter who is spending a year studying in the city has taken another step towards independence. By Mary Mind you the bank balance takes a hit when you are obliged to underwrite weekend trips to other McGinty cities in her host country as you really must immerse yourself in the culture, so they tell us.

RASMUS or, to be more precise, irst stop this week when we arrived in Padua Desiderius Erasmus Roterodamus was to help our youngest daughter settle in for a controversial Dutch priest and her year of study was the Basilica of St scholar. Erasmus is also the backronym FAnthony. It was hoaching with pilgrims and for European Region Action Scheme tourists, or perhaps they were fellow Erasmus for the Mobility of University Students. If history mammies and daddies. A few days, not quite pros- or general knowledge is your thing then we can go trate but at least on bended knee, entrusting her to Eon but, lest you think I have gone all high-brow, let the dear saint quelled my anxiety. Countless mir- me tell you that in my house Erasmus is all about acles and favours have been attributed to St a wee jolly to a delightful European destination. Anthony and I know it is a big ask but I am pray- Having children who study languages offers ing that not only will he find our girl’s lost keys, great opportunities for weekend breaks and when purse and mobile, but that he will do it before she their Erasmus year begins it is payback for the last or I know that said items are missing. 19 years of devoted parenting. When one of the Although it was my first time in Padua, in a funny chicks temporarily leaves the coop to set up camp way it was something of a spiritual homecoming. St in, say, Padua, you get to plan off-season sojourns Anthony was probably the first saint I learned about as and when you land in on a Friday afternoon you a child for his name was so often on my grandmother’s can look forward to a weekend with your own per- lips as he and St Jude were her favourite saints. Gordius No 59 sonal tour guide at your service. In our previous I have no memories of her being in our church; CROSSWORD Erasmus experiences that certainly pleased Him- her poor arthritic knees made the climb up the steep self. Me, I’m quite happy to plonk myself in a lit- steps increasingly difficult in my early childhood tle café on the street and watch the world go by. and for her last ten years she was virtually house- 123 4 5 6 7 Before the fun begins, there is the business of bound. In those days before deacons and Eucharis- finding suitable accommodation and negotiating tic ministers it was a long month waiting for the the lease in a common language—not usually of priest’s First Friday call with Holy Communion. 8 9 the country you are in and rarely in English. When But that time was well-spent in prayer and prepa- the deal is about to be done, your genius linguist’s ration. Her prayer life was simple but devout and language skills suddenly desert her; either that or when I think of her it is as if her entire life was a 10 11 12 those few phrases she keeps repeating are the best perpetual conversation with Our Lady and the First entry out the hat next she can do, in which case you are bang in trouble. Sacred Heart. St Anthony’s intercession was often 13 14 TUESDAY will be the winner But it all soon takes shape, her confidence grows invoked and I would have been at the very heart of and you are as proud as punch that your little girl her prayer. Now it my turn to ask his protection. Send your completed 15 16 17 crossword entries—along with 18 your full name address and daytime phone number—to 19 20 CROSSWORD CONTEST SCO 19 21 22 23 WATERLOO ST GLASGOW G2 *HYKPUHS5L^THU/PNO:JOVVS 6BT

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Our weekly series on Children’s Liturgy has lesson plans and activity suggestions for use with young people who are on the path to Christ Each week, Catechists will find readings and Psalm responses, complemented by prayer, reflection, FAITH discussion questions, and activities. Please feel free to use them as you wish The lessons are created by Adorer-theologians using the lens of the spirituality of St Maria de Mattias, which also embraces precious blood spirituality FIRST While this is the starting point for the lessons, readers are invited to approach them however the spirit moves you The Church is concerned with the availability and understanding of scripture for children who have their rightful place in the Church. In light of this SCO aims to provide a useful tool in drawing children closer to KIDS the Catholic Faith have said: “If I have to tell you ‘one Teach us to use wisely all the time we have. more time.’” If we were wise—like the When morning comes, let your love satisfy Twenty-Eighth Sunday in wisdom we pray for in the first all our needs. reading)—then we would already have Then we can celebrate and be glad for Ordinary Time—First done the ‘one more thing’ without what time we have left. having to be asked. (R) Fill us with your love, O Lord, and we Reading When we follow Jesus, we strive to be will sing for joy! wise enough to know what the ‘one more Do wonderful things for us, your servants In comparison to wisdom, I held riches as nothing. A thing’ is that needs to be done. Then our and show your mighty power to our children. reading from the book of Wisdom 7:7-11. hearts are ‘super sized’ with love. Our Lord and our God, treat us with kind- Tell the children that in the Gospel ness and let all go well for us. I prayed for understanding and it was given passage the word(s) ‘looking’ and (R) Fill us with your love, O Lord, and we to me. I asked God for Wisdom and it came ‘looked’ are used. Jesus is looking into will sing for joy! the heart of the young man and at the to me. I valued Wisdom more than power crowd—both want to do the right thing. Second Reading and kingdoms. Riches were nothing Remind the children of the very last The Word of God discerns the thoughts and compared with Wisdom. line: “All things are possible for God.” intentions of the heart. A reading from the letter I considered her more valuable than to the Hebrews 4:12-13. Activities Brothers and sisters, what God has said is priceless jewels. Gold was nothing but G Make a poster of a ‘super sized’ heart not only alive and active! It is sharper than sand, and silver was merely mud, when Reflection with a set of smaller hearts within the heart. any double-edged sword. G compared with Wisdom. IT IS true that sometimes we want it Under the heart, write: ‘One more thing.’ His word can cut through our spirits and both ways. The Gospel story today Then as you talk with the children about the souls and through our joints and marrow, I loved her more than good health and reminds us that it just is not possible. ‘one more thing’ that shows they are wiser until it discovers the desires and thoughts of beauty. I preferred Wisdom to light, because What is it that makes us say: I really with every loving and kind deed they offer, our hearts. she is much brighter. want to follow Jesus but I want to do it write a key word or phrase in the heart. Nothing is hidden from God! He sees my way. The man who approaches Jesus G Ha ve a heart for each child with the through everything, and we will have to tell Wisdom has countless treasures and believes he is ‘doing it right.’ He merely words: ‘One more thing,’ or ‘All things are him the truth. everything good is mine because of her. asks for verification: I have done possible with God,’ printed on it. The Word of the Lord The Word of the Lord everything that I have to. Jesus asks him to consider ‘one more thing.’ Jesus Prayer Alleluia ‘super sizes’ it. Dear Jesus, I want to follow you and learn Matthew 5:3. When we are wise, we see with the more about you. I want to know more how (R) Alleluia, alleluia. The Children’s Liturgy page is published one heart of Jesus and we know there is I can show my love for you. Please help me Blessed are the poor in spirit; the Kingdom always ‘one more thing’ I can do to offer be a good friend to you and everyone. of Heaven is theirs! week in advance to allow RE teachers and those love, kindness and goodness to others. If Amen. (R) Alleluia, alleluia. taking the Children’s Liturgy at weekly Masses to I have to ‘ask’—then I should be wise enough to know: Yes, unconditional love Responsorial Psalm Gospel use, if they wish, this page as an accompaniment means I can only give more. 90:12 and 14, 16-17 abc. Go, sell everything you have and come follow to their teaching materials Work with the children to remember (R) Fill us with your love, O Lord, and we me. A reading from the Holy Gospel according to times when mum and dad or teachers will sing for joy! Mark 10:17-27. As Jesus was walking down a road, a man ran up to Him. He kneeled down, and asked: “Good teacher, what can I do to have eternal life?” Jesus replied: “Why do you call me good? Only God is good. You know the commandments. ‘Do not murder. Be faithful in marriage. Do not steal. Do not tell lies about others. Do not cheat. Respect your father and mother.’” The man answered: “Teacher, I have obeyed all these commandments since I was a young man.” Jesus looked closely at the man. He liked him and said: “There’s one thing you still need to do. Go sell everything you own. Give the money to the poor, and you will have riches in Heaven. Then come with me.” When the man heard Jesus say this, he went away gloomy and sad because he was very rich. Jesus looked around and said to His disciples: “It is hard for rich people to get into God’s Kingdom!” The disciples were shocked to hear this. So Jesus told them again: “It is terribly hard to get into God’s Kingdom! In fact, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to get into God’s Kingdom.” Jesus’ disciples were even more amazed. They asked each other: “How can anyone ever be saved?” Jesus looked at them and said: “There are some things that people cannot do, but God can do anything.” The Gospel of the Lord Friday October 5 2012 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH CHURCH NOTICES 17 CHURCH&PUBLICNOTICES EXPERTSERVICES

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DEATHS ARCHIBALD DONALD McCANN In loving memory of my dear Precious memories of mum, Remembering this day and mother, Sarah Connelly, who Catriona Gallacher, who every day, a loving mother HUGHES died October 9, 1987, and passed away on October 9, and grandmother, Peggy Moira Seton. Peacefully at my dear father, John, who 2004. R.I.P (Margaret), died October 3, Ashgate Hospice, Chester- died September 27, 1978. Always in our thoughts and 1988, and a much loved field, on Wednesday, Sep- Eternal rest grant unto them, prayers. father and grandfather, tember 19, 2012, after a long O Lord, and let perpetual Our Lady of the Isles, pray James, died August 18, illness. Much loved daughter light shine upon them. for her. 1996; also our loving broth- of Marjory and Dan Hughes, May they rest in peace. Inserted by her loving family ers, Peter, died March 6, sister of Aileen, her husband Inserted by their loving in Forres. 1991, Michael, died May 10, Steve and nephews Daniel daughter Claire and family. 2005 and James, died and Michael. KELLY DUFFY 17th Anniversary. November 8, 2007. Funeral took place in McENEANY, Bridget BOGAN 4th Anniversary In loving memory of our dad, We did not know that morn- Second Anniversary Chesterfield on Monday, 15th Anniversary In loving memory of my William, who died October 5, ing, Treasured memories of our October 1. Please pray for the repose of beloved husband, John, 1995. Also remembering our What sorrow that day would dear mother, Bridget McE- St Elizabeth Ann Seton, pray the soul of Hugh Bogan, who treasured dad and granda, mum, Mary, who died bring, neany, who passed away on for her. died on October 10, 1997. who died on October 11, December 30, 1968. When hearts of gold stopped October 10, 2010. R.I.P. God, our Father, You have 2008. All I ask of you is that wher- beating, Lonely is the home without McMURROUGH revealed Your goodness in My thoughts are with you ever you may be, you will We could not do a thing, you, Peacefully at St Joseph’s Your servant Hugh. always, always remember me at the We never got to say good- Life to us is not the same, Care Home, on Tuesday, Keep him close to You and Your place no one can fill, altar of God. bye, All the world would be like September 25, 2012, Rose, reward him for his faithful- In life I truly loved you, In our hearts you live for- Perhaps it’s just as well, Heaven, in her 97th year, beloved sis- ness. In death I love you still. ever. We never could have said Just to have you back again. ter, sister-in-law, aunt and goodbye, Breathe in him the eternal So dearly loved. From the family. If we could have a lifetime great-aunt. To the one’s we loved so life of the resurrection. Mary. wish, Fortified by the last rites of Four years have passed well. We ask this through Your LENNON We would never ask the Catholic Church. Son, Jesus, who lives with since that sad day, Inserted by their loving fam- In loving memory of our dear another, The family would like to You and the Holy Spirit, one You closed your eyes and ily, Betty, Tommy, John, Mar- mother, Jeannie, who died Just for God to turn back the express their gratitude and God, for ever and ever. slipped away, garet and Andy, Robert and on October 8, 1989, brother hands of time, thanks to Rev. Mother Amen. A silent thought brings many Joan. Kevin, who died on May 7, And give us back our Agnes, Rev. Father C. Kane, St Joseph, pray for him. tears, May the angels up above, 2007, brother Arthur Lennon, mother. the sisters, nurses and all From his loving family. Of a dad we lost and loved Give our nana and granda who died on October 1, 2007 Our Lady of Lourdes, pray the staff at St Joseph’s for so dear. all our love. and father, Arthur Lennon, for her. their love and care. Mhairi and Allan. God Bless. BURNS who died on December 19, Inserted by Mary, Ann, 44th Anniversary If heaven had only a num- From all the grandchildren. 2007. Joseph and all her family. Of your charity, please pray ber, Love and prayers from all for the repose of the soul of We’d call you on the phone, McCOMISH BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE the family, home and our dear mother, Mary To say how much we miss abroad. In loving memory of our dear Burns, who died October 7, you, father, Charles McComish, MacKINNON 15th Anniversary 1968; also our dear father, And ask you to come home. who died on October 9, LYNN Precious memories of our John Burns, killed in action Hugs and kisses. 1960. R.I.P. Treasured memories of loving father and devoted December 30, 1944. R.I.P. Dillan and Luke. Paul, died October 8, 1969, Our Lady, Queen of the Most St Martin and Our Lady of Holy Rosary, pray for him. grandfather, Angus James, aged 14 years. who died October 8, 1997. Perpetual Succour, pray for GILROY Cares all past, home at last, Inserted by the family, 38 them. In loving memory of our North Elgin Street, Clyde- Also remembering our uncle ever to rejoice. Michael, who died Septem- Inserted by their loving fam- beloved parents, our dear Saints Peter and Paul, pray bank. ily. father, Peter, who died Octo- ber 16, 2005. for him. How much we miss you day ber 5, 1998, and our dear 3 Seafield Drive, Springhall, MacDONALD mother, Annie, who died In loving memory of my dear by day, Rutherglen. When the family meet and CHAMBERS October 10, 1962. husband, and father, Angus Please pray for the souls of Eternal rest grant unto them, James, who died on October you’re not there. McCABE Our Lady of Lourdes, pray our dear mother, Cathie O Lord, In loving memory of Owen, 9, 1991; also remembering HENRY Campbell, who died October And let perpetual light shine his dear mother, Kate, who for them. who died on October 8, Inserted by the family. Please remember in your 6, 1985, and our dear father, upon them. 2003. died on October 9, 1978; his prayers the soul of our Dad, Jim, died July 21, 1994. May they rest in peace. dear sister, Annie, who died If you see a star at night, Sadly missed by all the fam- It’s our papa saying good- Bernard Henry, who died on Inserted by their loving fam- Inserted by the family. ily. on October 13, 1999, January 9, 2000, and whose ily. remembered also are loved night. Gone but never forgotten. Your loving grandchildren. 91st birthday is on October IZZETT Love from all the family. one’s gone before. R.I.P. 6. Hope he and mum can 10th Anniversary To us you were someone Missing you always, forget- celebrate in heaven together DEVLIN In loving memory of my dear special, ting you never. McCORMACK Our Lady of the Isles, pray again. 23rd Anniversary husband, much loved dad 1st Anniversary of our cher- Someone good and true, for them. Sweet Heart of Jesus, pray Sacred Heart of Jesus, have and grandpa, Jimmy, who ished mum, gran and great- You will never be forgotten, Peggy, Mary Ann, Jack and for our Dad to Our Father. mercy on the soul of our died October 6, 2002. grandma, Elizabeth, who fell For we thought the world of family. Our Lady of Fatima, pray for dear father, Jimmy, who died Sacred Heart of Jesus, pray asleep peacefully on Sep- you. him. October 6, 1989; also our for him. tember 26, 2011. Inserted by his loving wife St Bernard, and St Teresa dear mother, Alice, who died From Betty and family. Eternal rest grant unto her, Mary and family, Garryna- pray for him. February 9, 1987. O Lord, monie. McLAUGHLIN 25th Anniversary The family. St Anthony, pray for them. LOGAN And let perpetual light shine In loving memory of our dear Inserted by Josephine and 10th Anniversary upon her, parents and grandparents, Tom. Loving and treasured memo- May she rest in peace. MacDONALD George and Jo McLaughlin, MEMORIAM ries of Joseph, who died on Inserted by your devoted Cherished memories of our and our uncle, Bill Cadegan, DI MASCIO October 4, 2002. Loving daughter Jacqueline Ann beloved parents, Janet, died In loving memory of our dear father, grandfather and Brannan, grandkids and October 4, 1976, and John, who all died on October 6, ALEXANDER father, Alfred, who died great-grandfather. great-grandkids. died November 3, 1970. 1987. 20th Anniversary October 6, 1990. Also We think of you in silence, Love and miss you always. May they rest in peace. May they rest in peace. In loving memory of our dear remembering our mother, We make no outward show, xxx Their loving family. Inserted by the family. brother, brother-in-law and Rose, who died June 5, But what it meant to lose uncle, Allan, who died on 2002 and our sister, Rosa, you, McGILLY October 9, 1992. who died December 26, No one will ever know, Fond memories of my dear MacMILLAN Eternal rest grant unto him, 2009. Deep in our hearts you are cousin Margaret, died 7th Remembering with love and O Lord, In our hearts you are always always there, To place an October, 2008. R.I.P. affection, our darling mother, And let perpetual light shine there, Loved and remembered in intimation Forever loved and missed. Annie, died October 6, 1971. upon him. Loved and remembered in every prayer. Queen of the Most Holy May God grant her eternal May he rest in peace. every prayer. Our Lady of Lourdes, pray Tel: 0141 Rosary, pray for her. joy. Norman, Morag-Ann and Inserted by Ralph, Francis for him. From Maureen and family Her loving family – Eriskay family, Rutherglen. and Teresa. 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MacNEIL MANLEY TAYLOR POWERFUL NOVENA PRAYER TO THE In loving memory of Dolly, 24th Anniversary Precious memories of my Of Childlike Confidence BLESSED VIRGIN who died October 11, 2007. Precious memories of our beloved dad, grandad, (This novena is to be said at O Most Beautiful Flower of Our Lady of Lourdes, pray mum and nanna, Mary, died great-grandad and father-in- the same time, every hour, Mount Carmel, fruitful in the for her. October 7, 1988, also our law, John, died October 5, for nine consecutive hours – splendour of Heaven, The cousins. dad and papa, John, died 1994, also my brother, John, just one day). O Jesus, who Blessed Mother of the Son May 5, 2008. R.I.P. died October 20, 1999, my hast said, ask and you shall of God, Immaculate Virgin, MacPHEE Pat, Brenda and family. mother, Ellen, died January receive, seek and you shall assist me in this my neces- 2nd Anniversary 3, 2003. find, knock and it shall be sity. O Star of the Sea, help In memory of our dear Aunty The one I always turned to, opened to you, through the me and show me herein You Peggy, who died on October When a decision was at intercession of Mary, Thy are my Mother. O Holy 9, 2010, aged 90 years, and hand, Most Holy Mother, I knock, I Mary, Mother of God, Queen is sadly missed by her many ROBERTSON Who always had the answer, seek, I ask that my prayer of Heaven and Earth, I nieces and nephews, home In loving memory of my lov- And who would always be granted (make your humbly beseech You from and away. ing dad and papa, Hugh, understand, request). O Jesus, who hast the bottom of my heart to “We cannot bring the old died October 3, 1985. He had to go and leave us, said, all that you ask of the succour me in my necessity. days back when we were all The old home is now gone, And it’s unbearable for me, Father in My name, He will There are none that can together, The voice that once reigned I’m wondering who to turn grant you through the inter- withstand Your power. O But treasured memories of there is still. to, cession of Mary, Thy Most show me herein You are my happy days will live on for- May God in His mercy There’s no one else you see, Holy Mother, I humbly and mother. O Mary, conceived ever.” reward you Dad, I’ll remember all you taught urgently ask Thy Father, in without sin, pray for us who Our Lady of the Isles, pray Thy name, that my prayer be have recourse to Thee MONAGHAN You worked hard for us all me, for her. 7th Anniversary of our dear with a will. I’m hurt and I’m still sad, granted (make your (three times). Holy Mary, I MacPhee Clan. dad, Gerry, who died Octo- We love you Dad. You’ll send me down the request). O Jesus, who hast place this cause in your ber 7, 2005. Daughter Jean. answers, said, Heaven and Earth shall hands (three times). O thank MacPHEE Those who die in grace go Remembering papa is easy, You’ll always be my dad. pass away but My word shall you for your mercy to me 2nd Anniversary no further from us than God, We do it every day, From your Alice, Willie and not pass, through the inter- and mine. Amen. Say for Remembering with love our And God is very near. But missing him is the family. cession of Mary, Thy Most three days; publication dear aunt Peggy, who died Loved and remembered heartache, Time passes, memories Holy Mother, I feel confident promised. - D.L. October 9, 2010. every day. That never goes away. stay, that my prayer shall be Our Lady of the Isles, pray From all the family. Grand-daughter Jane. Loved and remembered granted (make your PRAYER TO THE for her. We love you papa. every day. request); publication prom- BLESSED VIRGIN Sadly missed by her nieces Great-grand-daughters From your daughter-in-law ised. – B.McL. O Most Beautiful Flower of and nephews, Barra, Glas- Jane, Kim, Cara and great- Rosemary and family. Mount Carmel, fruitful in the gow, Canada and South great-grandson Jayden Our Lady of Lourdes and St PRAYER TO THE splendour of Heaven, Africa. James. Anthony, pray for them. BLESSED VIRGIN Blessed Mother of the Son O Most Beautiful Flower of of God, Immaculate Virgin, Mount Carmel, fruitful in the assist me in this my neces- splendour of Heaven, sity. O Star of the Sea, help THANKSGIVING Blessed Mother of the Son me and show me herein You of God, Immaculate Virgin, are my Mother. O Holy assist me in this my neces- Mary, Mother of God, Queen GRATEFUL thanks to St sity. O Star of the Sea, help of Heaven and Earth, I Clare and St Martin for me and show me herein You humbly beseech You from favours granted. Publication are my Mother. O Holy the bottom of my heart to PRETE promised. – M.McN. Mary, Mother of God, Queen succour me in my necessity. 11th Anniversary. of Heaven and Earth, I There are none that can With treasured and loving GRATEFUL thanks to the MILLIGAN humbly beseech You from withstand Your power. O memories of Annie (Tracey), Sacred Heart of Jesus. Pub- Seventh Anniversary the bottom of my heart to show me herein You are my dear wife of the late John, lication promised. – H.McP. Remembering with love succour me in my necessity. mother. O Mary, conceived adored mum, gran and today and always, Michael, There are none that can without sin, pray for us who great-gran of the family, who SMITH, Tom who died on 7th October, DEAR HEART OF JESUS withstand Your power. O have recourse to Thee sadly died October 6, 2001. 7th Anniversary Dear Heart of Jesus in the 2005. Beloved husband of show me herein You are my (three times). Holy Mary, I Midnight stars are shining, In loving memory of our dad, Frances and much loved past I have asked you for mother. O Mary, conceived place this cause in your On a grave not far away, Tom, died October 7, 2005. dad of John, Rosella, many favours, this time I ask without sin, pray for us who hands (three times). O thank Where we laid our loving Also our mum, Esther, who Michael, Francis and Anne. you for this special one have recourse to Thee you for your mercy to me mother, died August 25, 2008. A treasured grandpa of (mention favour), take it (three times). Holy Mary, I and mine. Amen. Say for Eleven years ago today, Loved and remembered Stephen, Danielle, Frances, Dear Heart of Jesus, and place this cause in your three days; publication It broke our hearts to lose every day. Michael, Daniel, Paul, Lau- place it within Your broken hands (three times). O thank promised. - J.McP. you, Love from brothers and sis- ren, Sharon, Natasha, Fran- heart where your Father you for your mercy to me But you did not go alone, ter, sons and daughters, cis and Samantha and sees it, then in his merciful and mine. Amen. Say for DEAR HEART OF JESUS For part of us went with you, grandchildren and great- great-grandsons Jack, Char- eyes it will become Your three days; publication Dear Heart of Jesus in the The day God called you grandchildren. lie, Casper and Archie, and favour, not mine. Amen. Say promised. past I have asked you for home. great-granddaughter Sophie. for three days, publication many favours, this time I ask So put Your arms around her Words cannot express how promised. – H.L. DEAR HEART OF JESUS you for this special one Lord, much we miss and think of THOMPSON Dear Heart of Jesus in the (mention favour), take it Forever keep her safe, In loving memory of our dear you every day. DEAR HEART OF JESUS past I have asked you for Dear Heart of Jesus, and She was so very special, father and grandfather, As life goes on without you, Dear Heart of Jesus in the many favours, this time I ask place it within Your broken James, who died October 6, The days turn into years, And can never be replaced. past I have asked you for you for this special one heart where your Father 2002. R.I.P. We hold a million memories, Sacred Heart of Jesus, grant many favours, this time I ask (mention favour), take it sees it, then in his merciful And many silent tears, them eternal rest. “All I ask of you is that you you for this special one Dear Heart of Jesus, and eyes it will become Your Eternal rest grant unto him, Miss you so much mum. remember me at the Altar of (mention favour), take it place it within Your broken favour, not mine. Amen. Say O Lord, Until we meet again. God.” – St Monica. Dear Heart of Jesus, and heart where your Father for three days, publication And let perpetual light shine From your loving family. xxxx Inserted by his loving family. place it within Your broken sees it, then in his merciful promised. upon him. A loving gran, kind and true, heart where your Father eyes it will become Your Requiescat in pace. One in a million gran, that sees it, then in his merciful favour, not mine. Amen. Say St Francis of Assisi and St was you. WOODS eyes it will become Your for three days, publication GRATEFUL thanks to St Patrick, pray for him. Thank you for the years we 5th Anniversary favour, not mine. Amen. Say promised. Clare and St Martin for shared, In loving memory of Jean, for three days, publication favours granted. Publication Place Your Intimation The love you gave, the way beloved mother, sister and promised. – G.H. GRATEFUL thanks to Our promised. –N.P. Announcing, you cared. grandmother, who died on Remembering, Lady of Lourdes for favours Thanking We will never forget you, October 8, 2007. Births, Marriages, GRATEFUL thanks to the received. Publication prom- THANKS to St Jude and St Deaths,Anniversaries gran – you were the best. May she rest in peace. Sacred Heart, Our Lady, St ised. - J.C. Martha for favours received Love you always. Sacred Heart of Jesus, pray Pio, St Martha, St Clare and for special prayer requests. From all your loving grand- for her. to all other saints to whom I THANKS to St Clare for Still praying. Publication children and little great- Inserted by Raymond, Liz To place a Family Announcement Contact pray. Publication promised. - prayers and favours promised. - J.McG and R. Patricia Cairney: 0141 241 6106 grandchildren. xxxx and Michaela. P.C. received. - G.S. 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LTHOUGH there were a Pope St Damasus played a crucial role in few rumbles after the con- ensuring the Church stayed on the right track in its earliest days version of St Constantine the Great in 313AD, the Church was from now on period, the Church in Rome held to a a firmly established part of Roman semi-Arian line, although many of the imperial life, and the Papacy not only clergy simply ignored the Pope. theA centre of the Church but also a great office of state. That this had profound his is a most unedifying history. implications is easily imagined. Gone The denial of sainthood to were the persecutions, and Popes are no Liberius can be understood in the longer listed as martyrs. Gone was the Tlight of what happened, but the violence, need to remain inconspicuous and new the lack of consistency and the total sub- opportunities opened to shape public mission to worldly power would have debate in the image of the Gospels. shocked a previous generation of Papal Churches were erected, some very martyrs. Fortunately, Liberius’s succes- large, and the city-scape, if not the rural sor, St Damasus I, restored the office to regions, received a Christian make-over. its proper place. It was during his Pon- Naturally, such vast changes brought tificate that the First Council of Con- major challenges to the incumbents of the stantinople took place, where Arianism See of St Peter.And just when the Papacy was finally denounced as heresy. Dama- had become firmly embedded within the sus played a major role both in conven- Roman State, that state collapsed. By ing the council and in ensuring it would 476AD, there was no Roman Empire left remain orthodox. in the West. Instead, the Popes had to His support of St Jerome should be deal with a collection of Germanic suc- noted, for it was with Damasus’s help cessor states, not all of whom shared the that he wrote the Vulgate edition of the Papal view of the Church. Bible, which was to remain the standard A distinct tension between the needs for hundreds of years. He was also of the Church and the needs of the state instrumental in supporting the Cap- can arguably be seen as the hallmark of padocian Fathers, including St Basil, in this period. On the one hand, this is the their fight for orthodoxy. Of course, he age of the first great ecumenical coun- could not have done so without impe- cils. Before the end of the empire in the rial support. Initially, Damasus faced West, the Councils of Nicaea (325AD), strong opposition, and violence Constantinople (381AD), Ephesus occurred between his supporters and (431AD) and Chalcedon (451AD) took those of his predecessor, Liberius. Yet place. That they took place at all was within 14 years of his election, the tide partly due to the interference of the turned, and turned for ever. emperors. They wished a united Church, for a divided one was hardly a useable n February 27, 380AD, Emperor tool for the state. Theodosius I, proclaimed his Bull, De fide catholica. This owever, questions on the nature Ostated that the religion of the Roman of Christ were proving very divi- State was the religion taught by the suc- sive. It is now difficult to under- cessor of St Peter. It effectively turned standH why the subtle theological the Pope into the arbiter of religious arguments proved so difficult to resolve. affairs in the Empire. It could be argued However, we get reports that in cafes all that it was 380AD, and not 313AD, that over the empire, heated arguments fre- proved the turning point in the relation- quently carried over into violence. One ship between Church and state. of the last remaining pagan authors All this occurred against a back- wrote perplexed that ‘one is accosted in ground of the gradual decay of the the street with questions as to whether empire in the West. A little over 30 years Jesus was fully human or not.’Such the- after the proclamation of the Imperial ological heat caused sleepless nights for Bull, the Roman legions left Britain, the the Emperors. first of a tactical withdrawal from the At first, it centred on the theology of empire that would, in the end, leave Arianism. This proclaimed that Jesus Rome itself in Germanic hands. In was not of the same substance as God, 410AD, during the Pontificate of Inno- and, therefore, inferior to Him.It cent I, the Goths sacked the Eternal City. reduced Jesus to a status not much This did not stop the Pope from acting above that of a prophet, and proved as arbiter in the other Patriarchates, nor remarkably popular. Before 313AD, this did it prevent him from increasing would have been a matter that was Church discipline. solved through debate and internal dis- There is a distinctly contradictory cipline. After, it became a matter of development that may be noted here: as state. The crucible of the conflict lay in secular power waned, ecclesiastical Egypt, where the Patriarch of Alexan- response to the Arian challenge. That of Alexandria, St Athanasius was forced in spending money, which he refused, power grew. In the cities of France and dria, St Athanasius, proved its strongest may be, but we cannot prove it. from his Patriarchal chair, and was and his place of exile was not some North Africa, bishops took over the opponent. His successor, Liberius, was deeply replaced by an Arian appointed by wretched mine in Sardinia, but a com- reins of temporal power, and over all of At all times, both parties tried to get afflicted by the crisis. He became Pope the emperor. fortable home in Thrace, close to Con- them the authority of the Pope became the support of the Pope. Unfortunately, in 352AD, and is the first on the list not In Rome, Liberius was furious, and stantinople. increasingly affirmed. In 417AD, the we know very little of the involvement to be a saint. From 350AD onwards, the strongly protested the move. Attention In Rome, the Church split, and some otherwise obscure St Zosimus, an ethni- of the first Pope in the post-313AD era, Emperor, Constantius, tried to enforce now focused on the Pope. Attempts followed the anti-Pope, Felix, appointed cally Greek Pope, saw his right to St Sylvester. He reigned for 21 years, unity on the Church by pushing through were made to bribe him, and when these by the emperor. For some inexplicable appoint metropolitan archbishops con- and during his Pontificate the first Ecu- the appointment of Arian bishops. Fre- failed, to intimidate him.Nothing reason, two years into his exile Liberius firmed in France. His successor, St menical Council of Nicaea took place, quently, this was accompanied by worked. The exasperated emperor took caved in. We do not know what pres- Boniface, managed the same in North where Arianism was roundly con- appalling violence, as opponents and drastic measures: for the first time since sures were on him, but he signed up to Africa. It was, however, not until the demned. He did send delegates to the supporters of the Nicaean Creed fought the great persecutions, a Pope was most of the Arian creed. He returned to Papacy of St. Leo I ‘the Great’ that this council, and later tradition suggested in the streets. In 354AD, with the dead exiled. Things had changed, however. Rome in 357AD and would reign for process reached its climax, and it is to that he was instrumental in drafting the and wounded strewn across the streets Liberius was offered a handsome bribe almost another decade. During this St Leo I that we will turn next week. 22 CELEBRATING LIFE THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday October 5 2012

Highland pupils swap the classroom for charity PICS: ANTHONY MacMILLAN By Dan McGinty schoolwork for the day. in a ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ pirate food, such as Captain Primary School around 150 wonderful scenery as they made Pupils at Lochyside RC Pri- day (above left), with the wearer Hook’s Fingers, Blackbeard’s pupils wrapped warm and headed the six-mile round trip to the CATHOLIC primary school mary School near Fort William of the best costumes being Toes, Cross Bones, Gold out into the fresh air as part of a foot of the glen, raising funds for pupils in the Highlands took discarded their uniforms and awarded special prizes. Nuggets, Jolly Rodger Carrot sponsored walk (above right). the school in the process. a break from the classroom donned a variety of swashbuck- The pupils also enjoyed a spe- Cake and Pirate’s Grog. The pupils were destined for I [email protected] as they abandoned their ling costumes as they took part cial themed lunch with novelty Meanwhile at Fort William RC Glen Nevis, and took in the EWTN PROGRAMMES

SUN 7 OCTOBER HOLY MASS 9AM 8PM IN CONCERT: PURCELLS’ SACRED THE JOURNEY HOME MUSIC 9PM 11AM AN AMERICAN APPARITION—OUR THE ANGELUS WITH POPE LADY OF GOOD HELP BENEDICT XVI WED 10 OCTOBER 1PM 1PM LIVE HOLY MASS AND NOVENA HOLY MASS TO THE MOTHER OF GOD FOR 9PM THE NATION DAY 9 EL CAMINO—THE WAY OF ST 3.30PM JAMES MARY'S DOWRY PRESENTS THURS 11 OCTOBER 6PM 1PM THE WORLD OVER HOLY MASS 10PM 8PM VATICANO EWTN LIVE 11PM 9PM BENEDICTION LIVES OF THE SAINTS MON 8 OCTOBER 9.30PM 1PM LIVE HOLY MASS OUR LADY OF FATIMA 7PM FRI 12 OCTOBER EWTN ON LOCATION THE NAPA 1PM INSTITUTE'S 2ND ANNUAL HOLY MASS CONFERENCE: CATHOLICS IN 8PM THE NEXT AMERICA THE WORLD OVER 8.30PM 9PM MY COUNTRY, MY FAITH: IRELAND MEETING JOSEMARIA ESCRIVA 9PM SAT 13 OCTOBER DEATH WITH DIGNITY? A CLOSER 1PM LOOK AT EUTHANASIA HOLY MASS TUES 9 OCTOBER 7PM 1PM SEELOS—TIRELESS INTERCESSOR LAY READERS’ GUIDE by Fr John Breslin

SUNDAY OCT 7 Sunday 27B. Genesis 2:18-24. Response: May the Lord bless us all the days of our lives. Hebrews 2:9-11. Mark 10:2-16.

MONDAY Galatians 1:6-12. Response: The Lord keeps His covenant ever in mind. Luke 10:25-37.

TUESDAY Galatians 1:13-24. Response: Lead me, O Lord, in the path of life eternal. Luke 10:38-42.

WEDNESDAY Galatians 2:1-2.7-14. Response: Go out to the whole world; proclaim the Good News. Luke 11:1-4.

THURSDAY Galatians 3:1-5. Response: Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel! Luke 11:5-13.

FRIDAY Galatians 3:7-14. Response: The Lord keeps his covenant ever in mind. Luke 11:15-26.

SATURDAY Galatians 3:22-29. Response: The Lord remembers his covenant forever. Luke 11:27-28. Friday October 5 2012 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH CELEBRATING LIFE 23 No mountain high enough for fundraising families By Dan McGinty

PARISHIONERS from St Vincent de Paul’s in East Kilbride took to the hills to raise much needed funds for HOPE-HDWA (Human Devel- opment and Welfare Association) as part of the Walk of Hope. The supporters of the charity were tak- ing part in a sponsored walk through Glen Rosa on the Isle of Arran to improve awareness of the charity and donate vital funds to ensure that its important work in Pakistan can continue. HOPE-HDWA, which was founded in 2003, aims to educate and support some of the poorest and most vulnera- ble children in Pakistan, in a country where the Christian minority often struggles against extreme bigotry and As they made their way into the hills, not an easy journey, it was nothing HDWAin the Punjab region, who attend ensure all children and their families are oppression. the walkers focused together on Psalm compared to the daily struggles faced school in Francisabad. Initially started able to be supported and for a new The five intrepid trekkers—Pauline 121, which says: “I lift up my eyes to by those supported by HOPE-HDWA. as a small academy by the Gills, a Chris- school to be built. and Allan Shields and George, Connie the mountains, from where shall come Their sponsored walk was given a tian family, today it educates more than and Alan Ferguson (above right, George my aid? My aid shall come from the fresh urgency and meaning the day 450 pupils in an insufficient building. I You can make a donation to George Ferguson far left of far right pic)— Lord, who made heaven and earth!” before their departure as news broke As part of such a vulnerable minority Ferguson at: http://www.charitychoice made the journey to Arran before mak- Despite the breathtaking scenery, that the US Embassy in Pakistan was group, funding from overseas for the .co.uk/fundraiser/george-of, or directly ing their way into the heart of the they often found themselves bogged under attack from extremists and that an children is vital, and, through the work to the HOPE-HDWA website: http://www. island’s mountains on their sponsored down in mud and peat-bogs as they Anglican church had been set alight. of people such as the Shields and Fer- hope-hdwa.co.uk walk, taking in Ben Nuis, Ben Tarrsuin, made their progress through the island, Such news is particularly concerning gusons, 88 of the 450 children are now Cìr Mhòr and Goat Fell en route. reflecting that although their walk was for the children educated by HOPE- sponsored, but the struggle remains to I [email protected] New archbishop received by welcoming parishioners

AFTER his installation to While joining his fellow Glasgow Archdiocese, new priests of the archdiocese in Archbishop Philip Tartaglia celebrating Mass, Archbishop (pictured right) wasted no Tartaglia took the opportunity time in getting to know the to speak to the young people of parishioners across the city the deanery, reminding them in and beyond, and the people his sermon of their responsibili- of the Dumbarton Deanery ties as Catholics to defend their were delighted to welcome Faith and of the important role him to the parish of St they play in the future of the Kessog’s in Balloch as the Church. main celebrant at the dean- Archbishop Tartaglia also rein- ery Mass there. forced the important message of The archbishop was joined the New Evangelisation, and the by the parish priests from the vital role that young Catholics churches across the deanery, today can play in transmitting which include St Michael’s, St their Faith to others, ahead of Patrick’s and St Peter’s in his upcoming visit to the Vatican Dumbarton; Our Lady and St City for the Synod of Bishops in Mark’s, Alexandria; St Rome on the New Evangelisa- Ronan’s, Bonhill; St Mahew’s, tion, during which the bishops Cardross; St Joseph’s, Helens- will focus on laypeople, the burgh; St Martin’s, Renton and importance of the family and the St Gildas, Rosneath. use of media in evangelisation.

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Parishioners and supporters of St John’s Church in Caol made their way to the Caol Community Centre from across the Highlands and Islands as they took part in a fundraising ceilidh. In addition to the local guests, parish priest Fr Roddy MacAuley called on his friends and former parish- ioners on the island of South Uist, where he was based during the filming of An Island Parish. In addition to the Sounds of Kilphedar Ceilidh Band, who provided the music, another 30 visitors made the journey from South Uist to support the parish, in an evening which saw the community centre sold out for the special ceilidh. The money was raised for vital repairs to the church building in Caol, as part of the latest in a long line of fundraising events, which even saw Fr MacAuley donning his running shoes and traveling to the island of Barra for the annual ‘Barrathon’ sponsored half-marathon PIC: ANTHONY MacMILLAN 24 GÀIDHLIG THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday October 5 2012

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(1) Eaglais Easbuigeach Naomh Ciarain. (2) Eilean Da Bharr. (3) Tobhta de dh'Eaglais Naomh Ninian air Eilean Sandaigh Seirbheis dà-chànanach na h-eisimpleir? In his Gaelic column this month, ANDREAS WOLFF tells of an inspiring GÀIDHLIG bilingual Christian service in Campbeltown and takes us to two very interesting and historic sites in Davaar and Sanda Island respectively

HA mu 60 neach an làthair aig seirb- a’chrois. Tha na deich mionaidean mu dheireadh adair aig Eairdsidh MacFhionghain às an sgìre an hearna. Fhuair iad a-mach ge-tà gur e Eairdsidh a heis dà-chànanach ann an Ceann Loch rud beag doirbh ri coiseachd thairis air clachan ge- dealbh a dhèanamh ann an 1887 agus rinn e sin. rinn e agus chaidh a chur a-mach às a’ bhaile. Ann Chille Chiarain bho chionn ghoirid. tà. Tha an dealbh gu math mòr agus breàgha agus Dar a chaidh a lorg bha muinntir Cheann Locha a’ an 2006 pheant cuideigin dealbh de Che Guevara Tha fios agam gu bheil àiteachan tha sgeulachd inntinneach ceangailte ris. Bha bru- smaointeachdain gur e samhla a bh' ann bhon Tig- thairis air ach chaidh an dealbh a chàradh bhon fhathast ann far am faicear 200 aig uair sin. seirbheis Ghàidhlig. Ach tha iad sin ann an Leòd- has. Is e àite gu math gallta a th’ ann an Ceann ha an uaimh furasta ri lorg le soidhnichean BLocha ge-tà agus le sin chuir e iongnadh orm slu- air an t-slighe, ach feumar dèanamh cin- agh mar seo fhaicinn ann an Eaglais Easbuigeach Ann am Beurla (In English) nteach a bhith air ais mus tig an làn a-steach. a' bhaile. Bha trì neo ceithir a Ghàidheil an làthair TGheibhear na h-àmanan air an eadar-lìon neo bho à diofar eaglaisean, ach tha mi a’ creidsinn gun oifis luchd-turais Cheann Loch Chille Chiarain. robh an ceòl breàgha a’ tarraing sluagh cuideachd. AROUND 60 people attended a bilin- reached in about 20 minutes and it takes Tha taigh-solais aig ceann a tuath an eilein agus Sheinn triùir bhoireannaich òrain spioradail gual service in the Episcopal Church in another 20 minutes to a cave containing a tha taighean samhraidh ann cuideachd a dh'fhao- Gàidhlig le guthan gu math àlainn. Dh’ionnsaich Campbeltown recently. I thought it was painting of Jesus on the Cross. dadh daoine fhaighinn air màl. Bha stampaichean a’choitheanail air fad seist aon laoidh cuideachd quite an impressive number in a town The last ten minutes are a bit difficult as aca uair ach chan eil a-nis tuilleadh. agus gu dearbha freagairtean an litirdsidh Eas- which isn’t very Gàidhealach. There you have to walk over big stones. Local res- Gheibhear stampaichean air Eilean Sandaigh ge- buigich mus do thòisich an t-seirbheis. were several Gaels from different ident, Archibald MacKinnon, had a dream in tà. Tha an t-eilean sin mu leth uair a thìde gu deas Nach e rud a tha seo a ghabhadh a dhèanamh denominations present. 1887 to paint it and so he did. On its discov- air a’ bhàta far Mhaol Chinn Tìre. Cheannaich fear san Eaglais Chaitligeach cuideachd? Chan Maybe it was the superb music provided ery, people in Campbeltown thought it was a beairteach às an Eilbheis e agus tha taigh-òsta aige fheumadh mòran Ghàidhlig a bhith aig an t-sagart by three local singers and the fact that the sign from God and when they found out air. Tha na trì seòmraichean gu math spaideil agus agus gu dearbha tha cuid ann aig a bheil beagan congregation had been given help with the who had painted it he was expelled from the tha am biadh gu math blasta cuideachd. Thadhail fhaclan. Tha an litirdsidh ri fhaotainn sa chànan. responses before the start of the service that town. It is well signposted and the timings mi air tobhta de dh’eaglais a stèidhich Naomh Nin- Gu h-iongantach tha an Eaglais Chaitligeach cha drew so many in. of the tide can be found on the internet as ian air an eilean. B’ esan a’ chiad fhear gus an sois- mhòr ri taobh na h-Eaglaise Easbuigich ann an Perhaps this is something that could be well as at Campbeltown tourist office. geul a thoirt tuath air Balla Aelium. Tha e coltach Ceann Loch Chille Chiarain agus is e Naomh Cia- taken around the corner to the Catholic Church, Sanda Island, which is half an hour south gun deach a thorradh air an eilean. Thathar ag ràghn rain an t-ainm a th' orra le chèile. which interestingly is also called St Kieran’s of there by boat is also interesting. I visited gu bheil craobh fheàrna air an uaigh aige agus gum and indeed into other Catholic parishes. the ruin of a chapel there, which St Ninian basaicheadh gu bith cò chuireas a chas air. Fhuair habh mi an cothrom cuideachd a dhol gu The celebrant only had some Gaelic and founded. The first evangeliser north of mise a-mach às dèidh dhomh tilleadh is mar sin tha Eilean Dà Bhàrr. Tha e sin suidhichte ann used the Episcopal Liturgy in Gaelic to Hadrian’s Wall is said to be burried on the mi gu math toilichte gu bheil mi beò fhathast. am bàgh Cheann Locha. Gheibhear thuige guide him. island, too. Legend has it that his grave is Sin e bhuamsa an turas seo à Ceann a Deas air cabhsair dar a tha an làn a-muigh. Bidh e a’ toirt I also had an opportunity to walk across marked by an alder tree and that whoever Chinn Tìre. Gus an àth-mhìos: Beannachd leibh. G to the tidal island of Davaar. It can be steps on it would die. I am glad I did not. mu fhichead mionaid agus mu fhichead mionaid eile gu uaimh far am faicear dealbh de Ìosa air I [email protected]