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Archbishop Philip Tartaglia of Glasgow unveiled a special statue of St Margaret of Scotland at the celebrations to mark the 65th year of St Margret of Scotland Hospice in Clydebank and the 200th anniversary of the Religious Sisters of Charity who run the facility. Archbishop Emeritus Mario Conti and hospice Chief Executive Sr Rita Dawson looked on as the statue, which was donated by a generous friend of the hospice who wished to remain anonymous, was unveiled last week. It was a high point of a day of great celebration for Scotland’s largest hospice as St Margaret’s welcomed back many of the people from across Scotland who have helped support it over the years for Mass and a general celebration PIC: PAUL MCSHERRY Bid to grant dying woman’s last wish I Archbishop Leo Cushley tries to arrange audience with Pope for Leith woman who wants to go to Vatican By Ian Dunn Darren Barber, 43, set up an online “I have always been a very private GoFundMe fundraising page entitled person when it came to both my Faith SCOTLAND’S Catholics rallying to Help with Corinne’s Final Wish in an and my illness, perhaps I simply thought help fulfill a dying woman’s final attempt to raise money to fund her final that people would not be interested,” wish to travel to the Vatican have farewell which has now seen thousands she said. “I was wrong. I have simply been told she may be able to meet of pounds pouring in from well-wishers been left speechless by the number of Pope Francis. across the world. people who have connected and re- Archbishop Leo Cushley of St connected with me.” Andrews and Edinburgh (far right) has Support and strength Her brother said that the whole said that he will try and arrange a meet- Archbishop Cushley said that he process had rendered him ‘speechless.’ ing between Corinne Barber (right) and wholeheartedly supported the campaign. “Yes the money raised has been the Pope after generous Scots began to “It’s a beautiful thing that Corinne breathtaking,” he said. “But so many donate thousands of pounds to her wants to make a pilgrimage to Rome, the people have been in touch who knew family’s fundraising campaign to pay heart of the Church and the resting place Corinne through her life that this has for her trip, including a steep medical of St Peter, and we would urge people also become a vehicle to remind Corinne insurance bill. to help her in making that aspiration confidence and strength he faces each my illness. When I lose my physical that people remember her. I think all too Mrs Barber, 41 from Leith, was born become a reality,” he said. “We’ll challenge with. It is a shame that I will strength, when the pain comes, when I often people focus on the last years and with a complex congenital heart disorder certainly look at what we can do as an not be around to see what he does.” am hospitalised I recite Ecclesiastes forget the life they leave behind them that could kill her at any time. Attempts archdiocese to help Corinne including She added that she wanted to make Chapter 3: Verses 1-8. It reminds me and the impact that they’ve had.” to arrange a transplant have failed and seeking a Papal audience with Pope this ‘spiritual pilgrimage’ because that all is transitional, the good and the doctors have said she has, at most, a year Francis, somebody who I know Corinne throughout her long illness, ‘when the bad and that to endure the pain, grief I To support the campaign visit of life left. She feared her lifelong dream has great affection and respect for.” really low points come, as they do for and sense of lost opportunity is to allow www.gofundme.com/nvf8q3sk of visiting the Vatican, which she told the Mrs Barber said she was ‘stunned at everyone, I find great strength in my myself to unreservedly cherish the time I [email protected] SCO she regarded as ‘the beating heart of the notion that it may be possible’ for relationship with God.’ I have left.” Heaven on Earth,’would be impossible to her to meet the Holy Father who she “My prayers and conversations with achieve as her heart condition means she said she found greatly ‘inspirational.’ Him lift up my spirits and allow me to Generosity cannot fly, ensuring an expensive trip by “His genuine compassion for people continue as gracefully as I can,” she The GoFundMe campaign total has boat, rail and road with medical insurance as individuals is positively impacting said. “To think that God ‘checks in on now reached more than £5000 of its alone costing £5000. the lives of both Catholic and non- me’ from time to time is very reassuring £12,000 total and Mrs Barber said she In a last ditch attempt, her brother Catholics alike,” she said. “I admire the and allows me to endure the effects of had been stunned by people’s generosity.

SCO, 19 Waterloo Street, Glasgow G2 6BT I tel 0141 221 4956 I fax 0141 221 4546 I e-mail [email protected] 2 WHAT’S ON SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 4 2015 Highland deanery, pilgrims gather at St Duthac ST DUTHAC’S Collegiate What’s On Church was filled with pilgrims as the Royal Borough of Tain celebrated the 1419 A weekly guide to upcoming Church-related granting of a Papal bull that events, more online at www.sconews.co.uk recognised the importance of its shrine to St Duthac. SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 5 ing for teacher training (pri- Coinciding with Aberdeen I BISHOP’S Catechesis with mary school) in Eyre Hall, Diocese’s annual Highland Families Saturday, September Archdiocese of Glasgow Cur- Deanery pilgrimage, the special 5 at 11:00am St Columba Rc ial Offices, 196 Clyde St, G1 event brought priests from Church Renfrew Parish Hall. 4JY on from 6.30-8pm. Repre- across the region to the town I INFORMATION Day for sentatives from the University for a Mass with former the Youth of Inverness Area on of Glasgow, the Archdiocesan Aberdeen bishop and Glasgow ‘World Youth Day Trip 2016’ Primary Head Teachers Asso- Archbishop Mario Conti. for All Young Adults from ciation (APHTA), Church and The term bull comes from throughout the Highland Local Authority Church Rep- Latin bulla referring to the lead Deanery area. Venue: St resentatives will be present to seal attached to Papal documents. Columba’s Culloden Saturday discuss the application Papal recognition of the Church September 5. Invitation process, Teacher Approval etc. and Shrine at Tain led to an extended to all young adults and to explain what support is active period of Pilgrimage, aged 16-30yrs. Explore on offer and answer questions. encouraged by the numerous were able to view a replica of Following the service, the refreshments hosted by St Catholic Youth initiatives for annual visits of King James IV the Papal Bull in its original silver pilgrims sang hymns during Vincent’s Church in Tain. our young adults. Presenta- WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 9 and becoming a place of royal frame at the Tain Museum beside their procession through Tain, Archbishop Mario Conti tion on World Youth Day 2016 I LAUDATO SÌ’– An oppor- pilgrimage by British Mon- the church and bought copies of as they walked in the glorious thanked all those making the in Krakow, Poland by, Gaynoll tunity to study the letter on the archs throughout the centuries. the rare Vatican document written sunshine to the ruins of the Old Highland Deanery Pilgrimage Craig, Diocese WYD Co-ordi- environment by Pope Francis. In 1066, King Malcolm III had in Latin and now translated into St Duthac’s Church in the to Tain and especially thanked nator and by Fr. Domenico The Green Group at Lauris- made Tain Scotland’s first English, Gaelic and several cemetery overlooking the the Royal Burgh of Tain and the Zanre. The event starts at ton invites you to get to grips Royal Burgh. European languages for visitors Dornoch Firth. Afterwards they Pilgrimage Centre and Museum 12noon with Pope Francis’ challenging During the pilgrimage, visitors to the museum. all gathered for a buffet and for their hospitality. I NIGHTFEVER (Glasgow and inspiring text, one chapter City Centre) St Aloysius, 25 at a time, during their informal Rose Street, Glasgow G3 6RE. ecumenical discussion SPOTLIGHT ON Singer Paolo Nutini took some One of the most incredible and evenings. time out from the summer concert season last weekend uplifting events the world has Chapters three and four will to meet Chloe and Aidan who ever witnessed, and it's right be examined on Spetember 9 were the winners of Bishop here in Glasgow! See people at 7-9pm. Chapters five and John Keenan of Paisley’s ‘Just coming in off the busy streets six will be studied the follow- the ticket’ competition during of the city to spend a little time ing week, September 16 at the the Bishop’s Lenten Catchesis with Jesus. 5.45pm Mass same time. this year 7pm till 11pm Eucharist Ado- They will welcome the Eco- ration, Prayer, Music, Confes- Congregation Scotland Envi- sions ronmental Chaplain, the Church of Scotland Climate SEPTEMBER 5-6 Change Officer, and the other I ST MARY’S Church in moderators, and look forward Inverness have been invited to to working through this impor- take part in the Doors Open tant document with you. Days around Inverness. Visi- tors are most welcome to THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 10 come into the church and see I BISHOP Stephen Robson for themselves our beautiful of Dunkeld will celebrate the ‘Gothic Style’ church, built in annual Mass for the Apostle- 1837 and see the magnificent ship of the Sea on Thursday stained glass windows fea- Sept 10 at 5.45pm. All wel- tured on BBC Scotland. come at St Aloysius in Garenethill, Glasgow. SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 6 I CARFIN (right): National Gathering. Mass at 3pm will be offered for the Bishops and other participants at the forth- coming Synod on the Family. The General Synod on the Family, which will take place in October 2015, will consider the deliberations of last Octo- ber’s Extraordinary Synod on the Family, together with responses from bishops, priests and laity throughout the world. The main Celebrant and homilist at the Mass will be Bishop Joseph Toal. TUES SEPT 8 I CONSIDERING primary teaching? 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Parishioners of St Bartholomew’s in Castlemilk celebrated the 60th anniversary of their parish on the feast of their patron saint. EWTN - THE CATHOLIC SATELLITE CHANNEL Archbishop Philip Tartaglia was principal celebrant at the diamond jubilee Mass alongside The perfect Christian present parish priest Fr David Wallace, Deacon John Cairns and clergy with an association with the parish, with Tel: SAS 0141 774 5000 or 07971 514 703 a number of special guest in attendance and pupils and teachers from St Bartholomew’s Primary. for our special offer Celebrations continued into the weekend, with a Saturday evening celebration in the newly SAS - SCOTLAND’S CATHOLIC SATELLITE COMPANY refurbished parish hall PICS: PAUL McSHERRY WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 4 2015 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER NEWS 3 Archbishop Leo Cushley pays Church backs charities’ encyclical guide tribute to the late Mgr Regan

By Ian Dunn ARCHBISHOP Leo Cush- ley has paid tribute to Mgr SCOTLAND and England’s most sen- Michael Regan, 59, the for- ior Catholic clergymen have united to mer administrator of St endorse a new Catholic guide to the Mary’s Metropolitan Cathe- environment. dral, Edinburgh, who died Cardinal Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of last Thursday. He had been Westminister (far right), and Archbishop ill for some time. Philip Tartaglia of Glasgow (right) are “Mgr Regan was a man of encouraging the Catholic community to great prayer who had a great embrace the opportunity to reflect, act and devotion to the sacraments, pray, following the release of the Pope’s something I was privileged to landmark encyclical, Laudato Si’. witness at his hospital bedside in Mgr Regan through our common In a joint statement, which concludes the recent days and weeks while interest in Liturgy,” Archbishop new encyclical study guide created by administering those very sacra- Cushley recalled. “We trained at development agencies CAFOD and SCIAF, ments to him,” the Archbishop of about the same time in Liturgy the presidents of the Scottish and the Eng- CAFOD and SCIAF have also joined lenges we face, and respond to his urgent St Andrews and Edinburgh said. and from the first time I can lish and Welsh bishops’ conference say: with over a hundred Catholic organisations call as one human family.” “All those around about him— remember meeting him, we “Pope Francis’encyclical, Laudato Si’, is an from all over the world, as part of the Chris Bain, director of CAFOD, said it family, friends and staff—were always had wonderful, friendly open dialogue with all people on the care of Global Catholic Climate Movement. was vital Catholics got behind the Pope’s struck by the devoted way he discussions on the subject.” our common home. Together they are gathering signatures for environmental message. would compose himself to The two men also worked “As a Catholic community, we are called a petition calling on world leaders to live up “The Pope’s message is one of hope: call- receive the Sacrament of the Sick together in the preparations for by our faith to stand alongside poor com- to the challenge set by the encyclical, and ing us to live out Gospel values and to work and Holy Communion.” Pope Benedict XVI’s visit to munities and love God’s creation, CAFOD act to tackle climate change and poverty. So together to create a just world in which Mgr Michael Regan grew up Scotland in 2010 when Mgr and SCIAF bring witnesses from partners far, nearly 10,000 Catholics in the UK have everyone and everything thrives,” he said. in London and came to Scotland Regan helped co-ordinate events overseas and in the UK, to help shed light added their names. “I hope this study guide—a joint effort to study at Stirling University in Edinburgh. on this important teaching and what it Alistair Dutton, director of SCIAF, said between CAFOD and our sister agency where he graduated in 1977 with “Mgr Regan was a larger than means for us all today.” the Pope’s encyclical was a historic docu- SCIAF—will provide very practical ways a BA degree followed by an life character and could be great The study guide, available from tomor- ment of unique power. for Catholics across the UK to engage MLitt in Modern French Litera- fun as I found out on that day of row, is intended to be used as a short accom- “In Laudato Si’ Pope Francis urges us to deeply with the richness of the encyclical.” ture. It was also there he dis- the Papal visit to Edinburgh,” the paniment to Laudato Si’. It contains grow in love for God, ourselves, each other cerned a calling to the archbishop, who as a Vatican passages from the encyclical; first-person and the natural world which sustains us,” he I The encyclical study guide is a free priesthood. He attended semi- diplomat was part of the Papal accounts from poor communities around the added. “Our failure to attend to the inter- resource that comes with an accompany- nary at St Andrew’s College at entourage, said. “The Holy world and parishes in the UK; discussion connected nature of our world and care for ing DVD of short talks by theologians Drygrange before being ordained Father had just made his way questions; ideas for action; and sections on our common home has caused widespread including Bishop Marcelo Sorondo and Dr for St Andrews and Edinburgh through crowds of over 125,000 prayer and reflection. It can be used indi- environmental destruction which hurts the Karen Kilby. It can be ordered by emailing Archdiocese on April 23 1982. in Edinburgh and we paused for vidually or in a group to deepen under- poorest among us the most. I hope this [email protected] or by call- During his 33 years of active lunch at the Archbishop’s resi- standing of the theology of creation and to study guide will help us all to savour the ing SCIAF on 0141 354 5555. ministry he served in Livingston, dence where I spent a very encourage practical application of the depths of Pope Francis’ reflections, explore Dunfermline, Cowie and numer- enjoyable, very happy few hours encyclical’s themes. the spiritual, social and environmental chal- I [email protected] ous parishes in Edinburgh in the company of Mgr Regan.” including, until this year, seven They combined efforts again years as administrator of St when Archbishop Cushley was Mary’s Metropolitan Cathedral. appointed to the See of St Half of Scots are Christian, and most see that as a good thing “Mgr Regan was someone Andrews and Edinburgh in 2013. who had a great sense of duty “Mgr Regan was both admin- HALF of Scots still identify themselves as Church of Scotland vast majority of the population,” reasons for church growth across and who, when asked to do istrator of St Mary’s Cathedral themselves as Christian and and 14.4 percent as Catholic. This he added. “The challenge for the Scotland. It found that three-quar- something, would always do it to and Archdiocesan Master of Cer- most Scots see the religion as a marks a statistical insignificant Church is to reach out to those ters of church leaders are opti- the best of his ability, cheerfully emonies, posts where he did positive force, according to decline in Catholic numbers since who feel disaffected.” mistic about their work in and willingly,” the archbishop excellent work for many years two new studies. the last survey. Other Christian The separate Transforming Scotland. In the south of Scotland, said. “Indeed, he was one of and continued to do so in spite of While the latest Scottish House- churches such as the Frees, Wee Scotland study found that younger more than two thirds, or 67 per those people who had never the gathering clouds of his last hold Survey (SHS) found that 47.3 Frees and Episcopalians, account people in Scotland were more cent, had a favourable impression learned to say ‘no’ and so gave illness. May he rest in peace.” percent of respondents last year said for a further 7.7 percent of the pop- receptive to issues around faith of Christianity as a religious faith, all his energy to the service of they had ‘none’ when asked about ulation and people describing than in other developed countries. while in the west of the country the many parishes he worked in I Reception of remains, 4pm, their faith, up from 40 percent in themselves as Muslim made up a Alan MacWilliam, a member of more than a third said Christianity especially within the city of Sunday September 6 at St 2009, Catholic numbers are hold- further 1.4 percent, according to the Transforming Scotland steer- was relevant to their lives. Edinburgh. That’s why there will Mary’s Metropolitan Cathedral, ing steady at just over 14 percent in the survey. ing group, said the research found In the Lothians more than half, be many people in this city—not Edinburgh; Requiem Mass, the overal Christian figures of close In response to the survey,started churches still had a vital role to or 54 per cent, had a favourable just Catholics—who will be 12noon the next day at the to 50 percent. A separate year-long in 1999, a spokesman for the play in Scottish life. impression of Christianity as a reli- regretting and mourning his cathedral then burial, 2pm, in the research project into views on Catholic Church said, while that “The research has shown that gious faith, while 62 per cent said passing. Priests’ Circle at Mount Vernon Christianity in Scotland, by ‘the small sample size used makes a significant number of the Scot- they believed Christianity had “I actually first got to know Cemetery, Liberton. research groupTransforming Scot- it difficult to draw meaningful tish public think the church is a good values and principles. In land, has found that 55 per cent of conclusions, crucially, the fact that good thing for a community, Glasgow, 54 per cent had a the population have a favourable 47 percent of respondents do not because it strengthens and cares favourable impression of Christi- view of the religion, and that more identify with a church or religion for those within it, and acts as a anity as a religious faith, 49 per than half believe the faith has made doesn’t mean they have embraced positive influence for young cent said it was a faith they respect, JOE WALSH TOURS a difference to their lives. secular humanism.’ people,” he said. while more than a third would PILGRIMAGE SPECIALISTS SINCE 1961 The 2014 results of SHS show “If spirituality had been meas- The research also focused on attend church to find out how to 27.8 percent of Scots identified ured it would likely apply to the the work of church leaders and the deal with everyday problems. FATIMA & LISBON COAST Fr Gerald Sharkey has been £ SPOTLIGHT ON appointed vice rector of the 16 SEPTEMBER | 7 NIGHTS from £629 per pepersonrson Pontifical Scot’s College in from Liverpool Rome. 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South Lanarkshire Council decides to end (Left) St Aloysius’ parish priest Fr Tim Curtis, helps fit the new organ. free transport for more than 1600 pupils (Below) John Browne, headmaster of St Aloysius College, gets a look at the magnificent new church organ By Daniel Harkins next year. Amongst the schools or get four buses a day to attain affected are Holy Cross High an education, is unacceptable.” SOUTH Lanarkshire School and St John Ogilvie Addressing the changes to councillors have chosen to High School in Hamilton, allow children who receive free follow their counterparts in Trinity High School in school to keep receive free Glasgow by pulling free Rutherglen, and St Andrew’s transport, he said that ‘although transport for more than 1600 and St Bride’s High School in the change looks good on paper, schoolchildren. East Kilbride. I would not want to be the child At a meeting of the executive The revised implementation that the other schoolchildren ask committee in the local authority date came after recommendations ‘why are they still getting a bus?’” headquarters, the decision was made by Education Scotland Council leader Eddie McAvoy made to increase the distance during a consultation period. said ‘cuts are the most horrible required for secondary school The consultation also found 94 part of this job’ and that he pupils to receive free school per cent of respondents—1696 wished they could find a way transport from two miles to people—were against the around it but ‘these are cuts to three. The August 26 decision proposals. One parent at Holy our budget given to us by the was taken amid a need for Cross said she had calculated Scottish Government and we budget cuts, and follows on that the change would cost her have to make the best of it.’ from a similar decision taken family £4000 in extra transport At the end of August, Glasgow by Glasgow City Council that costs for her four children. One City Council reversed their has seen months of protests, pupil said the council was transport decision for pupils at decisions reversed by the council, ‘putting us all at risk,’ with three schools in Glasgow after and claims from parents of another adding: “If I am a parents continually raised Catholic school students that they councillor when I grow up you concerns and lobbied councillors, are being forced to send their will get the sack.” with one parent saying she children to non-denominational The council claim the changes believed their determination schools as a result of the changes. will save £800,000 a year. had forced the changes. Parents gathered outside the John Menzies, SNP councillor A number of local authorities South Lanarkshire Council HQ for Hamilton West and Earnock, in Scotland already use the new to protest against the decision, spoke out against the changes. transport limits introduced by which will affect 1650 pupils. “There remains real concerns Glasgow and South Lanarkshire St Aloysius will soon be The council have made an about the safety of children being Council and which are required exemption for pupils entitled to compromised,” he said. “There under the Education (Scotland) free school meals, and have is also the fact that children, Act 1980. By Daniel Harkins paid the princely sum of £5 on that occasion, delayed the implementation of some as young as 11 having to with the new organ’s completion proving a the transport cuts until April of walk up to 30 miles per week I [email protected] PARISHIONERS at St Aloysius Church in slightly more expensive endeavour. The parish Glasgow will soon see—and hear—the undertook to raise £100,000 towards the cost of fruits of more than a year of hard work and the new organ, with the college and some fundraising as the church completes the benefactors paying the balance. The parish final stages of installing a new organ. fundraising involved selling grand draw raffle Working with the nearby St Aloysius College, tickets, a Karaoke, a bible quiz, coffee mornings the Garnethill parish has nearly completed its and soliciting donations from parishioners and installation of the new organ, know as a Cavaillé- former parishioners. The parish also reached out Coll after the French 19th century organ builder to people whose lives St Aloysius had played a Aristide Cavaillé-Coll. Built by Van den Heuvel central part in, writing to all of the couples who of Amsterdam, the organ was created for the had been married in the church over the past 10 Duke’s Hall of the Royal Academy of Music in years to see if they would like to contribute to the London. It had since been returned toAmsterdam organ fund. Together with funds collected by St where it was completely refurbished. Aloysius College, more than £200,000 was raised The current organ in the church was acquired within the target period of 18 months. in 1910 from a Presbyterian church that was A team from the parish and college went to scheduled for closure. It is believed that the parish Amsterdam to put the organ through its paces and

Schoolteachers’ work set to be SPOTLIGHT ON The closure of the football recognised and transfer window last week denied Scotland’s clubs of a celebrated at a new star striker—Bishop John Keenan, whose penalty shoot special Mass in out heroics at the St Joseph and St Patrick’s fair followed on the Cathedral from some white water rafting on the River Tay. The Paisley Young Blairgowrie pilgrims enjoy Iona visit bishop took to the waves to THE hard work of primary raise money for mental health and secondary schoolteachers charity RAHM—recovery across CHILDREN from St Stephen’s the ferry to Mull from Oban and —and had a tour of the Abbey in Glasgow Archdiocese will mental health. Bishop Keenan Primary School in Blairgowrie after five hours of travel the young guided by children from Iona be recognised at a special has raised more than £1000 so were joined by their parish pilgrims arrived on the island. Primary, ending the day with a Mass in St Andrew’s far and donations can be made priest Fr Gregory Umunna as On the first day, the children trip to the beach. Cathedral next week. at virginmoneygiving.com/ they went on pilgrimage to Iona. celebrated Mass in the Michael The second day was spent The Mass will take place at BishopJohn The three-day trip involved an Chapel with Fr Umunna—parish walking to Columba’s Bay, where 7pm on Thursday, September early rise from Blairgowrie for priest at St Stephen’s Blairgowrie teamwork skills were put into 10, and will be celebrated by place to create some interesting Archbishop Philip Tartaglia. art (above). The children returned Christine Burke of the in the evening and visited the Archdiocese’s religious abbey for the Eucharist service. education department said the On the final day, the pupils Mass was organised to draw the Glasgow clergy Medjugorje 2015 celebrated Mass before visiting the teachers of the archdiocese parish priest of St Joseph’s, Catholic House of Prayer, where together and show appreciation changes Helensburgh. 13 - 20 September they were warmly welcomed by for their work and let them G Fr Brian McNaught retires as (Daytime Flights) Sr Jean. know that they have the support ARCHBISHOP Philip Tartaglia parish priest of St Augustine’s, Simon McKell, headteacher at of the Church. has announced the following Milton. Departing fromEdinburgh the school, said the three day trip Organisers are hoping that clergy changes: G Fr Mathew Thottathimyalil, £544 was a fantastic experience and upwards of 300 people will be G Canon George Bradburn administrator of St Barnabas, thanked all the families and in attendance at the Mass as retires as parish priest of St Shettleston, and lead chaplain Contact Roger Foster 01475 793 987 children involved and all who Glasgow says thanks to its Gildas, Rosneath. to Glasgow Royal Infirmary, contributed to the pilgrimage. teachers and headteachers. G Fr Peter Lennon retires as appointed new PP of St Gildas, WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 4 2015 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SCHOOLS/LOCAL NEWS 5 World premiere of new Stabat Mater hymn setting to be hosted at St Mungo’s Church ST MUNGO’S Church in Glasgow will this month host the world premiere of a new setting of hymn to Mary the Stabat Mater. The Academy of Sacred music commissioned the setting from Royal Conservatoire of Scotland graduate Michael O’Sullivan and it will be performed on September 17 at a concert which will also feature a performance of Bach’s Ich Habe Genug—The great prayer of Simeon—by Neil MacDonald, an academy student and a pupil It involved a lot of prayer and Mr O’Sullivan composed at Holyrood Secondary School. meditation.” music for the Glasgow The Stabat Mater is a hymn Mr O’Sullivan said he found Commonwealth Games and he to Our Lady of Sorrows that it fascinating learning more said the Stabat Mater setting meditates on the grief of the about the prayer—which utilises the skills he has Virgin Mary at the foot of begins from the perspective of acquired and honed through the cross (above right). onlookers at the crucifixion but various compositions. Mr O’Sullivan said that becomes ‘more of a personal “It’s the fruit of a lot of composing his setting—which plea to Our Lady as intercessor labour so it will be interesting will be performed by members and Mother’—and comparing to see how it sounds on the day of the Glasgow Philharmonia the various versions from past and how the choirs and orchestra Orchestra and conducted by composers dealing with the work,” he said. “They are all Ross Gunning—was a tragic tone of the hymn. young performers and it’s good challenging experience. “The light and dark—the to see young performers and “It was quite a challenge to contrast—is needed in musical musicians coming together to set music to a poem that deals language and the way we hear perform new work.” basically with the cosmic grief things. Contrast is so important rejoicing to a new sound I Tickets available on the door, of the Mother of God,” he said. in the way we hear music so I “I’m a very 21st century male think hopefully the shafts of joy or in advance, for a suggested there they were delighted by the instrument that be on Saturday November 21, the Feast of Christ and couldn’t be a mother at the that come into the music here and donation of £5. Visit www.aosm has a particularly fine tone. To allow the organ the King, with more details of that event to be best of times let alone a divine their will give greater depth to .org.uk or contact 0141 433 to be heard at its best, it was decided to place it announced later. being so it was quite a challenge! the music and its tragic elements.” 9188 in the upper gallery at the back of the church, St Aloysius has long been sought after by necessitating an extension to that part of the musicians as it has a very fine acoustic and it is building, work that has now been completed. hoped the organ will be a great asset to the St Margaret’s Children and Family Care Society The new organ was delivered on Monday church for many years to come. The parish and August 17, though the truck was delayed for college together will set up a foundation to some hours while immigration officials tried to ensure it is cared for and well used. aim to have a ball celebrating 60th anniversary understand its mysterious contents, flat packed in Fr Tim Curtis, parish priest at St Aloysius, said a huge container. Mr Van den Heuvel estimates everyone was ‘greatly looking forward to the ST MARGARET’S Children adoption. The evening will also also providing support. The that it will take a few more days to construct, completion of this project.’ and Family Care Society is feature raffles and auctions with society later changed its scope then a couple of weeks to tune. The workmen “It has only been made possible by the hosting a charity ball this money raised going towards under Cardinal Thomas Winning will need a further three weeks to install the enthusiasm, energy and generosity of so many month to celebrate its 60th post-adoption services. and became St Margaret’sChildren balustrade, lay carpets and put other finishing people,” he added, thanking the many contributors anniversary and raise some The charity was set up as St and Family Care Society. touches. The organ will be ready for use by the to the organ fund and saying he was confident much needed funds. Margaret’s Adoption Society in end of September. that their generosity would be well rewarded. The event at the Radisson Blu 1955 at the behest of Archbishop I Anyone interested in tickets for The college and parish are planning a dedication Hotel in Glasgow will mark the Donald Campbell of Glasgow. the ball should contact Joanne service for the new organ which they hope will I [email protected] sixth decade of the charity’s Early patrons included the Hearl on 0141 332 8371 or e-mail: work supporting children and bishops of Motherwell, Paisley joanne@stmargaretsadoption families who are affected by and Galloway, with the dioceses .org.uk

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Rosneath. G Fr John Campbell, PP of G Fr Anthony Ejikeme, assistant from diocese of Okigwe, Nige- G Fr Stuart Reynolds, assistant Sacred Heart, Cumbernauld, St Ninian’s, Knightswood, ria, appointed assistant at St St Aloysius’ College Hall at St Peter’s, Partick, appointed also administrator of St Lucy’s. appointed PP St Martin’s. Andrew’s Cathedral. 45 Hill Street PP St Barnabas. G Fr Gerald Sharkey, PP Our G Fr Benneth Onyebuchukwu, G Fr Justus Kiiza, on loan from 7 pm G Fr Paul McAlinden, PP St Lady and St Helen’s, Condorrat, from administrator to PP St diocese of Kabale, Uganda, Admission Free Brendan’s, Yoker, appointed PP appointed vice-rector of Scots Joseph’s, Faifley. appointed assistant at St St Augustine’s. College, Rome. G Fr Francis Okereke, from Ninian’s, Knightswood. St Aloysius’ College G Fr Joseph McAuley, PP St G Fr John Mulholland, PP St administrator to PP St Most of these appointments 45 Hill St, Glasgow, G3 6RJ. Tel: 0141 332 3190 Lucy’s, Cumbernauld, Martin’s, Renton, appointed PP Patrick’s, Anderston. take effect on Friday September Email: [email protected] www.staloysius.org appointed PP St Brendan’s. Our Lady & St Helen’s. G Fr Joseph Uwah, on loan 18, others changes to come. WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK 6 WORLD/VATICAN NEWS SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 4 2015 Pontiff prays for creation

By Dominic Lynch

POPE Francis prayed that God would enlighten the lords of power and money to care for the common good as he marked the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation. The Pope led prayers during the Liturgy of the Word in St Peter’s Basilica on Tuesday in cele- bration of the event. The first World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, announced by the Holy Father in August, was celebrated around the world, including in St Andrew’s Cathedral where parishioners Sisters in Iraq get help from Aid to the joined Archbishop Philip Tartaglia in marking the special day. Church in Need to build new convent The Holy Father was inspired to hold the day after meeting Metropolitan John Zizioulas, the personal envoy to the Orthodox Church’s Patri- AID to the Church in Need arch, during the introduction of the Laudato Si’ in the UK is providing encyclical in June. The Orthodox Church has £180,000 for a new convent dedicated September 1 for the last 25 years to for the Daughters of the care for the environment. Sacred Heart of Jesus, in During the Liturgy, Pope Francis prayed that Erbil, the Kurdish capital. God would ‘enlighten the lords of power and The sisters provide coun- money so they would not fall into indifference, selling and give Christian edu- but would love the common good, encourage the cation as part of their ministry weak and care for the world in which we live.’ to more than 100,000 faithful In his opening prayer, he asked God to fill peo- who fled to Kurdistan a year ple with a desire ‘to protect every life, to prepare subject to rampant corruption. ago following the summer 2014 a better future so that your kingdom of justice, No one can seriously serve the cause of safe- invasion of Mosul and Nineveh people, love and beauty would come.’ guarding creation, he said, without having the by the Islamic State (ISIS). The Liturgical celebration began with the can- courage to point a finger at ‘exaggerated accu- The 22 Sisters and two ticle from the Book of Daniel, and included read- mulation of wealth in the hands of a few.’ novices need a new, larger base ings from Genesis and the Gospel of St Matthew, Caring for creation does not mean ‘dominat- in Erbil after their convent in and a reading from Laudato Si’. ing’ the world we live in, he added, but caring for Mosul was blown up by ISIS Capuchin Fr Raniero Cantalamessa, the it as God the Father cares for His creation. Fr last November. preacher of the Papal household, proclaimed the Cantalamessa concluded by saying St Francis of The Sacred Heart Sisters The archdiocese suffered a Sisters from the Daughters of the homily. Assisi gives us ‘living proof of the contribution have also had to leave behind Sacred Heart with Christians who fled huge blow in June 2014 when when Daesh (ISIS) invaded Christian Some environmentalists, he said, have blamed that faith in God can give to the common effort to two other convents in the Iraqi ISIS overran Mosul resulting in Iraqi heartlands in Mosul and the the Bible and Judeo-Christian tradition for the care for and protect the environment.’ capital, Baghdad. the loss of legal documents, neighbouring Nineveh Plains.Aid to destruction of nature, but, he added, ‘the map of Pope Francis concluded the Liturgy with a ACN UK aid payments in churches, convents, and liturgi- the Church in Need (UK) is helping the pollution’ covering the globe coincides less with blessing: “May your blessing act in us, O Lord, August also included £69,000 cal objects, some dating back to Sisters with a convent in Erbil, the the places where people believe in God and and transform us with your renewing power, so to support 26 priests from the Christianity’s earliest centuries. capital of Kurdish northern Iraq more in places that underwent ‘unbridled that we might be wholly disposed to the service Syrian Catholic Archdiocese of ACN’s latest aid for Iraq industrialisation aimed only at profit’ or are of what is good.” Mosul. comes on top of ongoing help for the country’s Christians.

Pope to visit three spent two decades serving the similar or even remotely analo- A crowd of cyclists wear- NEWS ROUNDUP African capitals church before being arrested in gous to God’s plan for marriage ing Laudato Si’ T-shirts POPE Francis will visit Kenya, 1915 along with a Chaldean and the family.” They added that gather outside Westmin- Uganda, and the Central African bishop. Both were killed when Catholic lawmakers have ‘a ster Cathedral before set- Archbishop facing Republic in November, visiting they refused to convert to Islam. moral duty’ to express their ting of on a trip to Paris to abuse trial dies the capital of each country dur- Pope Francis praised the mar- ‘opposition clearly and publicly’ lobby the UN climate talks. A FORMER archbishop who ing his visit to Africa. tyr on Sunday and compared and to vote against a law. “I send my best wishes to was to stand trial in the Vatican Archbishop Charles Daniel persecution of Christians in his participants in the first on child abuse charges died last Balvo, the apostolic nuncio in time to that of Christians today Pontiff prayers for phase of the Diocese of Friday August 28 after having a Kenya, told Vatican Radio that under threat from ISIS and other jobless youth Westminster Justice and Peace Cycle from London herat attack. the papal tour will begin in fundamentalist groups. THE September general prayer to Paris,” Cardinal Vincent “In the early hours of this Nairobi. The Pope will travel Bishops in Philippines intention of Pope Francis is for the Nichols said. “The witness morning Mgr Jozef Wesolowski, next to Kampala, Uganda and support marriage jobless youth: that opportunities of this event, in both a Papal nuncio, was found his trip will conclude in Bangui, for education and employment teaching and action, high- deceased in his Vatican resi- in the Central African Republic. THE Bishops Conference of the may increase for all young people. lights the importance of dence,” the Vatican said. “Vatican Bishop Michael Melki Philippines issued a statement on The Holy Father is greatly con- the forthcoming climate authorities intervened immedi- Sunday saying individuals should cerned about high jobless rates conference in the care of ately for first verifications, which is Beatified refuse to take part in ceremonies among young people, saying they our common home. Travel indicate his death was due to nat- BISHOP Michael Melki, a Syr- celebrating same-sex relation- are becoming a lost generation— safely and may God bless ural causes. The Pope was duti- ian Catholic cleric martyred dur- ships and politicians should resist victim of today’s ‘throw-away’ you all.” fully informed of all.” ing the Assyrian Genocide of legalising marriages of homosex- culture that casts aside anyone who The Polish former archbishop 1915 for refusing to convert to ual couples. is not profitable economically.The (left) was to be the first Vatican Islam, was Beatified on Satur- “A homosexual union is not Pope says the problem is more official to be tried in the Vatican day August 29 in Lebanon on and can never be a marriage as than merely economic. It is a for allegedly sexually abusing the centenary of his martyrdom. properly understood and so- problem of dignity Without work, children. He was accused of Turkish-born Melki’s church called,” the bishops said in the one cannot have the experience of committing the offences while was burned down during a mas- statement posted online. “There dignity which comes from being ambassador to the Dominican sacre by Ottoman soldiers in are absolutely no grounds for con- able to put food on the table and to Republic. 1895. He was made a bishop and sidering homosexual unions to be have a family and a home. WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 4 2015 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER WORLD/VATICAN NEWS 7

(Main) Pope Francis prays as he leads an evening prayer service to mark world day of prayer for the care of creation in St Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican on Tuesday. (Below) Archbishop Tartaglia with members of the congregation at St Andrew’s Cathedral, Glasgow, after he celebrated Mass for creation PIC (BELOW): PAUL McSHERRY

Pontiff: The death of 71 refugees in Austria offends the entire human family

POPE Francis prayed for the 71 people found dead inside a truck in Austria as he condemned crimes that offend the entire human family. During his Sunday Angelus address, the Pope lamented the death of the migrants who were found inside an abandoned truck on the outskirts of Vienna. The 59 men, eight women and four children—thought to be mainly from Syria—were trying to reach Western Europe. Three Bulgarians and an Afghan have been arrested in connection with the deaths. “Unfortunately, in recent days many migrants have lost their crimes, which offend the entire and sisters, in the Middle East lives in their terrible travel,” the human family.” and other parts of the world, Holy Father said. “For all these The Pope also spoke about Christians are persecuted. There brothers and sisters, I pray and persecution of Christians in the are more martyrs [in this day and ask you to pray. In particular, I Middle East in the context of age] than there were in the first join Cardinal Schönborn—who the recent Beatification of the centuries [of the Church]. May is here today—and the whole martyred Syrian Catholic the beatification of this Bishop- Church in Austria in prayer for Bishop Flavyānus Mikhayil martyr instil in them consola- the 71 people, including four Melkī. tion, courage and hope. Let it children, found in a truck on the “In the context of a terrible also be a stimulus to legislators Vienna-Budapest highway. persecution of Christians, he was and government leaders to “We entrust each of them to a tireless defender of the rights insure religious freedom every- the mercy of God; and we ask of his people, urging all to where; and to the international Him to help us to work together remain firm in the faith,” he community to put an end to effectively to prevent these said. “Even today, dear brothers violence and oppression.” Priests will be able to absolve abortion

ALL PRIESTS will be absolution can only be granted by allowed to grant absolution to a Pope, bishop or priest autho- women who have had abor- rised by them. tions during the Year of “The tragedy of abortion is Mercy, the Pope has experienced by some with a announced. superficial awareness, as if not In a letter published on Tues- realising the extreme harm that day to Archbishop Rino such an act entails,” the Pope Fisichella (right) , president of the wrote. “Many others, on the other Pontifical Council for the Promo- hand, although experiencing this tion of the New Evangelisation, moment as a defeat, believe that the Pope wrote: “I have decided, they have no other option. I think notwithstanding anything to the in particular of all the women contrary, to concede to all priests who have resorted to abortion. I for the Jubilee Year the discretion am well aware of the pressure that to absolve of the sin of abortion has led them to this decision. I those who have procured it and know that it is an existential and who, with contrite heart, seek for- moral ordeal.” giveness for it. version by which to obtain the Pope Francis also wrote that “May priests fulfil this great true and generous forgiveness of lay people who attend Confession task by expressing words of gen- the Father who renews all with with SSPX priests will receive uine welcome combined with a his presence,” he wrote. valid absolution during the year reflection that explains the gravity The Catechism of the Catholic of mercy. of the sin committed, besides Church states that abortion incurs The Year of Mercy begins on indicating a path of authentic con- excommunication and as a result December 8. WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK 8 PILGRIMAGE SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 4 2015 A strong presence of faith in Germany DEACON JOHN WIRE, chancellor of Aberdeen Diocese, recalls the pilgrims’ recent trip to southern Germany

HIRTY eight pilgrims from Aberdeen, Diocese—led by Bishop Hugh Gilbert —set off from Aberdeen on July 21 from Aberdeen Airport heading for the southern area of Germany known as Swabia, which is situated in the region of Baden- Württemberg. From Frankfurt Airport we travelled byT coach to the small town of Aulendorf and the Schönstatt Centre there, which was to be our base for the duration of our stay and the hub for our daily excursions to the various Abbeys and Castles that we visited. The Apostolic Movement of Schönstatt is a Catholic Marian Movement founded in Germany in 1914 by Fr Joseph Kentenich. His vision was that the movement would be a means of spiritual renewal within the Catholic Church placing a strong devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary and emphasising family and youth as an important part of the movement. Today the Schönstatt Movement is present in 42 countries around the world with Bishop Hugh Gilbert and the pilgrimage group Schönstatt youth groups counted in the hundreds. from Aberdeen Diocese (above) enjoyed taking in The pilgrimage to Southern Germany was a marked spiritual sites such as the beautiful Abbey Church change from our previous diocesan pilgrimages to of Zwiefalten (below left) and poignant memorials such traditional destinations as Rome, Lourdes and to Nazi brutality such as the one at the monastery Fatima. The purpose of our pilgrimage was to follow turned psyciatric hospital, Bad Schussenreid the Baroque route of Upper Swabia visiting a (below), during their trip to Germany selection of the many former abbey churches and pilgrim churches associated with the Baroque period. The craftsmanship and artistry in these churches is exquisite and one marvels at the intricacy and precision of the workmanship to create such forms and images.

n the first day of the pilgrimage, we celebrated Mass in the Abbey Church of Zwiefalten, a former Benedictine monastery thatO had survived for over 1000 years until it was dissolved and secularised by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1802. The monastery was then put to use as a Lunatic Asylum and later became a Psychiatric hospital, which it continues to be to this day. The interior decoration of the church is an outstanding example of the Baroque period workmanship; after Mass in the abbey church we dispersed for lunch in Zwiefalten before returning to Aulendorf for evening prayer and dinner. The following day saw us heading for the island of Reichenau in Lake Konstanz and the Munster church of St Mary and St Mark. A causeway connects the island to the mainland so access by car or coach is easy enough. Our first stop on by Franz Georg Hermann in 1757 show in militaristic in is precision layout—then on to the chilinder (a portable sundial), and the quadrant Reichenau was at the church of St George to see bewildering detail the working of divine wisdom Hummel exhibition, where various aspects of the with cursor. the ninth century friezes painted on the walls of the from the apocalypse, Greek mythology, scholarship, life of Sr Maria Innocentia were on display. To interior, after a very brief visit there we boarded the education and other Biblical stories. From Bad conclude our visit we joined the sisters for vespers, ne of the highlights of our pilgrimage was coach again for the very short ride to the Munster Schussenried we continued on to the small town led by Bishop Hugh and theAbbey Chaplin Fr Weber, a visit to Salem castle or Schloss Salem the church where we celebrated Mass in the nave and of Steinhausen where we celebrated Mass in the in their plain but beautiful chapel—a marked contrast home of the Margrave of Baden—a cousin afterwards were given a guided tour of the church pilgrim church there, which is known as the ‘most to the Baroque churches we had been visiting. ofO the Prince of Wales—who had been a pupil at and the treasury by the sacristan of the church, beautiful parish church in Germany’—another Monday was a day without the coach, so the Gordonstoun and had visited Pluscarden on a Herr Muller, whose English was extremely good, outstanding example of the Baroque period more adventurous members of the pilgrimage number of occasions whilst there. He had also no need for a translation from those of our pilgrims churches. After Mass we moved on again to Bad opted to brave the German Railways. Dividing into visited Pluscarden on occasions more recently and who could speak German. The treasury contained Buchau and the Federsee, ‘the feather lake,’ an two groups, one headed for Altshausen, a mere 10 was acquainted with Bishop Hugh. After a a fifth century ciborium which is still used for First inland lake where reeds have grown above head minutes away by train, while the other group welcome from the Margrave and his wife to the Communions to this day and the Munster church height and spread into the lake. A boardwalk has headed for Ravensberg and Weingarten only 20 Schloss we were treated to a German version of also houses a relic of St Mark. Our return journey to been built and one can walk along the boardwalk minutes away by train. The small town of Prosecco and very large pretzels. Afterwards there Aulendorf included a ferry trip across Lake Konstanz almost to the centre of the lake. Altshausen is the birthplace of Blessed Herman the was a guided tour of the Schloss and the Minster to the town of Meersburg on the northern shore, a very Sunday morning was more leisurely and after cripple or Herman of Reichenau, an 11th-century church, originally a Cistercian monastery, before pleasant 20 minutes on a warm and sunny afternoon. breakfast we all made our way to the parish church scholar, composer, music theorist, mathematician, Napoléon Bonaparte handed over the monasteries To begin with on Friday we took a short coach of St Martin’s in Aulendorf where Bishop Hugh, and astronomer, who is credited with composing and Abbeys of Germany to the various German ride to Bad Schussenried another former monastery Fr Stuart Chalmers and Fr John Higgins—a priest the Alma Redemptorist Mater and the Salve Royal families. Before our visit to Schloss Salem originally belonging to the Premonstratensian from Los Angeles in the USA and the friend of a Regina. Herman was the son of Count Wolferat of we had celebrated Mass in the pilgrimage church order. After the German Mediatisation of 1803, the family living on the Black Isle, who had joined our Altshausen and it is thought he suffered with of Birnau. The Birnau Basilica, surrounded by State of Wurttemberg set up a nursing home in the pilgrimage—concelebrated Mass, in German, with cerebral palsy and spina bifida, so at an early age vineyards, is reputedly one of the highlights of the monastery buildings, which was known as the the local parish priest, all three spoke German well his family sent him to the cloister school at Upper Swabian Baroque route and is another State Psychiatric Hospital of Bad Schussenried and enough to take part in the Mass. The interior of St Reichenau on September 13, 1020, where he stunning example of the Baroque period. The continued until 1997. Since then it has been used Martin’s was also very much in the Baroque style. remained for the rest of his life, becoming a monk entrance to the church looks out over Lake as an exhibition and event centre. During the Second After lunch, we boarded the coach again for the of Reichenau in 1043. Throughout his life he suffered Konstanz towards the Swiss Alps. World War, the entire inhabitants of the hospital— very short journey to Kloster Siessen, a Franciscan from his extreme physical disabilities, which The last day of the pilgrimage was a free day approximately 600 patients—were removed from abbey which is home to two hundred nuns of that severely limited his movements and his ability to and after Mass in the Centre the pilgrims broke into the hospital by the Nazis and killed. A memorial order. It is famous for the work of Berta Hummel, speak. However, he is one of the key figures in the small groups, and now confident with the German has been erected in the grounds to those patients better known as Sr Maria Innocentia Hummel, the transmission of Arabic astronomical techniques railways, ventured out to either revisit one or more who lost their lives there at that time. The memorial creator of the Hummel children paintings which and instruments to the Latin West before the period of the places we had visited in the previous days or depicts a room without walls or a door and symbolises are probably most famously known for adorning of translation. His familiarity with Islamic materials head off to somewhere new. Everyone on the the lack of protection and the vulnerability of those Christmas and New Year greetings cards. As indicates that this knowledge had reached southern pilgrimage enjoyed the experience of visiting with mental illnesses. Bishop Hugh Gilbert led us Bishop Hugh was a friend of the sisters there, we Germany by the early 11th century. Blessed Herman southern Germany and we sensed a strong presence all in prayer, by the memorial, for those patients were treated to tea and cakes on our arrival—the is one of the earliest Latin authors responsible for of faith and Christianity in the many, friendly and who lost their lives at the hands of the Nazis. The most enormous Swiss rolls you have seen, but the introduction or reintroduction into the West welcoming, people we met on our pilgrimage, we Baroque library is the most spectacular part of the delicious. A tour of the abbey followed, which from the Islamic world—undoubtedly Spain—of all returned home safely on July 30, spiritually monastic buildings, the ceiling frescos completed included the abbey graveyard—looking very three astronomical instruments; the astrolabe, the refreshed and ready to face the world once more. 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LETTER OF THE WEEK With just over a week until the PICTURE OF THE WEEK National Youth Pilgrimage,Arch- One rule for everyone on bishop Cushley already has his marriage and remarriage walking boots, map and compass readied to help lead the trek I RARELY buy the SCO but did so on across the holy sites of East Loth- Sunday AUGUST 23 in order that I could ian on Sunday September 13. read about the McLellan Report. “It’s going to be great fun —to As a Catholic married to a divorcee I was be out there in the fresh air and incensed by the letter of Mr Ferguson in the beautiful countryside of the describing divorcees who remarry as Lammermuir Hills, no matter the ‘sinners.’ weather!” he said.“At the same I was, however, heartened, by Kevin time it will remind us of the pil- McKenna's article on annulment. My grimage that is our faith, which is husband, although Church of Scotland at also always on the move as we the time, went through the annulment journey through life.” The event process in the early 1980s. As a practising will see pilgrims set off from the Catholic I needed to understand why we pre-Reformation shrine of Our couldn’t get married in the Church. My Lady of Haddington and then husband was not a Catholic and had walk 7 miles to the Cistercian married in a registry office. We were told Abbey of Sancta Maria at Nunraw his first marriage was recognised by where Holy Mass will be offered. Catholic Church as he had been Baptised in “It's a great opportunity to the Church of Scotland. We were given meet the monks of Nunraw and three choices—give each other up (not an to celebrate Holy Mass in the option), marry out with the Church or go beautiful, lonely place where they for an annulment. My husband went for the have dedicated their lives to serve God in prayer,” the arch- annulment. bishop added. This entailed him being in contact with The pilgrimage is coordinated his ex wife and her family and asking them by Catholic Youth Service Scot- to meet with Canon lawyers to go over why land and is open to anybody aged the marriage ended. He hadn't been in 11 to 25. Light refreshments will contact with them for years so it was by no be available at Nunraw. means certain that they would agree. We To reserve a space or to find were extremely grateful that they agreed. out more email Irene Furlong at However the whole process took about the Archdiocese of St Andrews four years—very stressful years as my and Edinburgh; husband was determined not to ask me to [email protected] marry him until he was free to do so in the church. Mr McKenna made some very valid points—at one point during the four years I clear that I would find it hard to have stay in unhappy marriages and especially contacted a lay Canon lawyer, in children Baptised in a church that didn’t not where children are involved. desperation, as we didn’t seem to be recognise their parents’ marriage. There should be one rule for everyone making any progress—only to be asked I should point out that we were and it shouldn’t come down to who you ESTABLISHED IN 1885 ‘did I not know anyone???’ How can this supported hugely by Fr Tommy Hendry know. I was very upset during our process be fair? who was the university chaplain at the when the Pope annulled Caroline of At our initial meeting at the Catholic time.As you will have guessed the Monaco's marriage in a very short space marriage advisory council I was told that if annulment was eventually granted and we of time. my husband had murdered his wife we married in 1984. We will shortly celebrate Getting divorced is never easy and surely could have married as he would have been our 31st anniversary. My husband, through the Church should have compassion and forgiven for that (!) when I challenged his contact with Fr Hendry, became a treat people accordingly. Jesus is our path to love them about children should we marry out Catholic and we have four children. with the church, I was told they could be My point is the Church needs to come in Margaret Bicker and joy, take a step Baptised as they were ‘innocent.’ I made it to the 21st century and realise people can't STONEHAVEN

Hope there is never need for signals a new era for the Church. Abuse Don’t mistake compasson Whatsoever you do to the least of my people, another McLellan report takes place in many areas of society, but with tolerance of sin that you do unto me. the Church is a place where all people IT WAS heartening to see the publication should feel welcomed and safe and that is KEVIN McKenna seems to be indicating HESE words keep going round and round this week. of the report by the McLellan Commission why abuse there is so hurtful. It is in his article on August 23 that separated Often the SCO reports on news that directly impacts us and the apology by Archbishop Philip distressing for Catholics to hear the stories and divorced Catholics that Pope Francis all. This week stories of individual courage prevail, yet Tartaglia to those survivors of abuse in the outlined in the report, but we must has in some way altered the Church’s we can all take something from them if we think about Church. remember firstly the victims, whose stance on homosexual practices. This is not what they truly mean. For too long this issue has failed to be distress we cannot even begin to imagine. the case. This week’s SCO could so easily be seen to be focused on death: addressed. It is therefore encouraging to We must hope and pray that there is never He has simply treated homosexual sin as The dying wish of Corinne Barber; the death of Mgr Regan after see the Church addressing it out in the again a need for such a report to be given into being the same as any other sin which, illness;T the anniversary of a hospice where vital but painful and dif- open, and the decision in advance by the the Catholic Church, but we can be thankful despite spectacularly successful claims by ficult end-of-life work is carried out every day… Instead the joy of bishops to accept the recommendations for the work of Dr McLellan in compiling homosexual lobbies of victimisation, has Archbishop Cushley’s intervention on behalf of Ms Barber, the life shows that the Church was serious about this report and helping the Church to address always been the attitude of the Church. of the late administrator of St Mary’s Cathedral in Edinburgh and changing the way it has handled such these awful cases of abuse. Prior to annexation by homosexual the loving care of the staff at St Margaret of Scotland Hospice shines issues of abuse in the past. Brian Lafferty lobbies, supported by media allies, the through. Add to this the ‘seize the day spirit’ of Bishop John As Catholics we must hope now that this GLASGOW meaning of the beautiful little word ‘gay’ Keenan rafting for charity and the joy for the Bishop’s Lenten cat- was ‘carefree,’ ‘lighthearted’ and echesis winners meeting singer-songwriter Paulo Nutini at ‘vivacious,’ with no sexual connotations. the weekend. Call for the boycott of Israel pernicious and evil fashion. This new Pope Francis’ emphasis on compassion The joy of life, that is what comes through the pages of this week’s and its goods apartheid calls for a boycott of Israel and does not in any way compromise his newspaper: How we live as Catholics, as families, as a community. its goods. Soon Israel will have reached its abhorrence of sin. How we work and strive and carry our load as lightly as we can, and THE persecution of the Christians by Israel goal of removing the entire Christian Michael Creechan help others carry theirs, that is what matters. For death to come there continues unabated especially with the population by the sheer unrelenting brutal GLASGOW had to first be life. And while life is a gift from God it isn’t always eviction of another 58 Christian families in oppression it metes out every minute of easy to receive or fufil. How we live that life, however, what we do the Bethlehem area. every day. with it—and what we try to do—that is ultimately what matters. Under the pretense of security the huge Boycott Israel now. G SCO reserves the right to edit letters Sometimes pride gets in the way. It can stop us from asking for the wall being built in occupied Palestine B McKenna to conform with space or style help we need. Thankfully it did not stop Corinne Barber’s family. In continues to snake over the land in a DUMBARTON requirements a strange way, humility can also hold us back. Doubts such as ‘what G This page is used solely for reader could I have done to help anyway?’ ‘how can one person make a dif- opinion and therefore views expressed ference?’ are swept away in this edition by the examples of Bishop Our Church is so much more Professor Haldane said (SCO August 28) are not necessarily shared by SCO Keenan taking on a rafting challenge and SCIAF showing how the than the McLellan report that there many more innocent G If you would like to share your efforts of many individuals can help the greater good in its Wee Box relationships between adults and children opinion, send your correspondence to campaign, with a focus on the campaign volunteers. I TOO am horrified that in 2015 we still than abusive ones, in society and in the address below Admittedly, it takes courage to try, and to keep trying, especially if have cases of abuse and we still have a lot religions. So please think of all the G Whether you use e-mail or post, you life has dealt us a few knocks. But there is joy to be found, and to be of learn about how to crack down on the hardworking clergy and religious ans the must provide your full name, address, bestowed. Just as Jesus is our path to love, He is also our path to joy. and phone number or your letter will not guilty and help the victims recover and amazing work they do. be used But we must let Him into our lives, we must pray and give thanks. If heal, according to the McLellan report. Mrs Cullen we do others will notice and come to know Him too. We need to remember, however, as TOLLCROSS This week find the joy in life. WRITE TO LETTERS, SCO, 19 WATERLOO STREET, GLASGOW G2 6BT [email protected] 10 COMMENT SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 4 2015 Deeper issues at heart of McLellan report Can the entire Church and its activities benefit from recommendations on organisation and expertise?

child and adult protection varied greatly among dioceses and even among parishes in dioceses. Is this true of all the other activities of the Church, as the commission describes a culture of confusion, laissez faire and even inefficiency.

believe what we need is for the bishops to concentrate on running the spiritual side of the Church and Ito employ a suitably qualified layperson as a Catholic Church in Scotland chief executive to head up and attend to providing efficient support services BY HUGH DOUGHERTY from finance to human resources, through building maintenance, communications and training at OU might be forgiven national level, with a review of dioceses for thinking that the and their functions. McClellan Commission Bishops are wasting their time, and report and the subsequent can lack the expertise, to manage these public apology for the very necessary but non-spiritual areas, Church’s sins of child abuse were and that is a conclusion that can be solely about matters sexual. drawn from the McLellan Commission. YBut, read the McLellan report in It talks of more authority being detail, and it becomes crystal clear that given to and the office of the national the commission has not only safe guarder being expanded, and, highlighted failings in child protection above all, of that lay person’s authority training, scrutiny of that training’s being recognised and acted on by effectiveness for bishops, priests and those wearing clerical collars of all laity, confusions of authority and ranks. To suggest that bishops lack the concerns about current Canon law in expertise to discharge such functions relation to child abuse, but, by is not to criticise them in any way, but inference, that there are fears of it is to ask them to recognise that they problems in the whole organisation of may not have the experience and the Church in Scotland. training of professionals in many McLellan speaks of bishops having no fields, and that the entire Church authority over religious congregations mechanism in Scotland needs urgent and foundations, of an inability to overhaul. That would free up our speak, when it was blindingly obvious bishops to concentrate on what they and necessary to so, with one voice as are trained to do, and do what no the Church in Scotland, and diocesan layperson can, and that is to direct and structures and, in the case of Cardinal develop the Church spiritually. Keith O’Brien, Vatican authority getting in the way, and creating a public he McLellan Commission charges perception that nothing was being done. the Church with developing a There is also the chilling revelation, theology to support its revamped after all that has happened, that some Tchild and adult protection procedures, priests had no protection systems in and that is something the bishops need place in their parishes, had no idea what to do in every aspect of Church life, the Church’s protection manual said, while letting go of the distractors of all and had not attended training. And, it the support services to qualified laity. becomes clear, on reading the document There are grounds for hope, and, that the bishops, themselves, though although much that the bishops had they have talked about and considered tried to do about addressing child and child and adult protection issues, had not adult protection, was well-intentioned, received proper, effective and assessable it wasn’t strategically planned, training on the topic. uniform or, if truth be told, effective. Of course, the Church has given a The result has been the need for a welcome and clear commitment to public apology and all emphasis will adopting all the recommendations of now be put on an action plan to take the McClellan Commission, and many the commission’s report forward in a of these loopholes will be closed, but meaninful and effetive way. questions remain if similar organisational In addition, I make a sincere plea to weaknesses across of the Church’s the bishops to look more deeply at activity. what McLellan says, and that is, as an Priests, for example, should be organisation, the Catholic Church in supported, as in every other profession, Scotland, today to get the clergy of all by organised training and measurable ranks back to basics of saying the continuous professional development, prayers with proper lay support, with covering every aspect of their work. authority passed over to discharge key, They need to be scrutinised, supported non-spiritual functions, to ensure that and helped to improve and keep up-to- everything works and is fit for date, and not left to travel inevitably purpose. I say this with a heavy heart and, often, disastrously towards problem but in the hope that no public areas in their lives, as so often has such as child urgent need for a ‘whistle-blower’ sys- is the need for an all-Scotland approach apology will ever be needed again, in been the case in recent years. protection cannot be left as voluntary, tem for both clergy and laity to report to the way the Church does its business. any field of the Church’s many The commission makes clear that and that is true of everything else that suspected abuse and problems. The McLellan Commission noted that activities which are of great service to clergy attending training in matters a priest does, while there is also an What comes across in the document, approaches to the implementation of society at here and overseas.

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tive tattoo is the one that concretely BY FR RAPHAEL shows one that the path of honour is to truly be one’s brothers and sisters’ IGBAOYINBO keeper; the one that implies working with the heart, seeing beyond the HE practice of having tat- merely physical, going deep into what toos imprinted on one’s is expressed. body has come a long way. This involves imbibing loving ges- Today, there are many who tures towards all. Thin of cherishing have tattooed an image, and respecting parents, elders, chil- name, symbol, marks, or picture on dren, the vulnerable; sincerely caring various parts of their body as a for all fellow children of God; con- Treminder of objects meaningful to stantly praying for each person’s well- them. The fascinating aspect of this being; sacrificing unnecessary development is that the composition of personal pleasures for the betterment people with such tattoos cuts across of all; lending a helping hand to those nearly all sectors of society, and who need such support; striving to includes a wide range of personalities. minimize the burdens one places on This makes us wonder as to the ration- others by being realistically consider- ale or driving force behind this type ate; working hard for the common of seemingly ‘infectious’ craving to good wherever one finds oneself so as join the tribe of ‘tattooed people.’ to alleviate human misery and suffer- How closely does the message con- ings; avoiding and combatting self- tained in the tattoo come to corre- destructive attitudes, habits, and sponding with the actual behaviour of choices impinging badly on others and the tattooed person? the environment and so on. Then there The Hutchinson Unabridged Ency- is giving warm and sincere smiles to clopaedia defines tattooing as a form others even those who display of body modification, made by insert- unfriendly attitudes; seeking for and ing indelible ink into the dermis layer taking up public office with the pri- of the skin to change the pigment, mary goal of making life better for all adding that the word ‘tattoo’ was and liberating people being enslaved, brought to Europe by the explorer impoverished and deprived of basic James Cook, when he returned in 1771 necessities of life, even at the risk of from his first voyage to Tahiti and one’s life; being guided and directed New Zealand. In his narrative of the by the truth and teachings of God as voyage, he refers to an operation revealed by Christ Jesus that we ought called ‘tattaw.’ Before this, it had been to love God above all things and our described as scarring, painting, or neighbour as ourselves; readiness to staining. seek out and encourage others to bring A tattoo then is an additional out their very best when they with- imprint made on the body by one who able, and disfiguring, a suitable way to tell adds that, though ‘the rationale of called for, since we must question how draw from others and society because willingly wants to display some mes- express oneself or one’s stance on issues tattoos has differed from one culture to one can demonstrate that one loves of shyness, feelings of inadequacy, sage about a belief or feeling. It could or people? The wonder goes on… And another during the centuries.According the person one imprints on one’s body, inferiority, depression or adoption of also be imposed on a person by agents becomes even more so when such to history, Egyptians used tattoos to dif- if no loving and caring gestures are a wrong path of life; respectfully, lov- of authority and care, for easier identi- strange and far-from-aesthetically and ferentiate slaves and peasants. practically employed. How hypocriti- ingly, and patiently taking care of the fication and response to the needs of morally satisfactory tattoos are visible “Tattoos spread to China and then to cal is a tattoo declaring one’s patriot- material, psychological, social, reli- such persons, as in the case of prison- on the person of one who is a Christian, Greece around 2000 BC. where they ism, if one’s actions betray that belief? gious, and other needs of the elderly ers, the sick in certain hospitals, or practising or not. were used as a mode of communica- A tattoo declaring fidelity to a group and vulnerable. other persons needing special help. tion between spies,” he writes, adding is meaningless when one’s actions And most importantly, striving to Tattoos could also be naturally eanwhile, though the Church the reason they were done vary from contradict the purported message. To believe in oneself as a result of confi- imprinted by accident as a result of has not made an official pro- gaining public attention to being a sport a tattoo which projects a caring dence and trust in God’s uncondi- contamination, infection or the heal- nouncement on the practice badge of honour, from identifying message for endangered species when tional, endless, and trustworthy love ing process of wounds which leave ofM tattooing, spiritual leaders have with a group to becoming the badge one avoids participating in any move- for one, made ever fresh and life-giv- scars behind. Hence, the American always voiced the need for modera- of social outcasts. He opines that five ment which sets out to protect ing by development of friendship with Academy of Dermatology distin- tion. They note that whatever tattoo basic reasons for tattooing include: to such creatures sends out the wrong God through prayer, practice of one’s guishes five types of tattoo: traumatic one wears need to be morally accept- represent a loved one, living or passed message, since a morally grounded faith, participating actively in worship tattoos, also called ‘natural tattoos,’ able, accord absolute reverence to away; to express religious sentiments person knows it is cowardice to on Sundays and other days of the that result from injuries, especially God, be decent, not distractive to oth- by imprinting crosses and the face of oppress, maltreat, or dehumanise the week. Thus, one needs to constantly asphalt from road injuries or pencil ers, respectful of others’ rights, in line Jesus or Mary; to display patriotism; weaker persons or creatures who share remember the Latin adage Nemo dat lead; amateur tattoos; professional tat- with the teachings of Christ, acknowl- to respond to the false understanding our planet. quod non habet (No one gives what toos, both via traditional methods and edging the belief that our body and in many cases that tattoos can be one does not have). modern tattoo machines; cosmetic tat- whole self belong to God who created removed when no longer wanted; and his gives me the opportunity to No one can be a keeper of brothers toos, also known as ‘permanent us and so should not be mutilated, dis- for fun because a friend did it make the point that the most and sisters if ignorant of what it means makeup;’ and medical tattoos. figured or dehumansised. In effect, according to Reef Karim important tattooing presents to be kept by God. No amount of tat- So we see that tattoos could be Therefore, notwithstanding the (bottom right), in his article Tattoo itselfT as ‘tattooing the heart’ with the tooing can make one whose heart is wanted or unwanted, loved or observation of Dr Michael Mantell (top Psychology: Art or Self Destruction? precepts of Christ. As the seat of life, not tattooed live out what is tattooed abhorred, appreciated or rejected, right) in his article on the psychology of Modern-Day Social Branding, people love, will, reason, emotion, purpose on whichever part of the body. taken as meaningful or meaningless to tattoos, that ‘the tattoo-lovers are a get tattoos for a variety of reasons, and intellect, the heart needs to guide Are you ready then to join me in the one who wears it, depending on proud lot — they have consciously such as, attention, self-expression, and direct all that we do. It reminds us ‘tattooing my heart,’ so that together the circumstance that led to its taken the decision to tattoo their bodies artistic freedom, rebellion, a visual to take care of our brothers and sisters, we can make the world safe, friendly, imprinting. The concern here, how- and would like to proudly declare that display of a personal narrative, to be their keeper. It challenges us not peaceful, progressive, and experienced ever, is with those who willingly they are what they are. They are ordi- reminders of spiritual/cultural tradi- to be like Cain who asked God if he as endearingly beautiful by each and embrace tattooing for one reason or nary people like you and me, except that tions, sexual motivation, addiction, was his brother’s keeper (Genesis 4:9), every brother and sister? the other. The ‘million dollar ques- they have a strong sense of identity they identification with a group or even for our hearts tell us we are. Hence, tions, begging for answers, are why have no intention of hiding. They are drunken impulsiveness. since true love signifies sacrifice, I Fr Raphael Igbaoyinbo is a mis- individuals choose to have tattoos and not scared of public opinion and would The point thus far is that tattooing is working for the good of all, being sionary priest from the Missionary whether tattooing is the best way to love to let others know what they embarked upon for different reasons, unselfish, the heart directs us to the Society of St Paul of Nigeria and show or express such messages. In believe in,’ there is a pressing need to some of which raise further questions point that the tattoo of tattoos, the lecturer in sacred Liturgy at the other words, is tattooing, which can be understand why such tattoos are worn and also display their inability to fully most relevant imprinting is the tattoo National Missionary Seminary of St beautiful, but at other times appears by any individual and whether tattooing communicate the messages they of one’s heart. In this act of ‘tattooing Paul, Gwagwalada Abuja Nigeria. He rather ugly, unpleasant, or unattrac- is the best option to pass on the message intended to convey. The need for the heart one is helped to realise that writes for the SCO while visiting tive, to being frightening, unimagin- declared by the tattoo. To this Dr Man- something higher or additional is thus the real, lasting, priceless, and effec- Glasgow.

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SCIAF’s Wee Box Lenten appeal raised a record breaking £3.4 million, which was announced recently by Baroness Verma from the UK Government’s Department for International Development (left). Among its supporters this year were Nicholas MacDonald, Kaye Adams, Susan Boyle and Bishop President Joseph Toal (above). Also contributing to this year’s success were Anne Karlin, SCIAF’s support services manager and her dedicated team of volunteers (below right) RECORD-BREAKING YEAR FOR SCIAF SCIAF’S Communications and Media Officer, VAL MORGAN, gives a behind-the-scenes account of this year’s record-breaking Wee Box Lent appeal

HANKS to you, this year’s Wee Box Lenten appeal really grateful to everyone who was so generous—thank you outreach staff work on each Lent appeal for a good part of the appeal. In this special year our schools worked harder than ever, without our committed and inspiring team of office volunteers has been a huge success. The fantastic £3.4million all! Your generosity, kindness and prayers will change the lives year and many other staff are involved in its success—it’s a raising over 120 per cent more than they did in 2014. Schools who are very much a part of the SCIAF family. raised to help some of the world’s poorest people of many of our poorest brothers and sisters around the world.” huge team effort. from across all dioceses joined in the fundraising by taking part “In my 11 years here at SCIAF, this Lent has been the best yet,” far exceeded everyone’s expectations at SCIAF. We This year’s appeal highlighted our work with women farmers Each year we travel to parishes all over Scotland to share in the traditional SCIAF fast, holding SCIAF fun days, starting she said. “I’m immensely grateful both to all our loyal and know from long experience that our supporters are in Malawi, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. inspirational stories from overseas with the people who make up business enterprises, walking miles and miles, holding bake extremely generous long-term supporters who’ve donated again but incredibly generous, but we’re truly humbled by your Your donations will help thousands of women to grow more our work possible. There’s a particular ‘push’ during Lent and sales, running sporting events, washing cars, soaking teachers, also to the thousands of new supporters we welcomed this Lent. overwhelming response. food, earn money to support their children and play an active the job of organising Lenten thank you talks at churches across collecting pennies in the Wee Box and much more. “My small but incredibly hard-working team strived to provide TWinning the UK Government Aid Match funding scheme part in their communities. It will also help many other poor people the country falls to our tireless parish officer, Rachel Lamb. “Even though I’ve visited many schools and collected lots of the very highest levels of service even when donations meant that every pound you donated up to May 17 was doubled. around the world to get the help they need to work their way out This year, with the help of over 40 volunteers, Rachel cheques over my three years with SCIAF, I’m still amazed and exceeded 1600 in a single day. We value each and every donation There’s no doubt this encouraged many more people to give, of poverty and change their lives for the better, for good. arranged for speakers to visit 235 Masses in 122 parishes across humbled by the generosity of young people,” Mark said. “Schools, as a contribution from one person to another in the communities and to give much more. This year, even before donations were We’re also really grateful to The Scottish Catholic Observer every diocese in Scotland. These talks are a chance for us to teachers and pupils consistently show their love for their global we work with overseas. Our team motivation was to make a doubled by the government, the appeal raised a record-breaking for its tremendous support and for taking the time, together with show you how your incredible generosity is making a difference. neighbours by supporting SCIAF financially but also just as real and lasting difference to the lives of African women farmers £1.8million, nearly £900,000 more than our previous highest the Daily Record, Radio Clyde and its sister stations, to see our “Parishes are the beating heart of SCIAF, without them, the important, if not more, through prayer and education. This year through the Lenten appeal. With the fantastic opportunity that total of £986,000 in 2011. work with women in Africa. Sharing the difficult life stories of wonderful work we’re doing wouldn’t be possible,” Rachel has been no different and with the extra incentive of the Aid Aid Match presented us with—we really gave it all we’d got!” We hope our 50th anniversary has brought people closer to the people we work with in Rwanda and the Democratic Republic said. “I’ve been lucky enough to see some of that work first- Match, schools have worked even harder to make their fundraising From behind the scenes to those who went in front of the TV SCIAF. Many of you have attended special Masses across the of Congo no doubt inspired many people to get involved. hand so it’s a real privilege to be able to share it with people go further. I’m very proud of all the schools for their help.” media, this has been a very special experience for the SCIAF country, saw the SCIAF Story exhibition of our history, or met We were incredibly fortunate to have our Bishop-President here in Scotland. The welcome we got as we travelled around family. We feel incredibly grateful to have such fantastic Alistair Dutton our director on his 1000-mile cycle pilgrimage Joseph Toal attend the media launch alongside some of our the country telling Mary Jackson’s story has been fantastic. very donation we get is gratefully received, and logged. supporters. The success of this year was probably best summed to say ‘thank you’ to schools and parishes around Scotland. The celebrity supporters—Susan Boyle, Nicholas McDonald and “I’m always amazed by the generosity shown by parishes The huge response this year—literally ‘twice as big’ as up by one of our amazing long-time supporters, Susan Boyle, huge level of goodwill and love that so many supporters have Kaye Adams. They all spoke very highly of SCIAF and their during Lent but this year it’s been truly incredible. I want to say previous years, meant that staff and volunteers in our when she said recently: “This is an amazing result—beyond our shown over the course of this year has really touched our staff and own personal connection to our work. Their presence no doubt a massive thank you to everyone who helped to hand out Wee Esupporter services department were stretched to the limit to wildest dreams! When I helped to launch the appeal in February volunteers. We really do feel like we are part of a very big, encouraged the television news, radio and many of Scotland’s Boxes, held fundraising events, counted coins, gave a thank make sure everyone’s donations were correctly recorded and I thought it would do really well but I’d no idea it would be this loving family. newspapers, to highlight the Wee Box appeal and encourage you talk or filled in an Aid Match Consent Form—you’re thank you letters sent out. Our supporter services team also successful. It’s really fantastic that people have taken SCIAF’s Speaking after we announced the grand total of our Wee Box people to back it. all wonderful!” helped to process over 2450 campaign postcards you sent in Wee Box appeal to their hearts and given so generously. Many appeal with Baroness Verma from the UK Government’s Schools also rise to the challenge every Lent for the Wee Box asking First Minister Nicola Sturgeon to make action on climate more people who are hungry and poor will now get the help Department for International Development, Alistair said: “We’ve ehind the spotlight of the media and the grand total appeal. This year they did better than ever. Our schools officer, change a priority for her government. they need to improve their lives and have a better future.” been bowled over by the incredible response to our Lenten there’s always a huge amount of work put in by our Mark Booker, arranged a whopping 127 visits and was inspired Anne Karlin is our supporter services manager. Her team appeal from schools, parishes and individuals this year. We are volunteers, supporters and staff. Our fundraising and by the enthusiasm and creativity young people bring to the processed over 11,500 donations and couldn’t have done it I www.sciaf.org.uk B WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK 12 LIFE MATTERS SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 4 2015 FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 4 2015 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER LIFE MATTERS 13

SCIAF’s Wee Box Lenten appeal raised a record breaking £3.4 million, which was announced recently by Baroness Verma from the UK Government’s Department for International Development (left). Among its supporters this year were Nicholas MacDonald, Kaye Adams, Susan Boyle and Bishop President Joseph Toal (above). Also contributing to this year’s success were Anne Karlin, SCIAF’s support services manager and her dedicated team of volunteers (below right) RECORD-BREAKING YEAR FOR SCIAF SCIAF’S Communications and Media Officer, VAL MORGAN, gives a behind-the-scenes account of this year’s record-breaking Wee Box Lent appeal

HANKS to you, this year’s Wee Box Lenten appeal really grateful to everyone who was so generous—thank you outreach staff work on each Lent appeal for a good part of the appeal. In this special year our schools worked harder than ever, without our committed and inspiring team of office volunteers has been a huge success. The fantastic £3.4million all! Your generosity, kindness and prayers will change the lives year and many other staff are involved in its success—it’s a raising over 120 per cent more than they did in 2014. Schools who are very much a part of the SCIAF family. raised to help some of the world’s poorest people of many of our poorest brothers and sisters around the world.” huge team effort. from across all dioceses joined in the fundraising by taking part “In my 11 years here at SCIAF, this Lent has been the best yet,” far exceeded everyone’s expectations at SCIAF. We This year’s appeal highlighted our work with women farmers Each year we travel to parishes all over Scotland to share in the traditional SCIAF fast, holding SCIAF fun days, starting she said. “I’m immensely grateful both to all our loyal and know from long experience that our supporters are in Malawi, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. inspirational stories from overseas with the people who make up business enterprises, walking miles and miles, holding bake extremely generous long-term supporters who’ve donated again but incredibly generous, but we’re truly humbled by your Your donations will help thousands of women to grow more our work possible. There’s a particular ‘push’ during Lent and sales, running sporting events, washing cars, soaking teachers, also to the thousands of new supporters we welcomed this Lent. overwhelming response. food, earn money to support their children and play an active the job of organising Lenten thank you talks at churches across collecting pennies in the Wee Box and much more. “My small but incredibly hard-working team strived to provide TWinning the UK Government Aid Match funding scheme part in their communities. It will also help many other poor people the country falls to our tireless parish officer, Rachel Lamb. “Even though I’ve visited many schools and collected lots of the very highest levels of service even when donations meant that every pound you donated up to May 17 was doubled. around the world to get the help they need to work their way out This year, with the help of over 40 volunteers, Rachel cheques over my three years with SCIAF, I’m still amazed and exceeded 1600 in a single day. We value each and every donation There’s no doubt this encouraged many more people to give, of poverty and change their lives for the better, for good. arranged for speakers to visit 235 Masses in 122 parishes across humbled by the generosity of young people,” Mark said. “Schools, as a contribution from one person to another in the communities and to give much more. This year, even before donations were We’re also really grateful to The Scottish Catholic Observer every diocese in Scotland. These talks are a chance for us to teachers and pupils consistently show their love for their global we work with overseas. Our team motivation was to make a doubled by the government, the appeal raised a record-breaking for its tremendous support and for taking the time, together with show you how your incredible generosity is making a difference. neighbours by supporting SCIAF financially but also just as real and lasting difference to the lives of African women farmers £1.8million, nearly £900,000 more than our previous highest the Daily Record, Radio Clyde and its sister stations, to see our “Parishes are the beating heart of SCIAF, without them, the important, if not more, through prayer and education. This year through the Lenten appeal. With the fantastic opportunity that total of £986,000 in 2011. work with women in Africa. Sharing the difficult life stories of wonderful work we’re doing wouldn’t be possible,” Rachel has been no different and with the extra incentive of the Aid Aid Match presented us with—we really gave it all we’d got!” We hope our 50th anniversary has brought people closer to the people we work with in Rwanda and the Democratic Republic said. “I’ve been lucky enough to see some of that work first- Match, schools have worked even harder to make their fundraising From behind the scenes to those who went in front of the TV SCIAF. Many of you have attended special Masses across the of Congo no doubt inspired many people to get involved. hand so it’s a real privilege to be able to share it with people go further. I’m very proud of all the schools for their help.” media, this has been a very special experience for the SCIAF country, saw the SCIAF Story exhibition of our history, or met We were incredibly fortunate to have our Bishop-President here in Scotland. The welcome we got as we travelled around family. We feel incredibly grateful to have such fantastic Alistair Dutton our director on his 1000-mile cycle pilgrimage Joseph Toal attend the media launch alongside some of our the country telling Mary Jackson’s story has been fantastic. very donation we get is gratefully received, and logged. supporters. The success of this year was probably best summed to say ‘thank you’ to schools and parishes around Scotland. The celebrity supporters—Susan Boyle, Nicholas McDonald and “I’m always amazed by the generosity shown by parishes The huge response this year—literally ‘twice as big’ as up by one of our amazing long-time supporters, Susan Boyle, huge level of goodwill and love that so many supporters have Kaye Adams. They all spoke very highly of SCIAF and their during Lent but this year it’s been truly incredible. I want to say previous years, meant that staff and volunteers in our when she said recently: “This is an amazing result—beyond our shown over the course of this year has really touched our staff and own personal connection to our work. Their presence no doubt a massive thank you to everyone who helped to hand out Wee Esupporter services department were stretched to the limit to wildest dreams! When I helped to launch the appeal in February volunteers. We really do feel like we are part of a very big, encouraged the television news, radio and many of Scotland’s Boxes, held fundraising events, counted coins, gave a thank make sure everyone’s donations were correctly recorded and I thought it would do really well but I’d no idea it would be this loving family. newspapers, to highlight the Wee Box appeal and encourage you talk or filled in an Aid Match Consent Form—you’re thank you letters sent out. Our supporter services team also successful. It’s really fantastic that people have taken SCIAF’s Speaking after we announced the grand total of our Wee Box people to back it. all wonderful!” helped to process over 2450 campaign postcards you sent in Wee Box appeal to their hearts and given so generously. Many appeal with Baroness Verma from the UK Government’s Schools also rise to the challenge every Lent for the Wee Box asking First Minister Nicola Sturgeon to make action on climate more people who are hungry and poor will now get the help Department for International Development, Alistair said: “We’ve ehind the spotlight of the media and the grand total appeal. This year they did better than ever. Our schools officer, change a priority for her government. they need to improve their lives and have a better future.” been bowled over by the incredible response to our Lenten there’s always a huge amount of work put in by our Mark Booker, arranged a whopping 127 visits and was inspired Anne Karlin is our supporter services manager. Her team appeal from schools, parishes and individuals this year. We are volunteers, supporters and staff. Our fundraising and by the enthusiasm and creativity young people bring to the processed over 11,500 donations and couldn’t have done it I www.sciaf.org.uk B WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK 14 FR ROLHEISER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 4 2015 Dorothy Day, a saint for our time

the newspaper she founded, Catholic ity. Dorothy dreamed with others and Worker, from 1933 until her death. Her made that dream a reality. Today, most person and the movement she started of us struggle both to act on our faith have powerfully inspired Christians of and, even more so, to embed our faith every denomination to try to more effec- concretely into effective, sustained tively take the Gospels to the streets, to community action. try to bring together Jesus and justice in Finally, Dorothy Day can be an a more effectual way. She is invoked inspiration to us because she did the today as the primary role-model for vir- right thing for the right reason. tually everyone, Christian and non- Dorothy’s commitment to the poor Christian alike, working in the area of arose not out of guilt, or neurosis, or social justice. anger, or bitterness towards society. It The honour is well-deserved. She, arose out of gratitude. Her route to perhaps better than anyone else in her faith, Jesus, and the poor was rather BY FR RONALD generation, was able to wed together unorthodox. In the years prior to her the Gospel and justice, Jesus and the conversion she was an atheist, a com- ROLHEISER poor, and take the fruits of that marriage munist, a woman ideologically opposed to the streets in an effective way. That’s to the institution of marriage, and a OMETIME soon we will a rare and very difficult feat. woman who had had an abortion. Her witness the Canonisation of Ernst Kasemann once commented turning to God and to the poor hap- Dorothy Day. For many of that the problem in both the world and pened when she gave birth to her us today, especially those the church is that the liberals aren’t daughter, Tamar Theresa, and experi- who are not Roman pious and the pious aren’t liberal. He’s enced in the joy of giving birth a grati- Catholic, a Canonisation draws little right. Politics and religion are both gen- tude that seared her soul. more than a yawn. How does a canoni- erally impoverished because the pious In her autobiography, The Long sationS impact our world? Moreover, won’t be liberal and the liberals won’t Loneliness, she describes how, at see- isn’t Canonisation simply the recogni- be pious. You normally don’t see the ing her baby daughter for the first time, tion of a certain piety to which most same person leading the rosary and the she was so overcome with gratitude that people cannot relate? So why should peace march. You normally don’t see a faith and love were born in her that there be much interest around the the same person championing both the never again left her. Her passion Canonisation of Dorothy Day—who in pro-life movement and women’s for God and the poor were fuelled fact protested that she didn’t want peo- choice. And you don’t normally see the by that. ple to consider her a saint and asserted same person scrupulously defending She was also an earthy saint. She that making someone a saint often helps the most-intimate matters within pri- will, no doubt, be the first Canonised neutralise his or her influence? vate morality and having the same saint whose photographs show a Well, Dorothy Day wasn’t the kind of moral passion for the global-issues of woman with a cigarette in her mouth. saint who fits the normal conceptions of social justice. But that was Dorothy She’s a saint for our time. She showed piety. Many of us, no doubt, are familiar Day. She was equally comfortable lead- us how we can serve God and the poor with a basic sketch of her life. She was ing a peace march and leading the in a very complex world, and how to do born in New York in 1897 and died there rosary. Someone once quipped: If you it with love and colour. in 1980. She was a journalist, a peace- drew out what’s deepest and best within simply act, and to act effectively. She something larger and more permanent activist, a convert to Christianity, who, both the conservatives and liberals and not only had Faith, she acted upon that than the faith, vision, and power of a together with Peter Maurin, established put them through a blender, what would Faith. She was a do-er, not just a lis- single person. Dorothy was able to act I Fr Ronald Rolheiser is a Catholic the Catholic Worker Movement to com- come out is Dorothy Day. tener; and she was able to institution- in a way that was bigger and more priest and member of the Missionary bine direct aid to the poor and homeless alise her Faith and embed it into an effective than her own person. There’s Oblates of Mary Immaculate. He is with nonviolent action on behalf of second feature that charac- institution, the Catholic Worker, which an axiom that says: Whatever we dream president of the Oblate School of peace and justice. The movement terised Dorothy Day and her not only was able to minister directly to alone remains a dream, but what we Theology in San Antonio, Texas. Visit remains vibrant today. She served too on Aspirituality was her ability to the poor but was able to form itself into dream with others can become a real- his website at www.ronrolheiser.com The views expressed in the opinion What do you think of FR ROLHEISER’S comments on Dorothy Day? Send your points of view pages of the SCO are those of to the SCO. Write to Letters, SCO, 19 Waterloo St, Glasgow G2 6BT or e-mail [email protected] informed individuals and groups and not necessarily those of the newspaper or the Church

ON SEPTEMBER 7 1997, the London arrived at the house of IF SOMEONE was to ask should be ‘lost.’ funeral of Diana, the young a tailor in the Derbyshire vil- what happened in Britain on Some people thought that Princess of Wales, was held in lage of Eyam. The pieces of September 9 in 1752, the they were being ‘cheated’ out Westminster Abbey. The fol- cloth were damp, and so were answer is ‘nothing.’ There was of 11 days, and that they would lowing words were sung, and spread out in the house to dry. no September 9 in Britain in die 11 days sooner! they can be our words of com- A few days later, George Vick- 1752. The day after the Sep- mitment today. ers (the tailor) became very ill tember 2 became the 14. Thinking of those who look and died. Soon the other mem- Eleven days were ‘lost.’Why back and wish they had an I would be true—for there are bers of his family died, and the was this? The arrangement of extra day or more time: those who trust me. infection began to spread days in the year—the calen- Those who have too little time I would be pure—for there are through the village, killing dar—had been worked out in for what they are expected to those who care. others. Roman times, but the Romans do; I would be strong—for there is William Mompesson (the had made a slight miscalcula- Those who have lost a sense of much to suffer. vicar) gathered the people tion for the length of the year balance and proportion in their I would be brave—for there is together. He urged them not to (being the exact time that the lives; much to dare. leave the village, as that would earth goes round the sun, giving Those who feel that they have I would be friend of all, only spread the deadly plague us the different seasons.) And made a mess of everything the foe, the friendless. and would kill thousands. With PRAYERS FOR THE WEEK so, by 1752, nature’s seasons and would like to be able to I would be giving, great courage, the villagers were getting more out of line: start again. and forget the gift. decided to stay. They arranged signs of having the plague. remind us of your words The calendar was 11 days out, We pray, too, for those who I would be humble, for people in other villages to She was one of 259 to die of that there is no greater love resulting in Spring, for exam- might wish for less time: for I know my weakness. leave food at certain places, plague in the small village of than for someone ple, gradually occurring sooner Those who are worried about I would look up, paid for by money left in run- 350 people. We can only begin to lay down their life as a date in the calendar. what might happen; laugh, love and live. ning water or in bowls of vine- to imagine the experiences of for their friends. Jn 1512 In the same way, the dates Those who are in despair; gar. Month by month, families the villagers in those 13 We pray for courage associated with planting and Those who suffer hours of pain FROM September 1664, Lon- buried relatives killed by the months. when difficult times come harvesting were changing. and illness; don suffered for three years bubonic plague. One day the upon us. The government realised Those who are in prison from the Great Plague—a vicar’s wife, Catherine, men- Lord Jesus, We pray, too, for the generosity that they had better alter the or being tortured; name given to the deadly tioned that the air had a sweet the bravery and courage to think of others before our- calendar, as many other coun- Those who wish to die. bubonic plague. On this day in smell—but the vicar was horri- and self-sacrifice selves. tries had already done. And so On all these people, Lord, 1665 a parcel of cloth from fied: that was one of the first of the villagers of Eyam Amen it was decided that 11 days we ask your blessing. Amen.

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ECENTLY we had a series of the bread of life, transforms lives through Gospel readings on the A SPIRITUAL His own risen life. He shines through us the Eucharist from Chapter 6 of more we truly become part of Him. LAY READERS’ GUIDE John’s Gospel at our Sunday REFLECTION ‘The Spirit blows where it wills.’ God can Masses. Over a period of five change the lives of anyone by whatever means weeks, we witnessed Jesus giving bread to He chooses. The normal way, however, is the people who had gathered to hear Him through the sacraments. Jesus concluded His SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 6 Rspeak about the Kingdom of God. They had statements on the true bread of life by saying been hungry and been given bread to eat. that his words were spirit and life. They were Isaiah 35:4-7a. Response: My soul, give They came back for more of the same but to become a reality after He died and was praise to the Lord. James 2:1-5. Mark 7:31-37. this time didn’t get what they wanted. Instead, raised to new life with the Father on the Jesus offered them something different, but coming Easter Sunday. The Spirit of God, much better. and of Jesus, forms the body of Christ in all MONDAY We feel comfortable with the familiar and his believers. We remember that He said in Colossians 1:24-2:3. Response: In God is everyday experiences. That is a normal the Last Supper discourse that he wanted to my safety and glory. Luke 6:6-11. human feeling, but it can make us lazy. We One who was to come was that they didn’t celebrate the breaking of bread ‘in memory have a further desire that makes us seek for quite expect Him to come in the way He did. of me.’ something deeper. That is what Jesus was This new bread of life is a case in point. The people Jesus was speaking to in John TUESDAY offering those who were looking for further What Jesus said then is as relevant for us 6 could not possibly have understood all that Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin free handouts the day after He multiplied the now. We have had the benefit of 2000 years Jesus meant. What He was asking of them Mary. Micah 5:1-4a or Romans 8:28-30. bread for them. They had been looking for of the Church’s reflection and practice. We was to have faith in Him. But they were so signs.Now He was going to give them should be readier to accept what he told caught up in the stories of His miracles, like Response: I exult for joy in the Lord. another greater sign of who He was and what them than they could ever have been. Jesus the feeding of the 5000 they had witnessed the Matthew 1:1-16; 18-23. He would do for them. is asking us if we believe that He is the bread day before. They should have been more open The bread he gave them the day before, of life; that in receiving and eating the bread to where He was leading them; they wanted just like the Manna in the desert, was not and the wine, it is His body and blood that something they could grasp immediately. WEDNESDAY enough for them. He would give them food we are in fact consuming; that in eating Him Even some of Jesus’ own disciples did not Feast of St Peter Claver.Colossians 3:1-11. that endures to eternal life, the bread that we are not making Him part of us but we accept what He had told them. Peter was a Response: How good is the Lord to all. God was offering them through him. They become one with Him. practical fisherman, but he knew that Jesus then asked Him what sign He would do to Many disbelieved then and even today was very different from other men; he Luke 6:20-26. prove that they should believe in Him. In because what Jesus said sounds like realised, if in an obscure way, that He was spite of being impressed by Jesus’ miracles cannibalism. But we don’t believe that we offering them something new. THURSDAY and as someone who spoke with authority, are eating dead flesh. The bread and wine are Peter spoke for the rest of us when Jesus they would not accept what He said about not a dead corpse. It is the risen and living asked the 12 if they too would leave Him. Colossians 3:12-17. Response: Let eating His flesh and drinking His blood to Christ that we take and eat. It is because He said: “Lord to whom shall we go? You everything that lives and that breathes receive eternal life. They wanted yet another Jesus was raised the dead that makes all the have the message of eternal life.” give praise to the Lord. Luke 6:27-38. sign. Many of us would sympathise with difference. His life is like a seed that is What Jesus was asking of the people was them. It does seem a tall order to accept implanted in us. It grows in us, and takes to have faith in Him. No scientific or other Jesus’ words literally. over who and what we are. human attempt to prove what Jesus said can FRIDAY Many sects since then, even into modern give us absolute human certainty. We know 1 Timothy 1:1-2, 12-14. Response: You times, have made outrageous claims only to ur Lord’s gift of life to us is limited from lived experience and tradition in the are my inheritance, O Lord. Luke 6:39-42. be shown to be charlatans in the end. by how much we allow him to Church that what Jesus teaches in the The difference here is that Jesus was not change us. When Christ lives in us, scriptures is true. Naturally, we need guidance out to line His own nest with riches and thereO are in a sense two people within us. and good theology to help us to sustain our SATURDAY popularity. He lived what He taught and He Those looking at us will see only the person belief. In the end, it is God who speaks and 1 Timothy 1:15-17. Response: May the fulfilled the promises made in the scriptures we are. However, the more we make room draws us to himself. That is what the Eucharist of old of the coming Messiah. The trouble for Christ in our lives, others will see us but (above) is about. We celebrate it, receive it name of the Lord be blessed for evermore! for many of those who were waiting for the they will notice something different. Christ, and find healing and God’s love in it. Luke 6:43-49. WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK 16 FAITH IN CULTURE SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 4 2015 Character, a vital trait in arts and politics

about the reasons why many former Labour voters liament. I am not a nationalist but I can see as clearly a flash just to correct the imbalance on the left in this FAITH IN CULTURE feel remote or even betrayed by the party. as any nationalist that the situation could not go on.” country.I don't have an opinion about him as effective At the Edinburgh International Book Festival last Appearing at the Fringe arts festival was Owen prime minister or leader of opposition but I have a big week Alan Johnson underlined his support of Yvette Jones with a lively discussion titled: The Politics of theory as to how he might correct the ceaseless right- By Richard Cooper, previously he called for an ‘end to the mad- Hope. The event saw many disaffected Labour voters wards move of the Labour movement so for that rea- ness’ in reference to the surge of support for Mr Cor- and Scottish nationalists gather under one roof to son he is a good thing. His supporters across the Purden byn. Once again key Labour figures appear to have engage with the popular speaker and author about the country feel that because they have reached a stage failed to understand the mood in Scotland.Also at the political challenges ahead. The left wing columnist where this is enough now. Tony Blair led us into for- book festival was Glasgow born Catholic author is a vocal supporter of Mr Corbyn and told the audi- eign wars, lied to the public and was a completely “I hope that forces come through from places Andew O’Hagan, speaking exclusively. ence to prepare for a ‘firestorm’should he be elected. shameless deregulator of the banks, you couldn’t put such as the Catholic Church to remind people “When I saw Ed Miliband cheek by jowl with It's fair to say that many media outlets have stooped a cigarette paper between the Blairites, Milibandites what real principles are.” David Cameron (during the Scottish independence to low levels and what Mr Jones calls a ‘troll-ish’ and the Tories on the things that matter to me. referendum) something within me died forever in mentality. During the debate in which he took ques- “I’m surprised the whole country isn't rising up he attacks on Labour’s Jeremy Corbyn relation to the Labour Party and I know I'm not alone tions from the audience the speaker referred to the against this two headed monster that is the Labour by the mainstream press, the Westmin- in Scotland,” he said. “The demise of the Labour Overton window, a right leaning practice adopted by and Conservative monster. I hope that forces come ster establishment and even his own party has been harrowing to watch. Let’s get away politicians to make their more extreme and harmful through from places such as the Catholic Church to party seems to have only worked to from the subject of nationalism, let’s get on to the views seem palatable and acceptable while rendering remind people what real principles are. In the Labour strengthen the resolve of the man and his subject of misrepresentation in Westminster because the opposition ridiculous and incredulous. It seems as movement going back to the days of Michael Foot, legions of supporters across these islands. Many I came to believe that’s what the (Scottish) referen- much is written about Jeremy Corbyn’s age, private he had enormous principles and yes he wore a don- Labour interventions from the likes of Tony Blair, dum was about. It seemed to me that on a basic level life and appearance as his suitability for leadership. key jacket—get over it because he was a great par- GordonT Brown, David Miliband and Alistair Camp- that people were sick of being misrepresented by There has been undoubtedly an attempt to ‘turn the liamentarian, a true socialist and someone who bell have also failed to dampen the ever growing politicians who were effectively Tories. They went left into a laughing stock.’ Within Labour the focus believed in the society that he lived and worked in. momentum. There’s seems to be no understanding and ran Tory policies in their name in the London par- has shifted to the external and how things are pre- Why is he anathema, why is it an anathema to talk of sented and perceived in the media rather than what people like Michael Foot and James Callaghan and benefits society as a whole. The party has attracted talk about the past as if we ‘got over that’ when we the wrong kind of politician, a person who would had Blair... we got over it too much." Jeremy Corbyn Gordius No 210 have no shame in using the party as a careerist step- has for many become a popular choice because he is CROSSWORD ping stone to a private sector job. Today many asso- a man who has clear principles and lives them out. ciated with the era of Blair and Brown are regarded Matthew 7:16 in the gospels says: “Ye shall know as toxic, particularly in Scotland. Mr Blair has them by their fruits.” The people know the Labour 123 4 5 6 7 become a symbol of greed and corruption, history has leadership candidates who are in politics for the right revealed him to be the point where the Labour move- reasons. As a result of this race the Labour Party is ment went into decline. more divided than ever but it's not necessarily a bad 8 9 Last week Mr O’Hagan spoke for those people who thing for those who wish to see it’s redemption. feel like they are in a kind of in-between place, no We are living through a fascinating period in his- longer Labour voters but nationalists neither, he had tory where institutions are having to clean up their this to say: “The Labour party who I have voted for all act and appoint people of character and integrity. The 10 11 12 First entry out the hat on FRI my life—they are in a state of utter disgrace and they appointment of Mr Corbyn seems a step in the right 13 14 SEPTEMBER 11 will be the did it to themselves by absolutely moving further to direction. winner the right. It's not a question of loyalty to the Labour Party because they are not the Labour Party,they have I Richard Purden is a married father of two and as it were embezzled a name. 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Also Memories are treasures no 16th Oct at 7.30pm - Music Concert by Martin Aelred ScottishCharity SC016909 In Jesus I trust in You. aunt Babs, who died October one can steal in honor of St John Paul II Tel: 01505 614669 Mae and all the family. 9, 2012 and cousin James, Some may forget you but we 18th Oct at 3.00pm – Installation of Relic of John who died August 9, 2012. will remember no matter how Email: R.I.P. Paul II by Rt. Rev Bp. Joseph Toal long. [email protected] Sacred Heart of Jesus, grant MEMORIAM them eternal rest. Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for Our Lady of Perpetual her. ARMSTRONG Succour, pray for them. Your loving family Dolina, Iain, THE NATIONAL SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES - CARFIN 21st Anniversary Inserted by Elizabeth. Mary Margaret, Brian, Penny, In loving memory of Tommy, a Martin, Donald Archie and dear husband, father and CAULFIELD Karen. grandpa, died September 3, In loving memory of our dear 1994. mother, Lena, who died Sadly missed by family and September 5, 1992, also our GALBRAITH friends. dear father, Samuel, who died In loving memory of our dear Our Lady and St Joseph, pray April 8, 1985. granny, Morag Galbraith. for him. May they rest in peace. Our family chain is broken From all the family. Our Lady of Lourdes and Saint Vincent de Paul, pray Nothing seems the same But as God calls us one by BOYD for them. In loving memory of Roddy Inserted by the family in Erskine. one who died September 1, 2014. The links shall join again Ever in my thoughts and CURRIE St Barr, pray for her. 9th Anniversary prayers. Your loving grandchildren. Inserted by brother Peter. In loving memory of my dear sister and our aunt, Agnes, died September 7, 2006. GALLACHER BROWN Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for Precious memories of uncle Of your charity, please pray her. for the repose of the souls of Donald Alexander Gallacher, From Chrissie and family. SUNDAY 6th SEPTEMBER 2015 Thomas, who died on Sep- who died September 7, 2010. tember 8, 1982, and his R.I.P. DONNELLY beloved wife, Ann, née 13th Anniversary Always in our thoughts. NATIONAL GATHERING Jamieson, who died on May Precious memories of Joseph, Our Lady of the Isles, pray 13, 2004 and their beloved died September 8, 2002. Lov- for him. son Fr. James Brown, Holy ing husband of the late Anne Inserted by his loving family Ghost Father, who died on Marie, dear father, grandfa- in Forres. January 11, 2010. Also ther and great-grandfather, HOLY MASS beloved son, Gerard, who brother and uncle. died July 12, 2011. (Altrin- They say there is a reason, GIBBONS to pray for the cham) They say that time will tell, In loving memory of a dear Remembered with love by But neither time nor reason, husband, father, grandfather their family. Synod on Family Life in Rome Can change the way we feel. and brother, Jack Gibbons, On their souls, sweet Jesus, No one knows how many who died September 6, 2008. at 3pm have mercy. times, We’ve broken down and cried, R.I.P. Place Your Intimation If our love could have saved We think of you in silence, followed by a Rosary Procession and Announcing, Remembering, you, We make no outward show, Thanking You never would have died. What it meant to lose you, Benediction in the Grotto at 5.15pm Births, Marriages, Deaths,Anniversaries Eternal rest grant unto him, O No one will ever know. Lord, Our Lady of Fatima, pray for Visit the recently opened Bethlehem Cave, the Holy House of And let perpetual light shine upon him, him. Nazareth, the Divine Mercy Chapel and the Tombof Jesus Inserted by his loving wife To place a Family Announcement Contact May he rest in peace. Patricia Cairney: 0141 241 6106 Inserted by his loving family. and family. FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 4 2015 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS 19 FAMILYANNOUNCEMENTS

GILLIES MacLELLAN MacLEOD NUGENT THANKS to St Jude. You did In loving memory of Sarah, 20th Anniversary 12th Anniversary Treasured memories of Rose, it. – C.M. dear mother of Jane, Mary, Of your charity, please pray In loving memory of our a precious mum, gran and Bernadette and James. for the repose of the soul of wonderful mum, Moira, who great-gran, who fell asleep GRATEFUL thanks to Our Loving grandmother of died September 11, 2003, September 4, 2009. Also our Roderick MacLellan, Lady, St Bernadette and St Jennifer and Michael James, loving wife of the late John, dad, John, who passed away Peregrine for prayers Lochboisdale, died who sadly died on September dearly loved mum, mum-in- March 9, 1989. answered. 12, 2007. September 8, 1995. law and granny. You gave us all you had to Sacred Heart of Jesus, grant May the winds of heaven blow A golden heart stopped give, GRATEFUL thanks to Our gently, him eternal rest. beating, Gifts both great and small, Lady and St Anthony for And whisper for you to hear, Inserted by the family. Two willing hands are still, But most of all you gave us favours received. Publication That we still love and miss My gift is just a simple prayer, The one who did so much for love, promised. – N.M.N. you, McGHEE God Bless and keep you in us, The greatest gift of all. Always wishing you were 1st Anniversary Sacred Heart of Jesus, pray His care. Is resting at God’s will. BLESSED VIRGIN MARY here. for them. Treasured memories of my Grand-daughter Shannon Till memory fades and life you who can find a way, when Every day we think of you, All of your devoted family. loving husband, Sam, who departs, there is no way, please help We miss you more and more, Rebecca and grandson Ruairi died on September 5, 2014. You will live forever in our me. Repeat six times. Just wishing we could see Drew. O’DONNELL Loving dad of Catherine Ann, hearts. Publication promised. – you, 13th Anniversary Samuel and Lorraine. Adored Miss and love you so much. N.M.N. Come walking through the MacLELLAN Inserted by your loving In loving memory of our Papa of Frances, Mark, Liam, door. 4th Anniversary of our dearest daughter Jean, son Seamus beloved mother, gran, NOVENA TO THE SACRED Love and miss you so much. Daniel, Clare, Freya and mother and grandmother, and grandchildren Megan, great-gran and great-great- HEART OF JESUS. From all your loving family. Sophia. Nellie, who died on Michael and Alice. gran, Margaret Anne, who It broke our hearts to lose you died on September 7, 2002. O Jesus who said ‘ask and September 5, 2011. Also our you shall receive, seek and GREEN But you did not go alone, MacNEIL Sweet are the memories dear father, Angus, who died you shall find, knock and it In loving memory of my dear For part of us went with you 1st Anniversary silently kept, husband, father and grandfa- on shall be opened to you,’ The day God called you In loving memory of Angus Of a mother we loved and ther, Dick, who died on Sep- September 6, 2002. shall never forget, through the intercession of home. John MacNeil, dear dad and tember 4, 1989. R.I.P. Time passes, memories stay, Will those who think of her Mary your most Holy Mother, I Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for papa, who died September 5, Sadly missed. Loved and remembered every 2014, aged 78. today, knock. I ask that my prayer him. Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for day. Sadly missed. A little prayer to Jesus say. will be granted (make Inserted by his wife Helen and him. Our Lady of the Isles, pray for May he rest in peace. Our Lady of Lourdes and St request). O Jesus who has St Anne, pray for him. family. them. Inserted by his family, Isle of Pio, pray for her. said whatsoever you ask the Inserted by his loving wife and Lovingly remembered and Father in my name, it shall be Inserted by their loving family Barra. family. sadly missed by her son, granted to you through the MacINTYRE in South Uist, Uddingston, daughters, grandchildren and intercession of Mary, your 29th Anniversary Paisley and Aberdeen. MARTIN Treasured memories of our In loving memory of our dear great-grandchild. most Holy Mother. I ask the dearly loved mother, grand- parents, grandparents, great- Father in your name that my SINCLAIR mother and great-granny, grandparents and great-great- prayer be granted (make In loving memory of our dear request). O Jesus who said Bridget, who died September grandparents, James, who died September 9, 1988, and father, Allan Joseph Sinclair, ‘Heaven and Earth shall pass 8, 1986. Helen, who died August 21, who died on September 8, away but my words will not Our Lady and St Martin, pray 2003. 1973. pass away’ through the for her. Softly the leaves of memory Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for intercession of Mary your 14 Glen, Castlebay, Barra. fall, him. most Holy Mother, I feel St Joseph, pray for him. Gently we gather and confident that my prayer be Inserted by his son Donald. MacKINNON treasure them all, granted (make request). Sacred Heart of Jesus, have 5th Anniversary Unseen unheard they are Publication promised. Say JENKINS mercy on his soul. always near, hourly for nine hours. One In loving memory of Ann, In loving memory of Matilda St Anthony, pray for him. Still loved and missed every day only. – M.S. beloved youngest daughter of MacKinnon, a dear mam and MacPHEE Dolina, Roddy and family, day of the year, the late Donald and Annie, granny, who died September Cherished memories of our Eriskay. Life is not measured by the and loving sister-in-law, aunt 4, 2010, aged 67 years. Also darling son and brother, Carl DEAR HEART OF JESUS years you lived, and great-aunt of all the fam- remembering Michael Joseph Stuart (DooDoos), who Dear Heart of Jesus in the But the love you gave and the WARD ily, died September 8, 1997. tragically passed away on Precious memories of Anne past I have asked you for MacKinnon, our dear dad, things you did, May her soul and the souls of Marie, adored and loving many favours, this time I ask who died May 8, 1973. September 7, 2014, aged 19 This day is remembered and all the faithful departed, rest in mother and grandmother, who you for this special one Forever in our thoughts and years. quietly kept, peace. died September 8, 2001. (mention favour), take it Dear prayers. They say there is a reason, St Ann, pray for her. Words are not needed, we will We only wish that we could Heart of Jesus, and place it They say that time will heal, I’d like the memory of me to Sadly missed. never forget. say, within Your broken heart be a happy one, of happy Janet, Iain and Toots and But neither time or reason, St Martin, pray for them. We’re going to see our mum where your Father sees it, times and laughing times and families, Oban and Eriskay. Will change the way we feel. Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for today, then in his merciful eyes it will bright and sunny days. For no one knows the them. To hear her voice, to hear her become Your favour, not From your loving family home MacKINNON heartache, smile, mine. Amen. Say for three McDONALD and abroad. 4th Anniversary That lies behind our smiles, To sit and talk with her awhile, days, 20th Anniversary Treasured memories of my No one knows how many Please God forgive a silent publication promised. – E.S. In loving memory of John, a MOONEY tear, dear husband and dad, who beloved husband, our dear times, Of your charity, please pray A constant wish that she was GRATEFUL thanks to died so suddenly on Septem- father and grandfather, We have broken down and for the repose of the soul of still here, Venerable Margaret Sinclair ber 8, 1995. Angus, who died September cried. our dear father, Thomas For the hardest thing in life to for good results. Still praying. Our Lady of the Isles, pray for 8, 2011. We want to tell you Mooney, who died September bear, – M.M. him. May he rest in peace. something, 11, 1979, and our beloved Is to need your mum and St Joseph, pray for him. Our Lady, Star of the Sea, So there won’t be any doubt, mother, Frances Mooney, who she’s not there. May he rest in peace. BLESSED VIRGIN MARY, pray for him. You’re so wonderful to think died September 4, 1996. Too dearly loved to be forgot- Loving wife Nan, Margaret, On whose souls, sweet please answer my prayer and Inserted by his loving wife of, ten. Fiona, Mairi and Ewen. Jesus, have mercy. I will forever be grateful to But so hard to live without. Inserted by your loving family. Dolly and family. Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for you. – Margaret. Our family chain is broken, them. MacKINNON Nothing seems the same, DEAR HEART OF JESUS To place an 21st Anniversary But as God calls us one by MURRAY THANKSGIVING Dear Heart of Jesus in the In loving memory of our dear one, Precious memories of James, past I have asked you for intimation uncle, Jimmy, who died sud- The links shall join again. a loving father, granda and GRATEFUL thanks to the many favours, this time I ask denly on September 4, 1994. We love and miss you so great-granda, who sadly Dear Heart of Jesus, St you for this special one (mention favour), take it Dear Eternal rest grant unto him O much Doodoos. passed away on September Martha, St Clare and St Heart of Jesus, and place it Call: 0141 Lord, Always in our hearts, forever 10, 2001. Therese the Little Flower, St Loved and remembered every Anthony and Our Lady for within Your broken heart And let perpetual light shine in our thoughts. 241 6106 day. prayers answered. Still where your Father sees it, Mum, Dad, Brendan, upon him, Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for praying. – I.R. then in his merciful eyes it will May he rest in peace. Stephanie, Abigail and him. become Your favour, not Inserted by Teresa, Joe and Charlene, Inserted by all your loving GRATEFUL thanks to St Jude mine. Amen. Say for three family. 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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

disgraced; I have set my face like flint, knowing but you do not give them the necessities of the that I shall not be put to shame. He is near who body, what good is it? CHILDREN’S upholds my right; if anyone wishes to oppose So also faith of itself, if it does not have works, me, let us appear together. is dead. Indeed someone might say: “You have CROSSWORD 97 Who disputes my right? Let that man confront faith and I have works.” Demonstrate your faith me. See, the Lord God is my help; who will to me without works, and I will demonstrate my prove me wrong? faith to you from my works. 1 2 3 4 5 6 The Word of the Lord The Word of the Lord Responsorial Psalm Alleluia 114: 1-6. 8-9 r.9. Galatians 6:14 7 8 (R) I will walk in the presence of the Lord, in the (R) Alleluia, alleluia. land of the living. May I never boast except in the cross of our I love the Lord because He has heard my voice Lord through which the world has been crucified in supplication. to me and I to the world. 9 10

Because he has inclined his ear to me the day I (R)Alleluia, alleluia. 11 12 13 24th Sunday of Ordinary Time called. (R) I will walk in the presence of the Lord, in the Gospel Reflection land of the living. You are the Christ. The Son of Man is destined to suffer The cords of death encompassed me; the snares grievously. A reading from the Holy Gospel according 14 15 16 17 IN THE Gospel, Jesus teaches His disciples of the netherworld seized upon me. to Mark 8:27-35. what they have gradually come to discover: He I fell into distress and sorrow and I called upon Jesus and His disciples set out for the villages of is indeed the Messiah. But he is a Messiah who the name of the Lord: “O Lord, save my life!” Caesarea Philippi. Along the way he asked His must suffer and die. (R) I will walk in the presence of the Lord, in the disciples: “Who do people say that I am?” 18 19 Peter found this hard to accept. For Peter, land of the living. They said in reply: “John the Baptist, others the Messiah would not, could not, suffer. Gracious is the Lord and just; yes, our God is Elijah, still others one of the prophets.” Judging by human standards, not God’s, Peter merciful. And He asked them: “But who do you say failed to accept God’s will for the Messiah. The Lord keeps the little ones; I was brought low, that I am?” Jesus assured all His disciples that they, too, and he saved me. Peter said to him in reply:“You are the ACROSS must suffer—deny themselves, take up the (R) I will walk in the presence of the Lord, in the Christ.” 1 Where pupils learn (9) cross, and follow Him. land of the living. Then he warned them not to tell anyone about 7 Joint in the arm (5) For He has freed my soul from death, my eyes Him. He began to teach them that the Son of 8 Not true (5) Discussion from tears, my feet from stumbling. Man must suffer greatly and be rejected by the 9 Fling; chuck (5) I Why do people reject other people? I will walk in the presence of the Lord, in the land elders, the chief priests and the scribes, be killed 11 Warmed something up (6) I Have you ever been rejected for doing what of the living. and rise after three days. He spoke this openly. 14 A king or queen sits on this (6) was right or for ‘not going along with the (R) I will walk in the presence of the Lord, in the Then Peter took him aside and began to 17 Intend (4) crowd?’ (Remember: God created each of us as land of the living. rebuke Him. At this He turned around and, 18 Commanded (7) 19 Part of the foot (3) unique persons. The person who rejects Second Reading looking at His disciples, rebuked Peter and said: knowing you is the real loser. He or she is “Get behind me, Satan. You are thinking not as DOWN missing a unique creation of God.) If good works do not go with faith, it is quite dead. A God does, but as human beings do.” 1 ‘Conker’ (8) I What ‘crosses’do you have to ‘take up’in your reading from the letter of James 2:14-18. He summoned the crowd with his disciples 2 The ‘orange’ traffic light (5) life right now? Will you ask Jesus to help you? What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if and said to them: “Whoever wishes to come 3 Use a needle and thread (3) someone says he has faith but does not have after me must deny himself, take up his cross, 4 A high-up member of the army (7) Activity works? Can that faith save him? and follow me. For whoever wishes to save his G 5 Cows provide this food we drink (4) Show the children pictures of various crosses. If a brother or sister has nothing to wear and life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for 6 Mix black and white to get this colour (4) Encyclopedias and the internet are good has no food for the day, and one of you says to my sake and that of the Gospel will save it.” 10 The tenth month of the year (7) references for crosses found in art. them: “Go in peace, keep warm, and eat well,” The Gospel of the Lord. 12 Two tens make this number (6) GAsk the children where they have seen crosses. G 13 Ass (6) Take the children on a walk around the church 15 A musician plucks the strings of this or into it and ‘hunt’ for crosses. instrument (4) G As each cross is found, stop and look at it as 16 Adam and Eve lived in the Garden of a group. Notice any unique qualities about it. ____ (4) G When you return to the classroom, have the children discuss the similarities and differences LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION of the various crosses seen. G Provide paper and markers and let the children ACROSS illustrate their favorite cross that they saw. 1 Pirate 4 Swim 6 Exams 7 Cross 8 Assistant Prayer 12 Envelope 14 Astonish 16 Plan 17 Dad 18 Tree Jesus, we know you are with us. We will call on DOWN your name always. Jesus, you know all our 1 Prepare 2 Roads 3 Tusks 4 Strange 5 Music needs. You are always ready to help us. Give us 9 Iceland 10 Trotted 11 Crusoe 13 Nails 15 Net the courage to be your faithful followers each and every day. Amen. The Children’s Liturgy page is First Reading published one week in advance to I offered my back to those who struck me. A reading from the book of the prophet Isaiah 50:40-9a allow RE teachers and those taking The Lord God opens my ear that I may hear; the Children’s Liturgy at weekly and I have not rebelled, have not turned back. I gave my back to those who beat me, my cheeks Masses to use, if they wish, this to those who plucked my beard; my face I did page as an accompaniment to their not shield from buffets and spitting. The Lord God is my help, therefore I am not teaching materials

WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK 22 CATHOLICISM & ISLAM SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 4 2015 Islam is also worship, submission to God... DR HARRY SCHNITKER, in his series on the history of Islam and Catholicism, THE CATHOLIC CHURCH AND ISLAM looks at the way the politics and the spirituality of both are truly interwoven

N THIS series to date, there has been much for there were no major clashes of morality. derived from Surah 4:69 from the Qur’an. These worldly ambition and self-will and become com- on the political side of the confrontations We saw this in the case of the conquered Chris- are rather generic qualities, of course, derived from pletely dependent on God (Tawakkul). This typi- and co-operations between Christianity and tians of the Middle East in the first centuries of the the same sense of holiness that also underpins the cally leads to a mendicant lifestyle of voluntary Islam. There has been very little on the spir- Islamic Empire, we saw this on the Iberian Penin- Jewish Old Testament. As in Catholicism, Islamic poverty and trust in God’s providence for shelter ituality of Islam. I am strongly aware that the sula and on Sicily during the High Middle Ages, saints are not expected to be perfect: perfection is and food. Little wonder St Francis was admired by series is following a set pattern when Islam is and it continued under Ottoman Rule. Muslims reserved for God alone. the Egyptians amongst whom he preached. being discussed in the West these days. Although went to the mosque on Friday, Christians wor- Like Catholic saints, Islamic saints, and espe- Sufi are usually followers of particular holy itI is impossible to separate faith and the world in shipped on Sunday, but fundamentally both had a cially the great mystics, are revered after their men, called Shayk in Arabic or Pir in Persian. Islam (as it is in Christianity, to some extent), we very strict set of moral guidelines and these were death. They are believed to be able to help those These, like their Catholic counterparts, form orders should remember that Islam is above anything else mostly shared. In a modern, European, context, we calling on their assistance through the power of which long survive them, and which express a cer- the worship of, and submission to, God. have seen this once again in the co-operation God, with whom they dwell in paradise. The tain charism. For those joining an order, a long This should be a given, but one could be forgiven between Churches and Islamic leaders over such appeal to saints is called Istimdaad or Ista’anat or period of initiation follows, in which denial and for thinking that God has absolutely nothing to do issues as abortion and same-sex ‘marriage’. help seeking, and like Catholicism is strictly sep- self-purification are central. As the Sufi orders with Islam if we pay any attention to the way that These similarities in the moral codes that guide arated from the worship which is due to God alone. spread, they became deeply influential in the polit- the western media treats that particular faith. Both everyday life go a long way to explain why Chris- Muslim saints have shrines erected to them which ical as well as the spiritual world of Islam. How- Islam and the Catholic Church suffer from this air- tians and Muslims could live side-by-side, when are visited by the faithful to commemorate the day ever, since the twentieth century, their fortunes brushing of the essence of what it stands for, often in official polemics the differences, which of their death, and just as Catholic faithful will have been under some pressure. although for very different reasons. Attention is are real, were highlighted and used in an attempt to leave ex votos at shrines, so Muslim faithful leave Secularists like Turkey’s Kemal Ataturk focused on structures, power and finance, or, in the create conflict. Islam may have been the dangerous flowers and wreaths. Many Muslims believe that supressed Sufi orders. The most immediate threat case of Islam, on violence. Today, I wish to re-focus. ‘other’ to many medieval and Early Modern Chris- saints can perform miracles, and quote the Qur’an comes from radical Islam, however. They perceive ‘Islam’ derives from the Arabic Salema or tians, and Christians may have been stubborn in support of this, amongst others Surah 18-17, Sufi mystical practices as being un-Qur’anic and ‘peace.’ This peace is understood in a secular deniers of the prophethood of Muhammad and per- The Companions in the Cave, and one involving wish to eradicate it, including the veneration of sense, but is primarily derived from a voluntary verse interpreters of the ‘prophet’ Jesus, but the Mary, mother of Jesus, Surah 19-25. Miracles are saints and the cultural expressions of the mystical spiritual submission to the Will of God, which cre- similarities were real. also told of the companions of Muhammad, tradition. Very much like Protestantism in Christi- ates a spirit of purity and wholeness in the person including the early Caliphs, like Abu Bakr and Ali. anity, radical Islam is deeply distrustful of any who submits. It is a recognition of the smallness ne of the most striking similarities between Miracles in Islam, again as in Catholicism, are form of faith that is not totally centred on the Word of the human person and the enormity of God. Not, both faiths comes from their respective mys- seen as expressions of God’s power through an of God. As a result shrines are destroyed, Sufi per- one would suggest, a million miles from the tical traditions. Mystics seek union with God earthly, human source. They do not originate secuted or even killed and their traditions of wor- Catholic perception of Faith, but lacking one Owhilst still alive, and are driven by an overwhelming within the human person. ship banned. All of this has been exacerbated by ingredient, of course. Islam does not have an Incar- desire to be one with the Creator. To achieve this the western interest in Sufism, which many, nate God submitting to death for love of creation. aim, they have a set of tools that induce the correct he greatest expression of saintliness and including many western politicians, have It is a profound difference and an insurmount- frame of mind to divest themselves from things mysticism in Islam comes through Sufism. described as the acceptable face of Islam. able one. worldly and focus on the things of heaven. Known as Tasawuuf, it seeks to introduce its From a Catholic perspective, Sufism is not so The great Catholic mystics are well-known. Fig- followersT to find God through acts of renunciation much the acceptable face of Islam, as a touching hen it comes to the notion of a singular ures like St Bernard of Clairvaux, Catherine of such as fasting and abstinence, communal living point between two faiths, a point of recognition. God (monotheism), however, who is the Siena, Birgitta of Sweden, Teresa of Avila and and trances. The word Sufism derives from the This is enhanced by the experience of both expres- all-powerful creator of the universe, Padre Pio have dominated the Catholic imagina- Arabic suf which means wool and refers to the sions of the faiths of persecution by those who sometimesW referred to as the Abrahamic God, the tion. They have had followers who have formed coarse woollen garments worn by followers of the believe that only Scripture forms the basis of faith, difference between Islam and Christianity is small, religious orders, and have themselves become fig- mystical way. The most pronounced Sufi practice and who leave no space for tradition or mystical indeed. The concept that this creator-God demands ures of devotion. They have their Islamic counter- became the endless recitation of the names of God, experiences. Like Catholicism in the age of the a certain mode of behaviour set within certain parts. Muslim saints are widely believed to be ceaseless prayer analogous to the Orthodox Jesus Reformation, Sufi Islam remains strong in certain moral parameters is another element shared by people with four distinct qualities: they have a prayer. Again, as in Catholicism, those praying like areas of the Islamic world. For anyone with an Christians and Muslims. In the past, this meant that prophetic voice, are truthful (siddíq) faithful this will use prayer beads. interest in mysticism, it may be hoped that this will adherents of both faiths could tolerate each other, (shadíd) and righteous (sálih); the qualities are Some Sufi express their faith by renouncing all continue.

WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 4 2015 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER CELEBRATING LIFE 23 Scottish pilgrims take the high road Reconnect with God on retreat By Dan McGinty limited by the greatest and yet to be contained in the tiniest— FR MICHAEL Briody, parish priest of JESUS said in Mark’s Gospel: this is the divine).” St Michael’s in Moodiesburn, led a “Come with me by yourselves While Ignatian Spirituality pilgrimage of 34 parishioners and other to a quiet place and get some offers a structured method that Catholics from as far afield as Kilwinning, rest.” For many saints of the can be used in retreats, there are on a three-day visit to the north-east. Church also, going into a a variety of other ways in which Their visit to area took them to the old St retreat in order to deepen retreats can draw the focus of Mary’s College at Blairs, near Aberdeen, the their Faith and relationship retreatants—family retreats, the former junior seminary, where they were with God were vital elements Eucharist, the lives of saints given a very interesting and informative talk of their spirituality. and scripture among them. from the curator of the Blairs Museum, Ian Particularly well known are Craig Lodge in Dalmally is Forbes, before Mass was celebrated. the Spiritual Exercises of St one place where such retreats Concelebrating with Fr Briody was Mgr Ignatius, which are offered at are offered, with retreats on the John McIntyre, a former rector of the college, the Ignatian Spirituality Centre Holy Spirit and Healing, Inner who was participating in the visit as one of in Glasgow, one of many retreat Healing and Renewal, St Teresa the pilgrims. centres in Scotland. Among the of Avila and even family weeks From their base in Grantown-on-Spey, the many adherents of the Spiritual and weekends, with celebrated group set out next day to visit the little Exercises is Pope Francis, who retreat leaders such as Fr Michael chapel at Tynet, built in 1755 to resemble a during his Papacy has highlighted Ross OBD and Fr Damian farm building, since Catholics were still not their value and the importance Cassidy O Carm among those allowed to celebrate the Mass at that time. of finding God in all things, leading the retreats. While in Tynet they listened to a talk by Tomintoul, in 1716, to join in the annual discernment and prayer. Speaking again of the Sarah Henderson arranged by the local outdoor Mass. The Mass (right) is organised “Finding God in all things is importance of retreats, Pope parish priest Fr Tad Turski. The visit to one each year by the Scalan Association, which not an ‘empirical eureka,’” the Francis said before the Third of the most treasured examples of how the preserves the building and promotes knowledge Pope said. “When we desire to World Retreat of Priests how Catholic Faith was kept alive in Scotland of it among Scotland’s Catholics and further encounter God, we would like important it is to communicate was followed by a short journey by road to afield, an which will next year mark the to verify Him immediately by and have a relationship with Jesus. Keith, where they joined in the National 300th anniversary of Scalan’s foundation. an empirical method. But you “When we see the little that Mass to mark the 400th anniversary of the The pilgrims (above) returned home after cannot meet God this way. God we are, when we feel that holy Martyrdom of St John Ogilvie. three days of prayer and unseasonally good is found in the gentle breeze shame and that He places us On the final day, the pilgrims took the weather, voting their parish pilgrimage a perceived by Elijah. The senses not as servants but as friends, road to Scalan, the seminary that was set up great success and noting that it is something that find God are the ones St to serve His people,” he said. in secret in the Braes of Glenlivet, near which could be done more often. Ignatius called spiritual senses. “And it is that love which leads Ignatius asks us to open our us to evangelise, to take Jesus’ spiritual sensitivity to message, to speak of the encounter God beyond a purely Beloved, to show Him. If we Missionaries of Charity the ‘beating heart of the Church’ empirical approach. don’t feel the immense desire “Prayer for me is always a to communicate Him, we need ARCHBISHOP Leo Cushley found in over 130 countries. prayer full of memory, of to pause in prayer to ask Him to has described the Missionaries They have been active within recollection, even the memory captivate us again. Let yourselves of Charity as the beating St Andrews and Edinburgh of my own history or what the be loved, open your hearts to heart of the Catholic Church. Archdiocese since 1983. Lord has done in his church or Him, and not only should we “The heart is something that The sisters renewed their in a particular parish. For me it contemplate Jesus, allow Him is not seen, it is not visible and vows before the archbishop, is the memory of which St to contemplate me, may He yet here you are—you are real, upon the traditional date of the Ignatius speaks in the First Week look at me—here I am, Lord. you are essential and you are Feast Day of the Immaculate of the Exercises in the encounter “It’s not easy to do this when living at the centre of the Heart of Mary. with the merciful Christ crucified. one is tired with many things mission of the Church. That is “Mary is the temple of the And I ask myself: ‘What have I and sometimes, sleep brings who you are,” the archbishop Lord,” Archbishop Cushley said. done for Christ? What am I one down and one stays asleep said as he celebrated Mass at “The expression of that is her doing for Christ? What should I before the Tabernacle; it’s a the Missionaries of Charity heart, being a temple, being a do for Christ?’ beautiful prayer because it is to convent in Edinburgh (right). place where God comes to live, “Discernment is one of the let Him see you asleep as a The Missionaries of Charity and through whom She is then things that worked inside St father looks at his child who is were established as a religious able to give the Son of God to the Ignatius. For him it is an asleep. If you fall asleep before congregation in 1950 by world. That is something that you instrument of struggle in order the Tabernacle, don’t have a Mother Teresa of Calcutta to have been called to do, and it’s to know the Lord and follow problem; He is looking at you, give ‘wholehearted free service beautiful that you should choose Him more closely. I was always let yourself be looked at this to the poorest of the poor.’ the Feast of the Immaculate Heart struck by a saying that describes way, but go to the Tabernacle, They now consist of over 4500 of the Blessed Virgin Mary to the vision of Ignatius: Non to pray, don’t leave that.” religious sisters and are to be renew your vows today.” coerceri a maximo, sed contineri a minimo divinum est (not to be I [email protected]

GOLDEN JUBILEE ARCHIVE REPORT: DECEMBER 2, 1988 On the move

DURING 2015—the golden jubilee year of the Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund (SCIAF)—the SCO will bring you highlights of the last five decades of the campaigns and work of the Catholic aid agency—an agency of the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland—as its reach developed and it became a member of the umbrella organisation Caritas Internationalis.

SCIAF announced that it was moving to a new location in president of SCIAF who said ‘camp out’ in their property for a highly competent staff.’ Glasgow City Centre after 23 that ‘it will be more central and so long.’ The new SCIAF offices (above) years in a disused school in convenient for everyone,’ before According to John McKee, were opened the following year Rutherglen. thanking Mgr Gillen and the one of the founders of SCIAF, on April 4 by the then Minister The news was welcomed by parish of St Columbkille’s in this move meant that the charity of Overseas Development Chris Bishop John Mone, the then Rutherglen for ‘allowing us to was ‘entering a new phase with Patten. E-MAIL CELEBRATING LIFE EVENTS TO DAN MCGINTY AT [email protected] 24 SYNOD ON THE FAMILY SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 4 2015 We must seek to rebuild the foundations of family The fourth part of AIDAN MICHAEL COOK’S series on the 2015 Synod on the SYNOD ON THE FAMILY Family looks at the many challenges being posed to marriage and family life

AVING explored the Church’s vision for reflect society but deliberately seeks to shape it. This was few years ago, she went to see the parish priest and asked destroying love in its various expressions, with inevitable marriage and family life, we now turn to used for good in the campaign to end drink-driving, but to be introduced to some of the other large families in the consequences for the whole of life in society.” In such a the challenges it faces. At last year’s has also caused much damage and confusion. parish. He thought about it for a moment, and said: society, it is even more important that Christian families extraordinary synod, Archbishop Philip Connected to this distorted view of romance and “Well, the so-and-sos have three…” This mother had be given every help and support in living out their vocation Tartaglia said that the major pastoral marriage is the disconnect between sex and procreation. naively thought that Catholics didn’t use contraception and mission. problem for the Scottish bishops was ‘the large number If sex is for pleasure, and children are an unwanted side and that at last she would meet other large families and One increasingly common result of family breakdown of people who delay marriage for a long time, or don’t effect to be avoided, then it is no surprise that use of feel at home. is extreme loneliness. With the dropping birthrate and the marryH and form some other form of de facto union.’ contraception in the UK is now over 80 per cent. On a Among the most damaging and widespread ideas is collapse of community, more and more parents and Much confusion has been sown by the idea that marriage side note, despite its prevalence and wide-reaching that having a large family is a selfish choice. When grandparents are left alone and isolated in their old age. is simply the public celebration and recognition of a couple’s consequences, contraception is not mentioned in the selfless love is instead portrayed as selfishness, we can be It is a problem equally troubling in the young, if with romantic relationship. Cohabitation before—or instead working document for the synod. sure there is something fundamentally wrong. As Pope somewhat different causes. The idea of communion as of—marriage has been steadily rising since the 1960s, Even when conception does occur, around 20 per cent St John Paul II said:“A civilisation inspired by a found in the Church’s vision of the family—and of and has now become the norm rather than exception. In of pregnancies end in abortions, with a total of 11,475 in consumerist, anti-birth mentality is not and cannot ever communities more generally—has been all but fact, not cohabiting while in a serious relationship—let Scotland last year. This is a tragedy for the life lost in the be a civilisation of love.” obliterated, and many are left desperate for meaningful, alone not having sex—is now an extraordinary statement. womb, but also for the women affected. Family planning deep, loving relationships. The extent of the practice shows how far the Church’s tends to see fertility as the enemy, with a presumption t is not just the numbers relating to children that paint This may all sound despairingly bleak, but there is vision is from the experience of young people today. In that a pregnant woman will be seeking an abortion. If a a bleak picture, but also the statistics regarding the hope—we know the solution. In his1994 letter to terms of sexual relationships and cohabitation, we are mother does decide to continue the pregnancy, then what parents’ relationship. In 2011, just 54 per cent of the families, St John Paul II said of the modern age: “It is a clearly in a post-Christian age. The rise in cohabitation was being called a ‘foetus’ suddenly becomes a ‘baby.’ 614,000I families in Scotland with dependent children society which is sick and is creating profound distortions has gone hand in hand with a rise in divorce, which we Contraception and abortion are not just personal were married families, 15 per cent were cohabiting, and in man… our society has broken away from the full truth will discuss in detail next week. issues, but affect the whole of society, with large families 31 per cent were lone parents. More than half of lone about man, from the truth about what man and woman now being denigrated, or at best seen as a novelty. The parents were divorced. That is not to imply that they are really are as persons.Thus it cannot adequately ope St John Paul II warned that, falling prey to the 2011 census found that half of the families in Scotland bad parents, simply that, for any number of reasons, the comprehend the real meaning of the gift of persons in dangers of the contemporary society, ‘families have just one child. The government is also promoting situation is not ideal, and that both parents and children marriage, responsible love at the service of fatherhood cease to be witnesses of the civilisation of love and smaller families through the tax system, and taking an will often be in need of special care and support. and motherhood, and the true grandeur of procreation Pcan even become a negation of it, a kind of counter-sign.’ ever closer role in the upbringing of children with such The pain and heartbreak of broken families also goes and education.” This negative witness destroys the beauty of marriage schemes as the named person legislation. beyond those directly involved. To quote St John Paul II We must therefore seek to rebuild the foundations, and and family life for many young people today. again: “The family remains vulnerable and can easily fall convince the world, and indeed fellow Christians, of Popular culture pushes—and normalises—an alternative amily size is something that has affected the prey to dangers which weaken it or actually destroy its what it really means to be human. It is not an easy task vision of sexuality and romance that focuses on individual Church as much as the world. A mother of five unity and stability… A broken family can, for its part, but it is a necessary one, and one that is inherently linked choices, control and freedom. Culture does not just Frecently told me how when she became Catholic a consolidate a specific form of ‘anti-civilisation,’ to the new evangelisation and the person of Christ.

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